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This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Iringa, Tanzania

Start Date: November/December 2024

Placement Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements: English

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role
Funded by Global Affairs Canada, SHARE project is delivered in 3 strategic regions of Tanzania – Mtwara/Lindi, Iringa/Njombe, and Mwanza/Shinyanga – through the supervision of a field manager and full project team based in Dar es Salaam. SHARE implements its deliverables through the collaboration with 2 NGO organizations, the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) and the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC), as well as one 1 government body, Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO) and one commercial financial consulting company (EMMAC). International volunteers with various skill sets play an essential role in collaborating with the SHARE project team to address the challenges SMEs face.

The aim of the Communications & Marketing Advisor role is to capture the various success stories the SHARE project has fostered. By using your creative writing skills, you will conduct informal interviews with project partners and beneficiaries to draft various written articles, to be shared with potential donors and local media outlets. Moreover, you will be asked to apply your communications skills by developing a marketing strategy to support the sustainability of your inputs. This will entail a scan of local media outlets including radio, newspaper, and social media to communicate SHARE project work to a wider audience. By working with other international and national volunteers, there will also be opportunities to collaborate and contribute to workshop content and various site visits.

You will be well supported by the Iringa project partners, all eager to collaborate with you to improve the local growth of SMEs through your knowledge and input.

Come join a dynamic SHARE team!

As a volunteer, you will:

Evaluate external communications strategies currently in place.
Develop a communications & marketing plan based on perceived gaps.
Conduct informal interviews and/or focus groups with project partners, international and national volunteers, and local SMEs.
Identify opportunities for local media content – radio, newspaper, advertisements – and draft supporting marketing content.
Collaborate with international and national volunteers in delivery learning workshops to TCCIA, TWCC, and SIDO.
Support social media posts by working with T-LED Communications Officer.
Essential Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or another relevant field
Essential Background:

2 – 3 years’ work experience in a communications or marketing position
2 – 3 years’ work experience in developing promotional content – written, visual, audio, etc.
Facilitation and training skills; experience in development and delivering workshops
What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us, the Project and the Partner
Cuso International

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

We seek individuals who share our values and are committed to supporting marginalized groups, including those from the LGBTQIA+ communities.

Project – Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Cuso International will deliver the Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) project, with a contribution from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) over seven years (2020-2027). SHARE aims to improve the economic and/or social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, in developing countries, to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing the engagement of Canadians in international development and key global issues, this project will aim to increase the performance of country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality, in support of the action areas of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

Partner – Small Industries Development Organisation Mtwara

SIDO was founded in October 1973 as a government-owned organization under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Marketing. It aimed to foster the growth of the small industry sector in Tanzania. SIDO’s responsibilities included policy formulation, direct assistance to industries, and establishment of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Notable initiatives included the establishment of Industrial Estates, Technology Development Centers, and direct marketing efforts.

Benefits
Terms and Conditions
Cuso International’s terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle similar to local living standards. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (eg. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance
Accommodation while in placement
Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
Support while in placement through Cuso International’s Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return
Support to meet your fundraising goals
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

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This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Iringa, Tanzania

Start Date: November/December 2024

Placement Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements: English

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role
As the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor, you will be required to apply your demonstrated and extensive organizational skills in developing, integrating, coordinating, aligning a strategic plan that uses time and resources effectively and efficiently, in support of the SHARE project in Iringa, Tanzania.

You will be well supported by the Iringa project partners, all eager to collaborate with you to improve the local growth of SMEs through your knowledge and input

As a volunteer, you will:

Develop M&E plans, assisted with other staff, you will be required to create and develop comprehensive M&E plans of the SIDO TLED HUB
Create and develop data collection tools as well as develop a database of SMEs
Regularly review data collection processes, perform data quality assessments, and make adjustments as needed
Provide capacity building to SIDO & BSBI staff on Monitoring and evaluation
Conduct regular visits to field sites to provide assistance and ensure proper monitoring of SIDO supported beneficiaries
Collaborate with government stakeholders and local partners and build their capacity to carry out monitoring and evaluation activities
Produce high quality and timely MEAL reports for SIDO Iringa, and BSBI, including documentation of successes, data analysis for indicator aggregation and reporting, summary of qualitative results, etc
Essential Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree (Advanced degree preferred) in International Development, statistics, public policy, demographics, Monitoring and evaluation or related field required.
Essential Background:

At least 4 years work experience in an M&E position
2 – 3 years’ work experience in project management, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in women and youth empowerment projects
Facilitation and training skills; experience in development and delivering workshops
Skilled in MS office
Experience in project management delivery
What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us, the Project and the Partner
Cuso International

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

We seek individuals who share our values and are committed to supporting marginalized groups, including those from the LGBTQIA+ communities.

Project – Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Cuso International will deliver the Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) project, with a contribution from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) over seven years (2020-2027). SHARE aims to improve the economic and/or social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, in developing countries, to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing the engagement of Canadians in international development and key global issues, this project will aim to increase the performance of country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality, in support of the action areas of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

Partner – Small Industries Development Organization

SIDO was founded in October 1973 as a government-owned organization under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Marketing. It aimed to foster the growth of the small industry sector in Tanzania. SIDO’s responsibilities included policy formulation, direct assistance to industries, and establishment of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Notable initiatives included the establishment of Industrial Estates, Technology Development Centers, and direct marketing efforts.

Benefits
Terms and Conditions
Cuso International’s terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle similar to local living standards. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (eg. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance
Accommodation while in placement
Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
Support while in placement through Cuso International’s Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return
Support to meet your fundraising goals
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

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World Renew is a non-profit organization compelled to rebuild communities by God’s passion for justice & Mercy. We are seeking a Temporary Strategic Partnerships Manager to join our team for a period of 12 months. This position is dedicated to increase revenue for World Renew’s international development programs by engaging in networking and establishing connections and relationships with charitable foundations, trusts, and corporations, developing concept notes, expressions of interest and full proposal applications in response to funding opportunities. This is supported by increasing World Renew’s visibility; identifying grant funding opportunities; developing concept notes, expressions of interest and full proposal applications; and creating and deepening collaborative funding relationships with likeminded international development organizations. The Strategic Partnerships Manager will supports the capacity building of staff in regional teams for grant acquisition and management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prospecting: Network and establish connections and relationships with new prospects for grant funding focusing on charitable foundations, trusts, and corporations.
2. Fund Acquisition: Apply for grants from charitable foundations, trusts, and corporations to finance World Renew’s international development programs
– Lead proposal development—in collaboration with field staff, the Finance Team (Finance Program Manager), and others—ensuring that high-quality standards are met and that applications are responsive to the stated interests of the donor and the requirements of the Request for Applications (RFA)
– Stay informed of World Renew programs and field office priorities and communicate appropriately with regional team leaders and field offices to ensure that funding requests align with regional and country program priorities and the funding priorities of the organization
– Ensure good coordination of the proposal development process using recognized project management approaches such as developing RACI charts and project charters; setting-up calendars and assigning tasks to collaborators; organizing meetings as needed to share information and make decisions; and ensuring adherence to the schedule and organizational guidelines and policies
– Liaise between grant making institutions and others within World Renew to communicate the requirements for specific grants received
– Seek funding from other institutional donors and partners as assigned
– Work with other grant staff to provide surge support in times of heavy grant proposal writing and/or reporting as approved by supervisor
3. Program Design: Provide results-based management (RBM) support to ministry teams for grant program development
– Develop performance measurement frameworks and logic models which align with donor requirements
– Review program theories of change
– Advise on the selection of strong indicators
4. Increase collaborative funding opportunities: network and establish connections and relationships with new prospects for grant funding focusing on likeminded international development organizations to identify potential consortium partnership opportunities.
5. Work with Ministry Teams and/or individual countries as assigned to develop local funding strategies and broader grant-funding strategies.
6. Facilitate/provide training and competency development for peers and/or Ministry Team staff in prospecting and developing team/country funding strategies.
7. Support and strengthen local capacity building of program staff in grant acquisition, proposal development and overall grant management.
8. Attend and participate in meetings of the PE team and contribute to a team culture of mutual support, accountability and learning
9. Perform other duties as assigned

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Join HerStart for a professional fellowship, advancing global gender equality, climate action, and social impact. Receive a comprehensive benefits package to travel and collaborate with YCI staff, partners and women entrepreneurs in Ghana, Tanzania or Uganda.

HerStart Fellows complete 3-month placements that meaningfully contribute to the goals of HerStart, while gaining hands-on professional international development experience, expanding their impact-driven networks, and learning from subject matter experts in critical global topics. International Fellows receive a holistic benefits package including round-trip airfare, visas, health insurance, a monthly stipend and much more.