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
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.
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
