ASSOCIATE INTERPRETER (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING), P2

United Nations - UN Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan

Staff Closes 03 Aug 2026 2 days left

Overview

Provides consecutive/simultaneous interpretation into Dari/Pashto from English and into English from Dari/Pashto for meetings, workshops, and the taking of confidential statements.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provides consecutive/simultaneous interpretation into Dari/Pashto from English and into English from Dari/Pashto for meetings involving IIMA staff members and their interlocutors, including senior management and high-ranking officials.
  • Provides consecutive/simultaneous interpretation into Dari/Pashto from English and into English from Dari/Pashto for the taking of confidential and sensitive statements for criminal justice purposes.
  • May check verbatim records of meetings services.
  • Contributes to the collection and analysis of data and provides draft insights.
  • Completes translation work assigned by the Supervisor where there are no interpretation tasks.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Required Experience

A minimum of 2 years of professional interpreting and translating experience in international organizations is required. Experience interpreting witness interviews is desirable. Experience interpreting Dari/Pashti is desirable. Experience working in a criminal justice context is desirable.

Qualifications

A first-level degree from a university or an institution of equivalent status is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
English is required. Either Dari or Pashto is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
at the duty station and on mission, both in person and via remote platform
Remuneration
Not specified
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