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ITU Conference Interpreter

Short-term contracts of 1 day to 2 months at the International Telecommunication Union

Job description

Roster - Conference Interpreter (I-1/I-2 level) 

ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems. 

Vacancy notice no: 2179 
Sector: SG Department: C&P
Country of contract: Switzerland 
Duty station: Geneva 
Grade: Other 
Type of contract: Roster 
Duration of contract: 1 day to 2 months 
Recruitment open to: External 
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 31 December 2026 

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Head of the Interpretation Service, the duties to be performed by the Conference Interpreter are as follows: 
- Interpretation Services: Provide accurate and clear interpretation (simultaneous or consecutive) between two or more ITU official languages during ITU conferences, meetings, and field missions, in compliance with the working conditions applicable to United Nations meetings and conferences. 
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team of interpreters, and, when required, lead the team during assignments. 
- Sensitive Assignments: Occasionally handle sensitive or high-level meetings, requiring discretion and professionalism. 

Practical Information

Geneva, Switzerland