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UN translation and language jobs27 open vacancies, updated daily

Current translation and language roles across the United Nations system and international organizations, refreshed every day with the newest postings first. Each lists its grade, duty station and deadline, and links to the official page to apply at the source.

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Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen logoUN

Interpreter, NOC

Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen · AMMAN

Grade NO-CNational Professional Officers
13 days leftNew
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia logoUN

Meeting Management Attendant

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · BEIRUT

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors
Closing in 3 daysNew
Resident Coordinator System logoUN

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, G6

Resident Coordinator System · RIYADH

Grade G-6General Service and Related Categories
11 days leftNew
Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi logoUN

INTERPRETER, ARABIC, P4

Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi · NAIROBI

Grade P-4Professional and Higher Categories
Sep 4, 2026
Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi logoUN

SENIOR INTERPRETER, ARABIC, P5

Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi · NAIROBI

Grade P-5Professional and Higher Categories
Aug 31, 2026
International Organization for Migration logoIOM

Local Consultant CC-2026-18

International Organization for Migration · Yerevan, Armenia

Grade UGConsultancy (Up to 11 months)
Closing in 2 days

UN translation and language jobs: frequently asked questions

How many UN translation and language jobs are open right now?
There are 27 open translation and language vacancies across the United Nations system and international organizations on UN Careers today, refreshed daily as new roles are posted and others close.
What grades and contract types do UN translation and language roles use?
UN Careers aggregates translation and language roles across the full range, from General Service and National Officer posts to international Professional (P) and Director (D) grades, on fixed-term, temporary and consultancy contracts. Each listing shows its grade and contract type.
How do I apply for a UN translation and language job?
UN Careers is free to search and links every translation and language listing to the official employer page, where you complete the application. You can also set a free email alert to be notified when new translation and language roles open.