Association Friends of Raoul Follereau – AIFO-Liberia
Vacancy Announcement No.16
Project: VOICE/EU
Issued on: May 26, 2021
Deadline for Application: June 10,2021
Position Title: Sign Language Interpreter-Teacher, Voices for Inclusion and Civil Society Empowerment (VOICE)
Qualified women and men with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please be informed that this is a national position, so the terms and conditions of Liberian employees will apply.
AIFO Liberia is currently seeking to recruit One (1) – Sign Language Interpreters/Teachers for the training of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students under the project “Voices for Inclusion and Civil Society Empowerment (VOICE) – Disabled People Organisations stepping up for people with disabilities rights in Liberia”, funded by the European Union (EU) – CSO-LA/2020/421-002.
The European Union
For more information on the European Union and the Delegation of the European Union to Liberia, please refer to website: https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/liberia_en of the Delegation of the European Union to Liberia.
AIFO Liberia
The “Association Friends of Raoul Follereau” (AIFO) is an Italian non-for-profit organisation that has been present in Liberia since 1997. AIFO Liberia offers opportunities for people affected by leprosy, persons with disabilities (PWDs), women/children and members from vulnerable and marginalised communities to lead a better quality of life. AIFO Liberia focusses on healthcare and economic empowerment to provide a better quality of life and create large scale positive change. AIFO Liberia is accredited by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Republic of Liberia; accreditation number 0094.
VOICE Project
The project titled: “Voices for Inclusion and Civil Society Empowerment” (VOICE), is a two-year innovative project (01/02/2021-31/01/2023) funded by the European Union. The project aims at enhancing the capacity of civil society organisations, to promote and empower persons with disabilities and to ensure that people with disabilities can fully enjoy their rights in Liberia. In particular, the action aims at enabling the umbrella federation of people with disabilities, the National Union of Organization of the Disabled (NUOD), the Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) and their members to effectively demand the respect and fulfilment of the human rights of all People with Disabilities (PWDs), in line with the Convention on Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD) to which Liberia is a signatory since 2012. The primary beneficiaries of the project are deaf and hard of hearing persons who will be supported to ensure that they have equal access to work and employment opportunities. It is implemented in the counties of Montserrado, Bomi and Nimba, in partnership with Williette Safehouse.
About the Role
This is a 9-Month contract, with possible extension. The duty station is Saclepea, Nimba County with necessary travel to other project counties. The VOICE Sign Language Interpreter/Teacher will be working full-time in collaboration and consultation with the AIFO project team and partners and he/she will report to AIFO VOICE Project Manager.
Objectives
Main tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The above list includes indicative overall, high-level duties and responsibilities; SMART objectives will be prepared by the individual in collaboration with the supervisor and will be reviewed by his / her supervisor regularly for prompt actions.
Requirements to achieve role’s objectives:
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, send your CV, a cover letter detailing how you meet the job specification and two references to: aifoliberia@gmail.com indicating in the subject of the email: Application for ”VOICE Sign Language Interpreter Position”. Or apply through the system by clicking the apply button below.
We apologise in advance, but only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. The selection respects the principles of equal opportunities (Law 903/77).