Cultural Mediator & Liaison Officer

The Cultural Mediator & Liaison Officer supports the coordination team by facilitating communication with Ukrainian authorities and ensuring high-quality translation and interpretation. The role guarantees that EMERGENCY’s interactions with institutions are clear, culturally appropriate, and professionally managed. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Institutional Liaison: 

• Facilitate communication between EMERGENCY and local/regional authorities (PHCCs, Health Departments, Hospitals, Universities).
• Organise and support meetings: scheduling, agendas, note-taking, translation, follow-up.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and cultural appropriateness in all interactions with institutions.
• Support the finalisation of MoUs, cooperation agreements, and official correspondence.

1. Translation & Interpretation

• Provide high-quality translation (UA-EN; EN-UA) of:
  1. MoUs and institutional agreements
  2. Project descriptions and technical notes
  3. Training materials and clinical guidelines
  4. Correspondence with authorities
• Provide consecutive interpretation during meetings, field visits, workshops, and negotiations.
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and sensitivity when translating medical, legal, or politically relevant content.

1. Support to Coordination
   1. Assist with preparing briefing notes, minutes, and mission reports.
   2. Maintain updated contacts for institutional stakeholders.

Requirements 

• Fluency in Ukrainian and English.
• Experience in translation and/or liaison roles.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, discreet, and culturally sensitive.

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Location: Dnipro with field visits in Blyznyuky.