Russian Interpreter – Humanitarian Protection

About the role

The ICRC is looking for a Russian interpreter to work in Ukraine, supporting its protection work with people affected by conflict. The interpreter facilitates accurate and confidential communication between ICRC delegates, detainees, authorities and other stakeholders, in protection activities, visits to detainees, family reunification and dialogue with parties to conflict. The role is mobile, full-time, on a continuous global deployment roster, with a 12-month assignment that can be extended.

Key responsibilities

• Oral interpretation between Russian and English during confidential interviews with people deprived of liberty, institutional dissemination, dialogue with authorities and family-link activities such as delivering Red Cross messages, family tracing and visits to families of detainees.
• Translate Russian newspaper articles and correspondence into written English.
• Analyse and report on conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate, as required.
• Support other protection activities as needed.
• Interact externally with authorities, other organisations and beneficiaries, and internally with staff in other departments.

Required profile

• Excellent command of English (C1) and Russian (C1).
• 2 years of professional experience; previous interpreter or translator experience is an advantage.
• University degree in interpretation or translation is an advantage.
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment, open-minded and adaptable.
• Good health, confirmed by a medical check-up before departure; a driving licence (manual transmission) is required.
• Willingness to accept unaccompanied postings for the first two missions (at least 12 months each, or 24 months total).

Required skills

• Knowledge of Ukrainian (B2) is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in other ICRC operational languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese) is a strong asset.

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• A two-week orientation course and further in-house training.
• Attractive social benefits.
• Access to the ICRC talent pool for future assignments.