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Internship - Language services/Interpretation

Position:InternDeadline:25 Sep 2026 (10 days left)Job ID:2603751Posted on:4 Sep 2026 (11 days ago)
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Pay and conditions

Salary

CHF 739–1,680 per month

Hardship

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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

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.