Roster of Simultaneous Interpreters (English-to-Thai and Thai-to-English), UNICEF Thailand Country Office, Bangkok, Job No #596240

About the Role

UNICEF Thailand frequently requires simultaneous interpretation services to facilitate effective communication during meetings, workshops, consultations, conferences, and other engagements conducted in both English and Thai. The purpose of this Terms of Reference (TOR) is to establish a roster of pre-qualified simultaneous interpreters who may be engaged on an as-needed basis during the roster validity period, enabling timely and efficient recruitment when interpretation services are required.

Work Assignment and Deliverables:

Modality
Home-based/Remote, with occasional in-person assignments in Bangkok or other locations in Thailand, as required.

Scope of Work

• Providing simultaneous interpretation during meetings, workshops, conferences, consultations, and other events.
• Providing simultaneous interpretation through online platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or similar virtual meeting platforms.
• Providing interpretation services during in-person events organized or supported by UNICEF Thailand.
• Reviewing relevant background materials in advance to ensure accurate and contextappropriate interpretation.
• Coordinating with UNICEF focal points and event organizers regarding interpretation requirements and event logistics.

This TOR is intended to establish a roster of qualified simultaneous interpreters. For each assignment awarded under the roster, UNICEF will issue a separate contract outlining the specific scope of work, deliverables, timeline, payment terms, and supervision arrangements.

This consultancy is primarily associated with the Social Policy Section. However, consultants included in the roster may be contracted by any section within UNICEF Thailand based on programme requirements and organizational needs.

Duration of Contract: The roster will remain valid for a period of up to 36 months from the date of establishment.

Consultants selected for inclusion in the roster may be contracted for specific assignments during this period, subject to programmatic needs and funding availability.

Inclusion in the roster does not constitute a commitment by UNICEF to award a contract, nor does it guarantee any minimum volume of work.

Duty Travel: Travel may be required for some specific assignments upon agreement with hiring office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, languages, linguistics, social sciences, or another relevant field.
• Minimum three (3) years of professional experience providing simultaneous interpretation services in Thai and English.
• Excellent oral communication and simultaneous interpretation skills in both Thai and English
• Demonstrated experience providing interpretation services through virtual platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and flexibility in working with diverse stakeholders.
• Previous work experience with UNICEF, United Nations agencies, international organizations, or development partners.
• Familiarity with child rights, social policy, social development, education, public health, or related development issues.
• Consultants residing in Bangkok or with the ability to provide in-person support in Bangkok on short notice is considered an additional asset.

Additional Information

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV, cover letter, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and financial proposal in Thai Baht by 25 October 2026

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