Interpretación en Lengua de Señas Hondureña (LESHO) durante sesiones virtuales

Organizational Context

UN Women is dedicated to advancing women's rights, gender equality, and empowerment. As the UN's leading entity on gender equality, it drives legislative and institutional changes to close gender gaps. UN Women Bolivia, serving as the Regional Hub for Gender, Environment, and Climate Justice for the Americas and the Caribbean, coordinates a regional program focused on gender and climate change, supporting civil society organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative aims to enhance the participation of women and marginalized groups in environmental decision-making.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide vital interpretation services in Honduran Sign Language (LESHO) during virtual accompaniment sessions. UN Women Bolivia, as the Regional Hub for Gender, Environment, and Climate Justice, is implementing a program that supports civil society organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. These sessions are crucial for monitoring project implementation, clarifying doubts, and providing guidance. The interpretation will ensure the full and effective participation of representatives from a deaf-led organization in Honduras, fostering inclusivity and accessibility in discussions related to gender, environment, and climate change.

Responsibilities

Selected volunteers will provide bidirectional interpretation between Spanish and Honduran Sign Language (LESHO) during weekly virtual accompaniment meetings between UN Women Bolivia and supported organizations. These meetings occur every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 (La Paz time), with interpretation shared in 30-minute blocks. Volunteers will also interpret in up to two additional virtual meetings per week with the Honduran deaf organization, each lasting a maximum of one hour, as requested and coordinated. All tasks must be performed adhering to principles of confidentiality, equality, diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination. Upon completion, volunteers will submit a brief report detailing lessons learned and practical recommendations to improve communication accessibility for deaf individuals in future virtual engagements.

Work Experience

Required experience includes fluency in Honduran Sign Language (LESHO) and basic knowledge of gender equality, women's rights, and their connection to environment and climate change. Experience in real-time LESHO interpretation, whether in-person or virtual, is essential. Proficiency with video conferencing platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom is also necessary.

Skills

Key skills include mastery of Honduran Sign Language (LESHO), basic understanding of gender equality and women's rights in relation to environmental issues, proven experience in real-time interpretation (virtual or in-person), and familiarity with video conferencing tools. A strong commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination, along with the ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups, is also required.

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