Mali: Tamasheq to/from French Interpreter

The ICRC is looking for interpreters in Tamasheq language.

Main responsibilities:

• Oral interpretation: from Tamasheq to French and vice versa during confidential interviews with people deprived of liberty, ICRC institutional dissemination, ICRC dialogue with authorities, activities to establish the family links which includes delivering Red Cross messages, family tracing and visits to families of detainees
• Written translation: translation of Tamasheq (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written French
• Analysis and reporting: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate

Desired profile and skills:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environmen

• Very good command of French and Tamasheq languages

• Open-minded and adaptable

• Ideal age: 25 to 45 years old

• University education/degree in interpretation or translation is an advantage

• Arabic language is a strong asset

• 2 years of professional experience as interpreter or translator is an advantage

Our operational and 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
• Generous social benefits
• Length of assignment: 12 months
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere

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