Somali Interpreter / Translator

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 Somalia

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.

For any further information kindly contact Ms Romano at + 41 22 7302923 or mromano@icrc.org .

Deadline: 31 May 2012