The Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)
Role Profile:
- Direct Supervisor: Project Manager
- Department: Programs
- Location: Respective Regional Hub (Nakuru)
- Level/Grade: Associate
- Position Type: Project Base
- Job Category: Consultant
Position Overview
The Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) will be responsible for interpreting spoken language into Kenyan sign language and vice versa to individuals who are Deaf and or Hard of hearing. The interpreter must have excellent communication skills, fluency in Kenyan sign language (KSL), and the ability to accurately and efficiently convey the meaning and intent of spoken language.
At NSF, our work supports Persons with Disabilities, women, and youth by providing them with tools they need to succeed in the digital economy and future of work.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret spoken language into KSL and vice versa accurately and efficiently without adding, omitting, or changing the meaning.
- Provide a comprehensive range of interpreting and translating services for trainees who are deaf or hard of hearing (HoH).
- Provide interpretation in a training setting
- Ensure confidentiality and privacy of all interpreted communications.
- Responsible for interpreting across various communication modes during work-related assignments.
- Work collaboratively with other interpreters and trainers to provide the best services.
- Provide administrative support to the Program team to facilitate the execution of the training.
- Stay current on language and interpreting skills and techniques through continuing education and training programs.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
- Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in SLI.
- Education: A minimum of a Diploma in HR/ Communication or other related field and graduation from an Interpreter Training Program (ITP).
- Certification: Certified in National Sign Language Interpreter Body.
- Knowledge: A broad knowledge human resource vocabulary to facilitate communication in the training. Must also have an exceptional understanding of English Sign Language and Deaf culture.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
- Strong listening, research, memory, and sign language skills.
- Professionalism and Ethics Skills: Adhere to the code of ethics, maintaining confidentiality and impartiality while providing services.
- Possess exceptional English and sign language skills to excel as an interpreter.
Submission Instructions
Qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to recruitment@nextstepfdn.org on or before 23st April 2026.
Subject line:
Application for Sign Language Interpreter -Nakuru
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Women and Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
