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Resident Coordinator System

Translator/Interpreter

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Duty station
Ashkhabad
UN system
Other UN Entity
Level
CON
Category
Consultants
Job family
Language
Posted
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in 6 days Source: 03:59, Jun 10, 2026 UTC (timezone not specified)

About this role

The United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Turkmenistan seeks a Translator/Interpreter to support communication with government and international partners during online or in-person meetings, conferences, and events. The role requires providing high-quality consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between English, Russian, and Turkmen languages. Responsibilities include ensuring linguistic and grammatical accuracy, maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating strong communication skills, and understanding cultural sensitivities. The incumbent will support the Resident Coordinator's Office in its five core functions: strategic planning, economics, partnerships and development finance, data and results management, and communications and advocacy. The position is located in Ashgabad and is expected to last from June 15 to July 15.

Key requirements

  • 5+ years translating English-Russian-Turkmen
  • Fluency in English and Russian
  • Strong communication skills

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of Turkmen language
  • University degree in Foreign (English) languages

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
At least 5 years of practical experience as a translator of English-Russian-Turkmen is required.
Required degree
University Degree in Foreign (English) languages obtained at recognized institution or other qualification obtained upon attending formal language training courses is desirable.
Languages
English Russian

Result of Service

The IC will carry out range of activities for various projects. The IC will be expected to interpret/translate/edit and perform other requests related to the nature of the job opening, with linguistic and grammatical accuracy.

Work Location

Ashgabad

Expected duration

15 June-15 July

Duties and Responsibilities

The Resident Coordinator Office supports the Resident Coordinator and the UNCT in developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and in all joint activities related to the implementation of Agenda 2030 in Turkmenistan. The UN Resident Coordinator's Office has five core functions: 1.Strategic Planning 2.Economics 3.Partnerships and development finance 4.Data and results management and reporting 5.Communications and advocacy To ensure smooth communication with government and international partners, RCO will need the services of professional translators/interpreters during variety of online or in-person meetings, conferences or other events. The incumbent will be responsible for following: -Provide quality consecutive/simultaneous interpretation during a meeting/conference or other event between English and Russian or Turkmen languages. -Demonstrate strong communication skills. -Good knowledge of cultural and sensitive aspects of the country. -Ensure information confidentiality.

Qualifications/special skills

University Degree in Foreign (English) languages obtained at recognized institution or other qualification obtained upon attending formal language training courses is desirable. Relevant practical experience (at least 5 years) as a translator of English - Russian-Turkmen is required.

Languages

Language: Fluency in English and Russian are required. Knowledge of Turkmen is desireable.

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.

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