Roster of Simultaneous Interpreters (English-to-Thai and Thai-to-English), UNICEF Thailand Country Office, Bangkok, Job No #596240

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfilling their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region.  This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them
  
  

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Thailand frequently requires simultaneous interpretation services to facilitate effective communication during meetings, workshops, consultations, conferences, and other engagements conducted in both English and Thai.

The purpose of this Terms of Reference (TOR) is to establish a roster of pre-qualified simultaneous interpreters who may be engaged on an as-needed basis during the roster validity period, enabling timely and efficient recruitment when interpretation services are required.

Work Assignment and Deliverables:

Modality

Home-based/Remote, with occasional in-person assignments in Bangkok or other locations in Thailand, as required.

Scope of Work

Assignments may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing simultaneous interpretation during meetings, workshops, conferences, consultations, and other events.
• Providing simultaneous interpretation through online platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or similar virtual meeting platforms.
• Providing interpretation services during in-person events organized or supported by UNICEF Thailand.
• Reviewing relevant background materials in advance to ensure accurate and contextappropriate interpretation.
• Coordinating with UNICEF focal points and event organizers regarding interpretation
• requirements and event logistics.

This TOR is intended to establish a roster of qualified simultaneous interpreters. For each assignment awarded under the roster, UNICEF will issue a separate contract outlining the specific scope of work, deliverables, timeline, payment terms, and supervision arrangements.

This consultancy is primarily associated with the Social Policy Section. However, consultants included in the roster may be contracted by any section within UNICEF Thailand based on programme requirements and organizational needs.

Duration of Contract: The roster will remain valid for a period of up to 36 months from the date of establishment.

Consultants selected for inclusion in the roster may be contracted for specific assignments during this period, subject to programmatic needs and funding availability.

Inclusion in the roster does not constitute a commitment by UNICEF to award a contract, nor does it guarantee any minimum volume of work.

Duty Travel: Travel may be required for some specific assignments upon agreement with hiring office.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, languages, linguistics, social sciences, or another relevant field.
• Minimum three (3) years of professional experience providing simultaneous interpretation services in Thai and English.
• Excellent oral communication and simultaneous interpretation skills in both Thai and English
• Demonstrated experience providing interpretation services through virtual platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and flexibility in working with diverse stakeholders.
• Previous work experience with UNICEF, United Nations agencies, international organizations, or development partners.
• Familiarity with child rights, social policy, social development, education, public health, or related development issues.
• Consultants residing in Bangkok or with the ability to provide in-person support in Bangkok on short notice is considered an additional asset.

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV, cover letter, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and financial proposal in Thai Baht by 25 October 2026

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. 

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible for ensuring that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.