About CVT
The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing trauma rehabilitative services to survivors of gross human rights abuses, including torture, and works toward a future in which gross human rights violations cease to exist and victims have hope for a new life. We are headquartered in Minnesota, USA with offices in Africa and the Middle East. We work locally, nationally, and internationally through programs that provide trauma rehabilitative services, conduct technical assistance and capacity building to human rights activists, civil society organizations, and local service providers around the world who can prevent and treat gross human rights abuses, and advocate for human rights and an end to gross human rights violations.
This position is related to a program designed to address the mental health needs of torture and trauma survivors living in Alemwatch refugee site, Dabat, Amhara Regional State, and conflict-affected populations in surrounding areas through direct services and capacity building of refugee and national staff.
General Description of Role
The Interpreter/Cultural Liaison, based in Dabat with possible travel to additional CVT field center as necessary, will report to the Expert Psychotherapist/Trainer programmatically and the Zonal Manager administratively. The Interpreter/Cultural Liaison will provide translation and interpretation support for program and administrative activities in Dabat as well as for CVT Ethiopia as a whole.
Main Responsibilities
Supervisor: Expert Psychotherapist/Trainer
Terms of Employment: Initial contract through August 31, 2023 (60 business days of probationary period) and with a possibility of continuation thereafter depending on the funding availability
Qualifications