There are multiple definitions - click on the translation that matches your context.

Auftrag

Substantiv

partial

engagement

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

This English term is typically used in a professional hiring situations, which in German is often referred to as "Mandat". If the context of this Auftrag is in fact a professional hiring, then "engagement" is the best term to use.

Definitions of engagement

English

a battle or period of time during a war; the action of beginning to fight someone

Nations need to define the rules of engagement for acts of cyber-terror.

English

an agreement between two people to marry; the period of time that two people are engaged before they marry

The couple announced their engagement on Wednesday.

English

an official arrangement to meet someone or do something at a particular time, especially one that is related to your work

Unfortunately I'll have to miss the meeting as I have a prior engagement.