Sign Language Interpreter II Job County Assembly of Kisumu

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CAK/HR/08/27/2025: SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER- CASB 11/JG“H”- 1 POSITION TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT-PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE

The entry and training grade for this cadre.

Basic Salary- Ksh. 27,900
House Allowance Ksh. 4,500 Commuter Allowance Ksh. 4,000

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Hansard Reporter, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Coordinating the services of sign language interpretation within the County Assembly.
• Serving as a liaison between County Assembly and the deaf community.
• Plan for procurement matters with respect to sign language needs
• helping hearing impaired individuals understand the proceedings of the plenaries and committees of the Assembly;
• facilitating communication with the deaf through sign language;
• serve as a liaison between County Assembly and the deaf community;
• providing accurate accounts of proceedings; and
• preparing necessary reports.
• Providing a full range of interpreting/transliterating services for deaf/hard of hearing (HoH) employees;
• Utilize skill in a variety of signed languages (like American Sign Language (ASL), Contact Sign, and Conceptually Accurate Signed English, CASE) to facilitate communication;
• Interpret any conversation, meeting, and training session, and interview or other requested event, including providing oral interpreting to employees who do not use sign language;
• Responsible for interpreting in a variety of communication modes during Assembly-wide work related events such as programs, conferences, and appraisals, and counselling sessions, etc. for specific training needs and benefits;
• Responsible for coordinating all incoming customer interpreting service requests through emails nd phone calls;
• Utilize MS Outlook calendar to schedule blocks of time for interpreting services following customer requirements and team availability;
• Enlighten supervisors and staff on Deaf Culture and interpreter services; and
• Identify process improvement opportunities to improve on services to Assembly customers.

Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Served as a sign language interpreter II for a minimum period of three years; OR
• Diploma in sign language/special needs from a recognized institution
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- or its equivalent qualification;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to apply:

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16^th September, 2025, addressed to:

Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board County Assembly of Kisumu,

P.O Box 86 – 400100,

Kisumu

Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-

• A Signed application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: –

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

County Assembly of Kisumu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Article 232 (1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY INCLUDING STAFF MEMBERS OF THE SERVICE.

Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing and giving false information shall lead to automatic disqualification.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE CONTACTED.

NOTE: The positions are open to KENYAN CITIZENS ONLY.