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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Interpreter for Kinyarwanda or Kirundi

by Unknown  |  at  7:59 AM

Positions based in Rwanda and Burundi
For reasons related to the institution's working procedure, in particular its principle of neutrality, ICRC personnel cannot be nationals or originate from the country where visits take place.
Your task
  • oral interpretation: from the given language to English, and English to the given language during confidential interviews with people deprived of liberty, ICRC institutional dissemination, ICRC dialogue with authorities, activities to establish the family links, including Red Cross Messages delivery, family tracing and visits to families of detainees
  • written translation: translation of the given language (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written English
  • analysis and reporting: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate
Selection requirements
  • ideal age: 25 to 50
  • prepared to accept unaccompanied field postings during the first 24 months of collaboration
  • University education, degree in interpretation or translation an advantage
  • excellent command of English
  • very good command of the given language
  • 2 years of professional experience as interpreter or translator an advantage
  • familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software
  • driving license
Your profile
  • strongly motivated by humanitarian work
  • open-minded and adaptable, able to work in a team
  • neat appearance, good speaker, well-developed writing and summarizing skills
  • able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
What we offer
  • A three-week orientation course in Switzerland prior to posting abroad
  • An opportunity to help the victims of conflict
  • Engrossing, rewarding work in unusual situations
  • Ample support in integrating into the new working environment

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