United Nations Interpreter Job in Amman, Jordan 2026
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
- Full time
Opportunity description
The Office of the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Yemen is inviting applications for an Interpreter position based in Amman, Jordan.
The role supports United Nations operations by providing high-quality interpretation and translation services between Arabic and English, ensuring clear and accurate communication during official meetings, negotiations, field visits, conferences, and high-level events.
This opportunity is well suited to professional interpreters and translators with experience working with international organizations, educational institutions, or non-governmental organizations. It offers the chance to advance within an international working environment that requires the highest standards of accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
Benefits
The position offers:
- The opportunity to work within the United Nations system in Jordan.
- Professional experience in an international and multicultural environment.
- Participation in high-level meetings, conferences, official missions, and field activities.
- Development of interpretation and translation expertise using United Nations terminology.
- Collaboration with international experts, officials, and partner organizations.
- The opportunity to contribute to United Nations efforts and initiatives in the region.
- A professional working environment focused on quality, confidentiality, and career development.
Duties & responsibilities
The Interpreter will be responsible for:
- Providing simultaneous and consecutive interpretation between Arabic and English.
- Translating official documents, reports, correspondence, memoranda, and other written materials.
- Reviewing and proofreading translated content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate terminology.
- Delivering interpretation services during meetings, conferences, official visits, and high-level events.
- Supporting effective communication between the United Nations, government entities, and local partners.
- Developing, maintaining, and updating terminology databases and linguistic reference materials.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
- Assisting with the organization and coordination of interpretation and translation services when required.
- Performing any other related duties assigned by the direct supervisor.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Have at least five years of professional experience in both interpretation and translation between Arabic and English.
- Previous experience of at least three years with United Nations Special Political Missions is highly desirable.
- Demonstrate fluency in Arabic and English at UN Language Framework Level IV (or equivalent proficiency).
- Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Be capable of handling sensitive discussions, confidential information, and official documentation with the highest level of professionalism.
- Be a Jordanian national, as the position is open exclusively to candidates eligible for appointment as a National Professional Officer (NPO).
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