ABOUT ME
Muhammed Alnakib
I'm a multilingual interpreter, sworn translator and language services consultant based in Istanbul, with over 12 years of international experience. I've supported UN-affiliated organizations, international NGOs and government-funded programmes in humanitarian field operations, emergency response and international business.
Experience
2016 – PRESENT
Senior Interpreter
ICMC — International Catholic Migration Commission
Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting for the US Refugee Admissions Program and EUAA missions, cultural orientation classes, medical consultations, and translation of sensitive legal documents.
2026 – PRESENT
Interpreter (Freelance)
IOM — International Organization for Migration
Interpreting for cultural orientation classes for refugees resettling to Canada, Australia, and other host countries.
2013 – PRESENT
Sworn Interpreter & Translator
Freelance & Certified Work
Authorized by the Notary Public and Turkish courts. Certified translations and on-site interpreting for law firms, notaries, government bodies, medical tourism, and delegations.
2024
Interpreter & Field Support
ICMPD — Solidarity Bridge Project
Supported the earthquake response in Kahramanmaraş, Osmaniye, and Malatya, connecting international staff, authorities, and affected communities.
2022 – 2023
Interpreter — International Security Missions
FIFA World Cup, Qatar
Interpreting for Turkish and Qatari security forces responsible for stadium protection and public safety.
2020 – 2022
Subtitle Editor & Localization Specialist
Hilal Play
Localization and subtitling of over 20,000 hours of TV series and films, with quality control and linguistic guidelines.
2017 – 2019
Senior Protection Consultant
ASAM — in the UNHCR protection framework
Protection interviews on SGBV and child protection cases, supporting a caseload of over 10,000 refugees.
2013
Project Assistant & Interpreter
USAID Primary Health Care Project, Iraq
Arabic–English interpreting and surveys during field visits to hospitals and clinics.
Languages
- Arabic
- Native
- English
- C2
- Turkish
- C2
- German
- B2
Education
BA in German Language & Literature
University of Baghdad, 2013 · Minor in English
Where I've worked
- Iraq
- UAE
- Qatar
- Egypt
- Türkiye
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Chad
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
What I'm committed to
Available for freelance assignments
International projects, agency collaborations, on-site or remote interpreting.