Interpreter

Result of Service

The successful provision of high-quality interpretation services ensures effective, accurate, and timely communication throughout the Thailand–UNIDIR Workshop. This will enable full participation of all stakeholders, facilitate clear understanding of technical, legal, and policy discussions, and contribute to achieving the workshop’s objective of strengthening Thailand’s national capacity for the attribution of malicious ICT activities in alignment with international law and the UN Framework of Responsible State Behaviour in Cyberspace.

Work Location

ESCAP-CDSS

Expected duration

8-10 July 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of UNIDIR and in coordination with workshop organizers, the interpreter will: • Provide simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation between English and Thai (as required) throughout the three-day workshop; • Ensure accurate interpretation of technical terminology related to ICT, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and attribution processes; • Interpret legal and policy discussions, including references to international law, UN frameworks, and national legal frameworks; • Support interpretation during: o Expert briefings; o Group discussions and exercises; o Scenario-based simulations of inter-agency decision-making; • Maintain strict confidentiality of all discussions, given the sensitive and government-only nature of the workshop • Collaborate with organizers and subject-matter experts to familiarize themselves with workshop materials in advance.

Qualifications/special skills

Experience : Extensive experience in drafting a variety of written outputs, including reports, minutes and summary records. Prior experience with the United Nations would be desirable Language : Fluent command of written and spoken English and Thai Extensive experience in drafting a variety of written outputs, including reports, minutes and summary records.

Languages

Fluent command of written and spoken English and Thai

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.