Purpose of the position
Facilitate effective and sensitive communication between the field team and the Huotuja communities in the Amazonas State. The translator will be essential in raising awareness of psychosocial care and in individualized consultations. She must help translate the awareness raising into the Huotuja / Piaroa language, as well as contribute to the translation of beneficiary testimonies, maintaining impartiality, confidentiality and support to the CESVI protection team in the interaction and understanding of the Huotuja communities.
About us
About Cesvi
Cesvi is a secular and independent association founded in Italy in 1985 that works for global solidarity and the ideal of social justice through humanitarian development actions. The very name CESVI, Cooperazione e Sviluppo (Cooperation and Development), expresses its philosophy of action, based on promoting the protagonism of its beneficiaries in favor of their own progress, so that international aid is not reduced to a temporary action. beneficial, but rather promotes authentic sustainable development of the most needy populations.
Cesvi in Venezuela
Since 2019, Cesvi has been working in Venezuela with initiatives in the field of protection of children, adolescent girls and women in highly vulnerable conditions, including survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation. Starting in 2021, Cesvi began to implement projects financed by the Country Humanitarian Fund in communities in Caracas.
During 2022-24, Cesvi will implement the project “Multi-sector humanitarian assistance to address the urgent needs of the most vulnerable people in Venezuela” which aims to strengthen the availability of protection services, primary health and humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people and communities. vulnerable affected by the crisis. Cesvi will develop its activities in the State of Amazonas, based in Puerto Ayacucho, and travel to other municipalities.
To meet these objectives, the formation of a high-level technical team capable of providing effective responses to the populations served during case management is required; To this end, Cesvi is looking for a case manager to guide and implement the process and design of action plans aimed at providing a timely and effective response to women survivors of GBV, SGBV and children and adolescents at risk of protection. , including human trafficking for both populations.
Description of functions
Field communication support
- Translation and interpretation between Huotuja/Piaroa and Spanish during psychosocial care sessions and community meetings.
- Assistance in training the Huotuja/Piaroa communities on mental health and psychosocial well-being issues.
- Support in carrying out individualized consultations, translating and facilitating communication between beneficiaries and the field team.
- Maintenance of impartiality and confidentiality in the management of information and testimonies of beneficiaries.
- Assistance in the translation of verbatums and other documents related to beneficiaries, including cases of gender-based violence and care for children and adolescents.
Support in the preparation and adaptation of materials
- Collaboration with the CESVI protection team in the cultural adaptation of awareness-raising, training and the exit strategy.
- Support in translation and interpretation between Huotuja/Piaroa and Spanish of audiovisual and audio content for use in activities with Huotuja/Piaroa populations
Others
- Support in continuous monitoring of needs or changes in the community and sharing relevant information on an ongoing basis to local coordination.
- Implement needs assessments in the area, supporting the identification of opportunities and risk factors related to the area of your competence.
- Participate in team and supervisory meetings.
- Participate in the training and exchange of experiences processes to which you are invited
- The other functions that are assigned by your immediate superior and that are related to the nature of the position.
Required Attributes
Essential attributes
Gender Requirement: Female (This position is open to all candidates, regardless of their origin, religion or any other personal characteristic. The gender specification for this position is based in considerations of cultural sensitivity and specific requirements of field work, particularly in contexts of care for survivors of gender-based violence and children and adolescents).
Training: Desired, but not mandatory, training at a technical or university level in pedagogy, translation and interpretation, linguistics, or areas related to intercultural communication.
Knowledge and experience**:**
- Advanced command of the Huotuja/Piaroa language and Spanish: Ability to translate and interpret in everyday and technical situations.
- Minimum 2 years verifiable work experience in the state of Amazonas.
- Knowledge and experience in the different adaptations of the Huotuja/Piaroa language by municipality and areas.
- Medium command of the Windows Operating System and tools such as Word and Excel.
Skills
- Empathy and Active Listening Skills: Ability to empathize with beneficiaries and actively listen to their needs and experiences.
- Teamwork Ability: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Intercultural Skills: Sensitivity, respect and objectivity in intercultural contexts.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to adapt to different situations and work environments.
- Commitment to Confidentiality and Impartiality: Maintain the confidentiality of information and be impartial in all interactions
- Capacity for synthetic and structured written expression.
- Proactive and proactive attitude.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team.
Wanted:
- Knowledge of issues of gender violence, protection of children and adolescents, and human rights.
- Knowledge in Psychosocial Care: Basic understanding of the principles and practices of psychosocial care.
- Experience in executing activities in territories with complex contexts and limited resources
Conditions
- Location: Puerto Ayacucho, Venezuela, with trips to other municipalities in the Amazonas state.
- Work type: Daily Worker. Availability to work daily shifts is required according to the needs of the project
The position is exclusive for people who are Venezuelan or have valid documentation to work in the country.
How to apply
How to apply
Applicants must send:
- Updated resume (maximum three pages).
- Cover letter, including salary expectation (maximum two pages).
To the address cesvionlus.venezuela@gmail.com with the object “Intercultural Translator Wotjuja/ Piaroa – Spanish”
Emails with objects or documents other than those indicated will not be taken into account.
Applications close at 11.59 pm 01/21/2023.
Please refrain from applying if your profile does not fit the essential attributes requested for this role. The preselected candidates will be called for a technical test.
For more information about Cesvi, please visit our website http://www.cesvi.org
Cesvi has a zero tolerance approach to any harm or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult by any of our employees, related parties or partners.
Cesvi’s commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process, which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal record checks or checking the disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure the protection of children and people vulnerable and prevent abuse. Security controls are part of the performance of the selection process.