Kinyarwanda Interpreter

The role of a Kinyarwanda Interpreter at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) involves facilitating communication in humanitarian contexts. The ICRC is dedicated to providing protection and assistance to those affected by conflict and armed violence, promoting international humanitarian law, and working closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The main day-to-day responsibilities include oral interpretation between Kinyarwanda and French during confidential interviews, institutional dissemination, and dialogues with authorities. This role also involves written translation of Kinyarwanda documents into French, analyzing and reporting on detention conditions, and supporting other protection activities as needed. The interpreter interacts with authorities, representatives of other organizations, and beneficiaries, both within and outside places of detention. To qualify for this role, candidates must have an excellent command of both French and Kinyarwanda at a C1 level. A minimum of two years of professional experience is required, with previous interpreter or translator experience being an advantage. A university degree in interpretation or translation is also beneficial. Proficiency in English and other ICRC operational languages such as Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or Portuguese is a strong asset. Nice-to-have skills include being strongly motivated by humanitarian work, the ability to work under pressure in potentially dangerous environments, and being open-minded and adaptable. The role is based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with various sites and a hardship level that varies. Candidates must be prepared for unaccompanied postings for the first two missions, each lasting a minimum of 12 months, and must possess a driving license for manual transmission vehicles. The ICRC offers a rewarding work environment, a two-week orientation course, and other training opportunities, along with attractive social benefits. What the role asks for: - Excellent command of French (C1) - Excellent command of Kinyarwanda (C1) - 2 years of professional experience - Driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles) - Prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (minimum 12 months each) for the first two missions - Good health, with a medical check-up prior to departure - Proficiency in English (nice-to-have) - Proficiency in other ICRC operational languages (Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese) (nice-to-have) - Previous interpreter or translator experience (nice-to-have) - University education/degree in interpretation or translation (nice-to-have)