Protection Interpreter at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports in oral interpretation from Somali to English, and English to Somali during confidential interviews in places of detention and prisons, ICRC disseminations and activities related to the restoration of family links, and protection of the civilian population
• Supports the department in gathering, analysing and processing key protection-related information from public sources
• Translates correspondence, newspapers articles and other essential documents from Somali to English and vice versa
• Assists in the preparation of dissemination material adapted to the Somali context

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Linguistics
• 4 years’ experience in a similar field in a Humanitarian organization
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL)/ International Human Rights Law (IHRL) is an asset
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• High level of confidentiality and discretion
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali language
• Proficiency in MS Office suite

We Offer

• A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and development opportunities