Language Assistant
United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation · DAMASCUS · Apply by October 27, 2026
About this role
Result of Service To enhance communication with the local community, ensure high-quality translations, facilitate effective liaison with host government representatives, support patrols, provide daily media briefs, prepare comprehensive documentation, assist with drafts and notes, and train junior officers on cultural and geographical aspects. Work Location Damascus Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall direction of the Chief of Mission Support, and the direct supervision of the Regional Administrative Officer-OGG Damascus, the incumbent will be responsible but not limited to the following duties: • Provides clear and concise verbal communication/interpretation, interfacing between the UNTSO Military observer(s) in OGG, OGGD, LOD and local population in support of operations and wider mission activities. • Provides written translation of high-level documents and communications from Arabic to English language and vice versa covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations. • Liaises and arranges meetings between the host country entities and Team Leaders / Observers and acts as Liaison / Interpreter focal point on matters…