Retainer Interpreter (Jarai)

UN High Commissioner for Refugees - UNHCR

Roster Closes 23 May 2026 5 days left

Overview

Provide interpretation services for the Jarai language to support UNHCR's operations in Thailand. The role involves translating documents and interpreting during interviews, sessions, and briefings.


Key Responsibilities
  • Translate accurately and professionally documents from Jarai to English and vice versa for Registration, Refugee Status Determination, Resettlement, Community Services, and Protection purposes.
  • Interpret during Registration/Refugee Status Determination/Resettlement/Community Services/Protection interviews and counselling sessions.
  • Interpret in the context of Protection information sessions, briefings, and training.
  • Interpret telephone inquiries from asylum-seekers/refugees.
  • Report to the Supervisor on each call received for database recording.
  • Perform other interpretation and translation functions as requested.
Required Experience
  • Prior experience in interpretation/translation is desirable.
  • 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
Qualifications

• Business Administration Secretarial Certificates and/or Licenses.

Other Details
Languages Required
Vietnamese
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
The work can be performed remotely.
Remuneration
Not specified
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