Key roles & responsibilities
- Interpretation: Provide live sign language interpretation of television programs, news broadcasts, interviews, and other content to make it accessible for Deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.
- Language Adaptation: Adapt the interpretation to suit different genres, including entertainment, news, sports, and educational programs, while maintaining clarity and accuracy.
- Communication Liaison: Act as a communication bridge between hearing and Deaf communities by ensuring effective transmission of information and maintaining cultural sensitivity.
- Research and Preparation: Conduct thorough research and preparation prior to broadcasts to familiarize oneself with the subject matter, terminology, and specific jargon related to the content.
- Technical Assistance: Collaborate with television production staff to ensure proper placement of cameras, lighting, and other technical aspects that facilitate clear visibility of the interpreter on-screen.
- Collaboration: Work closely with producers, directors, presenters, and other television personnel to coordinate interpretation schedules and ensure smooth integration of sign language services into the broadcast.
- Continual Learning: Stay up to date with sign language, Deaf culture, and current events to maintain and improve interpreting skills.
- Accessibility Advocacy: Promote accessibility initiatives and contribute to the development of strategies to enhance the inclusivity of television programming for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Academic and professional/work Experience
- At least a Diploma in Sign Language Interpretation from a recognized institution
- At least two-years relevant experience in a professional set up.
- Member of a recognized professional body
Essential Competences
- Fluency in Sign Language: Demonstrated fluency in sign language, with the ability to interpret rapidly and accurately between spoken language and sign language.
- Ability to interpret in at least a combination of either English, Kiswahili and Luo or English, Kiswahili and Kikuyu.
- Interpreting Certification: Possession of a recognized interpreting certification, such as the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent, is highly desirable.
- Experience: Previous experience as a sign language interpreter in a professional setting, such as television broadcasting or live events, is preferred.
- Knowledge of Deaf Culture: Strong understanding of Deaf culture, norms, and sensitivities, and ability to navigate diverse communication preferences within the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, with the ability to convey spoken language into sign language effectively and maintain clear and concise interpretations. Should possess admirable voicing skills from Sign Language to spoken language
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly to various subject matters, genres, and broadcasting environments while ensuring accurate interpretation.
- Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with television production teams, presenters, and other stakeholders.
If you find this a good challenge and you qualify, please send your application and CV to [email protected]. Quote the code:
- REF No. HRD/SLI/ESL/PRD/05/2023 for English, Kiswahili and Luo
- REF No. HRD/SLI/ESK/PRD/05/2023 for English, Kiswahili and Kikuyu.
Closing date will be Sunday 28th May, 2023.
How to apply:
Send your application to [email protected]
