Job Description

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.

The ICRC is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of:Language Specialist

Contract type: 2 Years extendable 
Number of Posts: 1 Post
Duty Station: SAN
Announcement date: 27 October 2024

Purpose:

The Language Specialist 1 helps the ICRC communicate clearly and consistently by providing translation services from one or more languages into their mother tongue and/or editing services in their mother tongue.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities 

Functional Responsibilities: 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Translates from one or more languages into Arabic and vice versa; and/or edits in Arabic a wide range of ICRC texts, within agreed deadlines, ensuring high quality and appropriate terminology. 

• • May advise proactively colleagues from other parts of the organization on linguistic issues and upon request
• • Gets involved in ad hoc or ongoing projects (e.g. terminology).
• • Uses and suggests updates to terminology tools.
• • Proactively collaborates with external translators when volumes require extra resources.
• • Advises on sensitivities regarding the use of national languages in the delegations.

Certifications/Education Required 

• University degree in translation or professional language skills from a recognized academic institution or equivalent. 
• Excellent writing skills in Arabic.
• For translators: Advanced knowledge of English, other languages (especially French and Spanish) is an asset.
• IT proficiency and knowledge of CAT tools (particularly Trados and terminology tools). 

Professional Experience Required 

• 3–5 years' experience in translation or editing (preferably in an international organization). 
• For translators, editing experience is an asset 
• Knowledge of international law or related fields 

Competencies  

• Leadership               
• Accountability               
• People management               
• Team work & Collaboration               
• Representing the ICRC               
• Beneficiary & Client focused