UNDP Sign Language Interpreters Consultants
Background
UNDP Kenya and Development Partners established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility, under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan, known as Amkeni Wakenya.
This Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.
Amkeni provides support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya and especially for the poor and marginalised.
One of the ways it does this is by funding and building capacity of CSOs who meet specific qualification criteria after various Expressions of Interest/Calls for Proposals.
Overall objectives
UNDP Kenya and Development Partners established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility, under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan, known as Amkeni Wakenya.
This Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.
Amkeni provides support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya and especially for the poor and marginalised.
One of the ways it does this is by funding and building capacity of CSOs who meet specific qualification criteria after various Expressions of Interest/Calls for Proposals.
Overall objectives
- To enable citizens to benefit politically, socially and economically from a more accountable, just, transparent and democratic society that upholds respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
- To support civic engagement which empowers all people to influence public policies through CSOs, voluntary associations, trade unions, political parties, private sector organizations and citizens’ audits.
The Task
Amkeni Wakenya now seeks to engage the services of four Consultants to lead in the sign language interpretation services of the Facility’s various 2011 workshops/ forums on an “as and when needed” basis.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Amkeni Wakenya now seeks to engage the services of four Consultants to lead in the sign language interpretation services of the Facility’s various 2011 workshops/ forums on an “as and when needed” basis.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Proven past experience in providing interpretation for similar functions.
- College level education in sign language
- Professional training in Deaf and Sign Language interpretation.
- Three (3) years in sign language interpretation work.
- Previous work with UNDP or any other UN Agency is an added advantage.
Provide Sign Language interpretation services from 15th March 2011 to 31st December 2011 on an “as and when needed” basis.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications complete with their current P11 form, CV with three referees to; consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 1 March 2011.
The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirement can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements
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