The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. Over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 
The ICRC International Humanitarian Law Unit seeks a competent Legal Translation Specialist to join our team in Kyiv. The Legal Translation Specialist ensures high-quality and accurate communication by providing legal translation, proofreading, and editing services between Ukrainian and English. This role supports the ICRC’s legal and operational work by enabling clear, consistent, and contextually appropriate use of language across publications, legal documents and communications.
Start date: Immediately 

Your Tasks and Responsibilities
- Translate legal and operational documents between Ukrainian and English
- Proofread and edit texts related to international humanitarian law (IHL) and ICRC activities 
- Provide interpretation support during external meetings, workshops, and conferences
- Advise colleagues on linguistic and terminology-related matters
- Maintain and contribute to updates of internal linguistic terminology tools
- Monitor IHL publications available in Ukrainian and support planning for future materials to be produced
- Coordinate with external translators to manage high-volume workloads
- Ensure quality and consistency of terminology, around IHL, in public and internal communication
- Support the IHL Unit in achieving delegation objectives through high-quality language services  


What we offer you
- A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
- Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements 
- Competitive salary between UAH 51,000 and 67,000 (gross) before taxation
- Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
- Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
- 20 working days of annual paid leave
- Convenient office location in the city center


The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage qualified female and male candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.
 
About you
To be successful as Legal Translation Specialist in the International Humanitarian Law Unit, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  
- Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
- University degree in translation, linguistics, or related field from a recognized academic institution, or equivalent professional language qualifications
- 3–5 years of professional experience in translation or editing, preferably within an international organization
- Experience in editing is an asset
- Native-level proficiency in Ukrainian, with excellent writing skills
- Advanced proficiency in English; knowledge of French is an asset; knowledge of Russian is an asset
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in CAT tools (particularly Trados) and terminology management tools
- Familiarity with international law or related fields is desirable
- Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
- Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment


Interested? Yes? THEN APPLY!
Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. (Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)
Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your English CV.

Application deadline: 29 June 2025

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process.
The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a position at a lower grade, with an adjusted job description or different duration, or to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.