Interpreter/Translator
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:7 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021270931Posted on:24 Jul 2026
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
- 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