Position:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:18 Sep 2026 (3 days left)Job ID:1784888021272212Posted on:4 Sep 2026 (11 days ago)
Job Description
Provides online sign-language interpretation for a one-day UN Resident Coordinator meeting with Zimbabwe’s Organizations of Persons with Disabilities. The volunteer delivers live interpretation, supports advance and follow-up sessions, makes dialogue with OPD leaders accessible, and applies interpreter ethics, confidentiality, impartiality and reliable virtual-interpreting practices.
Key Details
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
No prior experience required
Employment type
Volunteer
Arrangement
Remote
Contract duration
One day meeting with pre- and post-meeting sessions
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Provide live real-time sign language interpretation during the OPD stakeholder meeting
- Support interpretation during pre- and post-meeting sessions
- Enable accessible engagement between Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and the UN Resident Coordinator
- Apply interpreter ethics including confidentiality and impartiality
Role Requirements
- Professional experience in Sign Language Interpretation
- Reliable internet connection, web camera and a quiet background suitable for live virtual interpretation
- English proficiency
Desired Criteria
- Prior interpreting experience in formal, academic or policy-focused settings
- Basic familiarity with disability inclusion, gender equality or human rights concepts
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Online Volunteer assignment
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN RCO Careers, on 4 Sep 2026.