Translation and Intepretation Officer (Tamil - English)

Location: EMEA (Remote); occasional in-person engagements in Sri Lanka.

Company

hirify.global is presenting a translation and interpretation role supporting the Vriddhi programme and UNOPS teams.

What you will do

• Translate programme reports, training materials, presentations, guidance documents, calls for proposals, grant-related materials, social media content, and other communications between English and Tamil.
• Review and proofread translations for grammar, clarity, consistency, terminology, and alignment with the source document.
• Maintain terminology consistency and develop or update bilingual glossaries when requested.
• Provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation during online meetings, consultations, webinars, training sessions, and occasional in-person engagements.
• Prepare terminology from agendas and reference materials, coordinate with the Vriddhi focal point, and submit completed work in the requested editable format.
• Handle confidential documents and participant information in accordance with safeguarding, data protection, and professional conduct requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in translation, interpretation, languages, linguistics, communication, social sciences, law, human rights, development studies, or a related field, with 2 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in translation and interpretation, including technical or programme-related document translation and live interpretation in online and/or in-person settings.
• Ability to translate technical or programme content accurately and communicate complex ideas in clear, natural language.
• Knowledge of terminology related to protection, human rights, civil society, inclusion, programme management, and development programming.
• Strong proofreading, editing, and quality-control skills, with the ability to meet agreed deadlines, including short deadlines when reasonably required.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and online meeting applications.
• Professional working ability in Tamil and English.

Nice to have

• Formal training or professional certification in translation or interpretation from a national body.
• Experience supporting the United Nations, international organizations, civil society organizations, or donor-funded programmes.
• Experience translating or interpreting content related to grants, finance, monitoring and evaluation, training, or safeguarding.
• Familiarity with the Sri Lankan civil society and development context.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work within the EMEA region.
• Assignments support civil society partners and programme activities.
• Work includes online engagements and occasional in-person meetings, workshops, field visits, and stakeholder engagements in Sri Lanka.
• Confidentiality, safeguarding, data protection, professional conduct, prompt coordination, and timely delivery are required.