Sign Language Interpreter (15)
(Kampala, Central North, Kiira, Elgon, Eastern, Central South, Albertine, Mid-West, South-West, West Nile, Northern, Karamoja) and Commission Headquarters * temporary
The Electoral Commission
Category: Other
Total Positions:
Location: (Kampala, Central North, Kiira, Elgon, Eastern, Central South, Albertine, Mid-West, South-West, West Nile, Northern, Karamoja) and Commission Headquarters
temporary
Salary: Not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
The Sign Language Interpreters will be based in the twelve regions of the Commission that include: Kampala, Central North, Kiira, Elgon, Eastern, Central South, Albertine, Mid-West, South-West, West Nile, Northern, Karamoja and at the Commission Headquaters.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide accurate and impartial sign language interpretation between spoken language and Uganda Sign Language (USL) in real-time for beneficiaries to understand.
• Collaborate with different parties to understand specific needs and context of the interpreting situation.
• Support the selected individual(s) with assigned activities including meetings, Training sessions and presentations.
• Review relevant materials and gather information to prepare for interpreting assignments.
• Create an environment that facilitates effective interpretation services during assigned activity.
• Share experience with the Commission Staff on appropriate strategies for effective utilization of interpretation services in the organization.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality protocols and ethical standards as outlined by the Code of Professional Conduct of Sign Language Interpreters and any other relevant legislation.
• Performing any other official duties as may be assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• A diploma holder in Uganda Sign Language interpretation from a recognized institution.
• A Diploma in a relevant field plus a certificate in in Uganda Sign Language interpretation from a recognized institution will also be considered.
• Background to social work, development work or program work is an added advantage.
• At least two years working experience providing iding sign language services in a professional organizational setting.
• Fluency in Uganda Sign Language, English and other local languages.
• Knowledge on general disability is an added advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates with the requisite qualifications should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae showing the applicants contact address with day time telephone numbers, address and day time telephone numbers of three referees, copies of academic documents, certificates, and National Identity Card to the address below not later than 2nd May, 2025:
Head, Human Resource Management Department
Electoral Commission, Uganda
Plot 1-3 & 5, 7th Street Industrial Area
P.O. Box 22678, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: Expired
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