Urdu/Hindi Interpreters/Translators
Profession: Urdu/Hindi Interpreters / Translators
In the field
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an independent humanitarian organization whose mandate is to provide protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and internal disturbances, has vacancies for
Urdu/Hindi Interpreters / Translators
Your tasks
• oral interpretation: from Urdu/Hindi to English, and English to Urdu/Hindi during confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC institutional dissemination, message delivery and visits to families of detainees,
• written translation: translation of written Urdu/Hindi (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written English
• analysis and reporting: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate
Selection requirements
• ideal age : 25 to 45
• prepared to accept unaccompanied posting for a 12-month mission
• university education or minimum 2 years of professional experience
• excellent command of Urdu/Hindi and English, French an asset
• fully conversant with IT tools
• driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
Your 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 environment
What 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 procedure, in particular its principle of neutrality, ICRC personnel cannot be nationals or originate from the country where the visit takes place.
The ICRC regrets that only candidates selected for the interviewing process will receive a response to their application.
How to apply
Through the ICRC website, section "Working at the ICRC"
In the field
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an independent humanitarian organization whose mandate is to provide protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and internal disturbances, has vacancies for
Urdu/Hindi Interpreters / Translators
Your tasks
• oral interpretation: from Urdu/Hindi to English, and English to Urdu/Hindi during confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC institutional dissemination, message delivery and visits to families of detainees,
• written translation: translation of written Urdu/Hindi (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written English
• analysis and reporting: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate
Selection requirements
• ideal age : 25 to 45
• prepared to accept unaccompanied posting for a 12-month mission
• university education or minimum 2 years of professional experience
• excellent command of Urdu/Hindi and English, French an asset
• fully conversant with IT tools
• driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
Your 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 environment
What 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 procedure, in particular its principle of neutrality, ICRC personnel cannot be nationals or originate from the country where the visit takes place.
The ICRC regrets that only candidates selected for the interviewing process will receive a response to their application.
How to apply
Through the ICRC website, section "Working at the ICRC"
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