Vacancy Notice – Interpreter (USL)
DEAF LINK UGANDA (DLU), founded in 2007 has worked with deaf and hard of hearing people since 2007. The organisation would like to announce a volunteer vacant position for a Ugandan Sign Language (USL) Interpreter.
| Position Title: | Interpreter: Ugandan Sign Language |
| Date Posted: | 01 January 2019 |
| Location: | Ngora, Kumi, Mukura and Bukedea |
| Reports to: | DLU Programmes Officer |
| Schedule: | 4 days a month (flexible as required by Programmes Officer) |
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Special Needs Education (Deaf & Hard of Hearing);
- 10 years’ work experience as a Uganda sign language interpreter;
- Excellent communication skills (literacy & numeracy);
- Fluency in English and Ateso Language;
- Teaching background in Deaf Education an advantage;
Responsibilities
- Provide sign language interpreting services;
- Provide support in counseling & guidance to deaf beneficiaries and their families;
- Write reports on activities undertaken;
- Provide support in the organisation of DLU Sign Language Workshops.
Application Process
| Send your application letter and Curriculum vitae to: | Executive Director (DLU) |
| P. O. Box: | 16226, Wandegeya – Kampala |
| Telephone: | 0771 983 630 or 0756 806 819 |
| Application deadline: | 21 March 2019 |
| NOTE: | I. Applicant must be from the Eastern region of Uganda; II. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. |