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Spanish Language Day 23 April
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International Translation Day 30 September
Arabic Language Day 18 December
The United Nations Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM) is accepting applications until 5 August 2026 for the Global Language Register examination for Spanish Interpreters. Successful candidates will be placed on the DGACM Global Language Register and may be offered temporary appointments under the “When Actually Employed” (WAE) modality. The examination is open to qualified candidates whose main language is Spanish and who have an excellent knowledge of English and French. Additional eligibility requirements are detailed on the United Nations Careers website. The positions are located in DGACM at the United Nations Office at Vienna.
