Sign Language Interpreter II at County Assembly of Kisumu

Job Description

The entry and training grade for this cadre.

Basic Salary Ksh. 33,900
House Allowance Ksh. 7,500
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 4,000

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Hansard Reporter, duties and responsibilities will entail:

Helping hearing impaired individuals understand the proceedings of the plenaries and committees of the Assembly;
Providing a full range of interpreting/transliterating services for deaf/hard of hearing (HoH) employees;
Facilitating communication with the deaf through sign language;
Providing accurate accounts of proceedings;
Drafting necessary reports;
Utilize skill in a variety of signed languages (like Kenyan sign language (KSL) American Sign Language (ASL), Contact Sign, and Conceptually Accurate Signed English, (CASE) to facilitate communication;
Interpret any conversation, meeting, and training session, and interview or other requested event,Mincluding providing oral interpreting to employees who do not use sign language;
Responsible for interpreting in a variety of communication modes during assembly-wide workrelated events such as programs, conferences, and appraisals, and counselling sessions, etc. forNspecific training needs and benefits;
Responsible for all incoming customers’ interpreting service requests through emails and phoneNcalls;
Enlightening staff on Deaf Culture and interpreter services; and
Identifying process improvement opportunities to improve on services to Assembly customers.

Requirement for appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Special education, education, Languages i.e English, Kiswahili or sign language, Journalism, Mass Communication or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; WITH
Certificate in sign language interpretation from a recognized institution; and
Proficiency in computer application.

How to apply:
Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post
Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both
the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board
Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card,
names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16
th
September, 2025, addressed to:
Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kisumu,
P.O Box 86 – 400100,
Kisumu
Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com
Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s
website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
1. A Signed application letter;
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of
education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional
referees;
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
4. Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:
1. Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to
include incorrect information in the application;
2. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
3. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
4. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card,
academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
5. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE
FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: –
1. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
2. Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
3. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
4. Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
5. Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
County Assembly of Kisumu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the
provisions of the Article 232 (1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of
Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women,
members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES
ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY INCLUDING STAFF MEMBERS OF THE
SERVICE. Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for
will not be considered. Any form of canvassing and giving false information shall lead to automatic
disqualification. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE CONTACTED.
NOTE: The positions are open to KENYAN CITIZENS ONLY.