Sign Language Trainer
Justification
Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other most vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to the essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights
UNHCR requested HI, which has operated a CBR program in Dadaab camp since 2007, to conduct the CBR assessment in Kakuma Refugee Camp in collaboration with IRC’s team. During the assessment, gaps in service provision were identified and helped to inform improvements in IRC’s CBR programming. Building on the success of this collaboration, IRC invited HI in 2013 to conduct a review of their existing CBR activities. The results of the two assessments revealed that existing intervention efforts have largely targeted
persons with physical impairments by providing services aimed at improving their functional capacities and subsequently enhancing their social participation. Gaps in service provision for an inclusion of PWDs are still felt and can only be addressed through a multi-agency coordinated response.
For inclusive serve provision, we need to be responsive to persons with hearing impairment in Kakuma refugee camps who equally need to access services provided in the camps. This can be achieved by training service providers’ basic skills in sign language and disability etiquette.
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIRED SERVICE PROVISION
Beneficiary/Beneficiaries
The sign language consultant will target service providers of agencies including refugee workers as well as members of persons with disabilities committees. Various agencies will be invited to present a specified number of their staff for this training including some staff from HI. The training will cover staff of all the four camps in Kakuma.
Overall Goal
To carry out training on Sign language, general communication, and disability etiquette training to service providers of agencies including refugee workers as well as members of persons with disabilities committees
Specific Objectives
a) To develop training materials for the training of participants on sign language anddisability etiquette.
b) To conduct a sign language training to refugee staff and community members.
c) Identify gaps for further training for the trainees and make recommendations for further training
Anticipated results and indicators to facilitate acceptance and validation of outcomes
a) Increased knowledge and skills in sign language of the participants through the outcome of a pre and post-tests.
b) A prepared report on the outcomes of the training and recommendations for future training needs of the participants.
c) Prepared materials used during the training that will be maintained as learning resources
d) Participants performance reports
2. CONSULTANT’S PROFILE
The Trainer should possess relevant sign language training certification from an International or locally recognized institution.
He/she should possess more than five years working experience in a refugee context.
Working languages
The language of instruction during the training will be English
3. SERVICE DURATION AND LOCATION
The Start date for this consultancy will be 23rd February, 2015 and it is expected to end
on 20th March, 2015
The Consultancy is planned to take a total of 26 days arranged as shown in the following
mission timetable
The Service location for this mission is Kakuma but the consultant will be briefed by the
Human Resource Manager and the Operational Coordinator for Refugee Affairs in
Nairobi before proceeding to Kakuma for the Mission.
4. WORK SCHEDULE
Based on the proposed timetable laid down in these Terms of Reference, the Consultant
must set up a work schedule for the performance of the service.
The work schedule must clearly specify the manner in which the Consultant will
approach the activities required to perform the service.
The schedule must indicate the progress and/or the standard of service performance,
including the criteria and/or indicators to check that the service provision is proceeding
smoothly. (Such as pre and post- test performance tests)
5. REPORT
For the duration of the contract, the consultant will report every 5 days to the Project
Manager- Kakuma on progress reports of the sign language training.
The report will consist of:
a) Content on: Sign language, general communication in the language, and disability
etiquette
b) Language of instruction
c) Teaching methodologies used
d) Target and number trainees
e) Gaps identified and recommendations
f) Challenges encountered
The final Report will be submitted on 27th March, 2015 to the Project Manager-Kakuma in
two hard copies and a soft copy for printing.
6. RESOURCE PERSON
Within the framework of the service provision, the Consultant will be asked to
collaborate with Handicap International’s teams and in particular, with Mr Samuel
Orangi (The Project Manager in Kakuma) who will be the point of contact.
7. ROLES AND RESPOSIPONSIBILITIES
a) Roles of Handicap International
Avail Transport to and from Kakuma excluding airport transfers in Nairobi
Pay for consultancy services
Provide meals and accommodation while in Kakuma
Stationery and training materials for participants
Movement in the field
Avail training venues, and refreshments
Mobilization of participants
b) Roles of the consultant
Conduct the training
Prepare training materials
Submit Training progress Reports
Submit a final training report
8. Contract and Application Process
A contract will be drawn up after a call for tender where skills and costs of potential
consultants will be assessed and evaluated by Handicap International. The contract will
be a formal consultancy contract between Handicap International in Nairobi, Kenya and
the consultant.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with Handicap International’s procurement
policy guidelines.
Kenyan nationals or candidates already residing and eligible to work in Kenya are
encouraged to apply. Handicap International will not pay for international flights and
accommodation while in Nairobi.
All interested parties must submit a technical and financial proposal explaining their
understanding of the TOR and how they intend to conduct the training; the budget and
updated curriculum vitae by e-mail before 18th February, 2015 to:
recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke
The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Sign Language Training -
_Kakuma”.
Please note that due to the urgency of the position, applications will be processed as
they are received and interviews shall be conducted on short notice.
Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other most vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to the essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights
UNHCR requested HI, which has operated a CBR program in Dadaab camp since 2007, to conduct the CBR assessment in Kakuma Refugee Camp in collaboration with IRC’s team. During the assessment, gaps in service provision were identified and helped to inform improvements in IRC’s CBR programming. Building on the success of this collaboration, IRC invited HI in 2013 to conduct a review of their existing CBR activities. The results of the two assessments revealed that existing intervention efforts have largely targeted
persons with physical impairments by providing services aimed at improving their functional capacities and subsequently enhancing their social participation. Gaps in service provision for an inclusion of PWDs are still felt and can only be addressed through a multi-agency coordinated response.
For inclusive serve provision, we need to be responsive to persons with hearing impairment in Kakuma refugee camps who equally need to access services provided in the camps. This can be achieved by training service providers’ basic skills in sign language and disability etiquette.
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIRED SERVICE PROVISION
Beneficiary/Beneficiaries
The sign language consultant will target service providers of agencies including refugee workers as well as members of persons with disabilities committees. Various agencies will be invited to present a specified number of their staff for this training including some staff from HI. The training will cover staff of all the four camps in Kakuma.
Overall Goal
To carry out training on Sign language, general communication, and disability etiquette training to service providers of agencies including refugee workers as well as members of persons with disabilities committees
Specific Objectives
a) To develop training materials for the training of participants on sign language anddisability etiquette.
b) To conduct a sign language training to refugee staff and community members.
c) Identify gaps for further training for the trainees and make recommendations for further training
Anticipated results and indicators to facilitate acceptance and validation of outcomes
a) Increased knowledge and skills in sign language of the participants through the outcome of a pre and post-tests.
b) A prepared report on the outcomes of the training and recommendations for future training needs of the participants.
c) Prepared materials used during the training that will be maintained as learning resources
d) Participants performance reports
2. CONSULTANT’S PROFILE
The Trainer should possess relevant sign language training certification from an International or locally recognized institution.
He/she should possess more than five years working experience in a refugee context.
Working languages
The language of instruction during the training will be English
3. SERVICE DURATION AND LOCATION
The Start date for this consultancy will be 23rd February, 2015 and it is expected to end
on 20th March, 2015
The Consultancy is planned to take a total of 26 days arranged as shown in the following
mission timetable
The Service location for this mission is Kakuma but the consultant will be briefed by theHuman Resource Manager and the Operational Coordinator for Refugee Affairs in
Nairobi before proceeding to Kakuma for the Mission.
4. WORK SCHEDULE
Based on the proposed timetable laid down in these Terms of Reference, the Consultant
must set up a work schedule for the performance of the service.
The work schedule must clearly specify the manner in which the Consultant will
approach the activities required to perform the service.
The schedule must indicate the progress and/or the standard of service performance,
including the criteria and/or indicators to check that the service provision is proceeding
smoothly. (Such as pre and post- test performance tests)
5. REPORT
For the duration of the contract, the consultant will report every 5 days to the Project
Manager- Kakuma on progress reports of the sign language training.
The report will consist of:
a) Content on: Sign language, general communication in the language, and disability
etiquette
b) Language of instruction
c) Teaching methodologies used
d) Target and number trainees
e) Gaps identified and recommendations
f) Challenges encountered
The final Report will be submitted on 27th March, 2015 to the Project Manager-Kakuma in
two hard copies and a soft copy for printing.
6. RESOURCE PERSON
Within the framework of the service provision, the Consultant will be asked to
collaborate with Handicap International’s teams and in particular, with Mr Samuel
Orangi (The Project Manager in Kakuma) who will be the point of contact.
7. ROLES AND RESPOSIPONSIBILITIES
a) Roles of Handicap International
Avail Transport to and from Kakuma excluding airport transfers in Nairobi
Pay for consultancy services
Provide meals and accommodation while in Kakuma
Stationery and training materials for participants
Movement in the field
Avail training venues, and refreshments
Mobilization of participants
b) Roles of the consultant
Conduct the training
Prepare training materials
Submit Training progress Reports
Submit a final training report
8. Contract and Application Process
A contract will be drawn up after a call for tender where skills and costs of potential
consultants will be assessed and evaluated by Handicap International. The contract will
be a formal consultancy contract between Handicap International in Nairobi, Kenya and
the consultant.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with Handicap International’s procurement
policy guidelines.
Kenyan nationals or candidates already residing and eligible to work in Kenya are
encouraged to apply. Handicap International will not pay for international flights and
accommodation while in Nairobi.
All interested parties must submit a technical and financial proposal explaining their
understanding of the TOR and how they intend to conduct the training; the budget and
updated curriculum vitae by e-mail before 18th February, 2015 to:
recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke
The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Sign Language Training -
_Kakuma”.
Please note that due to the urgency of the position, applications will be processed as
they are received and interviews shall be conducted on short notice.
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