Fula / Fulani / Peul Interpreter

The role of a Fula / Fulani / Peul Interpreter at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) involves facilitating communication in humanitarian contexts. The ICRC works globally to provide protection and assistance to those affected by conflict and armed violence, promoting respect for international humanitarian law. The organization collaborates with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and their International Federation to ensure a coordinated and effective humanitarian response. The main day-to-day responsibilities include oral interpretation between Fula/Fulani/Peul and French during confidential interviews, institutional dissemination, and dialogue with authorities. This role also involves written translation of Fula/Fulani/Peul language materials into French, as well as analysis and reporting on conditions of detention and other relevant matters. The interpreter may also support other protection activities as needed. To qualify for this role, candidates must have an excellent command of both French and Fula/Fulani/Peul at a C1 level. A minimum of two years of professional experience is required, with previous interpreter or translator experience being an advantage. Candidates must be strongly motivated by humanitarian work and able to work under pressure in potentially dangerous environments. They should also be open-minded and adaptable. Nice-to-have skills include proficiency in other ICRC operational languages such as English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or Portuguese, as well as proficiency in Hausa. A university education or degree in interpretation or translation is also an advantage. The role is based in West Africa and involves unaccompanied postings for the first two missions, each lasting a minimum of 12 months. Candidates must be in good health, possess a driving license for manual transmission vehicles, and be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings. What the role asks for: - Excellent command of French (C1) - Excellent command of Fula/Fulani/Peul (C1) - Minimum 2 years of professional experience - Strong motivation for humanitarian work - Ability to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment - Open-minded and adaptable - Good health and a driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles) - Prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each) or a total of 24 months - Proficiency in other ICRC operational languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese) is a strong asset - Proficiency in Hausa is a strong asset - Previous interpreter or translator experience is an advantage - University education/degree in interpretation or translation is an advantage