The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an
independent humanitarian organization whose mandate is to provide protection
and assistance for victims of armed conflict and internal disturbances, has a
vacancy for a
Somali Interpreter / Translator
Nairobi with frequent travels to SomaliaSomali Interpreter / Translator
Your tasks
- oral
interpretation: from Somali to English, and English to Somali during
confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC
institutional dissemination, message delivery and visits to families of
detainees
- written
translation: translation of written Somali (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 postings during the first 24 months of
collaboration
- university
education or 5 years of professional experience
- excellent
command of English, Arabic and Kiswahili an asset
- familiarity
with word processing and spreadsheet software
- driving
licence (a licence for automatic-transmission vehicles only is not
sufficient)
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
- an
opportunity to help the victims of conflict
- engrossing,
rewarding work in unusual situations
- ample
support in integrating into the new working environment
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.
How to apply:
Kindly apply on our website www.icrc.org under vacancies.
How to apply:
Kindly apply on our website www.icrc.org under vacancies.
For any further information kindly contact Ms Romano at + 41 22
7302923 or mromano@icrc.org .
Deadline: 31 May
2012
