Current Opportunities

Current Opportunities

Position(▼) Organization(▼) Location(▼) Level(▼) Type(▼) Details(▼) Deadline(▼)
Mangrove Specialist Zanzibar, Tanzania Mid Level Employment

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Mangrove Specialists (MS) will work hand-in-hand with ZanzAdapt project staff, partners, and stakeholders to achieve the stated objectives while building the long-term capacity of Community Forests staff and stakeholders to deliver gender-responsive mangrove programming and support into the future. MS will endeavour to ensure outcomes are achieved by helping communities to protect and restore mangrove ecosystems, develop Community Forest Management Agreements (CoFMA) and mainstream women’s leadership in nature-based solutions at the community level. To achieve this, the Mangrove Specialists will; 1) Develop a locally appropriate curriculum and training program in community-based mangrove forest conservation, restoration, and sustainable use; 2) Deliver and support intensive mangrove conservation and restoration livelihood training days; 3) Support the delivery of continuous on-site Ecosystem-Based Adaptation and mangrove conservation livelihood extension support; 4) Support the establishment and renovation of governance frameworks enshrining the rights of women to lead mangrove conservation; 5) Develop tailored Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) tools to establish baselines and track progress on restoration, conservation, and management efforts and; 6) Support the procurement and proper use of Ecosystem-Based Adaptation mangrove conservation physical resources.

12/05/2024
Mangrove Specialist Zanzibar, Tanzania Mid Level Employment

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Mangrove Specialists (MS) will work hand-in-hand with ZanzAdapt project staff, partners, and stakeholders to achieve the stated objectives while building the long-term capacity of Community Forests staff and stakeholders to deliver gender-responsive mangrove programming and support into the future. MS will endeavour to ensure outcomes are achieved by helping communities to protect and restore mangrove ecosystems, develop Community Forest Management Agreements (CoFMA) and mainstream women’s leadership in nature-based solutions at the community level. To achieve this, the Mangrove Specialists will; 1) Develop a locally appropriate curriculum and training program in community-based mangrove forest conservation, restoration, and sustainable use; 2) Deliver and support intensive mangrove conservation and restoration livelihood training days; 3) Support the delivery of continuous on-site Ecosystem-Based Adaptation and mangrove conservation livelihood extension support; 4) Support the establishment and renovation of governance frameworks enshrining the rights of women to lead mangrove conservation; 5) Develop tailored Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) tools to establish baselines and track progress on restoration, conservation, and management efforts and; 6) Support the procurement and proper use of Ecosystem-Based Adaptation mangrove conservation physical resources.

12/05/2024
Finance Program Manager Burlington or Remote in Canada Mid Level Employment

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Position Title: Finance Program Manager
Department: Transformational Development (Canada)
Status: Fixed-term, contract (5 years), salaried (pending funding award)
Salary Level: Level J (Mid Level)

PURPOSE
The Finance Program Manager is responsible for institutional donor compliance within the organization. It involves financial administration of the institutional donor contract and agreements, design of effective financial tools, systems, and processes as well as delivery of expert advice to internal and external stakeholders for ensuring accurate project planning, budgeting, tracking, reporting, and auditing throughout the project life cycle. The role also focuses on driving continuous improvement and developments in the financial management of the institutional donor award.

Specifically, this position is responsible for managing the financial aspects of the government-funded project with detailed financial plans, forecast, budgets, implementing the plans, controls, monitoring and reporting of financial operations and management. S/he provides leadership and guidance on compliance with the institutional donor compliance requirements, provide field office and partner’s financial reports review, collation and reporting, and conduct variance analysis in alignment with project progress monitoring and reporting.

This position will be hired based on funding that has been approved yet pending its materialization.

We do not discriminate based on disability, culture, ethnicity, or gender, and welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

For full job description and to apply, please see job posting here: https://world-renew.breezy.hr/p/7eabd87fe310-finance-program-manager-pending-approved-funding

12/07/2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Accra, Ghana Mid Level Volunteer

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Are you passionate about improving economic opportunities for women? Do you have monitoring and evaluation skills to share?

As the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer you will support the INVEST Project in Accra, Ghana to ensure consistent, timely and good quality monitoring and evaluation practices across all programmes and activities.

Apply today to have an impact in the transformation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Ghanaian women!

12/07/2024
Communications Advisor Suriname Mid Level Volunteer

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Are you passionate about Communications? Do you have communication technology skills to share?

As the Communications Advisor, you will work with a dynamic team to support project communications initiatives across the Caribbean region (Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia & Suriname).

Apply today to have an impact through the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean project!

12/07/2024
Fundraising Advisor Sri Lanka Mid Level Volunteer

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Are you passionate about community development and social justice with experience in fundraising? This role with Sarvodaya in Sri Lanka might be for you!

As a Fundraising Advisor, you will help develop strategies to mobilize resources for Sarvodaya’s programs, empowering communities across the country. Your efforts will expand the donor base and create sustainable funding streams, making a lasting impact on thousands of lives.

Apply to advance gender equality and social inclusion in Sri Lanka!

12/07/2024
Program and Partnership Development Advisor Malawi Mid Level Volunteer

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Are you interested in program development and developing organizational partnerships? Do you have a passion for supporting youth entrepreneurship?

As the Program and Partnership Development Advisor with WUSC Malawi in Lilongwe you will support to identify new partnerships, new programmatic opportunities and strategic approaches to ensure the sustainable growth of the organization and its partners. In this role, you will also enhance the capacity of the organization to respond to future programmatic and strategic opportunities.

Apply today and improve opportunities for young people in Malawi!

12/07/2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Guyana Mid Level Volunteer

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Are you passionate about youth and women’s empowerment? Do you have monitoring and evaluation, writing, technical and organization skills to share?

As the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor with Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) project, you will support the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in managing, developing and implementing the ENGAGE Youth project’s monitoring and evaluation strategy.

Apply today to have an impact through the Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) Guyana project!

12/07/2024
WUSC International Seminar Coordinator Sri Lanka Mid Level Volunteer

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Are you passionate about modernizing the craft sector? Would you like to support the IGNI+E partner organizations in achieving international sector standards? Do you have event planning or project management skills to share?

As the International Seminar Coordinator with WUSC Sri Lanka in Kandy, you will support the planning and implementation of activities for WUSC’s 2025 International Seminar taking place in July 2025 in Sri Lanka.

Apply today to support young people to make an ecological impact and shape the future of the craft sector in 2025!

12/07/2024
Termes de Référence Mandat de bénévolat Élaboration de la Stratégie de pérennisation du projet BCR / Terms of Reference Volunteer assignment Sustainability Strategy for BCR project Senegal Entry Level Volunteer

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Le projet “Renforcer la Résilience des Communautés aux Changements Climatiques au Sénégal” (BCR) est financé par Affaires mondiales Canada et par l’Institut Jane Goodall Canada. La stratégie de pérennisation du projet BCR permettra de fournir une analyse des approches de consolidation des acquis et réalisations du projet depuis 2020.

The project “Building Community Resilience to Climate Change in Senegal” (BCR) is funded by Global Affairs Canada and the Jane Goodall Institute Canada. The BCR project’s sustainability strategy will analyze the approaches to consolidating its achievements since 2020.

12/15/2024
Communications & Marketing Advisor Tanzania Mid Level Volunteer

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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

12/31/2024
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor Tanzania Mid Level Volunteer

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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

12/31/2024
HerStart International Fellowships Ghana, Tanzania or Uganda Entry Level Volunteer

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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.

01/31/2025