UNDP Recruits Consultancy to Provide Sign Language Interpretation Services at DGD Meetings - (10 Positions)

UNDP helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Consultancy to Provide Sign Language Interpretation Services at DGD Meetings - (X10)
Post Level : National Consultant
Type of Contract : Individual Contract

Starting Date : 04th March, 2013
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year retainer contract
Expected Duration of Assignment : 1 year retainer contract

Location: Various cities in Nigeria

Background
The revised Democratic Governance for Development (DGD) Project is a joint donor-funded project with the overall aim of:

• Strengthening the democratic character of Nigerian political processes;
• Promoting outcomes that consolidate and advance democratic governance and accountability to achieve the country’s stated development priorities and goals specified in the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP).  

DGD II consists of 4 programme components:

• Promoting Credible, Transparent and Sustainable Electoral Processes;
• Improving the Democratic Quality of Political Engagement;
• Enhancing Participation by Women, Youth and other Marginalized groups;
• Strengthening Channels of Civic Engagement.

In order to promote inclusivity and participation of persons with disabilities in democratic governance processes, DGD II seeks the services of Sign Language Interpreters to provide sign language interpretation at DGD programmes and events involving persons with hearing impairment.   

Duties and Responsibilities
The objectives of the consultancy include:

• Facilitate the mobilisation and participation of persons with hearing impairment at DGD programmes and events
• Provide sign language interpretation services at DGD meetings and events

Summary of key functions to be performed by the consultant:

• Facilitate the mobilisation and participation of Persons with Disabilities at DGD programmes and events
• Assist DGD focal persons to invite persons with hearing impairment
• Be a liaison between persons with hearing impairment and DGD
• Provide sign language interpretation services at DGD programmes and events
• Assist persons with disabilities by providing sign language interpretation and interpreting feedback from persons with disabilities
• The Consultant is expected to provide the following specific tangible deliverables:
• Effective participation of persons with disabilities at DGD programmes and events
• Effective feedback from persons with disabilities

Expected Outcomes:

• An inclusive environment is created for the full participation of persons with disabilities in all democratic governance processes

Supervision:

• The Project Director of DGD will provide strategic guidance to the consultant in the discharge of the assignment while monitoring and supervision will be carried out by the National Gender Expert and the Operations Coordinator.

Competencies
Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

• Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches

Knowledge/Technical Expertise

• Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Minimum of National Certificate of Education or Diploma or at least 4 years’ experience in sign language interpretation

Experience:

• At least 4 years relevant experience in sign language interpretation
• Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory;
• Excellent sign language interpretation skills is required;
• Ability to work harmoniously with people from different cultural backgrounds.
• English is required.
• FC: 30079

Application Closing Date
25th February, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online