Interpreter (Consecutive & Simultaneous) – UN Office

About the role

The Interpreter will support the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary‑General for Yemen in Amman, Jordan. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the role ensures clear communication between UN officials, national authorities and partner organisations through high‑quality interpretation and translation services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between local languages and UN working languages at meetings, conferences, negotiations and operational activities.
• Deliver escort and field interpretation for delegations visiting from UN Headquarters and senior mission leadership.
• Translate and proofread documents, briefing notes, reports and agreements, maintaining linguistic accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain and update terminology databases, glossaries and reference materials in line with UN standards.
• Support the Chief of Staff in planning and coordinating interpretation services, including leading assignments for major meetings.
• Ensure cultural and linguistic adaptation of materials for the local context and uphold confidentiality in high‑sensitivity settings.

Required profile

• Professionalism and strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (or other relevant local languages) with proven interpretation experience.
• Ability to interpret specialized terminology in legal, technical and colloquial contexts.
• Experience working in international or UN environments is preferred.

Required skills