Interpreter/Translator

MONUSCOKinshasa, DRC
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:7 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021270931Posted on:24 Jul 2026
Apply now

Overview

The volunteer provides accurate French-English translation and simultaneous or consecutive interpretation for MONUSCO senior leadership, researches terminology, maintains reference resources, and supports communication across political, military, legal, administrative and technical work.

Languages

Required: English, French

Job Areas

  1. Translation & Language Services

Minimum Experience

3 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Translate and self-revise official documents between French and English
  • Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation at high-level meetings
  • Research terminology for political, military, legal and technical subjects
  • Maintain the mission terminology and reference database
  • Coach national staff and counterparts when operationally appropriate

Requirements

  • At least three years of French-English interpretation and translation experience
  • Professional proficiency in English and French
  • Training in languages, translation or interpretation

Skills

French-English translationSimultaneous interpretationConsecutive interpretationTerminology researchDocument editingSenior-level communication

Tools

Computer-assisted translation softwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Additional info

  • International UN Volunteer assignment