Professional Sign Language Interpreter / Language Specialist (Filipino & English)

We are seeking experienced Filipino and English professional sign language experts to support a research project involving interviews with deaf and hard-of-hearing workers. The role involves facilitating communication during interviews and providing accurate oral and written translations to support data collection and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional sign language interpretation (Filipino Sign Language and/or other relevant sign systems, as appropriate) during research interviews with deaf participants

Facilitate two-way communication between researchers and participants in a respectful, ethical, and culturally sensitive manner

Provide oral interpretation (sign-to-spoken English/Filipino and vice versa) during interviews

Produce written translations/transcriptions of interview content as needed for research purposes

Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to ethical research standards when handling sensitive personal information

Collaborate with the research team to ensure accurate representation of participants’ responses and meanings

Required Qualifications

Professional fluency in Filipino Sign Language and spoken/written English (fluency in Filipino/Tagalog is strongly preferred)

Demonstrated experience interpreting for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, preferably in professional, research, or institutional settings

Strong written communication skills in English

Familiarity with ethical standards related to confidentiality and informed consent

Ability to communicate complex ideas accurately and neutrally, without interpretation bias

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working on research or interview-based projects

Knowledge of workplace, labor, or organizational contexts

Certification or formal training in sign language interpretation (where applicable)

Compensation

The total compensation for this role is €1,500, covering interpretation and translation services for the duration of the project.

Additional Information

This role is critical to ensuring inclusive and equitable participation of deaf individuals in research. We strongly encourage applications from professionals with lived experience in the Deaf community.