Translator/Research Officer

The primary job responsibilities are as follows:

- Monitor daily local and foreign language newspapers and prepare daily press reports

- Translate into English relevant news articles from local and foreign language newspapers for the daily press reports.

- Follow local media conferences, media briefings, announcements from the host government and UN agencies and file reports.

- Assist the political section of the Permanent Mission in conducting research work on specified topics related to the United Nations, and prepare reports where required.

- Attend United Nations/international organisations-related meetings and conferences, and producing reports on the same.

- Translate documents from French/German into English, and vice-versa.

- Provide interpretation support at official meetings and functions.

Administrative matters:

- Cover the administrative duties of other office staff, where required.

Other duties:

- Assist in the organisation of events hosted or participated in by the Mission.

- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Applicants should possess the following qualifications:

- Fluent in English, French, and German. Certificates of proficiency attainment should be provided where available (spoken and written).

- University degree. Prior experience in translation/research work or of international organisations would be an advantage.

- Strong research and analytical skills. Demonstrated experience in producing written briefings and reports would be an advantage.

- Ability to synthesise complex information clearly and concisely.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Reasonable IT and Microsoft applications knowledge.

Application procedure

Interested applicants should submit their detailed resumé, including name, contact details, recent photo, academic qualifications, and expected salary, by 20 June 2025.

Applicants who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted by the Permanent Mission within two weeks of 20 June 2025.