Assistant Sign Language Interpreter – 8 ( 2 posts)
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
Basic Salary: KES 19,250 –
27,612
House Allowance: Depending
on deployment
Commuter Allowance: KES
5,000
Medical Allowance: Cover
to be provided according to the Council’s Medical Scheme.
How to Apply
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.
NCPWD
APPLICATION FOR EMPOLYMENT FORM- NEW.docx
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
NCPWD is an equal
opportunity employer thus Persons with disabilities, women and people from
marginalized groups with requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply.
