Counselor (4 Positions)

The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. We are an international nonprofit dedicated to heal survivors of torture and war trauma. We provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture and war trauma, research and advocate for human rights and end the practice of torture. We are headquartered in Minnesota, USA with offices in Africa and the Middle East.

This is a full-time position based in CVT Healing Centers in Shire, Sheraro, Hitsats, Selekleka and Axum Tigray, Ethiopia. Travel to additional CVT field centers as necessary. The position holders will report to the Psychotherapist/Trainer and Associate Psychotherapist/Trainers clinically, and to the Admin/HR Officer administratively.

Counselors will have the following major duties and responsibilities among others:

• Attend, participate in, and utilize material covered in intensive initial and ongoing trainings.
• Provide psychosocial counseling and psychological first aid (PFA) to refugees, IDPs and host communities.
• Provide assessment, individual and group counseling sessions as assigned by the Psychotherapist/Trainer and Associate Psychotherapist/Trainers.
• Complete quarterly reports, progress notes, and treatment plans on time.
• Sensitize, solve problems, dialogue and mediate with the wider population about issues of war, torture, trauma and SGBV.
• Expected to become proficient with CVT’s data collection tools, conduct and submit assessments and reports in a timely and accurately.
• Work closely with the database staff to ensure quality reporting.
• Act as cultural and linguistic interpreters.
• Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed.
• Assist in designing, planning, implementing and facilitating of external trainings for numerous target groups.
• Develop new and strengthen existing referral systems with other organizations in Shire.
• Liaise with other stakeholders and partner organizations as deemed necessary.
• Engage in quality self-care through supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions.
• Assist with any other related activities as deemed necessary by the Associate Psychotherapist/Trainer and Psychotherapists.
• This profile can be modified to adapt it to the project context in light of the project needs

Duty Station: Shire, Axum, Sheraro, Selekleka and Hitsats, Tigray, Ethiopia

Department: Program

Duration: through March 31, 2024 with possibility for extension

Start date: September 18, 2023 depending on funding availability

Supervisor: Psychotherapist/Trainer or Associate Psychotherapist/Trainer

Location: CVT Healing and Training Center in Shire, Hitsats, Sheraro, Selekleka and Axum, Tigray, Ethiopia. Travel to additional CVT field centers as necessary.

Terms of Employment: The contract is from September 18, 2023 through April 2024 depending on funding availability, with the possibility of extension.

Number of Individuals Recruited: Four (4)

Deadline:   Sep 8, 2023

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work and other related fields of study.
• Must have 6-months experience for Psychology graduates and one-year for Psychiatry, Social Work or other related fields in similar settings in an international NGO (experience working with GBV survivors is desirable).
• Must be fluent in English, Amharic and Tigrigna, written and spoken.
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including empathic listening.
• Ability to communicate in a highly professional manner with clients, community members, colleagues, and professional partners
• Able to work independently, self-motivated
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Good team player: able to take direction and work collaboratively with others
• Result oriented
• Flexible and able to adapt to change
• Very good level of self-organization
• Ability to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights for all
• Computer skills highly desirable

General conditions

• Maintain neutrality regarding any sensitive issues such as religion, ethnicity, disability, minority or political affiliation
• Strong commitment to serve beneficiaries of CVT’s project regardless their religion, gender, minority affiliation or ethnic/political background
• Is strictly committed to respect CVT’s confidentiality policy and refrain from using any information that s/he will know about a client outside of CVT
• Will not approach (potential) beneficiaries for their involvement in non-CVT activities without prior approval of CVT supervisor.
• Keep absolute confidentiality on all information managed. Obligated to report any information to the supervisor when the security of CVT staff and/or of CVT beneficiary might become an issue.
• This job profile can be adapted and changed according to the evolution of CVT activities.