UN Women: Local Consultant - Interpreter (Retainer)

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. 

The UN Women Office in Myanmar focusses on Peace and Security with a significant component of its work on supporting women leadership, economic empowerment, peace and humanitarian action. This includes research, policy advocacy and capacity building on a spectrum of issues from a gender equality and women’s rights perspective.

The consultant will work under direct supervision of Programme Specialist and support in simultaneous or constitutive interpretation for Myanmar to English and English to Myanmar for activities conducted based on requirements. The deliverable and confirmation of service will be subject to issuance of purchase order. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Consecutive/Simultaneous Interpretation including translation in chat box from English into Myanmar vice versa for Virtual or online (Zoom) Workshops/ Meetings (costed per hour). Estimated requirement from 17^th November 2025 to 30^th November 2027 will be 220 hours. 

Competencies

Core Values: 

• Respect for Diversity 
• Integrity 
• Professionalism 

Core Competencies: 

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues 
• Accountability 
• Creative Problem Solving 
• Effective Communication 
• Inclusive Collaboration 
• Stakeholder Engagement 
• Leading by Example 

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:   https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values  FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Fluency in English and Myanmar Language 
• Language knowledge and linguistic agility for both Myanmar and English
• Impartiality
• Confidentiality
• Responsibility
• Ethical behaviors

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in any related field.
• Linguistic certification will be an assets.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ professional experience in English-Myanmar-English interpretation services
• Experience in interpretation for UN agencies or other development organizations is preferable.
• Familiarity with Programme management/Results Based Management, CEDAW, Gender and Development, Women, Peace and Security, Migration terminologies and humanitarian terminologies is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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