Profession: Tamil interpreter / translator (Singhala an asset)

Your task

oral interpretation: from Tamil to English, and English to Tamil during confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC institutional dissemination, message delivery and visits to families of detainees,
written translation: translation of written Tamil (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written English
analysis and reporting: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate

Selection requirements

ideal age: 25 to 45
prepared to accept unaccompanied posting for a 12-month mission
excellent command of Tamil and English; knowledge of Singhala and French an asset
university education or minimum 2 years of professional experience
driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
fully conversant with IT tools

Your profile

strongly motivated by humanitarian work
open-minded and adaptable, able to work in a team
neat appearance, good speaker, well-developed writing and summarizing skills
able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

What we offer

an opportunity to help the victims of conflict
engrossing, rewarding work in unusual situations
ample support in integrating into the new working environment

For reasons related to the institution's working procedures, in particular its principle of neutrality, ICRC personnel cannot be nationals or originate from the countries to which they are assigned.