| 28-03-2008 Job opportunity fd-russian-interp Profession: Russian/Turkish interpreter / translator in the field
Your task
oral interpretation: from Russian and Turkish to English, and English to Russian and Turkish during confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC institutional dissemination, message delivery and visits to families of detainees
written translation: translation of written Russian and Turkish (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written English
analysis and reporting: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandateSelection requirements
ideal age: 25 to 45
prepared to accept unaccompanied posting for 12-month mission
excellent command of Russian and Turkish; excellent command of English; French an asset
university education or minimum 2 years of professional experience
driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
fully conversant with IT toolsYour profile
strongly motivated by humanitarian work
open-minded and adaptable, able to work in a team
neat appearance, good speaker, well-developed writing and summarizing skills
able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environmentWhat we offer
an opportunity to help the victims of conflict
engrossing, rewarding work in unusual situations
ample support in integrating into the new working environment
For reasons related to the institution's working procedures, in particular its principle of neutrality, ICRC personnel cannot be nationals or originate from the countries to which they are assigned.
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