National Consultant: Sign Language Interpreter (3.5 months)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a National Consultant to provide sign language interpretation services for a 3.5‑month assignment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The consultant will support staff and partners by ensuring effective communication in both routine and emergency contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret discussions, announcements, meetings, events and other spoken interactions using the appropriate manual sign language system.
• Accurately render spoken content into fluent Ethiopian Sign Language.
• Provide information and orientation to staff during emergency situations.
• Facilitate communication between UNICEF staff, partners and other stakeholders.
• Utilize speech‑to‑text technology when required to transcribe speech for staff.

Required profile

• Certified sign language interpreter.
• Minimum three years of professional sign language interpretation experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Experience providing interpretation services in emergency contexts.

Required skills

• Sign language interpretation.
• Ethiopian Sign Language proficiency.
• Use of speech‑to‑text tools.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation and benefits package.