JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the Job
Facilitate effective communication between staff with hearing impairment and other individuals without a hearing impairment. The position provides sign language interpretation services across various settings, ensuring accurate and equitable communication.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Provide accurate and impartial sign language interpretation between spoken language and Ugandan Sign Language (USL) in real-time for beneficiaries to understand what is being said in the variety of situations at the office and in the field.
• 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.

• Manage the telephone related communications while working with the assigned individuals.

• Create an environment that facilitates effective interpretation services during assigned activities.

• Share experience with the organizational 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 for Professional Conduct of Sign Language Interpreters and any other relevant legislation.

• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with best practices and advancements in sign language interpretation.

Requirements
• A diploma holder in Uganda sign language interpretation from a recognized institution.
• A diploma in a relevant field plus a certificate 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 3 years working experience providing 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
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft words