Overall Objective

• The 2023 Assembly will feature both plenary sessions and break-out workshops. The interpreters will be expected to accompany the Spanish and French speaking attendees throughout the event, providing simultaneous interpretation to facilitate their participation in the sessions.
• We are expecting 4-5 French speaking delegates (from Democratic Republic of Congo), and 4 Spanish speaking delegates (from Latin America). Please note, a level of flexibility is required as some days may require the interpreter to stay for an extra hour. This will be discussed with the interpreter on each day.

Assignment

• The consultants will be assigned to do various interpretation assignments required by the Assembly during the 3 days in early November 2023 .

Budget and Terms of Payment

• Upon completion of the assignment, the applicant will submit an invoice describing the work completed and amount due based on their hourly rate and expenses incurred (up to an amount agreed between Christian Aid Kenya and the applicant). Payment will be made to the applicant upon the project’s completion.

Time frame

• The assignment will require a Level of Effort (LoE) not exceeding 3 working days from the date of signing the contract. Lunch and snacks at the venue will be provided by Start Network. Please note, applicants will be expected to cover the cost of their travel to and from the venue / Travel to and from the venue will be paid for by Christian Aid up to an amount agreed with the applicant.

Consultant (s) Profile

The consultant (s) must have the following qualifications and experience to be eligible for this assignment:

• University degree or equivalent in any relevant subject.
• Demonstrated experience in providing simultaneous interpretation services to UN agencies, development organization or research institutions.
• Experienced and preferably certified interpreter with capacity interpreting from and to English, Spanish and French.
• Native proficiency in one of the targeted languages (French, English or Spanish) and fluency on the language of interpretation.
• Accredited translator/s, translation certification required stating languages qualified to translate.
• Sound interpretation, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Accredited certification preferred.

Ethics and Safeguarding

It is the responsibility of the consultant (s) to strictly adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding Policy. The consultant has the responsibility to ensure that any persons hired, used, or consulted during the process are made familiar with the policy and commit to abide by it during execution of this work. The consultant (s) must sign the policy prior to engagement in the assignment.