Sign Language Interpreter

**1. Background and rationale**

Effective communication is a fundamental right and a cornerstone for inclusion, accessibility and equity for Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing individuals. The Sign Language Interpreter/Tactile Interpreter will play a crucial role in facilitating communication amongst the CBM Country team and ensuring that the end users fully participate in various activities within and outside the country team. To meet this need, the service of a qualified Sign Language Interpreter is required.

**2. Objectives**

To provide professional sign language interpretation services that support effective communication and inclusivity for the Disability Inclusion Advisor and any other Deaf person in CBM Global Country Team.

**3. Scope**

The scope of the Sign Language Interpretation:

- Providing real-time interpretation from spoken language to sign language and vice versa during meetings, workshops, or conferences.
- Ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate interpretation that aligns with the communication preferences of the Disability Inclusion Advisor
- Facilitating clear and seamless communication between Disability Inclusion Advisor and hearing teammates and other people.
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in handling all information shared during the engagement
- Collaborating with country teammates, event organizers to ensure effective interpretation logistics, including seating arrangements, visibility, and technical requirements are in place.

**4. Deliverables**

The deliverables for the consultancy including;

- Bring ethical and professional conduct during services as spelt-out in the do-no-harm principles and adhering to CBM Global safeguarding policies.
- Ensuring Deaf participatory and inclusive methods are well implemented.
- Demonstrate experience in the field and sharing of knowledge
- Provide interpretation in sign language to the Deaf participants.

**5.Time-frame and duration**

The timeframe for this consultancy