Protection Translator - Geneve, Schweiz - ICRC

ICRC

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Geneve, Schweiz

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Requisition ID: 20852

Region:
Global Deployment Option

Contract type:
Open-ended contract

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence.

We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949.

We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence.

We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Role description

The Protection Translator translates and revises ICRC and external documents.

S/he also interprets between Arabic and English during meetings with beneficiaries, authorities (including high-level authorities) and representatives of other organizations as required.

S/he works both within and outside places of detention as required.

Main responsibilities

Translates and revises ICRC and external documents, including confidential documents
Interprets in high-level meetings; may be called upon to interpret for, or independently carries out registration and interviews with persons deprived of freedom; maintains contact with detainees' families; follows up on family messages; responds to requests and compiles allegations
Interprets for and otherwise contributes to other operational activities, including registration of individual protection cases (protection of the civilian population)
Gives information sessions, including to high-level authorities

Desired profile and skills

Native Arabic speaker
Excellent written English & Arabic skills
University degree and/or post-graduate qualification in translation or interpreting
Minimum of 6 years professional experience in translation, revision and editing
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

Our operational & field constraints

In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals

What we offer

Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
A two-week orientation course and other opportunities for further in-house training
Attractive social benefits

Length of assignment: 12 months

The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere