Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
NUWODU provides a strong voice for a common cause, particularly to defend, protect and promote the rights and advocate for equal opportunities for women and girls with disabilities.
Vision: A society where women and girls with disabilities live dignified lives.
Mission: To promote the political, economic, social, and cultural advancement of women and girls with disabilities through advocacy for their effective participation in development.
NUWODU invites suitably qualified individuals to fill the following position:
Position Title: Sign Language Interpreter
Duty Station: Amuria
Report To: Program Officer

Purpose
The purpose of the Sign Language Interpreter is to support the effective performance of NUWODU staff with hearing impairment in carrying out their duties and responsibilities through the provision of Sign Language Interpretation services and excellent communication at the office and in the field.

Responsibilities and duties
• Bridge the communication gap between the Deaf staff, hearing staff and NUWODU Deaf beneficiaries to understand what is being said in the variety of situations at the office and in the field.
• Ensure a conducive environment for interpretation services while transacting NUWODU activities.
• Assist NUWODU Deaf staff while making telephone calls in relationship to NUWODU work
• Assist NUWODU staff with any added responsibilities as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications
• The applicant should be fluent in the local language ofmthe district.
• Diploma holder in Sign Language Interpretation from a recognised university.
• Experience in serving as a Sign Language Interpreter in an organisation for at least two years.
• Ability to understand at least three major spoken languages including English.
• Background to social work, development work or program work will be an added advantage.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Submit a cover letter and detailed 2-3-page Curriculum Vitae
• Attach copies of academic credentials and contact information from 3 professional referees
• All applications should be submitted via email to nuwodu@gmail.com and addressed to;
Chairperson Personnel Committee,
National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda,
Plot 2015 Kisaasi-KyanjaRoad,
P.O Box 24891 Kampala- Uganda.
Clearly emphasize the position you are applying for in the subject of the Email 5. Deadline for Submission of the Application is 29th April
2022 at 5:00 pm East African time.
Note:
Qualified women and girls with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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