Protection Translator (Arabic)
Requisition ID: 15287
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
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
Native Arabic speaker with excellent written English & Arabic
University degree and/or post-graduate qualification in translation or interpreting
Minimum of 6 years professional experience in translation revision and editing
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
Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
Candidates must possess a driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse partner children or dependents) for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each) or total of 24 months
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
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
