Sign Language Interpreter – Ethiopian Human Rights Commission

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission is looking for qualified applicants for the following open positions.

Job Title:

Sign Language Interpreter

Job Overview:

Job Type: Full Time

Salary:  9,102.00- ETB 10,537.00 plus ETB 3,600.00 Housing allowance .

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Position:

Sign Language Interpreter

Duties:

• Provide sign language interpretation service for EHRC’s audio visual products, press releases and interviews;
• Provide a full range of interpretation services for deaf/hard of hearing/speech impairment participants in any EHRC training, workshop, meetings, or any other events;
• Provide interpretation service for job interviews where a deaf/hard of hearing/speech impairment candidate is participating;
• Provide interpretation service for EHRC clients and complainants with hearing impairment;
• Do appropriate research and adapt interpretations to varying and diverse needs;
• Organize and deliver basic sign language training for EHRC employees;
• Monitor messages delivered through the EHRC Media and Communication Department in terms of accessibility to hearing impaired persons and ensure their accessibility;
• Provide sign language interpretation on monitoring and investigation works of the commission;
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

Job Requirement:    

Qualification:

Education: 

• BA Degree in Ethiopian Sign language and deaf culture, BA Degree in Special need with certificate in Sign language.
• Candidates with other fields of studies with certificate in sign language and exceptional experience.

Experience:

• 4 years of experience after completion of the sign language Education/training.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Amharic is required.
• Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.

How to apply

Interested applicants, who fulfill the above requirement, can submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to:   HRM@ehrc.org Use the title of the position as the subject of the email.

Deadline: 15, February, 2022.