International Committee of the Red Cross
Fula / Fulani / Peul Interpreter
Geneva · GE
- Berufsfeld
- Medien, Kultur & Übersetzung · Übersetzung & Dolmetschen
- Ausbildung
- Keine bestimmte Ausbildung
- Sprachkenntnisse
- Französisch · Englisch (von Vorteil)
- Lohn
- Geschätzt CHF 60’000–90’000 pro Jahr (100 %)
- Schätzung von jopp, nicht aus dem Inserat.
- Erstmals gesehen
- 29. September 2026
- Zuletzt gesehen
- 30. September 2026
The International Committee of the Red Cross seeks an Interpreter for mobile deployment in various West African contexts. The role involves interpretation, translation and reporting in humanitarian operations. The maximum-term assignment lasts 12 months and is extendable.
Tasks
- Interpret orally between Fula/Fulani/Peul and French in confidential interviews, dialogue and family-link activities
- Translate Fula/Fulani/Peul materials, including articles and correspondence, into written French
- Analyse and report on detention conditions, security and other matters relating to the ICRC mandate
- Support other protection activities as needed
Requirements
- Excellent French (C1)
- Excellent Fula/Fulani/Peul (C1)
- At least 2 years of professional experience
- Good health and medical check-up before field departure
- Driving licence for manual transmission vehicles
- Preparedness for unaccompanied first two missions, each at least 12 months, or 24 months total
- Ability to work under pressure in potentially dangerous environments; humanitarian motivation, open-mindedness and adaptability
Nice to have
- Proficiency in other ICRC operational languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Portuguese
- Proficiency in Hausa
- Previous interpreter or translator experience
- University degree in interpretation or translation
Offer
- Two-week orientation course
- Further in-house training opportunities
Summarised by jopp from the advert. The original advert is authoritative.