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Ibrahim Khair

@ibrahimkhair

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Certified translator and interpreter fluent in English and German.

Palestine, State of

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values communication and cultural exchange, offering opportunities for growth.

I am a certified translator and interpreter with extensive experience in providing language services to various governmental and non-governmental organizations. As the owner of Shepherds Translation and Services, I have been delivering high-quality written and oral translation services to the Palestinian Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other prominent institutions since July 2021.

My background includes teaching German at Talitha Kumi, where I developed and implemented curriculum for multiple proficiency levels. I have also worked with RTI-USAID and US21, where I translated critical documents and provided interpretation for high-profile meetings. My commitment to excellence in communication and my ability to bridge language barriers have been key to my success in these roles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Owner – Translator and Interpreter

Current

Shepherds Translation and Services

Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Provided comprehensive written and oral translation and interpretation services for key Palestinian Ministries, including Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Justice. Additionally, supported international organizations such as GIZ, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, and the German Representative Office in Ramallah.

Translation Government Relations International Organizations GIZ Konrad Adenauer Stiftung

German Teacher

Talitha Kumi

Sep 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years)

Taught German language levels A1.1 through B1.2 to both Elementary and Secondary Education classes. Contributed actively as a member of the Teachers and Employees’ Committee.

Curriculum Development Teaching Educational Leadership

Translator/Interpreter

RTI-USAID

Feb 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Translated diverse RTI-related documents, including official letters, reports, and training modules, between Arabic and English. Provided consecutive interpretation for meetings, workshops, phone calls, and field visits.

Translation consecutive interpretation Arabic English

Language Assistant/Interpreter

US21

Aug 2016 - Feb 2018 (1 year 6 months)

Collaborated with multiple offices to translate legal, military, political, and technical documents. Delivered interpretation services for high-profile meetings, conferences, and trainings supporting various security and government entities.

Legal Interpreting Technical Translation Conference Interpretation High Profile Communication

Translator and Museum Coordinator

Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) and Bethleh

Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 (11 months)

Authored, edited, and translated extensive museum content, including labels, biographies, articles, and press releases, while managing website linguistic accuracy. Established and maintained relationships with German foundations and promoted the museum through events.

Content Writing Editing Translation Museum Coordination Public Relations Event Management Content Management

Teaching Assistant

German Jordanian University

Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year)

Instructed courses on German-English-Arabic interpreting, German language levels A1 & A2, and SDL-Trados translation software. Managed the interview and admission process for scholarship holders and coordinated international summer courses.

Teaching Interpreting Instruction German SDL Trados Admissions Curriculum Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bethlehem Bible College

Diploma, Tour Guiding

Completed a Diploma in Tour Guiding. Gained comprehensive knowledge in local history, cultural heritage, and effective guiding techniques.

German-Jordanian University

Bachelor Degree, Translation

Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Translation. Focused on the theory and practice of translation between German, English, and Arabic, including specialized translation fields.

University of Leipzig

Exchange Semester, Translation

Undertook an exchange semester as part of the Bachelor's degree program at German-Jordanian University. Engaged in advanced coursework relevant to translation studies.