Internship - Language services/Interpretation
Pay and conditions
Salary
CHF 739–1,680 per month
Hardship
H
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Job Description
WHO seeks a Internship - Language services/Interpretation for Language Services Unit. The role will Support translation, interpretation and editing services; Contribute to official records and word-processing work; Gain experience of WHO language-professional work. It requires the stated qualifications and supports dependable operational delivery. The position works with colleagues and stakeholder
Key Details
Department
Language Services Unit
Position Details
Experience level
Student
Employment type
Internship
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
24 weeks
Work hours
full-time
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian
Summary of Responsibilities
- Support translation, interpretation and editing services
- Contribute to official records and word-processing work
- Gain experience of WHO language-professional work
- Make health-policy information accessible in official languages
Role Requirements
- Applicants must have completed the equivalent of three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution prior to commencing the assignment
- Essential: Expert knowledge of English and French and another WHO official language, preferably Arabic, Chinese or Russian
Desired Criteria
- Intermediate knowledge of other WHO official language(s)
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WHO Careers, on 4 Sep 2026.