Transcriptionist, Jamaica CPC Endline Evaluation At EnCompass

Position Description

EnCompass LLC is seeking a Transcriptionist to support transcribing recordings of key informant interviews and focus group discussions for the Jamaica CPC endline. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

The position will be based in Jamaica and will work virtually.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions:

1. Orientation to the project

Meet with relevant project staff to understand responsibilities as a consultant, and tools to be used during the consultancy

2. Transcribe key informant interviews

Listen to recordings of key informant interviews, interpret and transcribe them, translating any industry-specific jargon into long-form text using a provided list of acronyms and terms, and highlighting places in the transcription where the recording is unclear, informing members of the evaluation team when transcriptions are complete, including contacting the interviewer to review completed transcripts. Maintain active and clear communication with evaluation team about the status of transcriptions.

3. Transcribe focus group discussions

Listen to recordings of focus group discussions, interpret and transcribe them, translating any industry-specific jargon into long-form text using a provided list of acronyms and terms, and highlighting places in the transcription where the recording is unclear, informing members of the evaluation team when transcriptions are complete, including contacting the interviewer to review completed transcripts. Maintain active and clear communication with evaluation team about the status of transcriptions.

4. Other Tasks as needed **

Attendance of ad hoc and team meetings and other tasks to support the implementation of the project

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of one year of experience providing transcription services
• English proficiency required; Jamaican Patois proficiency is strongly preferred

EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.