Spanish Translator (Intern)

The Spanish Translator intern will work in the Communications Group under the direct supervision of the Spanish Translator/Reviser and the overall direction of the Translation Coordinator.

The Communications Group is responsible for producing and disseminating information about UNOPS for external audiences, as well as facilitating the flow of information within the organization, ensuring efficient service delivery and broad sharing of knowledge and best practices.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS. 

The incumbent will assist in translating internal and external documents for print and the web, primarily from English to Spanish, but on occasions from Spanish to English. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Liaising with Spanish language colleagues around the world and translating a wide variety of internal and external documents, ensuring that all deadlines are met

• Liaising with colleagues who have translation needs, organizing one’s own translation work, ensuring good quality translation

• Familiarizing oneself with the organization’s structure and the team’s processes

• Assisting with the creation of presentations and events in Spanish

• Assisting in the tasks of the communications department

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undertake a translation and comprehension assignment.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.