English – Portuguese Interpreter and translator

United Nations - UN United Nations Environment Programme

Consultant Closes 24 Apr 2026 5 days left

Overview

Provide simultaneous English–Portuguese and Portuguese–English interpretation for online webinars and translation/proofreading of project documents.


Key Responsibilities
  • Review and study concept notes and presentation materials.
  • Attend a test call with the project team.
  • Be available 30 minutes prior to the start of each webinar.
  • Ensure the availability, compatibility, and proper functioning of online platforms and equipment.
  • Provide high-quality simultaneous English-Portuguese and Portuguese-English interpretation for 14 webinars (1.5 hours each).
  • Provide proofreading of project documentation in both English and Portuguese.
Required Experience
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in simultaneous English-Portuguese and Portuguese-English interpretation, and English-Portuguese and Portuguese-English translation is required;
  • Familiarity with the thematic areas of sustainability, chemicals and waste is preferred;
  • Experience working with international organizations is preferred;
  • Experience working in the context of chemicals, persistent organic pollutants, and hazardous waste is an advantage.
Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in the field English and Portuguese philology, literature or interpretation.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and Portuguese both oral and written is required.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
6 months part time
Work Modality
Remote
Remuneration
Not specified
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