Burmese Interpreter - Humanitarian Protection

About the role

The ICRC is looking for a Burmese interpreter for a 12-month mobile assignment in Myanmar, with a maximum-term contract. The role is central to humanitarian protection: it enables accurate, confidential communication between ICRC delegates, people affected by conflict, authorities and other stakeholders, covering protection activities, visits to detainees, family reunification and dialogue with parties to conflict.

Key responsibilities

• Oral interpretation between Burmese 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.
• Written translation of Burmese material (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into English.
• Analyse and report on conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate.
• Support other protection activities as needed.

Required profile

• Excellent command of English (C1) and Burmese (C1).
• 2 years of professional experience; previous interpreter or translator experience is an advantage.
• University degree in interpretation or translation is an advantage.
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work and able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment.
• Open-minded and adaptable.
• Must be in good health (medical check-up before departure) and hold a driving licence for manual transmission vehicles.
• Willingness to accept unaccompanied postings for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each, or 24 months total).

Required skills

• Excellent Burmese and English (C1).
• Proficiency in French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Portuguese is a strong asset.

What we offer

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