International Committee of the Red Cross Amharic interpreter Jobs in Ethiopia

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence.


We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law.

We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949.

We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence.

We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Main responsibilities

  • Oral interpretation: from Amharic to English and vice versa during confidential interviews with people deprived of liberty, ICRC institutional dissemination, ICRC dialogue with authorities, activities to establish the family links which includes delivering Red Cross messages, family tracing and visits to families of detainees
  • Written translation: translation of Amharic (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written English
  • Analysis and reporting as required: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate

    Desired profile and skills

  • Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
  • Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
  • Open-minded and adaptable
  • University education/degree in interpretation or translation is an advantage
  • 2 years of professional experience as interpreter or translator is an advantage
  • Very good command of English and Amharic

    How to apply

  • Interested candidates should apply online by 31st August, 2018

  • For more information and job application details, see; International Committee of the Red Cross Amharic interpreter Jobs in Ethiopia



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