Language Assistant
Prevail
- Киев
- Постоянная работа
- Полная занятость
- Provide consecutive interpretation between Ukrainian and English during meetings with local interlocutors.
- Translate written texts and documents between Ukrainian and English.
- Summarize and translate open-source local media and other information sources, as directed.
- Take minutes of discussions and prepare summary reports from meetings and conferences.
- Maintain and update contact lists of external interlocutors.
- Arrange meetings with local interlocutors, as directed.
- Provide interpretation and translation support during field missions as required.
- Be able and willing to travel long distances and spend time away from home occasionally.
- Maintain confidentiality, impartiality and objectivity in all aspects of work.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and sound judgment when supporting interactions with diverse stakeholders.
- Programme and operational staff: receive linguistic and administrative support to deliver activities.
- Local interlocutors and partners: interpretation and translation facilitate effective engagement.
- Administrative and coordination teams: ensure accurate scheduling, reporting and documentation.
- Ukrainian citizenship.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in written translation and oral interpretation.
- Professional fluency in English, Ukrainian; Russian desirable
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; ability to work with digital documents.
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds: cultural, religious, gender, and political backgrounds.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrated discretion and experience working with confidential information.
- Customer‑service oriented and responsive.
- Culturally sensitive with strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible, adaptable and able to operate in dynamic environments.
- At Prevail, we believe in recognising and rewarding our people. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, development, and life beyond work:
- Voluntary Medical Insurance:
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential mental health, legal, financial and wellbeing support via Health Hero
- 25 days Leave Entitlements: Supporting you through important life moments with flexibility
- Professional Development Days: Dedicated time off to focus on your personal and professional growth through training, courses, or self-directed learning
- Culture & Development: A values-led culture with regular social events, collaborative initiatives, and meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development