English, Spanish, French Interpreter/Translator

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE: English, Spanish, French Interpreter/Translator
TYPE OF CONTRACT:CST WAE
UNIT/DIVISION:OIGI
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Remote working from PPR
DURATION: From September 2026 to December 2026

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The mission of OIGI is to conduct independent investigations into allegations of misconduct involving WFP staff, contractors and other applicable persons.
The Consultant will deliver his/her work individually or within a multidisciplinary team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.The Consultant will report to the Director, Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI)and/or his delegate as appointed by the Director of OIGI. The consultant will specifically deliverhis/her work either individually or within a multidisciplinary team. The ultimate goal and mission of OIGI is to conduct independent investigations into allegations of misconduct involving WFP staff, contractors and other applicable persons.
2.Under the supervision and direction of the OIGI Director or his delegate, the Consultant willgenerally be responsible for the following duties:○Provide interpreting and translation services for investigations from English to Spanish,Spanish to English, English to French, French to English and where necessary, work as availablein other languages that the Consultant may be confident in;○Provide interpreting/translation services in the above languages for office and field-basedinvestigations into allegations of violations of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, andapplicable rules and regulations, including but not limited to assistance with the analysis ofinformation, documentation, electronic evidence and arranging and facilitating interviewsbetween investigators and staff or other involved parties;○Provide similtaneous, consecutive and liaison interpreting, translations and linguistic support toinvestigations in the above languages;○Prepare and draft translated documents pertaining to investigations in the above languagesincluding but not limited to documentary evidence, statements, interview transcripts and wherenecessary, investigation reports;○Regularly appraise on the progress of translations and where necessary, interpretations; andPerform other related duties as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: The provision of interpreting and translations for investigations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: An advanced university degree in Languages (Spanish, English and/or French), Interpretation, Translations or related relevant fields. Other training and/or certificatins in languages is an asset.

Experience: At least six years of progressively responsible professional experience related to interpreting and translations in English, Spanish or French.
Previous experience in the conduct of interpreting and translations in investigations with a UN organisation or international financing institution and working in developing countries is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:
Attention to detail, resourcefulness, personal initiative, maturity of judgment and tact.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, with excellent oral comprehension skills, versatility, and an ability to stay calm under pressure and complete work within prescribed deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a team and to establish effective working relations with persons of different cultural backgrounds.

Languages:
Written and oral proficiency (native or fluent) in Spanish, French and English is essential for this position. Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese is an advantage.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.