Retainer Interpreter (Khmer)New

UNHCR seeks a Khmer retainer interpreter supporting its Thailand representation. The assignment translates registration, refugee-status determination, resettlement and protection material; interprets interviews, counselling, information sessions and telephone inquiries; records calls in proGres; and provides interpretation and translation services for UNHCR staff and resettlement delegations.

• Translate registration, refugee-status determination, resettlement and protection documents between Khmer and English
• Interpret protection interviews and counselling sessions for asylum seekers and refugees
• Interpret protection information sessions, briefings and training sessions
• Interpret telephone inquiries and report each call for recording and follow-up
• Interpret and translate written reports and oral discussions as needed
• Provide other interpretation and translation support requested by supervisors

• Proven ability to communicate proficiently between Khmer and English through accurate listening, speaking, reading, writing and reporting
• Professional conduct and ethics in interpretation and translation services
• For G4, one year relevant experience with high-school diploma, or bachelor degree or higher
• Computer literacy
• Required Khmer language capability

• Prior interpretation or translation experience is desirable
• Official source conflict: terms of reference permit remote work, while structured listing metadata states Remote: No

• Khmer Interpretation
• Document Translation
• Refugee Protection Communication
• Interview Interpretation
• Telephone Interpretation
• Database Recording

• proGres
• Computer Software

• Target start date is 1 October 2026
• The role may support other UNHCR offices, staff members and resettlement-country delegations in Bangkok