HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Transcribers Job Vacancies

HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Transcribers 

2 Positions

Job Summary: Under general supervision of field researcher, the incumbent is responsible for listening and transcribing all the recorded interviews and presenting the information in typed format using the coding system so as to preserve the confidentiality and privacy of the interviewee.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Listening to all the recordings saved after the field interview and reducing them to written notes maintaining all the information provided in the interview;
• Typing and proofing the interviews in the format required and maintaining the coding system for each client interviewed;
• Ensure transcripts provide a clear and full verbatim record of the audio file
• Assuring chronological typing order and/or urgency of assigned work;
• Verifying the information typed corresponds to the extent possible to the information provided in the order provided;
• Duplicating the typed documents as and when requested;
• Maintaining interviewee confidentiality ;
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the GBV Field Researcher or HIAS Staff

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent Typing skills of minimum 60wpm.
• Skill in computer applications.
• Skill in English and Kiswahili grammar and spelling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org . Indicate the Job Title in the subject line.

Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.

Closing date: 27 Mar 2014