Interpreter / Translator

The IDLO Ukraine Country Office (CO), situated within the Department of Programmes, maintains the central management and coordinating function for the delivery of the IDLO programmes in Ukraine.  

Under the supervision of the Programme Lead, the Interpreter / Translator within the translator/interpreter team, translates IDLO’s curricula, training materials, legal memoranda, reports, and contracts. The incumbent is also responsible for the accurate and high-quality translation of laws and legal texts and provides interpretation services during events, workshops, and high-level meetings between IDLO’s senior management and counterparts in Ukraine.

Primary Functions:

• Provide consecutive / simultaneous interpretation from English to Ukrainian and vice-versa.

Deliverables and timetables:

• Provide accurate consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between English and Ukrainian.
• Prepare by reviewing relevant materials and terminology before sessions.
• Attend all scheduled meetings/events and deliver professional interpretation.
• Optionally, provide a brief post-event summary of interpretation provided.
• Ensure confidentiality of all interpreted content.

• Master's degree in related field;
• Excellent command of Ukrainian and English (both written and spoken);
• Experience in simultaneous interpretation from English to Ukrainian and vice-versa.
• The candidate is expected to be located in Kyiv (Ukraine), since occasional in-person participation in project events will be required.

IDLO will offer the selected candidate a Single Engagement Agreement.

Applications will be screened on a regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications of qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

Application Deadline: January 4, 2026