Uganda Electoral Commission
Job Advert: Sign Language Interpreter
No. of Vacancy: Fifteen (15)
Reports to: Regional Election Officers / Senior Election Officer /Special interest Groups
Organization: The Electoral Commission
About Uganda Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission, established under Article 60 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda is mandated to organize, conduct and supervise on a regular basis free, fair and transparent elections and referenda. In order to holistically conduct stakeholder elections efficiently, the Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons with proven integrity and initiative, results oriented, able to work in teams under minimum supervision, and excellent client care to apply for temporary Employment as Sign Language Interpreters on call for a period of 10 months.
Purpose of the Job:
The Sign Language Interpreter will contribute to strengthen Communication between the people with hearing impairment and other Citizens without hearing impairment. The Sign Language Interpreters will be based in the twelve regions of the Commission that include: Kampala, Central North, Kiira, Elgon, Eastern, Central South, Albertine, Mid- West, South West, West Nile, Northern, Karamoja and at the Commission Headquarters.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide accurate and impartial sign language interpretation between spoken language and Uganda Sign Language(USL) in real-time for beneficiaries to understand.
Collaborate with different parties to understand specific needs and context of the interpreting situation.
Support the selected individuals) with assigned activities including meetings, Training sessions and presentations.
Review relevant materials and gather information to prepare for interpreting assignments.
Create an environment that facilitates effective interpretation services during assigned activity.
Share experience with the Commission Staff on appropriate strategies for effective utilization of interpretation services in the organization.
Adhere to strict confidentiality protocols and ethical standards as outlined by the Code of Professional Conduct of Sign Language Interpreters and any other relevant legislation.
Performing any other official duties as may be assigned.
Minimum requirements:
1. A diploma holder in Uganda Sign Language interpretation from a recognized institution.
A Diploma in a relevant field plus a certificate in Uganda Sign Language interpretation from a recognized institution will also be considered.
Background to social work, development work or program work is an added advantage.
At least two years working experience providing sign language services in a professional/organizational setting.
Fluency in Uganda Sign Language, English and other local languages
Knowledge on general disability is an added advantage.
Mode of Application:
Candidates with the requisite qualifications should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae showing the applicants contact address with day time telephone numbers, address and day time telephone numbers of three referees, copies of academic documents, certificates, and National Identity Card to the address below not later than 2nd May, 2025:
Head, Human Resource Management Department, Electoral Commission, Uganda,
Plot 1-3 & 5,
7th Street Industrial Area
P. O. Box 22678, Kampala, Uganda
