GBV Interpreter - Islamabad

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Pakistan seeks a GBV Interpreter to provide confidential, accurate, survivor-centred interpretation between GBV survivors and service providers. The role ensures respectful, neutral communication while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards.

Key duties include interpreting during case management sessions, coordinating with the GBV team, and upholding safeguarding and Do No Harm principles at all times.

Qualifications

• Preferably Bachelor’s level education.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is required, with the ability to interpret accurately between local languages and Urdu/English.
• Preferably some experience in interpretation, community work, or humanitarian settings.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation during interactions between survivors and GBV service providers.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure no information is disclosed beyond authorised channels.
• Ensure respectful, neutral, and culturally appropriate communication with survivors.
• Coordinate with GBV Field Supervisor and team for scheduling and support.
• Do not engage in case management or provide advice beyond language support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Fluency in Dari and Pashto

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Inspire Pakistan is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation implementing community-based and rights-focused programmes in partnership with donors, government counterparts, and other stakeholders. Its work focuses on supporting vulnerable and at-risk communities through accountable, inclusive, and ethical service delivery, with a strong emphasis on human rights interventions, including but not limited to Protection, Education, GBV and MHPSS.

Reporting to or/supervised by

GBV Field Supervisor

Unit

Programme

Section

Protection

GBV (Gender Based Violence)

Purpose

The GBV Interpreter provides confidential, accurate, and survivor-centred interpretation support to facilitate communication between GBV survivors and service providers.

The role ensures that all communication is conducted in a respectful, neutral, and culturally appropriate manner while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Interpretation Support

• Provide accurate and complete interpretation during interactions between survivors and GBV Case Workers, GBV Mental Health Officer, and other service providers.
• Ensure messages are conveyed clearly without omission, addition, or alteration.
• Use appropriate, sensitive, and culturally respectful language when interpreting GBV-related discussions.

Confidentiality & Ethical Practice

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information shared during interpretation.
• Ensure no information is disclosed outside authorised communication channels.
• Adhere to safeguarding, PSEA, confidentiality, and Do No Harm principles at all times.

Survivor-Centred Communication

• Ensure respectful, non-judgmental, and culturally appropriate communication.
• Support a safe and comfortable environment for survivors during interactions.
• Remain neutral, impartial, and professional at all times.

Coordination & Support

• Coordinate with the GBV Field Supervisor and relevant team members for scheduling and support.
• Provide interpretation support during case management sessions, referrals, and other programme activities as required.

Boundaries of Role

• Do not engage in case management, counselling, or decision-making.
• Do not provide advice, personal opinions, or interpretation beyond language support.
• Do not collect or record case information independently.
• Do not interact with survivors outside assigned sessions or without supervision.

Other Duties

• Perform any other duties related to the position, as reasonably assigned by the Supervisor, in line with organisational policies and operational requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Preferably Bachelor’s level education.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is required, with the ability to interpret accurately between local languages and Urdu/English, as applicable.
• Preferably some experience in interpretation, community work, or humanitarian settings.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The position is subject to and governed by the organisation’s policies, procedures, codes of conduct and ethical standards.
• All staff are required to comply with all applicable policies at all times as a condition of employment.

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