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Job Overview
UNICEF Sri Lanka seeks experienced translators for English, Sinhala, and Tamil. Join a 12-month roster delivering high-quality, impactful translations across UNICEF’s programs and emergency communications.
We are hiring sales executive person in active already above 10 years experience in translation; UN/UNICEF experience preferred. on the field and salary between 50000-80000 LKR. This is a full time jobs in Colombo.
Posting date: 6th August 2025
Job Type: full -time
Salary: 50000 LKR .80000 LKR
gender : Female/Male
Age : 20+
Country: Sri Lanka
Address: ,Colombo ,sir Lanka
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Translator/Proofreader (Roster Position) |
| Organization | UNICEF Sri Lanka |
| Job Type | Short-term contract (Roster – 12 months, extendable) |
| Location | Remote (Sri Lanka-based applicants preferred) |
| Languages Required | English, Sinhala, Tamil (combinations thereof) |
| Translation Types | Reports, policies, blogs, training docs, emergency reports, advocacy media |
| Minimum Education | Bachelor’s in Social Sciences OR 4 years relevant experience |
| Experience Required | Minimum 10 years in translation; UN/UNICEF experience preferred |
| Technical Areas | Child Protection, Education, Health, Nutrition, Social Policy, General |
| Key Skills | Proofreading, attention to detail, confidentiality, cross-cultural fluency |
| Technology Requirements | Unicode compliance, MS Office, internet use |
| Sample Requirement | Minimum 3 samples to be submitted |
| Rate Format | Must provide per word/page/brochure fee in application |
| Selection Method | Best value for money + technical score (minimum 70/100 to qualify) |
| Evaluation Criteria | Education (20), Experience (40), Technical Skills (40) |
| Management | Supervision by UNICEF section on case-by-case basis |
| Work Volume | On-call basis; fast turnaround may be required for emergencies |
| Output Format | Print-ready, proofread, Unicode, aligned with UNICEF quality standards |
| Equal Opportunity | Strongly encourages applications from all backgrounds including disabilities |
| Contract Type | Individual contractor (not staff, no UN entitlements) |
Disclaimer
UNICEF Sri Lanka | Translator/Proofreader Roster | Contractual | Remote | August 2025 | Subject to screening and reference checks.
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