kandidatu France

Arabic language translator

Direction générale de la sécurité intérieure · State civil service

En français : Traducteur en langue arabe

This job in plain words

This job is to translate Arabic into French: documents, videos and audio on a sensitive topic. It is based in Levallois at the DGSI and is open to civil servants and contract staff.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. French nationality is required; the page also mentions dual nationality.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated · Diploma in Arabic
Experience
Translation experience is desired
Contract
Civil servants by transfer (mobilité) or secondment (détachement). Contract staff: fixed-term contract (CDD) of 3 years, renewable, possibly leading to a permanent contract (CDI).

The profile they want:

  • Arabic at C1-C2 level, required.
  • Diploma in Arabic, required.
  • Good summary skills and excellent writing.
  • Rigour, discretion and good interpersonal skills.
  • Translation experience is desired.

What you would do

  • Translate sensitive written documents from Arabic into French.
  • Transcribe and translate Arabic videos and audio recordings.
  • Follow the Arabic press and search open Arabic sources for information.
  • Write reports and summaries in French.

How to apply

Apply only through the MOBMI platform of the Interior Ministry, following the candidate guide on the DGSI website. Applications sent by email will not be processed.

Documents to send:

  • Mobility or recruitment form (PDF on the Interior Ministry website).

Good to know:

  • A « Très secret » security clearance is required before starting the job.
  • Remote work is not possible.
  • Working time of 40h30 per week with 54 days off per year.
  • The post may become vacant from 1 November 2026.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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