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UNICEF Montenegro is seeking offers for technical assistance in simultaneous and consecutive translation to the sign language at UNICEF events and workshops.

The translator should provide simultaneous and consecutive translation to sign language during 5 day workshop from October 24 to October28, 2011. Also, the translator would be engaged to provide simultaneous and consecutive translation to sign language at UNICEF events according to our needs.

Qualifications and Background

 University degree in sign language  At least 3 years of professional experience in translation to the sign language  Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Relevant documentation (Terms of Reference and P11 form) can be found on the website www.unicef.org/montenegro or picked up at UNICEF Montenegro office.

Please send your CV, P11 form and your price list for simultaneous and consecutive translation to sign language per hour by email, mail or fax marked Sign language translation to the following address before October 21, 2011 (10.00am):

UNICEF, Vladike Danila 28, 81 000 Podgorica Fax: +382 20 224 278 Email: [email protected]

1 Terms of Reference- Consultancy, simultaneous and consecutive translation to the sign language

UNICEF Montenegro

1. Background and Context

The overall goal of Country Programme 2010-2011 is to support national efforts towards ensuring that children and women, particularly those who are in need of special protection, live in poverty and are socially excluded, enjoy and exercise their rights. Anchored in the principles of the Millennium Declaration, current reforms in the social sectors will be harnessed to create an enduring ‘ethos for children’ in Montenegro so that all girls and boys grow up healthy, educated, protected and able to develop to their full potential.

The country programme comprises two mutually reinforcing components: child protection and social inclusion; and child rights, policies and planning. These reflect the unique contribution the programme can make in supporting Government and institutions to complete the child care system reform agenda and implement the legal framework for children at the central and local levels; invest in inclusion and protection of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups; strengthen capacities in planning, child rights monitoring, and budgeting; create a framework for a sustainable legacy for child rights; and facilitate a child rights perspective in the application of Copenhagen Criteria for accession to the European Union.

Programme component “Child rights, policies and planning” aims to support to the implementation of the new legislative framework, as well as subsequent monitoring of the fulfilment of rights. The programme will continue to broaden the base of evidence on children through empirical child-centred research, and other forms of knowledge transfer, including access to good practices.

A mass media campaign on rights of children with disabilities has been implemented in 2010 and 2011 in order to address the discriminatory attitudes and to promote social inclusion.

Raising awareness of people that children with disabilities have equal rights like others is a necessary precondition for proceeding with deinstitutionalization and the reform of the child and social welfare system.

It is essential to create public support for deinstitutionalization. UNICEF has been working on achieving this goal through the massive awareness raising campaign on the rights of children with disabilities It’s about ability in 2010 and 2011.

Including children with hearing and speech impairments in the campaign events and activities is essential for stimulating their active participation in the life of the society. Also, having children communicate in sign language in public contributes to the promotion of the provision of access to materials and communication for all children.

2. Purpose and Objective

The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance in simultaneous and consecutive translation to the sign language at UNICEF events and workshops according to our needs. 3. Methodology and Technical Approach

A detailed work plan with time frame will be developed by the consultant and agreed with UNICEF in harmony with our needs for simultaneous and consecutive translation to the sign language.

2 4. Activities and Tasks

 Provide simultaneous and consecutive translation to the sign language at UNICEF events and workshops according to our needs.

5. Deliverables and Timeframe

 Simultaneous and consecutive translation to the sign language provided during 5 day one- minute junior workshop for children with and without disabilities (October 24-28, 2011)  Simultaneous and consecutive translation to the sign language provided at UNICEF events according to our needs (December 20, 2011)

Duration: October 21 – December 20, 2011

6. Management and Organisation The consultant will be supervised by the UNICEF Communication Officer.

7. Qualifications and Background

 University degree in sign language  At least 3 years of professional experience in translation to the sign language  Good interpersonal and communication skills.

8. Budget and Remuneration

 Consultancy fee Proposals are invited based on these Terms of Reference.

 Payment schedule

The payments will be made upon successful completion of the deliverables and submission of invoices.

 Recourse UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.

3 P.11 (2-74) - E Do Not Write in This Space INSTRUCTIONS Please answer each question clearly and completely. Type UNITED NATIONS or print in ink. Read carefully and follow all directions. PERSONAL HISTORY

1. Family name First name Middle name Maiden name, if any

2. Day Mo. Yr. 3. Place of birth 4. Nationality (ies) at birth 5. Present nationality (ies) 6. Sex Date of Birth 7. Height 8. Weight 9. Marital status: Single Married Separated Widow(er) Divorced

10 Entry into United Nations service might require assignment and travel to any area of the world in which the United Nations might have responsibilities. . Have you any disabilities which might limit your prospective field of work or your ability to engage in air travel? YES NO If “yes”, please describe.

11. Permanent address 12. Present address (if different) 13. Office Telephone No. Office Fax. No E-mail:

Telephone No. Telephone/Fax No.

15. Have you any dependents? YES NO If the answer is “yes”, give the following information:

NAME Date of Birth Relationship NAME Date of Birth Relationship

16. Have you taken up legal permanent residence status in any country other than that of your nationality? YES NO If answer is “yes”, which country?

17. Have you taken any legal steps towards changing your present nationality? YES NO If answer is “yes”, explain fully:

18. Are any of your relatives employed by a public international organization? YES NO If answer is “yes”, give the following information: NAME Relationship Name of International Organization

19. What is your preferred field of work?

20. Would you accept employment for less 21. Have you previously submitted an application for employment with U.N.? than six months YES NO if so when?

22. KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES. What is your mother tongue?

READ WRITE SPEAK UNDERSTAND Not Not Not Not OTHER LANGUAGES Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily

23. For clerical grades only List any office machines or equipment Indicate speed in words per minute you can use O t h e r l a n g u a g e s E n g l i s h F r e n c h Typing Shorthand

4 24. EDUCATIONAL. Give full details - N.B. Please give exact titles of degrees in original language. A. UNIVERSITY OR EQUIVALENT Please do not translate or equate to other degrees. ATTENDED FROM/TO DEGREES and ACADEMIC NAME, PLACE AND COUNTRY MAIN COURSE OF STUDY Mo./Year Mo./Year DISTINCTIONS OBTAINED

B. SCHOOLS OR OTHER FORMAL TRAINING OR EDUCATION FROM AGE 14 (e.g. high school, technical school or apprenticeship) ATTEND FROM/TO CERTIFICATES OR NAME, PLACE AND COUNTRY TYPE Mo./Year Mo./Year DIPLOMAS OBTAINED

25. LIST PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ACTIVITIES IN CIVIC, PUBLIC OR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

26. LIST ANY SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS YOU HAVE WRITTEN (do not attach)

27 EMPLOYMENT RECORD: Starting with your present post, list in reverse order every employment you have had. Use a separate block for each . post. Include also service in the armed forces and note any period during which you were not gainfully employed. If you need more space, attach additional pages of the same size. Give both gross and net salaries per annum for your last or present post.

A. PRESENT POST (LAST POST, IF NOT PRESENTLY IN EMPLOYMENT) FROM TO SALARIES PER ANNUM EXACT TITLE OF YOUR POST: MONTH/YEAR MONTH/YEAR STARTING FINAL

NAME OF EMPLOYER: TYPE OF BUSINESS:

ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER: NAME OF SUPERVISOR:

NO. AND KIND OF EMPLOYEES REASON FOR LEAVING: SUPERVISED BY YOU: DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DUTIES

5 B. PREVIOUS POSTS (IN REVERSE ORDER) FROM TO SALARIES PER ANNUM EXACT TITLE OF YOUR POST:

MONTH/YEAR MONTH/YEAR STARTING FINAL

NO. AND KIND OF EMPLOYEES REASON FOR LEAVING: SUPERVISED BY YOU: DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DUTIES

FROM TO SALARIES PER ANNUM EXACT TITLE OF YOUR POST:

NO. AND KIND OF EMPLOYEES REASON FOR LEAVING SUPERVISED BY YOU: DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DUTIES

FROM TO SALARIES PER ANNUM EXACT TITLE OF YOUR POST:

6 FROM TO SALARIES PER ANNUM EXACT TITLE OF YOUR POST:

28. HAVE YOU ANY OBJECTIONS TO OUR MAKING INQUIRIES OF YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYER? YES NO

29. ARE YOU NOW, OR HAVE TO EVER BEEN, A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVANT IN YOUR GOVERNMENT’S EMPLOY? YES NO If answer is “yes”, WHEN?

30. REFERENCES: List three persons, not related to you, who are familiar with your character and qualifications. Do not repeat names of supervisors listed under item 27.

FULL NAME FULL ADDRESS BUSINESS OR OCCUPATION

31. STATE ANY OTHER RELEVANT FACTS, INCLUDING INFORMATION REGARDING ANY RESIDENCE OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY OF YOUR NATIONALITY

32. HAVE YOUR EVER BEEN ARRESTED, INDICTED, OR SUMMONED INTO COURT AS A DEFENDANT IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING, OR . CONVICTED, FINED OR IMPRISONED FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY LAW (excluding minor traffic violations)? YES NO If “yes”, give full particulars of each case in an attached statement.

33. I certify that the statements made by me in answer to the foregoing questions are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made on a Personal History form or other document requested by the Organization renders a staff member of the United Nations liable to termination or dismissal.

DATE: SIGNATURE :

N.B. You will be requested to supply documentary evidence which supports the statements you have made above. Do not, however, send any documentary evidence until you have been asked to do so by the Organization and, in any event, do not submit the original texts of references or testimonials unless they have been obtained for the sole use of the Organization.