Translator/Interpreter

Result of ServiceThe IC will carry out range of activities for various projects. The IC will be expected to interpret/translate/edit and perform other requests related to the nature of the job opening, with linguistic and grammatical accuracy Work LocationAshgabad Expected duration24-30 March Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Resident Coordinator Office supports the Resident Coordinator and the UNCT in developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and in all joint activities related to the implementation of Agenda 2030 in Turkmenistan. The UN Resident Coordinator's Office has five core functions: 1.Strategic Planning 2.Economics 3.Partnerships and development finance 4.Data and results management and reporting 5.Communications and advocacy To ensure smooth communication with government and international partners, RCO will need the services of professional translators/interpreters during variety of online or in-person meetings, conferences or other events. The incumbent will be responsible for following: - Provide quality consecutive/simultaneous interpretation during a meeting/conference or other event between English and Russian or Turkmen languages. - Demonstrate strong communication skills. - Good knowledge of cultural and sensitive aspects of the country. - Ensure information confidentiality. Qualifications/special skillsUniversity Degree in Foreign (English) languages obtained at recognized institution or other qualification obtained upon attending formal language training courses. Relevant practical experience (at least 5 years) as a translator of English - Russian is required. LanguagesLanguage: Fluency in English and Russian is required. Knowledge of Turkmen is desireable. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.