By WAHOME THUKU
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking interpreters from four local communities likely to feature prominently in the trial of four Kenyans accused of masterminding the 2007/08 post-election violence.
To get job at the International Criminal Court, one has to undergo rigorous and security vetting. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]
Jobs are available for Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, Kalenjin and Kiswahili freelance field interpreters as the ICC prepares to start the trial of four Kenyans charged with crimes against humanity.
The posts are only part of heightened activity as the court focuses on the Kenyan situation, which has the highest number of suspects standing trial.
The court has also advertised for the position of an Information Technology (IT) security officer to man its electronic documentation systems.
The prime job â coming with Euros 65,276 annual salary (about Sh600,000 a month) â is posted on the ICC website, and comes in the backdrop of alleged hacking of the courtâs IT systems.
Apart from IT security officerâs position, also on offer is the position of deputy prosecutor, communications officer, legal officer and field operations co-ordinator.
Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, Eldoret North MP William Ruto, former Head of Public Service Francis Muthaura and radio presenter Joshua Sangâ are waiting summonses to The Hague-based court after a Trial Chamber was constituted by the Court Presidency.
Following the turn of events, there has been heightened activity in regions where the suspects hail, with some seeking to have the trials postponed.
Petition for postponement
Late last month, leaders from the wider Central Kenya region under the Gikuyu, Embu and Meru Association (Gema) held a meeting in Limuru, Kiambu County, and resolved to petition for the suspension of the trial till after the General Election.
