Translator And Interpreter

Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

1- SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

  • Translation:

Carries out and follows-up autonomously on complex translation requests concerning legal and other texts from English to Arabic, and vice-versa, in compliance with agreed deadlines. Texts to be translated include:

  • Documents submitted by Cairo delegation and other Arabic-speaking delegations.
  • Updates on ICRC activities, donor reports, legal texts, etc. received from ICRC HQ
  • Legal texts, specialized research papers or legal articles.
  • ICRC Arabic website texts and public communication texts (press lines etc.) in support of the CSC Cairo in case of need (i.e. replacement of absence of CSC translators)
  • Interpreting :
  1. Carries out consecutive or simultaneous interpreting from English into Arabic and vice-versa during national IHL/FAS seminars in Egypt, as well as during regional events in- or outside Egypt.
  2. Assists CAI management with consecutive interpretation during meetings with interlocutors (government officials, League of Arab States etc.)
  3. Carries out l consecutive interpretation during internal meetings of the delegation.
  • Editing :
  • Edits legal or specialized ICRC texts written in Arabic; ensures high quality and taking into account the glossary of terms and the style manual.

Proofreading

  • Proofreads Arabic-language publications prior to print upon request from Cairo delegation.

Correspondence

  • Writes Arabic letter/correspondence for the ICRC Cairo delegation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2-Office Activities 
  1. Administration 

        Ensures necessary administrative work is implemented on time (Time reporting, etc.

       2.Treatment of information

        Registers and treats information (general and specific) accurately and with confidentially.

      3-GENERAL DUTIES

  • Understands the three components of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
  • Applies the security rules at all times.
  • Respects and observes staff regulations of the ICRC.
  • Respects and observes the staff regulations and administrative procedures of the ICRC.
  • Knows how to use the messaging system and the various ICRC standard software.
  • Applies IT regulations and procedures.
  • Is aware of activities of other departments and maintains regular contacts.
  • The employee may be asked to perform duties and task not covered in this job description as well as to provide support to other departments when necessary.

 

 


      Minimum required knowledge & experience:University degree or similar specialized Institute5 years work experience in a similar functionMastering both English and Arabic languages, written and spoken, is a must; additional foreign language is an asset.Good computer skills    Standard function description:Carries out complex translations from English into Arabic and vice versa.InterpretingPersonal skills:Reliable, organized, autonomous.Very good communication skills .Shows initiative, spirit of innovation, flexibility.Team player and respectful towards others .
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