Department for General Assembly and Conference Management Arabic Interpreter Jobs in Kenya



The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON); is the UN headquarters in Africa. UNON supports UNEP, UN‑Habitat, the Resident Coordination System, and other UN offices in Kenya by providing administrative, security, conference, and information services. This post is located in the Arabic Interpretation Unit, Interpretation Section, Division of Conference Services.

Job Purpose

To provide high‑quality interpretation services in Arabic, English, and French for UN meetings, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and adherence to UN standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service up to eight meetings per week (exceptionally nine), usually of no more than three hours.

  • Provide interpretation into Arabic of speeches/statements given in English and French, and into English/French of speeches given in Arabic.

  • Cover sensitive meetings routinely.

  • Function as team leader of interpreters assigned to meetings.

  • Serve as Team Leader on missions when required.

  • Assist in screening, training, and examining prospective Arabic interpreters.

  • Provide guidance and coaching to junior interpreters.

  • May function as Programming Officer.

  • Perform other related duties as required.

    Competencies

    Professionalism
  • High concentration and split‑second accuracy under stress.
  • Ability to interpret a broad range of subjects clearly.
  • Commitment to deadlines, accuracy, and gender perspectives.

    Communication
  • Speak and write clearly and effectively.
  • Listen actively and respond appropriately.
  • Tailor language, tone, and style to audience.

    Teamwork
  • Collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals.
  • Value input from others and
    support group decisions.
  • Share credit for team accomplishments.

    Education

  • First‑level university degree required.
  • Master’s degree desirable.

    Job‑Specific Qualification

  • Passing the United Nations Competitive Examination for Arabic Interpreters required.

    Work Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ professional interpreting experience in international organizations required.

  • Relevant UN language experience may be considered.

  • Experience interpreting a broad range of UN subjects desirable.

  • Experience training/coaching interpreter trainees desirable.

  • Experience grading interpretation exams or assessing freelance interpreters desirable.

  • 2 years’ experience in data analytics desirable.

    Languages

  • English and French required.
  • Arabic required.

    How to apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Department for General Assembly and Conference Management Arabic Interpreter Jobs in Kenya

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