Somali interpreter / Translator
Your tasks oral interpretation: from Somali to English, and English to Somali during confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC institutional dissemination, message delivery and visits to families of detainees written translation: translation of written Somali (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 50 prepared to accept unaccompanied postings during the first 24 months of collaboration university education or 5 years of professional experience excellent command of English, Arabic and Kiswahili an asset familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software driving licence (a licence for automatic-transmission vehicles only is not sufficient)

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 procedure, in particular its principle of neutrality, ICRC personnel cannot be nationals or originate from the country where visits take place.

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an independent humanitarian organization whose mandate is to provide protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and internal disturbances, has a vacancy for a

Somali Interpreter / Translator

Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia

Your tasks

oral interpretation: from Somali to English, and English to Somali during confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC institutional dissemination, message delivery and visits to families of detaineeswritten translation: translation of written Somali (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written Englishanalysis and reporting: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandateideal age: 25 to 50prepared to accept unaccompanied postings during the first 24 months of collaborationuniversity education or 5 years of professional experienceexcellent command of English, Arabic and Kiswahili an assetfamiliarity with word processing and spreadsheet softwaredriving licence (a licence for automatic-transmission vehicles only is not sufficient)strongly motivated by humanitarian workopen-minded and adaptable, able to work in a teamneat appearance, good speaker, well-developed writing and summarizing skillsable to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environmentan opportunity to help the victims of conflictengrossing, rewarding work in unusual situationsample support in integrating into the new working environmentFor any further information kindly contact Ms Romano at + 41 22 7302923 or mromano@icrc.org .

ACF International is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization.

With 30 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity, ACF runs life-saving programs in some 40 countries benefiting five million people each year.

ACF International has been conducting humanitarian programs in Somalia since May 1992.

At present, ACF is conducting its humanitarian activities focused on Severe and moderate malnutrition, Medical, Food Security and Water & Sanitation programs via program bases in Mogadishu (since 1995) and Wajid (since 2003) and the Coordination office in Nairobi.

We are currently looking for a Radio Operator / Translator (Based in Nairobi)

Specific Responsibilities:

Provide services of translating official documents and remote control policies from Somali to English accurately and vice versa.Provide radio or telephone communication to the bases and respect the defined codes.
Ensure radio contacts in the evening in the absence of the Logistics coordinator, serve as the intermediary between the bases or vehicles when communication is weak ensure the official language in radio communication and protocols are respected.Ensure the equipment is well maintained and that frequencies are not used by unauthorised personnel. Radios should always be ready for use and the books should be updated accordingly.Answer the office phone lines in the absence of the Secretary and assist the logistics department in other logistical work in case of need.Qualified Translator with at least 1 year experience in translation of documents from Somali to English and vice versa.
Experience in the humanitarian field will be an added advantage,
Proficient in Word, Excel, internet;
Fluency in English & Somali language is a must.How to apply

To apply send in your updated CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to recruitments@so.missions-acf.org not later than 21 s t November 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

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