Interpreter, Translator, Proofreader (Retainer) (fifteen), National Consultant, Sarajevo, BiH
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Consultancy Locallly Recruited Close on 3 Feb 2026
Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
UN Women has a three-pronged mandate focusing on normative, coordination and programmatic engagement. Through its programmes and projects, UN Women supports national partners (governmental and non-governmental) in the implementation of existing international and national commitments to women’s rights and gender equality, it facilitates networking and exchange of good practices and advocates for women’s rights and gender equality in all areas of life. Programmatically, UN Women works in the following thematic areas: gender-responsive governance, women’s economic empowerment, ending violence against women, and women, peace and security. UN Women also invests significantly in the coordination within the UN, the national institutions, the civil society organizations, and the international development partners.
Within its work, the UN Women Country Office Bosnia and Herzegovina regularly requires services of proofreader, translators and interpreters for English language (translating/interpreting/ proofreading services from BHS into English, from English into BHS), thematically focused mainly on the Gender Equality and the Empowerment of the Women area.
In this regard, UN Women Country Office Bosnia and Herzegovina is establishing a network of qualified national interpreters, translator and proofreader consultants with expertise translating/interpreting/ proofreading services from BHS into English, from English into BHS.
The consultants will be under the direct supervision of the designated programme and communications staff, and the overall supervision of the Programme Managment Specialist and Country Representative.
Description of Responsibilities/Scope of Work
UN Women is seeking to engage national translating/interpreting/ proofreading consultants with expertise in the following:
Translating:
Interpreting simultaneous/consecutive/whispered:
Proofreading:
Consultants will be guided by a specific assignment clearly stipulating the nature and scope of work, list of deliverables, timeframe, and the outcome.
Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel
This is a home-based consultancy and as necessary, the consultant should be able to travel within BiH with travel cost covered per UN Women applicable rules and procedures.. The consultant will be engaged under a retainer contract, which facilitates direct engagement of the consultant depending on need and availability within the contract period for a pre-agreed fee.
Duration and Remuneration: Duration of contracts can vary from one day (1) to a maximum of three (3) years. Payments will be made as specified in the actual contract upon confirmation of UN Women on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner.
Specifications or sample material would be provided by specific project Contracting arrangements:
Entry into the expert roster system does not necessarily mean that contract with UN Women is guaranteed.
Where a request for services arises, the UN Women office shall directly contact consultants with the most appropriate experience from the roster without need for further selection process, although additional selection procedures might be applied.
A specific Terms of Reference outlining outputs for each assignment shall be provided, and a Consultant Contract will be issued to the consultant. Conditions of a particular assignment may be negotiable.
Competencies :
Core Values:
Core Competencies:
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:
Functional Competencies:
• Excellent writing skills in required languages;
• Ability to provide translating/interpreting/ proofreading services with a high standard of accuracy and style and nuances of the original text;
• Knowledge of international affairs and UN Women focus areas;
• A high level of concentration and attention to detail;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain required productivity without compromising quality;
• Ability to work collaboratively and willingness to learn from others.
Education and Certification:
Experience:
Languages:
Written and verbal fluency in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian and English is required. (Pass/Fail)
Along with online application, please submit:
• A cover letter in English (maximum length: 1 page)
• Court Interpreter Certification
• Examples of previous work preferably in Gender Equality related areas (for translators)
Statements :
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Diversity and inclusion:
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.
