UNFPA Sign Language Interpreter Jobs in Uganda
UNFPA Sign Language Interpreter Jobs in Uganda
Job PurposeStudies in Uganda revealed that persons living with disabilities (PWDs) continue to live in severe poverty. Ugandan households with PWDs were more likely to be poorer than similar households without disabled members (world Bank 2011:12).
Therefore, the attainment of the SDGs especially education attainment and improvement of health outcomes may not be achieved if actors do not make disability a main concern in development strategies including public health interventions.
SRHR/GBV and disability has therefore become a key focus for UNFPA.
Therefore, you will support the SRHR/GBV and Disability Associate to strengthen UNFPA’s SRHR and GBV Programming for persons living with disabilities by providing sign language interpretation services.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
You would be responsible for
Providing Sign Language interpretation to the SRHR/GBV and Disability Associate with hearing impairment in her day to day activities to fulfil her role.
Provide Sign Language interpretation during Meetings and workshops
Support capacity building of UNFPA staff and implementing partners with basic communication skills to facilitate access to SRH services for people with hearing disabilities.
Specifically focusing on
Provide verbal translation services to the SRHR/GBV and Disability Associate to enable her in communicating with staff and partners including in meetings.
Facilitating communication of UNFPA’s guidelines for providing Rights-Based and Gender-Responsive Services to Address Gender-Based Violence and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights among women and young people with disabilities.
Provide translation/interpretation services for UNFPA and Implementing partners and when required submit translation in word processed documents.
Work with the Disability Associate in the field and share field reports of translation/interpretation activities with UNFPA.
Identify field translation requirements of programme beneficiaries and make necessary recommendations.
Facilitate UNFPA engagement in implementation of national advocacy initiatives on SRHR/GBV and disability by helping to translate key SRHR messages into sign language
Participate
in disability inclusion coordination mechanisms by providing interpretation services to facilitate communication with people with hearing disabilities.
Support integration of disability in the Live Your Dream Campaigns by providing translation services during the Dialogues.
Provide sign language trainings for staff and beneficiaries
Perform any other related duties that may be assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Completed Secondary Level Education is required. Diploma in any humanities plus a
Diploma or Certificate in Sign Language interpretation from Recognized Institution is desirable.
Knowledge and Experience
At least 2 years working experience providing sign Language interpretation services.
Experience in the field of inclusion / accessibility of services / services to persons with disabilities
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English essential. Knowledge of local languages is an asset
Required Competencies
Values
• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing diversity in all its forms
• Embracing change
Core Competencies
• Achieving Results
• Being Accountable
• Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
• Thinking analytically and Strategically
• Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
• Communicating for Impact
Functional Competencies
Computer literacy including the use of office applications;
Team spirit, high sense of discipline and professionalism;
Excellent report writing skills in English
Functional computer knowledge (especially Microsoft Office)
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNFPA Sign Language Interpreter Jobs in Uganda
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