Amharic, Oromo & Tigrinya Interpreter

About the role

The ICRC is looking for an interpreter fluent in Amharic, Oromo or Tigrinya to work in Ethiopia on a mobile, 100% working-rate assignment. The role facilitates accurate and meaningful communication between ICRC delegates, affected populations, authorities and other stakeholders, covering protection activities, visits to detainees, family reunification and dialogue with parties to conflict. The position is on a continuous global deployment roster, with a 12-month assignment that can be extended.

Key responsibilities

• Oral interpretation between Amharic, Oromo or Tigrinya and English during confidential interviews with people deprived of liberty, institutional dissemination, dialogue with authorities and family-link activities such as delivering Red Cross messages, family tracing and visits to families of detainees.
• Written translation of newspaper articles, correspondence and similar texts from Amharic, Oromo or Tigrinya into written English.
• Analyse and report on conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate as required.
• Support other protection activities as needed.

Required profile

• Excellent command of English (C1) and excellent command of Amharic, Oromo or Tigrinya (C1); proficiency in at least two of these languages is a strong asset.
• 2 years of professional experience; previous interpreter or translator experience is an advantage.
• University degree in interpretation or translation is an advantage.
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work and able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment.
• Must be in good health, hold a driving licence (manual transmission) and be prepared for unaccompanied postings of at least 12 months each for the first two missions.

Required skills

• Interpretation and translation in Amharic, Oromo or Tigrinya.
• Proficiency in other ICRC operational languages (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese) is a strong asset.

What we offer

• A rewarding work environment in a humanitarian and multicultural setting.
• A two-week orientation course and further in-house training.
• Attractive social benefits.
• Access to the ICRC talent pool for future assignments.