Closing date: 14 Dec 2017
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.
Main responsibilities:
- oral interpretation: fromTurkish, Azeri to English and vice-versa during confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC institutional dissemination of IHL, message delivery and visits to families of detainees;
- written translation: translation of written Turkish, Azeri (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
Desired profile and skills:
- Fluency in Turkish, Azeri and English
- Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
- Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
- Open-minded and adaptable
- Ideal age: 25 to 45 years old
- University education/degree in interpretation or translation is an advantage
- A minimum of 3 years work experience
- Humanitarian and interpretation experience is an asset
- Russian is an advantage
What we offer
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
- A two-week orientation course and other opportunities for further in-house training
- Generous social benefits
- Length of assignment: 12 months
- The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere
How to apply:
Please apply on our job portal by creating your profile and sending your application, you may do so at the following link: http://bit.ly/_Interpreter