Simultaneous Interpreter Ukrainian <>English

Job Description

Scope of Work 

Introduction 

Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow for communities challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant. On the ground in nearly 40 countries, Pact’s integrated adaptive approach is shaping the future of international development. 

Background 

The Public Health System Recovery and Resilience (PHS R&R) Activity, funded by USAID/Ukraine and led by Pact, is a five-year activity that aims to strengthen the Government of Ukraine’s (GOU) capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats; sustain critical public health services during crisis; protect the health of all Ukrainians including vulnerable and marginalized population groups; and expand mental health support to war-affected populations. By improving core public health capacities at national, regional, and community levels to address health challenges during wartime and the post-war future, PHS R&R contributes to USAID’s efforts in supporting Ukraine to achieve long-term national health security and stability. 

Under the PHS R&R Activity, Pact is arranging a Study Tour to the U.S. between September 22 – October 1, 2024, for a group of Ukrainian officials who work on the ongoing development of the All-Ukrainian National Mental Health Program. The Study Tour aims to promote peer-to-peer learning and exchange of knowledge, best practices, and innovative approaches to enhance the All-Ukrainian National Mental Health Program and enable key actors or influencers to serve as Mental Health Leaders or Champions for sustainable, evidence-informed mental health programming in Ukraine. The delegation will consist of 16 representatives from various national and regional health institutions in Ukraine. 

Candidate qualifications

• Spoken, written and comprehension fluency in English and Ukrainian.
• Specialized training in simultaneous interpretation between English and Ukrainian
• Ability to operate translation equipment.
• Proven experience working at professional, high-level events.
• Ability to travel to Pact office and/or other venue locations in Washington, D.C.
• 5+ years of simultaneous interpretation experience in the fields of international relations, global health, mental health, or civil society.

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to provide translation equipment.

Application documents. All candidates must submit three past performance records and a resume/CV.

Language screening. All candidates must complete a 10–15-minute language screen.

Scope of Service  

A senior delegation of six Study Tour participants will visit Washington, DC, from September 30 to October 1. They will participate in a series of scheduled meetings with U.S. government officials, program partners, and stakeholders, and speak at an external event about Ukraine’s mental health response during the ongoing war. This senior delegation will require professional simultaneous interpreters for Ukrainian<>English to facilitate seamless and accurate communications during the meetings and the external event. The project seeks a team of two experienced simultaneous interpreters for this scope of work to maintain a high level of accuracy and concentration in the interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time simultaneous Ukrainian<>English interpretation for all scheduled meetings and events on September 30-October 1, 2024, per the final agenda for the delegation’s visit to Washington, DC.
• Ensure clear and precise communication between meeting and event participants.
• Set up and use professional interpreting equipment with meeting and event participants.

Deliverable #1

• Provide simultaneous interpretation services for the external event, featuring panel presentations and discussions with 5-6 native Ukrainian and English speakers. Anticipated audience of approximately 50 participants.
• The event will be held in Washington, DC on September 30 or October 1 (to be confirmed)
• Delivery will take approximately 1.5 hours. This includes equipment set up breakdown.

Deliverable #2

• Provide simultaneous interpretation services for 4-6 closed door meetings with up to 15-20 participants per meeting. Participants will be a mix of the Ukrainian study tour delegation, U.S. government officials, program partners and stakeholders, and Pact staff.
• The meetings will be held in Washington, DC on September 30-October 1. (Final agenda of scheduled meetings to be confirmed).
• Delivery will take approximately 9.0 hours (up to 6 meetings x 1.5 hours each). This includes equipment set up and breakdown.

Deliverable #3

• Use of translation equipment for simultaneous translation.
• These services will be required for all meetings and the external event in Washington, DC
• Up to 50 units

About the Organization

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.

At Pact, we recognize your impact, offer you opportunities and support your total well-being. Our comprehensive benefit offerings may include healthcare, retirement (8.8% to 13% based on service tenure) and savings plans, paid time off, disability and life insurance programs, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections .

With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. Pact seeks an environment free from COVID-19 and prefers all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Attestation of vaccination status will be required for employment with Pact. Unvaccinated employees may be subject to additional health and safety requirements to include any federal, state and/or client restrictions.