Individual Contractor - Korean-English Interpreter in Genève

ph3Area of Specialization / Thematic Areas /h3 pKorean–English / English‑Korean Interpretation and Translation, Business Meetings, Cross‑Cultural Communication, Administrative Support. /p h3Program Overview /h3 pThe UNITAR Division for Prosperity supports six thematic areas including Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Development, Leadership and Empowerment, Trade and Finance, Anti‑corruption and Financial Crime, Frontier Technologies, and Hiroshima and Peace. Activities contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals such as Goal 1 (No Poverty), Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 8 (Decent Work and Growth), Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, Industry), Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). /p h3General Objectives of the Contract /h3 pProvide professional Korean–English and English–Korean interpretation services during the 2026 Summer Residential Programme for the MSc in AI Engineering and Business Administration in Geneva, Switzerland, ensuring effective communication, cross‑cultural understanding, and smooth interaction among participants, facilitators, and stakeholders throughout the programme activities. /p h3Responsibilities / Description of Professional Services /h3 ul liProvide accurate and high‑quality consecutive and/or simultaneous Korean–English and English–Korean interpretation during lectures, panel discussions, workshops, meetings, and programme activities. /li liSupport interpretation needs during external visits, institutional engagements, study tours, and official dialogues with partner organizations and stakeholders. /li liFacilitate effective communication and coordination among participants, resource persons, and relevant stakeholders. /li liAssist in bridging cultural and language barriers to ensure smooth interaction and understanding. /li liTranslate short programme‑related documents, presentations, briefing materials, schedules, or communications from Korean to English and/or English to Korean, as needed prior to and during the in‑person programme. /li liMaintain professionalism, confidentiality, and impartiality while performing interpretation duties. /li liSupport participants with language‑related assistance during the 2026 Summer Residential Programme in Geneva, Switzerland. /li liEnsure timely and clear interpretation of spoken communication in both formal and informal settings. /li liCoordinate with programme organisers regarding interpretation schedules and communication needs. /li /ul h3Measurable Outputs / Deliverables /h3 ul liDeliver accurate and effective Korean–English and English–Korean interpretation services during programme sessions, meetings, workshops, and related activities in accordance with the programme timeline. /li liFacilitate effective communication and coordination among participants, subject matter experts, and relevant stakeholders. /li liProvide timely linguistic and cross‑cultural support to programme participants and organisers as required. /li liTranslate programme‑related documents and communication materials, as required prior to and during the residential programme period. /li liMaintain confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism in the delivery of interpretation services throughout the contract period. /li liDeliver interpretation services in accordance with the schedule and requirements of the 2026 Summer Residential Programme in July 2026. /li /ul h3Performance Indicators for Evaluation of Results /h3 ul liAccuracy, clarity, and consistency of Korean–English and English–Korean interpretation and translation provided during programme activities and external engagements. /li liTimeliness and reliability in the delivery of interpretation and translation services in accordance with the programme schedule and requirements. /li liQuality and professionalism demonstrated in both verbal interpretation and written translation outputs. /li liEffectiveness in facilitating clear communication among participants, experts, and stakeholders. /li liProfessionalism, confidentiality, and impartiality demonstrated throughout the assignment. /li liResponsiveness and ability to provide appropriate linguistic and cross‑cultural support when required. /li liPositive feedback and satisfaction from programme organisers and participants regarding interpretation services rendered. /li /ul h3Competencies /h3 ul liExcellent interpersonal and communication skills. /li liStrong interpretation and cross‑cultural communication abilities. /li liAbility to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment. /li liProfessionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. /li liAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. /li liStrong organisational and coordination skills. /li liTeamwork and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. /li liFlexibility and adaptability in supporting programme activities and operational needs. /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liMinimum of two (2) years of professional experience in Korean–English and English–Korean interpretation and/or translation services. /li liExperience working in international, academic, diplomatic, or multicultural environments is desirable. /li liPrior experience providing interpretation services for conferences, workshops, or training programmes is desirable. /li liFamiliarity with AI, business administration, or higher education terminology is desirable. /li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Interpretation, Translation, Linguistics, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognised institution. /li /ul h3Language Skill /h3 ul liFluency in Korean and English is required, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages. /li liProven ability to provide accurate and professional Korean–English and English–Korean interpretation is required. /li liKnowledge of additional UN languages is desirable. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr