Vacancy title:
Assistant Sign Language Interpreter
Jobs at:
National Council for Persons with DisabilitiesDeadline of this Job:
20 March 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
An officer in this position will work under a Senior Officer to provide interpreting and translating services for deaf and hard of hearing stakeholders, staff and clients of NCPWD in a variety of settings
Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform a wide variety of Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) interpretation in a variety of settings which includes all NCPWD departments, Board meetings, staff meetings, field trips, workshops, trainings, seminars, conferences, international conferences and events, and other organizational settings when needed.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a training plan for teaching staff on KSL and provision of the training and regular sensitization to the staff on basic Kenyan sign language skills.
• Obtain and review the material containing the information to be interpreted and conduct research on technical information or complex information to gain an understanding of what will be interpreted.
• Coordinate and participate in the vetting, processing and validation of the potential sign language interpreters.
• Participate in the preparation of the enrolment criteria for the sign language interpreters into the national database.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
• Diploma in the following disciplines; Communications, Sociology, Deaf studies, linguistics, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills;
• Certification from a recognized interpreter certification body;
• The role requires at least two (2) years of cumulative Sign Language Interpreting experience.
Key Competencies and skills
• Proficiency in IT
• Organizational skills;
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Team player
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Job application procedure
Candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to fill in a NCPWD application form enclosing curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates and a copy of national identity card as well as Chapter 6 clearances to the address below, additionally they should provide names and contacts of two referees.
NB: Applications should be received on or before 20th March, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be to the following address: -
The Executive Director,
National Council for Persons with Disabilities
Waiyaki Way – Opp. ABC Place and Next to Kabete Barracks
P.O Box 66577 – 00800, NAIROBI
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