Russian Interpreter

Vor 2 Tagen

Geneve, Schweiz ICRC Vollzeit

**Requisition ID**: 20836

**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 protection and 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

Visiting detainees, re-uniting families separated by conflict, organising emergency relief aid and talking to combatants about their responsibilities under the Geneva Conventions are all in day’s work for the ICRC. As an interpreter, you will be the vital communication link enabling ICRC delegates to carry out these tasks.

Main responsibilities

**Oral interpretation**: from Russian to English 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 Russian language (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written English

**Analysis and reporting as required**: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate

Desired profile and skills

Excellent command of Russian and English is required (minimum C1 level is required for both languages)
Proficiency in Ukrainian is an advantage
2 years of professional experience. Previous interpreter or translator experience is preferred
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
Open-minded and adaptable
University education/degree in interpretation or translation is an advantage

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

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
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