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

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Conference Interpreter (I-1/I-2 level) based in India.

This role offers the opportunity to support high-level international conferences and meetings through professional interpretation services.
The successful candidate will provide accurate simultaneous and consecutive interpretation across multiple official languages.
You will work in a multicultural and multilingual environment alongside experienced conference interpreters.
Assignments may involve complex, sensitive, or high-level discussions where discretion, precision, and professionalism are essential.
The role requires strong concentration and composure while maintaining consistently high standards under pressure.
You will contribute to effective communication across international stakeholders and help ensure smooth, inclusive participation in global forums.
The position is offered through a flexible roster, with assignments ranging from one day to two months.

• Provide accurate, clear, and effective simultaneous or consecutive interpretation between two or more official languages during conferences, meetings, and field missions.
• Apply the working conditions and professional standards applicable to international and United Nations-related meetings and conferences.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team of conference interpreters, supporting smooth and consistent interpretation services throughout assignments.
• Take the lead within an interpreting team when required, coordinating effectively with colleagues during assignments.
• Handle sensitive, confidential, or high-level meetings with a high degree of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Maintain concentration, accuracy, and clarity throughout demanding interpretation assignments and under time pressure.
• Use relevant digital tools, computer hardware, software, and virtual conferencing technologies to support interpretation activities.

Requirements:

• University degree in Interpretation, Translation, Linguistics, Languages, or a related field, or an equivalent diploma from a recognized institution of advanced education.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in conference, particularly simultaneous, interpretation.
• Native-level command of at least one of the six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish.
• Ability to interpret accurately from at least two additional official languages.
• Knowledge of additional official languages is considered an advantage.
• Proven ability to perform simultaneous interpretation with a high level of concentration, accuracy, and composure under pressure.
• Strong communication, analytical, judgment, decision-making, planning, organizational, and service-oriented skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within diverse international teams.
• Strong digital fluency and confidence using computer hardware and software.
• Experience with remote interpretation platforms is an advantage.
• Familiarity with video conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams is desirable.
• Strong commitment to professional standards, learning and knowledge sharing, results, teamwork, and organizational objectives.
• High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential discussions.

Benefits:

• Roster-based assignments ranging from 1 day to 2 months, offering flexibility depending on organizational needs.
• Opportunity to contribute to international conferences, meetings, and field missions in a highly multicultural environment.
• Exposure to multilingual, high-level discussions involving international stakeholders.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced conference interpreters and contribute as part of a collaborative professional team.
• Potential to support both in-person and remote interpretation assignments.
• Applications remain open until 31 December 2026, with the deadline based on Geneva time.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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