CONSULTANCY TO PROVIDE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION
SERVICES AT DGD MEETINGS (10POSITIONS)
SERVICES AT DGD MEETINGS (10POSITIONS)
Location : Various
cities in Nigeria, NIGERIA
cities in Nigeria, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 25-Feb-13
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National
Consultant
Consultant
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when
the selected candidate is expected to start) 04-Mar-2013
the selected candidate is expected to start) 04-Mar-2013
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year retainer contract
Expected Duration of Assignment : 1 year retainer contract
Background
The revised Democratic Governance for Development
(DGD) Project is a joint donor-funded project with the overall aim of:
(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.
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:
consultant:
Facilitate the mobilisation and participation of
Persons with Disabilities at DGD programmes and events
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
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:
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
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.
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
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
Job 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.
Language Requirements:
- English is required.
FC: 30079
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity
in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups,
indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to
apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups,
indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to
apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing Date: Monday, 25 February 2013
