International Committee of the Red Cross
Arabic Interpreter
Geneva · GE
- Berufsfeld
- Medien, Kultur & Übersetzung · Übersetzung & Dolmetschen
- Ausbildung
- Keine bestimmte Ausbildung
- Sprachkenntnisse
- Englisch · Französisch (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 recruits an Arabic Interpreter for mobile assignments in various contexts in the Near & Middle East Region. The role involves interpreting and translating for humanitarian activities, including protection work and visits to detainees. The maximum-term assignment lasts 12 months and is extendable.
Tasks
- Interpret between Arabic and English during confidential interviews and dialogue with authorities
- Interpret for ICRC dissemination and family-link activities, including Red Cross messages and family tracing
- Translate Arabic newspaper articles, correspondence and other materials into written English
- Analyse and report on detention conditions, security and other matters related to the ICRC mandate
- Support other protection activities as needed
Requirements
- Excellent English at C1 level
- Excellent Arabic at C1 level
- At least 2 years of professional experience
- Strong motivation for humanitarian work
- Ability to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
- Open-mindedness and adaptability
- Good health and manual-transmission driving licence; willingness to accept unaccompanied first two missions of at least 12 months each or 24 months total
Nice to have
- Proficiency in other ICRC operational languages: French, Spanish, Russian or Portuguese
- Previous interpreter or translator experience
- University degree in interpretation or translation
Offer
- Two-week orientation course
- Further in-house training opportunities
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