Language Specialist

Purpose:

The language specialist helps the ICRC communicate clearly and consistently by providing interpretation & translation services from one or more languages as well as editing and proofreading services.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities:

• Provides simultaneous interpretation during ICRC events and trainings and prepares the relevant material, when available, as necessary.
• Translates autonomously from and into Arabic and English (as well as French, when necessary) a wide range of ICRC documents, within the agreed upon deadlines.
• Proofreads and edits a wide range of ICRC texts, within the agreed upon deadlines, while ensuring high quality services and ensuring the use of the appropriate terminology.
• Carries out terminological research and works on elaborating a terminological database/terminological tool to be used as a reference and updates them on a regular basis.
• Outsources work to freelance translators/Interpreters, when necessary, reviews their work and trains junior and freelance translators and editors.
• Advises colleagues on linguistic issues and answers their relevant inquiries.
• Advises on sensitivities regarding the use of national languages in the delegation and sub-delegations.
• Develop, implement and/or contribute to SOPs related to translation/interpretation services and review other processes that could affect the work of linguistic services.
• Maintains the interpretation equipment suitcase and liaises with the logistics teams, if necessary, for this purpose.
• Effectively and efficiently keeps track of all linguistic activities (with the support of other colleagues) in a tracking sheet in order to manage the workload and extrapolate needed extra resources.

Certifications / Education required:

• Masters’ degree in Conference Interpretation.

Professional Experience required:

• 5 years of professional experience in translation and interpretation.
• 2 years working experience with governmental and diplomatic authorities, as well as with international organizations, is an asset.
• Experience in revision and editing is an asset.
• Good knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is a strong asset.

Competencies:

• Leadership: Expert.
• Accountability: Expert.
• People management: Advanced.
• Team work & Collaboration: Expert.
• Representing the ICRC: Advanced.
• Beneficiary & Client focused: Expert.
• Writing and editing: Expert.
• Results and Quality Focus: Advanced.
• ICRC & IHL terminology: Proficient.
• Public speaking skills: Advanced.
• Creative writing: Proficient.
• Broad general knowledge: Proficient.
• Speed of thought: Advanced.
• Analytical and innovative: Proficient.
• Excellent "real-time" translation: Proficient.
• Listening, retention and note-taking: Proficient.

Language:

• Arabic: Fluent.
• English: Full Professional proficiency.
• French: Full Professional proficiency.

What we offer:

• Salary Package: 2’897 – 4’047 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
• 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.

Additional information: 

• Location: Beirut, Lebanon.
• Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.
• Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1 year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
• Estimated start date: February 10, 2025
• Application deadline: December 30, 2024