Language Specialist/Translator

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Address Tripoli

The ICRC Delegation in Libya – seeks to fill the following position:

based in Tripoli, Libya

PURPOSE:

The Language Specialist 1 helps the ICRC communicate clearly and consistently by providing translation services from Arabic into English and vice versa and editing services in specified languages.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct.
Understand the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.
Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times.
Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functional Responsibilities:

Translates from Arabic into English and vice versa and edits a wide range of ICRC texts, within agreed deadlines, ensuring high quality and appropriate terminology. Is revised by a senior colleague.
May advise colleagues from other parts of the organization on linguistic issues.
Gets involved in ad hoc or ongoing projects (e.g. terminology).
Uses and suggests updates to terminology tools (to be approved by the line manager).
Advises on sensitivities regarding the use of locally spoken languages.

Scope & Impact:

Works on a wide range of documents and publications.
Contributes to developing the terminology used by the ICRC in its public communication.
Contributes to achieving delegation’s objectives at the national level.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments.
Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement relevant to the position.
Collects and shares information so as to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses.
Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image.
Takes responsibility for his/her own professional learning and development.
May interpret during meetings, negotiations, presentations, seminars and other events, when requested by the delegation management and/or by other departments.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internally, interacts across the organization with all internal requesters of language services.

Minimum required knowledge & experience:

University degree in translation, philology, or relevant professional education from a recognized academic institution or equivalent.
3–5 years of proven experience in translation (preferably in an international organization).
Interpretation experience would be an asset.
Mother tongue in Arabic.
Excellent writing skills in Arabic and English.
Advanced knowledge of English; other languages would be an asset.
IT proficiency; knowledge of CAT tools would be an asset.
Good communication skills.
Capacity to apply ICRC rules and procedures.
Excellent organizational and methodical abilities, sense of initiative.
Service-oriented with a strong sense of setting priorities and flexibility.
Interest in humanitarian activities (especially ICRC’s).

Additional Information:

Starting date: ASAP.

Application Deadline: 20.Jan.2022

We offer a rewarding and enriching work opportunity in a humanitarian and international environment with initial training and on-boarding.

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Interested candidates with the required background and experience are invited to submit their CV in English with 2 references to [email protected] before 20^th Jan 2022, with the title in the email subject:

“Translator in Tripoli”

CVs not accompanied by a motivation letter and not mentioning the position in the subject line, will not be considered.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews.