The Center for Victims of Trauma Interpreter/cultural Liaison Jobs in Ethiopia

The Center for Victims of Trauma Interpreter/cultural Liaison Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 226182

Category: Languages

Location: Mai Tsebri, Tigray

Salary:

Job Description

General Description of Role

The Interpreter/Cultural Liaison, based in Mai Tsebri with daily travel to Mai Ayni/Adi Harush refugee camps, will report to the Psychotherapist/Trainer programmatically and the Zonal Manager in Tigray administratively.

The Interpreter/Cultural Liaison will provide translation and interpretation support for program and administrative activities in Tigray as well as for CVT Ethiopia as a whole.

Main Responsibilities

In order to facilitate the communication between expatriate staff of CVT and others, provide interpretation for group, individual, and family counseling activities including assessments, interviews and hiring of staff, supervision of staff, internal and external meetings, logistical coordination, and daily and regular communication among staff, partners, and service providers.

Provide written translation of materials including, but not limited to, training materials, meeting handouts and minutes, organizational and program forms, internal and external communications, organizational policies, reports, etc.

Coordinate with other Interpreter/Cultural Liaisons and maintain organized filing system for all translated materials for ready use by all staff.

Provide oral and written explanations of cultural norms, expectations, and other nuances that may not be immediately apparent to expatriate staff, as necessary and appropriate so as to facilitate appropriate communication between expatriate staff and host/refugee communities.

Solicit additional explanation from the expatriate staff, as necessary and appropriate, in order to ensure their communications are clear and well understood by the recipients.

Participate and learn through training provided by Psychotherapist/Trainers, exercise sensible and accurate interpretation services in a clinical setting, maintain confidentiality of all information and materials handled, and practice sound self-care so as to avoid/manage vicarious traumatization.

Willingness to learn about the impacts of torture and trauma on communication and to implement this knowledge when engaging with clients

and members of the community.

Terms of employment: Initial contract as soon as possible through May 31, 2020 starting with a 60 day probationary period, and with a possibility of extension. The position is dependent upon project approval and funding availability.

Duration: Through 31 May 2020

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in English or related fields and/or relevant professional experiences.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of English, Amharic, and Tigrigna, and excellent written and oral interpretation skills in these languages. Other languages spoken by Eritreans highly desirable.

Excellent communication skills, including empathetic listening skills.

Ability to remain objective, and communicate professionally with clients, community members, and organizations’ partners.

Knowledge of MicrosoftOffice, including Word and Power Point.

Excellent team player.

Excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills.

Self-starter, flexible, and adaptable.

How to Apply

Please write an English letter of application stating clearly what motivates you to apply for the above position and how your qualifications and experience are relevant to the post.

Include a copy of your CV, copies of any other relevant documents, and the names and contact information of three references.

Do not send original documents as these will not be returned to you. Submitting false information will result in your application being disqualified.

Please send e-mail applications to hrmaitsebri.cvt@gmail.com before October 20, 2019 5:00pm with the subject title “Interpreter/Cultural Liaison Your Name”. E-mails with attachments should not exceed 1MB.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written exam and interview, scheduled to take place in late October in Shire or in Mai Tsebri. Please make sure that you will be available.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

The Center for Victims of Trauma Interpreter/cultural Liaison Jobs in Ethiopia