Translator, Health Program-Ukraine (M/W)

Mission description

Job description

has. General objective of the mission

Expertise France is recruiting a Translator to support the implementation of the Project by ensuring high-quality translation and interpretation between Ukrainian, English and French (and vice versa). The Translator will work under the lead of the Liaison Manager of the Health Program with a focus on the Project, and in support of the Head of the Health Program and the Project Lead, as well as the foreign experts working under the Project. Upon request from the Liaison Manager or the Head of the Health Program, the Translator may also support other projects of the Health Program. The Translator will be based in Kyiv (Ukraine). S/he will:

• Provide accurate, context-appropriate interpretation and translation during meetings, technical discussions, trainings and field activities;
• Support communication between the foreign (French and other international) experts and Ukrainian counterparts, ensuring clarity and mutual understanding;
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality and cultural appropriateness at all times, including for sensitive and military-related content;
• Develop and maintain bilingual / trilingual terminology resources in the health, tactical-medicine and military fields.

b. Description of the task to be assigned

Key Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list, subject to changes):

Interpretation

• Provide high-quality consecutive and, where required, simultaneous interpretation between Ukrainian and English / French (both directions) during high-level meetings with government, military and donor counterparts, technical working groups, workshops, conferences and trainings, and online and on-site project activities;
• Ensure accurate and context-appropriate interpretation of technical, medical and policy-related discussions;
• Facilitate communication between the foreign experts and national stakeholders, ensuring clarity and mutual understanding.

Translation

• Translate project documentation between Ukrainian, English and French, including operational manuals and guidelines, training materials and curricula, reports and outreach materials, and administrative and financial documents;
• Translate outgoing documents prepared by the team and incoming correspondence, as well as agendas, briefings and official communications;
• Proofread, edit and revise translated materials to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality.

Meeting support and reporting

• Attend high-level and technical meetings to provide interpretation and linguistic support;
• Take accurate notes and prepare minutes in English, French or Ukrainian as required, and support the preparation of summaries, briefs and follow-up documentation;
• Ensure confidentiality and the proper handling of sensitive information.

Coordination and project support

• Travel with the project team to field, training or facility locations to provide interpretation and support as needed;
• Support the organisation of meetings, workshops and conferences, including the translation of agendas, programmes, participant lists and materials;
• Contribute to smooth communication between team members, foreign experts, beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Terminology and quality assurance

• Keep abreast of relevant professional and technical terminology, particularly in the health sector (among others);
• Develop, maintain and update the project’s trilingual terminology database (Ukrainian / English / French);
• Ensure consistency of terminology across all translated and interpreted outputs.

Support to other Health Program projects

• Upon request from the Liaison Manager or the Head of the Health Program, provide translation and interpretation support to other projects of the Health Program.

Any other task requested by Expertise France

Project or context description

Expertise France (EF) is the French public agency for international technical cooperation and a subsidiary of the Agence française de development (AFD) Group. It designs and implements projects that sustainably strengthen public policies in developing and emerging countries, including in the health and human development sector.

Ukraine is a key partner for Expertise France, which has maintained a local presence since 2006. In response to the consequences of the ongoing war and the need to prepare for recovery, Expertise France is implementing several programmes in Ukraine (including Health) and supports national and local authorities with technical and operational assistance.

The Project team will be integrated in the Health Program in Ukraine and supported by the Project Support Unit (PSU) based at the Country Office and by a team at the Headquarter (GEO and Technical Departments).

Required profile

Professional experience and qualifications (70/100):

• University degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in translation, interpreting, linguistics, philology or a related field;
• At least 2 years of professional experience in translation and interpretation, preferably within international technical-assistance or donor-funded projects;
• Full professional fluency in Ukrainian, English and French (written and spoken) is required;
• Proven experience providing consecutive and, ideally, simultaneous interpretation in high-level and technical settings, and preparing meeting notes and minutes;
• Military experience, or experience working with military forces (Ukrainian or foreign), is a strong advantage;
• Familiarity with medical or technical terminology would be a strong asset;
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (process managed by Expertise France);
• Knowledge of donor-funded project environments would be an asset.

Skills and additional requirements (30/100):

• Excellent organisational, coordination and prioritisation skills, with strong attention to detail;
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information;
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Outlook); experience with CAT / translation tools would be an asset;
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, with resourcefulness and initiative;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a multicultural team; reactivity, autonomy and teamwork.

Additional information

Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract of employment with Expertise France.

Period of the Assignment: October 2026 – September 2028 (24 months).

Desired Start Date: 12/10/2026

Duration: 1 year, renewable according to the duration of the Project if performance is deemed satisfactory.

Place of Performance: Position based in Kyiv (Ukraine), full-time, in Expertise France’s office.

NB: Candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their application as soon as possible, with Expertise France reserving the possibility of pre-screening before that date.