Interpreter
Provide high-quality interpretation services for the Thailand–UNIDIR Workshop.
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Overview
Provide high-quality interpretation services for the Thailand–UNIDIR Workshop.
You have:
- Extensive experience in drafting a variety of written outputs, including reports, minutes and summary records.
- Fluent command of written and spoken English and Thai.
- Prior experience with the United Nations would be desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
The successful provision of high-quality interpretation services ensures effective, accurate, and timely communication throughout the Thailand–UNIDIR Workshop. This will enable full participation of all stakeholders, facilitate clear understanding of technical, legal, and policy discussions, and contribute to achieving the workshop’s objective of strengthening Thailand’s national capacity for the attribution of malicious ICT activities in alignment with international law and the UN Framework of Responsible State Behaviour in Cyberspace.
Work Location
ESCAP-CDSS
Expected duration
8-10 July 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of UNIDIR and in coordination with workshop organizers, the interpreter will: • Provide simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation between English and Thai (as required) throughout the three-day workshop; • Ensure accurate interpretation of technical terminology related to ICT, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and attribution processes; • Interpret legal and policy discussions, including references to international law, UN frameworks, and national legal frameworks; • Support interpretation during: o Expert briefings; o Group discussions and exercises; o Scenario-based simulations of inter-agency decision-making; • Maintain strict confidentiality of all discussions, given the sensitive and government-only nature of the workshop • Collaborate with organizers and subject-matter experts to familiarize themselves with workshop materials in advance.
Qualifications/special skills
Experience : Extensive experience in drafting a variety of written outputs, including reports, minutes and summary records. Prior experience with the United Nations would be desirable Language : Fluent command of written and spoken English and Thai Extensive experience in drafting a variety of written outputs, including reports, minutes and summary records.
Languages
Fluent command of written and spoken English and Thai
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with simultaneous interpretation? | This question is asked to assess your proficiency in real-time translation during discussions. | Provide specific examples of past events where you successfully performed simultaneous interpretation. |
| How do you handle difficult or technical terminology in interpretation? | This question seeks to understand how you manage complex language situations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to maintain confidentiality during your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy in your interpretations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prepare for an interpretation assignment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced while interpreting and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage stress when interpreting in high-stakes situations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful interpretation session you conducted? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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