UN Women: National Consultant_Interpretation, Dili, Timor-Leste

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women - UN Women

Consultant Closes 13 Jul 2026 1 days left

Overview

This consultancy focuses on providing simultaneous interpretation and written translation services between Tetum/Bahasa Indonesia and/or Portuguese and English.


Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake content translation from Tetum/Bahasa Indonesia and/or Portuguese to English or English to Tetum/Bahasa Indonesia and/or Portuguese as required.
  • Submit quality final translations in a timely manner.
  • Provide quality simultaneous interpretation services during events conducted by UN Women or partners from English to Tetum/Bahasa Indonesia and/or Portuguese and or English to Tetum/Bahasa Indonesia and/or Portuguese.
  • Fluent and easily understandable simultaneous interpretation from Tetum/Bahasa Indonesia and/or Portuguese to English or English to Tetum/Bahasa Indonesia and/or Portuguese.
Required Experience

At least 2 years of experience in translation and interpretation is required. Proven experience in working with the Government institutions and the United Nations would be an advantage.

Qualifications

Hold a high school diploma, or the equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree would be an advantage.

Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent spoken and written communication skills in Tetum/Bahasa Indonesia/Portuguese, and English.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
15 July 2026 – 14 July 2028
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
The consultant will be engaged under a retainer contract, which facilitates direct engagement of the consultant depending on need and availability within the contract period for a pre-agreed fee. The proposal should specify the applicable currency, rate structure, and any additional costs, if applicable.
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