Expression of Interest For Consultancy For Sign Language Interpreters Preferred Supplier List (Psl)

Tenders are invited for Consultancy for Sign Language Interpreters Preferred Supplier List (PSL) - Zimbabwe. Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026 Type: Consultancy About Sightsavers Sightsavers is an international development organisation working to prevent avoidable blindness, promote equality for people with disabilities and advance inclusive development. Through the Mastercard Foundation Digital Futures Programme, we support young women and men with disabilities to access digital skills, entrepreneurship opportunities and pathways to dignified and fulfilling work. We are inviting qualified sign language interpreters in Zimbabwe to join our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Successful applicants will be considered for short-term assignments as needs arise across the Digital Futures Programme and other Sightsavers activities. Please note: Inclusion on the PSL does not guarantee work, a minimum number of assignments, or a minimum level of fees. Scope of Work Interpreters on the PSL may be engaged to support: Meetings and consultations Workshops and training sessions Recruitment activities Webinars and virtual events Partner and stakeholder meetings Community engagement activities Field visits Recorded content Assignments may be delivered in person, remotely, or through hybrid arrangements. Experience and Skills Applicants should have: Professional experience providing sign language interpretation. Fluency in the relevant signed and spoken languages. Strong understanding of Deaf culture and disability inclusion. Experience interpreting in professional, development, education, employment, health or community settings. Ability to interpret accurately, impartially and confidentially. Understanding of professional conduct and safeguarding responsibilities. Willingness to complete relevant due diligence and safeguarding requirements. Safeguarding Sightsavers is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion. Engagement is subject to satisfactory due diligence checks and compliance with Sightsavers safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and Code of Conduct requirements. How to apply How to Express Interest To apply, please click on Apply to complete the online Expression of Interest form. Please upload your CV and provide details of: Relevant interpretation experience Languages covered Availability Daily or hourly rates Examples of relevant assignments Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview and complete due diligence checks before being added to the PSL. Interviews are expected to take place in early November 2026. Business and safeguarding references will be required before any agreement is signed. Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4234475/sign-language-interpreters-preferred-supplier-list-psl-zimbabwe