Kinyarwanda Interpreter - Humanitarian Field Assignment

About the role

The ICRC is looking for a Kinyarwanda interpreter for a mobile, 100% field assignment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on a maximum-term contract of 12 months, extendable. The interpreter facilitates accurate and meaningful communication between ICRC delegates, affected populations, authorities and other stakeholders in sensitive contexts such as protection activities, visits to detainees, family reunification and dialogue with parties to conflict. The role is people-centred and requires judgment, cultural awareness and respect for confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Oral interpretation between Kinyarwanda and French during confidential interviews with people deprived of liberty, ICRC institutional dissemination, dialogue with authorities and family-link activities (delivering Red Cross messages, family tracing and visits to families of detainees)
• Written translation of Kinyarwanda texts (newspaper articles, correspondence) into French
• 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
• Interact externally with authorities, other organisations and beneficiaries, and internally with staff in other departments

Required profile

• Excellent command of French (C1) and Kinyarwanda (C1); English proficiency is a strong asset, as is Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Portuguese
• 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, able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment, open-minded and adaptable
• Good health, confirmed by a medical check-up before departure; a driving licence (manual transmission) is required
• Willingness to accept unaccompanied postings for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each, or 24 months total)
• Neutrality rule applies: the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals

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