Sign Language Interpretation Services at Community Advocacy and Awareness Trust, CRAWN Trust

REF: CRAWN/KSL/ 22023-22025

Background and purpose of the consultancies

Two of CRAWN Trust’s core values are transparency and accountability and inclusivity and participation. CRAWN Trust thus facilitates participatory and inclusivity in its programs.

It is in this regard that CRAWN Trust seeks to engage Kenya Sign Language Interpreters in the implementation of the key programmes and interventions conducted virtually and in person.

Objectives:

The sign language interpreter will be tasked with;

1. Provision of Kenya sign language interpretation services during virtual or physical meetings.
2. Liaison with a co-interpreter to ensure continuous and seamless interpretation of meeting proceedings

The Consultancy expected Outputs & Deliverables

• Kenya Sign language interpretation of the content presented by keynote speakers and panel discussion speakers.
• Facilitation of communication between the deaf and other participants and the event moderator.

Consultancy activity schedule / Timeline

The duration of the consultancy will be for 1-2 days or as shall be determined by CRAWN Trust

Desired Expertise

The applicant should possess the following desired knowledge and expertise.

1. Certification in Kenya sign language Interpretation.
2. At least 2 years demonstrable experience in Kenyan sign language interpretation during forums and trainings (experience in interpreting issues on gender development or community development and governance will be an added advantage)
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills