Vacancy title:
Language Consultant, Investigation Section, Oiai

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Communications, Writing, Legal, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
UNICEF

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 18 2026

Duty Station:
This Job is Remote

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

UNICEF is the world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foun...

Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for internal audit and investigation services to UNICEF. OIAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls. OIAI conducts investigations in accordance with the International Uniform Principles and Guidelines for Investigations adopted at the 10th Conference of International Investigators and the OIAI Investigations Manual.

Responsibilities or duties

Consultant will provide language assistance (as defined below) in the designated languages to the Investigations Section in all aspects of the work that falls within OIAI’s mandate. OIAI’s primary requirement is for Arabic and French language assistance. Knowledge of the following additional designated languages will be considered an advantage: Spanish, Chinese, Pashto and Portuguese.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in modern languages, linguistics, translation, interpretation or another field.

Experience needed

Work Experience:

Five years of relevant experience as an interpreter/ translator/language assistant working for an international organization is desirable.

Experience providing translation and interpretation services in support of investigative, legal, judicial or oversight functions is an advantage.

Language Requirements

Mother tongue-speaker level proficiency in French, Arabic and English

Fluency in the following languages would be an advantage: Spanish, Chinese, Pashtu and Portuguese.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

Professional qualifications in translation and interpretation are an advantage.

Desirables

Experience as an interpreter/translator/language assistant working for an international organization

Experience providing translation and interpretation services in support of investigative, legal, judicial or oversight functions.

Professional qualifications in translation and interpretation.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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