Job Description

U.S. EMBASSY IN SRI LANKA

Sinhala Translator/Interpreter (Female/Male)

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka is seeking eligible and qualified applicants to serve as the Sinhala Translator/Interpreter in the Public Diplomacy Office.

The Sinhala Translator/Interpreter is expected to translate and interpret between English and Sinhala languages. Provide professional-level translations of technical and non-technical official documents, official speeches, and press releases. Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation during meetings, events, and VIP visits.

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time - 40 hours per week.

The monthly gross salary for this position will be Rs. 202,802.58.

Qualifications Required:

• Education - Completion of a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Linguistics/Translation Studies, International Relations, Mass Communication, Political Science is required. Candidate must attach relevant educational certificates.
• Prior Work Experience - At least two years of experience is required in both written translation and simultaneous oral interpretation. Candidate must attach copies of relevant service/work experience certificates.
• Language Proficiency - Fluent speaking, reading and writing in English is required. May include the ability to translate (This may be tested). Fluent speaking, reading, and writing in Sinhala is required. May include the ability to translate.
• Job Knowledge - Must be a subject matter expert in all language-related issues. A thorough knowledge of legal and diplomatic language in English and Sinhala are required. Must be familiar with correspondence formats, specialized terminology used in the conduct of Foreign Affairs, political, economic, cultural, military and commercial affairs of Sri Lanka, in order to provide accurate translations.
  • Must be a subject matter expert in all language-related issues.
  • A thorough knowledge of legal and diplomatic language in English and Sinhala is required.
  • Must be familiar with correspondence formats, specialized terminology used in the conduct of Foreign Affairs, political, economic, cultural, military and commercial affairs of Sri Lanka, in order to provide accurate translations.
• Skills & Abilities - The ability to provide translation/interpretration that conveys both nuanced meaning and tone of sensitive materials is required. Simultaneous interpretation skills strongly preferred. Ability to employ proper idiomatic phrasing, syntactical structure, and use of words accurately reflecting the wording and meaning of the original materials is required. The ability to use translation/interpretation management tools is required. The ability to use basic computer applications is required. The ability to type accurately and quickly in Sinhala and English is required.
  • The ability to provide translation/interpretation that conveys both nuanced meaning and tone of sensitive materials is required.
  • Simultaneous interpretation skills strongly preferred.
  • Ability to employ proper idiomatic phrasing, syntactical structure, and use of words accurately reflecting the wording and meaning of the original materials is required.
  • The ability to use translation/interpretation management tools is required.
  • The ability to use basic computer applications is required.
  • The ability to type accurately and quickly in Sinhala and English is required.

How to Apply:

Please visit our website https://lk.usembassy.gov/jobs/ to submit your applications through Electronic Recruitment Application system [ERA]. Before you continue with the application process, please carefully read the instructions available on our website.

Required Documents:

To apply for this position applicants must electronically submit copies of the documents listed below along with the electronic application, to be considered for employment. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible and qualified.

• Relevant Educational Certificates (Degree Certificate/s and Transcript/s)
• Relevant Service/Work Experience Certificates
• Proof of Citizenship (National Identity Card/Passport and/or Work Permit)

PAPER OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

Your application should reach us on or before June 11, 2026.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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