Caritas Bern
Bern
Intercultural Interpreters
- 11 September 2026
- 100%
- Bern
Job summary
Caritas Bern fights against poverty and social exclusion. Join us for an inclusive work environment and meaningful impact.
Tasks
- Interpret between migrants and public services in Bern.
- Ensure accurate and culturally sensitive communication.
- Support integration through effective language assistance.
Skills
- Fluency in Somali and excellent German (C1 or B2).
- Strong administrative skills and reliability.
- Flexibility, discretion, and a sense of responsibility.
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About the job
Intercultural Interpreters
For on-site interpreting, the interpreting service Comprendi is looking
immediately or by arrangement for the language
SOMALI
They form a linguistic bridge with the necessary cultural and social background in communication between migrants and public institutions in the health, social, and education sectors in the Canton of Bern.
As an intercultural interpreter, you are responsible for ensuring accurate and complete interpreting between interlocutors of different origins. You pay attention to cultural, ethical, and social backgrounds with the aim of enabling communication and equal access to services.
- Your mother tongue is Somali
- You are at least 25 years old
- You have very good knowledge of German (level C1, at least level B2 of the European reference framework)
- You have completed vocational training and have a good general education
- Ideally, you already have experience in oral interpreting
- You hold the INTERPRET certificate or are interested in obtaining it
- You live in the Canton of Bern and have access to the internet / email and possess a mobile phone and PC/laptop
- Your strengths include a sense of responsibility, reliability, punctuality, flexibility, discretion, as well as good administrative skills
