Servicios de Interpretación en Lengua de Señas Peruana

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established to promote the rights of children, adolescents, and young people, works to ensure inclusion, equity, and universal access to information and services. The organization focuses on the inclusion of individuals with hearing disabilities, providing necessary services to facilitate communication and access to information. UNICEF operates in multiple countries, advocating for children's rights and welfare globally, and employs a diverse workforce dedicated to these goals.

Job Overview:
The position involves providing interpretation services in Peruvian Sign Language (LSP) to ensure accessibility for individuals with hearing disabilities during various institutional activities such as meetings, workshops, training sessions, and public events. The role requires the interpreter to coordinate with the organizing team to understand the objectives, agenda, and specific terminology of each event. The interpreter must ensure accurate, neutral, ethical, and culturally appropriate interpretation while maintaining confidentiality. The services will be required periodically based on the needs of UNICEF, and the position may involve both in-person and virtual formats, adapting to the requirements of each situation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret from Spanish to Peruvian Sign Language and vice versa during meetings, workshops, training sessions, conferences, public events, and other institutional activities.
• Coordinate with the organizing team in advance to understand the objectives, agenda, materials, and specific terminology for each activity.
• Review documentation and reference materials provided by UNICEF before each session.
• Ensure accurate, neutral, ethical, and culturally appropriate interpretation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information handled during activities.
• Participate in preparatory meetings as required.
• Adapt interpretation to virtual formats using digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or others.
• Submit a detailed pricing list for interpretation services, broken down by time and modality (virtual, hybrid, etc.).
• Provide names, phone numbers, and email addresses of other Peruvian sign language interpreters who will also submit their applications for consideration.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical or university studies or specialized certification in Peruvian Sign Language interpretation.
• Excellent command of Peruvian Sign Language and Spanish.
• Experience in interpretation for institutional events, training sessions, conferences, or public spaces.
• Desirable experience working with international organizations, public entities, civil society organizations, or development projects.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess technical or university-level education or specialized certification in Peruvian Sign Language interpretation. Additional training in disability, social inclusion, human rights, or inclusive education is desirable.

Experience:
A minimum of two years of professional experience in interpreting Peruvian Sign Language is required. Candidates should have a proven track record of providing interpretation services in various contexts, particularly with international cooperation agencies, NGOs, public institutions, or similar organizations.

Languages:
Proficiency in Peruvian Sign Language is mandatory, along with fluency in Spanish. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
The contract will be established for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of extension for up to three years based on satisfactory performance. Services will be compensated in local currency (soles), with payments made within 30 days of product approval and receipt of the invoice. All costs incurred for the services will be covered by the professional, and any necessary travel expenses will be reimbursed by UNICEF. The selected candidates will not be considered 'staff members' under UNICEF's regulations and will not be entitled to benefits such as vacation or medical insurance. They are responsible for their tax obligations and ensuring valid visas and medical insurance for the duration of the contract. Candidates must confirm their complete vaccination status against COVID-19 before starting the assignment, unless they are working remotely. UNICEF encourages applicants with disabilities to disclose their needs for reasonable accommodations during the selection process.