Closing
date: 31 Oct 2015
date: 31 Oct 2015
Positions
based in Rwanda and Burundi
based in Rwanda and Burundi
Please
note that owing to the ICRC’s working procedures and principles, in particular
the principle of neutrality, we cannot assign personnel to a country of which
they are a national
note that owing to the ICRC’s working procedures and principles, in particular
the principle of neutrality, we cannot assign personnel to a country of which
they are a national
Your
task
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
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 - knowledge
of French an asset - 2
years of professional experience as interpreter or translator an advantage - familiarity
with word processing and spreadsheet software - driving
license
Your
profile
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
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
