Acuerdo a Largo Plazo - Servicios de Interpretación en Lengua de Señas Peruana (LSP)

UNICEF requires interpretation services in Peruvian Sign Language (LSP) to ensure accessibility in institutional events, meetings, trainings, workshops, communication campaigns, and other activities. The contract is a long-term agreement for up to three years with periodic service needs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret from Spanish to Peruvian Sign Language and vice versa during meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, public events, and other institutional activities.
• Coordinate in advance with the organizing team to understand objectives, agenda, materials, and specific terminology of each activity.
• Review documentation and reference materials provided by UNICEF before each session.
• Ensure precise, neutral, ethical, and culturally appropriate interpretation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information handled during activities.
• Participate in preparatory meetings when required.
• Adapt interpretation to virtual formats through digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or others.

Requirements

• Studies in technical, university or specialized certification in Peruvian Sign Language interpretation.
• Excellent command of Peruvian Sign Language and Spanish language.
• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in Peruvian Sign Language interpretation.
• Experience in interpretation for institutional events, trainings, conferences, or public spaces.
• Desirable experience working with international organizations, public entities, civil society organizations, or development projects.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Desirable complementary training in disability, social inclusion, human rights, or inclusive education.
• Must submit CV, certifications, diplomas, and proof of experience such as contracts or certificates.
• Ability to interpret accurately, neutrally, ethically, and culturally appropriately.
• Confidentiality regarding information handled during activities.
• Ability to adapt interpretation to virtual formats using platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or others.

Skills

• Peruvian Sign Language Interpretation
• Language Proficiency in Spanish
• Institutional Event Interpretation
• Training Interpretation
• Conference Interpretation
• Virtual Interpretation
• MS Teams
• Zoom
• Disability Inclusion
• Social Inclusion
• Human Rights Knowledge
• Inclusive Education
• Confidentiality Management
• Ethical Interpretation
• Cultural Competence

Languages

Spanish