JOB DESCRIPTION

Background Information

The OSCE Support Programme for Ukraine (SPU) has been established in order to continue to support the Ukrainian Government’s reform efforts and to mitigate the increased risks to civilians caused by the war against the country. The objective of the OSCE SPU – and therefore of all its projects – is to support Ukraine across all three OSCE dimensions on the government’s reform efforts and on the evolving risks to civilians caused by the war, thus ensuring that the OSCE’s work conducted over the past three decades and in the future, continues to impact positively on the institutions and people of Ukraine and that Ukraine’s comprehensive security is enhanced in line with the OSCE commitments.

To support project activities, the OSCE SPU requires services of English/Ukrainian translators/interpreters. Specialty/expertise in the following terminology would be a significant asset:

• military / mine action / humanitarian demining;
• CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) safety and security;
• cyber security;
• emergency response and disaster management;
• environment protection;
• general medicine / emergency first aid;
• psychological and social assistance;
• civil protection / defence;
• financial monitoring / anti-money laundering.

Please note that this is a vacancy notice to enlarge the OSCE SPU roster of consultants. Successful candidates with relevant skills and qualifications will be included into the database with the possibility of being contracted, when services required. These will be short-term translation assignments for a period of several days. The Translator/Interpreter will be required to work from home or at the meeting venues (in Kyiv or other locations), if necessary.

Tasks

Under the supervision of the OSCE SPU staff, the identified language specialists will perform the following tasks:

• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous English/Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian/English interpretation during bilateral meetings and the OSCE SPU project activities, such as training sessions, seminars, workshops, conferences, and roundtables.
• Provide written translation of project- and training-related documents and other required materials from English into Ukrainian and vice versa.

Necessary Qualifications

• First-level university degree in philology, translation/interpretation (English/Ukrainian); an advanced degree would be an asset.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in the field of translation/interpretation (English/Ukrainian).
• Professional knowledge of English and Ukrainian languages.
• Proven translation/interpretation experience in one of / several thematic fields indicated in the opening background information.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Certificate or document of conference accredited interpreter or any similar professional certification would be an asset.
• Previous experience with OSCE or international organizations would be an asset.
• Computer literacy with practical experience using Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be paid in accordance with the OSCE Support Programme for Ukraine established consultancy rates. Applicants are encouraged to include in their applications their financial proposals for the foreseen services.

Only online applications will be considered. To apply, please use the online application system at https://vacancies.osce.org. The deadline for applications is 07 January 2026.

Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted. Details of the assignment and contract may be further discussed during the interviews.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE consultants shall conduct themselves at the highest personal and professional level at all times, while on assignment and shall not act in a manner which is likely to bring discredit to the Organization in general. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

Additional Information

• Issued by: OSCE Secretariat
• Requisition ID: OSC000500
• Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant
• Grade: No grade
• Job Level: Professional
• Job Type: Consultant
• Number of posts: Unlimited
• Location: OSCE
• Issue Date: Nov 20, 2025
• Closing Date: Jan 7, 2026
• Schedule: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)
• Target Start Date: To be confirmed