Interpreter (Arabic

Organization

Alight Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, has been a key player in delivering impactful humanitarian programs since 1994. Operating in all six refugee camps in Rwanda, Alight provides integrated services in protection, health, livelihoods, and community development. The organization has pioneered initiatives like the SASA! methodology to promote gender equality, reduce gender-based violence (GBV), and empower vulnerable populations. By fostering resilience and innovation, Alight Rwanda continues to make meaningful and sustainable contributions to refugee and host communities.

Position Purpose

Provide accurate and confidential interpretation and translation services to support protection, health, and other humanitarian services, ensuring effective communication between refugees and service providers.

Key Responsibilities

Interpretation Services

• Provide real-time interpretation between Arabic/Amharic and English
• Support interviews, case management, medical consultations, and meetings
• Ensure accuracy, neutrality, and completeness of interpretation

Translation Support

• Translate documents, forms, and communication materials as required
• Ensure culturally appropriate and clear translations

Support to Protection Programming

• Assist child protection and gender-based violence teams during case identification and referrals
• Ensure survivor-centered and confidential communication
• Support safe disclosure during sensitive interviews

Confidentiality and Ethics

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information
• Adhere to safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) policies
• Remain neutral and impartial at all times

Coordination

• Work closely with protection, health, and other sector teams
• Support communication between community members and service providers

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in languages, social sciences, or related field
• Fluency in Arabic or Amharic and English (spoken and written)