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Horizons of Friendship is a Canadian non-profit, international development agency committed to eliminating the root causes of poverty and injustice through the cooperation of people from the South and the North.

Horizons of Friendship supports Central American and Mexican partner organizations that undertake local initiatives, which further this goal.

In Canada, we raise awareness on global issues and work with Canadian organizations at the local and national levels to bring about positive and lasting change.

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Business Administrator is responsible for a diverse set of tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the organizational support functions. This includes bookkeeping and Raisers Edge data base management, executive and HR support, scheduling and bookings, organization and coordination of the office, and communications and community engagement.

Currently, Horizons of Friendship is a small team of under five (5) employees, with the potential to expand in the future.
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Location: Medellín, Colombia

Start Date: February 2023

Placement Length: 12 Months

Language Requirements: English & Spanish

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role
As a volunteer, you will provide support to our partner organization, Fundación A-Kasa, to increase its technical capacity in program development by generating tools and inputs that make it possible:
1. to identify and analyze new fundraising opportunities for the foundation;
2. to write high-quality narrative proposals in accordance with the foundation’s strategic lines;
3. to collect relevant information about the territories of intervention (in person or remotely) both about the context and about the vulnerable populations we want to impact (women, children, people with physical or cognitive disabilities, LGBTI+ people, Afro-Colombian and indigenous populations, among others).

As a volunteer, you will:

Identify and analyze new funding opportunities in accordance with the Foundation’s strategic lines of action.
Support the preparation of technical proposals in different languages (English and Spanish).
Participate in the creation and application of formats for the appropriate collection of information on the territories of interest, as well as socio-economic data on the target groups.
Support the definition of indicators and strategic goals for the area of international cooperation in order to seek the sustainability of the A-Kasa Foundation.
From the proposals won and in progress, develop a brief document on A-Kasa’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Essential Requirements:

University degree in International Relations, Political or Human Sciences, International Business or equivalent field.

Essential Background:

At least 2 years of experience in international cooperation, preferably in non-profit organizations (associations, non-governmental organizations, foundations), or cooperation agencies.
Previous experience in the formulation of development projects (technical and financial proposals), through the Logical Framework methodology.
Experience in the construction of field data collection formats (surveys, questionnaires, databases, among others) that can be applied remotely or in person.
Experience in the use of project management and planning tools.

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

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, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing 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 – Fundacion A-Kasa

Since 2005, we have been interested in promoting the formation of a network articulated by community-based organizations and their geographical and cultural delimitation.

Requisitos

Prestaciones
Terms and Conditions
Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training and in-country orientation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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If you believe that:

– Social change is possible
– Feminist principles and process can help change the world
– Social justice activists, in Canada and in the Global South, can support and learn from each other
– You have a contribution to make in helping strengthen and manage a Canadian organization devoted to the promotion of social justice and human rights around the world

…you may be interested in applying for a Burma Program Manager position at Inter Pares, a Canadian social justice organization. We build relationships with people and organizations, in Canada and overseas, who share an analysis that poverty is caused by structural inequalities among and within nations, and who are working to promote fundamental change in their communities and countries.

As part of our institutional co-management team, the successful candidate will be expected to share responsibility for Inter Pares’ financial, administrative, and political well-being and direction. The co-management team operates on a parity basis – equal salary, equal responsibility – guided by principles of consensus-based decision-making. All co-managers participate in management committees, administration, raising funds, donor relations, board relations, external representation, and public engagement.

Application deadline: March 27, 2023 (8:00 a.m. EDT)

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Si vous croyez :

– que le changement social n’est pas une utopie;
– que les principes et les processus féministes peuvent contribuer à changer le monde;
– que les militant(e)s au Canada et dans les pays du Sud peuvent se soutenir mutuellement et apprendre les un(e)s des autres;
– que vous pouvez contribuer activement au renforcement et à la gestion d’une organisation canadienne vouée à la promotion de la justice sociale et des droits de la personne;

…alors vous souhaiterez peut-être présenter votre candidature à titre de gestionnaire de programme pour la Birmanie à Inter Pares, une organisation canadienne vouée à la promotion de la justice sociale. Tant au Canada qu’à l’étranger, nous forgeons des liens avec des personnes et des organisations qui croient, comme nous, que la pauvreté est issue des inégalités structurelles entre les nations et au sein de celles-ci, et qui travaillent à changer les choses en profondeur dans leur communauté et leur pays.

En tant que membre de notre structure en cogestion, la personne recherchée devra partager avec le reste de l’équipe les responsabilités envers la viabilité et les orientations financières, administratives et politiques de l’organisation. L’équipe de cogestion travaille selon le principe de parité — à salaire égal, responsabilités égales — et la prise de décisions par consensus. Chacun(e) des cogestionnaires prend part à la gestion des comités, l’administration, la collecte de fonds, les relations avec les donateurs et le Conseil d’administration, la représentation externe ainsi qu’à la mobilisation de la population. Il est ainsi attendu que la personne qui occupera le poste de gestionnaire de programme travaillera sur les aspects de gestion et de stratégie de l’organisation.

Date limite pour postuler : 27 mars 2023 (8h HE)

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Are you passionate about gender equality and women empowerment? Do you have gender equality skills and experience to share?

As the Gender Equality and Empowerment Advisor at WUSC Jordan, in Amman, Jordan, you will support the implementation of the Women’s Economic Linkages and Employment Development (WE LEAD) project’s gender equality strategy and ensure inclusive practices across the project.

Apply today to contribute to women’s empowerment in Jordan!

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Are you passionate about Communications? Do you have creative planning and coordination skills?

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

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

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Are you passionate about gender equality and social inclusion?

As the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor volunteer with the WUSC team in Lilongwe, Malawi you will support the development of strategies and tools to ensure that gender mainstreaming and inclusion are included in all program planning and implementation as well as volunteer assignments.

Apply today to make an impact on gender equality and women’s empowerment in Malawi!

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Are you passionate about supporting youth entrepreneurship through communication for development?

As the Communications Advisor with mHub, you will support strategic growth and partnership development through communication and increasing the visibility of mHub. In this role, you will assist in developing communications strategies and tools to enable the organization to share success stories with partners and stakeholders and to explore potential new funding opportunities.

Apply today and contribute to youth entrepreneurship that improves income for young people in Malawi.

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Are you passionate about gender equality?

As the Gender Advisor and Social Inclusion Advisor with the Tea Association of Malawi, you will provide support in improving gender equality in the important tea industry, through the sharing of skills and knowledge.

Apply today to help overcome gender inequality in Malawi!

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Are you passionate about gender equality and youth development? Do you have communications and advocacy skills to share?

As the Communications and Advocacy Advisor with Farm Radio International in Accra, Ghana, you will support the development of an advocacy strategy and implement projects inline with Farm Radio International’s communications plan that will ensure scale up and sustainable programming in Ghana.

Apply today to have an impact on the social and economic well-being of small-scale farmers, rural entrepreneurs and women in Ghana!

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Are you passionate about gender equality? Do you have business management skills to share?

As the Innovation Management Advisor with the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program in Accra, Ghana, you will provide support to develop strategies with the business transformative process and provide timely and adequate business support to small medium enterprises in Ghana with a focus on youth.

Apply today to have an impact in Ghana’s economic development for youth and women!

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Are you passionate about supporting women empowerment and vocational training? Do you have professional experience and skills in sustainability planning with the private sector?

As the Sustainability Planning and Reporting Advisor with WUSC Jordan, in Amman, Jordan, you will support the development of plans for sustaining key activities and initiatives for the Women’s Economic Linkages and Employment Development (WE LEAD) project.

Apply today to contribute to women’s empowerment in Jordan!

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Are you passionate about helping organisations develop strategies and approaches to reach their objectives? Do you have experience providing day-to-day logistics and operational support?

A the Sales and Marketing Advisor with Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training, you will support the team to oversee sales and marketing plans as well as their implementation. You will also propose new ideas to improve relationships with clients and overall performance.

Apply today to have an impact on inclusion, equality, and empowerment in Jordan!

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Are you passionate about youth empowerment and gender equality? Do you have project design, implementation and management skills to share?

As the Project Development Advisor with Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training, you will provide support with defining requirements, scope and objectives for new projects. You will also collaborate with the team and propose solutions to address challenges to existing projects.

Apply today to have an impact on inclusion, equality, and empowerment in Jordan!

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Would you like to contribute to developing Sri Lanka’s ecotourism industry? Do you have ecotourism experience to share? If so, then this is the role for you!

As the Ecotourism Advisor with the Talawakelle Tea Estates in Colombo, Sri Lanka, you will promote the beautiful tea gardens as an ecotourist destination.

Apply to this role and support the development of ecotourism in Sri Lanka!

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Do you have a passion for vegan fashion accessories and have a keen eye for color? Do you have fashion design experience to share? If so, this is the role for you!

As the Fashion Design Advisor at Kantala in Colombo, Sri Lanka, you will support the development of socially responsible fashion accessories out of authentic vegan materials for export markets.

Apply now to support the revival of an ancient craft in Sri Lanka and support the economic empowerment of rural men and women!

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Do you have a passion for social enterprises, fair trade and empowering local artisans? Do you have experience working with blockchain technology? If so, this might be the role for you!

As the Blockchain Integration Advisor with Selyn Ltd in Sri Lanka, you will develop blockchain systems and tools to capture data along the supply chain of artisans and producers.

Apply today to empower young entrepreneurial artisans in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka!

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Do you have a passion for social enterprises, fair trade and empowering local artisans? Do you have experience working in the fashion industry? If you would like to share your flair for fashion and textile design, then this is the role for you!

As the Textile Design Advisor with Selyn in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, you will support the creation of a new colorful, modern and vibrant clothes and household linen.

Apply now and support rural entrepreneurial Sri Lankan women!

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Location: Calabar, Nigeria

Start Date: January 2023

Placement Length: 12 Months

Language Requirements: English

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role
Are you passionate about developing and implementing communication initiatives as well as gender equality and reducing discrimination against women? If so, this might be the role for you!

As the Communications Advisor, You will bring your experience to support all internal and external communication and support GADA’s project’s website and social media platforms.

Apply to this position and help women to find a safe place and help empower them to overcome past experiences

As a volunteer, you will:

Lead the development, review and implementation of GADA’s communication strategy and operating plan aligned to GADA’s organizational priorities for outreach and impact.
Train GADA staff on basic media engagement strategies, and social media postings that protects the image and brand of GADA
Write and distribute high-quality content to promote GADA’s brand including website, social media, blog posts, storytelling, documentary, photography and media engagements.
Assist the Programmes unit in proofreading/editing reports for brand content in line with management policies and guidance and relevant donor requirements.
Perform any other duties and tasks, which are commensurate with the responsibilities and level of the post.

Essential Requirements:

University degree or equivalent in Mass Communications, journalism, communications or another relevant field

Essential Background:

2-3 years of relevant work experience in state or national/based funded grants/contracts
Knowledge of non-profit communications strategy
Proficient in computer/software skills, website and social media handling

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

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, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing 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 – Gender and Development Action

GADA is a Local NGO in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. GADA is committed to gender equity, the pursuit of sustainable development, and social justice in Nigeria.

Requirements

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

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training and in-country orientation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Location: Roseau, Dominica

Start Date: February 2023

Placement Length: 10 Months

Language Requirements: English

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role
The overall purpose of the placement is to strengthen the capacity of the Gender Division to implement gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into its policies, programs and services that meet the needs and rights of women and vulnerable groups, including the prevention of Gender-Based Violence.

As a volunteer, you will support the capacity strengthening of staff through training on gender equality mainstreaming including the development of monitoring and evaluation tools for GESI integration into programming. You will serve as the gender expert to mainstream gender equality across the broader ministry and other ministries.

BLUEPRINTS is being implemented in four countries: Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. You will work in close collaboration with 3 other Gender Experts in Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. You will also work with a local In Country Program Support Officer to coordinate support to the Gender Divisions and ministries.

As a volunteer, you will:

Conduct an assessment of staff capacity to implement gendered policies, programs and services
Support the development and training resources and conduct training sessions with staff from various ministries, departments & agencies (MDAs) on gender equality mainstreaming into their programs using a human-rights-based approach.
Support the development and implementation of gender policies and GBV-related policies.
Support the development of GESI/RBA indicators to monitor and report on the effectiveness of program implementation (beyond sex-disaggregated data).
Support the updating of the centre’s monitoring and evaluation system to measure the program’s impact, progress and tracking of participant development.
Essential Requirements:

University degree in social/political sciences, international development, human rights, gender studies, social work, law, public policy, or related fields

Essential Background:

Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a position related to the promotion of gender equality, diversity and/or women’s development issues
Experience working with government agencies and senior management
Experience in training and facilitation

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project – BluePrints for Gender Equality

Cuso will be implementing the four-year BLUEPRINTS project funded by the Government of Canada Global Affairs Canada (GAC); the main focus of the project is to strengthen the capacity of local governments in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to integrate gender into policies, programs, and services to better reflect the needs, perspectives and interests of the Caribbean’s most vulnerable women and girls.

Partner – Ministry of Social Services

The Bureau of Gender Affairs within the Ministry of Social Services, Community Development and Gender Affairs seeks to promote and advance the concerns of women and gender issues to assist women and men in realizing their full potential through the attainment of gender equity and equality.

Requirements

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

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Location: Castries, St. Lucia

Start Date: February 2023

Placement Length: 10 Months

Language Requirements: English

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role
As a volunteer, you will support the development of results-based gender-responsive planning, monitoring and evaluation procedures and practices; build the capacity of staff through training on the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and administration of said tools for programming. Additionally, you will support the implementation of these M&E tools across various ministries including the creation of database systems and beneficiary impact assessments.

The overall purpose of the placement is to strengthen the capacity of the Gender Division and additional ministries to effectively monitor the performance and effectiveness of its services and programs, including the design of tools and systems for the collection of gender-disaggregated data and analysis of information.

BLUEPRINTS is being implemented in four countries: Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. You will work in close collaboration with 3 other M&E Experts in Dominica, Grenada and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Additionally, each country will be supported by a Gender Expert. You will also work with a local In-Country Program Support Officer to coordinate support to the Gender Divisions and ministries.

As a volunteer, you will:

Conduct an assessment of staff capacity to implement M&E tools and systems to assess programs and services on targeted beneficiary groups
Support the development of training resources and conduct training sessions with staff from various ministries, departments & agencies (MDAs) on results-based gender-responsive planning, monitoring and evaluation procedures and practices
Support the development of M&E systems and tools to collect disaggregated data and conduct beneficiary impact assessments
Support the development ofgender equality and results-based indicators to monitor and report on the effectiveness of program implementation (beyond sex-disaggregated data).

Essential Requirements:

University degree in social/political sciences, international development, project management, or a related field
Specialized training in program monitoring and evaluation, results-based reporting

Essential Background:

Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a position related to monitoring and evaluation of projects
Experience with developing M&E database and impact assessments
Experience working with government agencies and senior management
Experience in training and facilitation

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project – BluePrints for Gender Equality

Cuso will be implementing the four-year BLUEPRINTS project funded by the Government of Canada Global Affairs Canada (GAC); the main focus of the project is to strengthen the capacity of local governments in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to integrate gender into policies, programs, and services to better reflect the needs, perspectives and interests of the Caribbean’s most vulnerable women and girls.

Partner – Gender Affairs Division, Ministry of Social Development, Housing and Community Empowerment

The Gender Relations Division’s mission is to create an environment to redress gender imbalances through policies and programmes geared towards maximizing women participation in, and benefits from national socio-economic development initiatives and improve the relationship between women and men: the goal of which is to enhance the quality of women ‘s lives and to allow both women and men to achieve their full potential.

Requirements

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

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Emplacement : Yaoundé, Cameroun

Date de début : Février 2023

Durée de l’affectation : 6 mois

Exigences linguistiques : Français

Ouvert aux citoyens canadiens et aux résidents permanents du Canada uniquement.

Rôle du coopérant-volontaire
Le bureau national des programmes au Cameroun est à veille de commencer un nouveau projet financé par le gouvernement canadien. Afin de bien débuter ce projet de 7 ans, nous sommes à la recherche d’un coopérant-volontaire qui pourra appuyer notre équipe locale sur l’élaboration d’une stratégie genre.

En tant que Conseiller(ère) en genre et inclusion sociale, vous allez développer avec notre équipe locale une stratégie genre et la mise en place d’outils de suivi-évaluation genre.

Appliquez dès aujourd’hui pour vous joindre à notre équipe!

Le/la cooperant(e)-volontaire devra mener les activités suivantes :
Appui à l’élaboration d’une stratégie genre et inclusion sociale du BP
Appui à la mise en place d’outils de suivi-évaluation genre
Appui à la mise en place du plan de mise en œuvre annuel d’activité genre & inclusion sociale
Mise en œuvre et suivi du plan de mise en oeuvre

Compétences académiques essentielles :
Diplôme universitaire dans l’une des disciplines suivantes : Sociologie, Études féminines, Gestion de projet

Expérience / Compétences professionnelles essentiels :
Pour ce poste, au moins 5 années d’expérience de travail pertinentes sont indispensables dans les fonctions suivantes : Sociologue ou travailleur social, Gestionnaire de projet

À propos de nous et du projet
Cuso International

Cuso International est un organisme de coopération volontaire et de développement international dont la mission est d’offrir de nouvelles perspectives socioéconomiques aux groupes marginalisés. Avec nos partenaires, nous misons sur la promotion de l’égalité homme-femme et l’inclusion sociale, l’amélioration de la résilience économique et l’action climatique. Nous sommes convaincus que le partage de savoirs et de savoir-faire est la meilleure façon d’améliorer durablement les conditions de vie des gens. Fondé en 1961, Cuso International est présent en Afrique, en Amérique latine, dans les Caraïbes et au Canada.

Projet – SHARE (partage du savoir-faire canadien pour le développement inclusif et l’égalité des genres)

Cuso International réalisera le projet SHARE (partage du savoir-faire canadien pour le développement inclusif et l’égalité des genres), avec la contribution d’Affaires mondiales Canada (AMC) sur une période de sept ans. SHARE vise à améliorer le mieux-être économique et social des personnes les plus pauvres, les plus marginalisées et les plus vulnérables, en particulier les femmes et les filles dans les pays en développement, avec la mission de contribuer aux objectifs de développement durable (ODD). En plus de renforcer l’engagement des Canadiens pour le développement international et les principaux enjeux mondiaux, ce projet visera à améliorer le rendement des partenaires des pays en vue de promouvoir des initiatives novatrices et un développement environnemental durable plus inclusif qui feront progresser l’égalité des genres en mettant en œuvre les champs d’action pour la Politique d’aide internationale féministe du Canada.

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Avantages
Modalités et conditions
Les modalités et conditions de Cuso International vous permettent de mener un style de vie modeste et sain tout en étant efficace dans le cadre de votre affectation. Le soutient de Cuso International aide à couvrir les frais de subsistance de base d’un coopérant-volontaire mais n’est pas destiné à couvrir les dépenses à domicile (ex. : hypothèque, prêts étudiants, frais scolaires, etc.) ni les articles de luxe dont l’importation de biens provenant d’ailleurs, les voyages personnels internationaux, etc.

Paquet de soutien
Allocation de subsistance mensuelle modeste (le montant varie selon le pays)
Hébergement pendant l’affectation
Billets d’avion aller-retour et frais de visa / permis de travail
Coût des vaccins requis, médicaments antipaludiques et assurance maladie
Programme de formation prédépart, orientation sur le terrain et retour sur la journée, y compris le voyage et l’hébergement (plus de détails ci-dessous)
Soutien sur le terrain par le biais du bureau national pays de Cuso International
Accès au programme d’aide aux employés durant l’affectation ainsi qu’au retour
Prime : Les coopérants-volontaires qui prolongent pour une durée de 6 mois après avoir complété 12 mois de service auront droit à un billet aller-retour supplémentaire ou à une remise en argent.

Autres exigences
Veuillez noter que si vous êtes présélectionné pour le stage, il vous sera demandé de :
Fournir deux références professionnelles et une référence personnelle
Passer une évaluation orale lors de votre entretien téléphonique préliminaire dans la langue requise pour votre stage
Obtenir un certificat de police à notre demande
Passer un examen médical complet et obtenir le feu vert du conseiller médical de Cuso International avant votre départ.
En raison de la situation du COVID-19, être doublement vacciné conformément aux .

Collecte de fonds

Nous demandons à chaque coopérant-volontaire, quelle que soit la durée de l’affectation, d’amasser un montant de 2 000 $. Tous les coopérants-volontaires disposeront du soutien de Cuso International pour atteindre cet objectif. Si un coopérant-volontaire choisit de ne pas amasser de fonds ou est incapable d’atteindre l’objectif de la collecte de fonds, il lui sera possible de faire un don unique ou de devenir un donateur mensuel pour soutenir notre travail.

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Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: February 2023

Placement Length: 12 Months

Language Requirements: English

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role
If you have experience in strategic planning and developing policies and programs to help volunteer management, this is the role for you.

This role focuses on the National Volunteer program designed for local volunteers. As the Program Management Specialist, you’ll be working with Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) along with their team in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. In this role, you will support the efforts to enhance the organization’s capacity to promote its work and raise resources for sustaining its mission.

ACSO aims to promote the culture of volunteerism and coordinate volunteerism-focused projects/programs at the national level. In this role, you’ll support the volunteerism promotion and fund administration directorate, the efforts to strengthen the National Volunteering Program in Ethiopia, and contribute to strategy and project design while ensuring mechanisms for tracking progress and achievements are in place

Apply today and help us to make a difference!

As a volunteer, you will:

Develop policies and guidelines for national volunteerism programs implementation
Assess the Monitoring & Evaluation system in place for the programs
Conduct inventory and needs assessment on designed training packs on promoting and managing youth volunteering programs
Design and deliver training with volunteer directorate
Work with the local team to build capacity on documentation of results of the national volunteer program

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in international development or Project Management, Sociology or social science, community development

Essential Background:

3-5 years of experience working in leadership roles with a focus on program design and implementation

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

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, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing 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 – Agency for Civil Society Organization

ACSO is a governmental office that particularly established for a purpose of registering, supporting and following up every activities of civil society organizations that are working in Ethiopia.

Requirements

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

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Location: Calabar, Nigeria

Start Date: February 2023

Placement Length: 12 Months

Language Requirements: English

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role
Are you passionate about developing and implementing communication initiatives as well as gender equality and reducing discrimination against women? If so, this might be the role for you!

As the Communications Advisor, You will bring your experience to support all internal and external communication and support GADA’s project’s website and social media platforms.

Apply to this position and help women to find a safe place and help empower them to overcome past experiences

As a volunteer, you will:

Lead the development, review and implementation of GADA’s communication strategy and operating plan aligned to GADA’s organizational priorities for outreach and impact.
Train GADA staff on basic media engagement strategies, and social media postings that protects the image and brand of GADA
Write and distribute high-quality content to promote GADA’s brand including website, social media, blog posts, storytelling, documentary, photography and media engagements.
Assist the Programmes unit in proofreading/editing reports for brand content in line with management policies and guidance and relevant donor requirements.
Perform any other duties and tasks, which are commensurate with the responsibilities and level of the post.

Essential Requirements:

University degree or equivalent in Mass Communications, journalism, communications or another relevant field

Essential Background:

2-3 years of relevant work experience in state or national/based funded grants/contracts
Knowledge of non-profit communications strategy
Proficient in computer/software skills, website and social media handling

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

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, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing 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 – Gender and Development Action

GADA is a Local NGO in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. GADA is committed to gender equity, the pursuit of sustainable development, and social justice in Nigeria.

Requirements

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

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Casa – Pueblito seeks a board member with financial expertise/background to assume the role of Treasurer. The Treasurer oversees the management and reporting of Casa – Pueblito’s finances, helping to ensure the organization stays financially sound and that assets are used appropriately. The Treasurer recommends financial policies as necessary and monitors the financial performance of the organization; attends monthly meetings of the Casa – Pueblito Board, as well as monthly meetings of the Executive Committee and meetings with the agency staff, bookkeeper and auditor as required. Background in accounting, bookkeeping and financial reporting are required.

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We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and creative candidate to propel the volunteer mobilization and public engagement components of HerStart forward. The Program Engagement Coordinator will amplify YCI’s capacity to effectively engage both HerStart Fellows and the Canadian public. We are looking for people to join our team who believe in youth as powerful agents of change and are passionate about contributing to women’s empowerment through the advancement of global gender equality agendas and the engagement of the Canadian public.

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JOB POSTING

Title: Development Coordinator –Leadership Giving
Reports to: Manager, Partnerships
Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Remote
Annual Salary: $50,000

Canadian Feed The Children’s (CFTC) vision is a world in which children thrive, free of poverty. For over 35 years, CFTC has been working with local partners in Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Bolivia, and with Indigenous communities in Canada, to deliver programs that have positive, meaningful, and sustained impact on the health, education and well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of their families and communities. If you share our passion for improving children’s lives, and you thrive in a collaborative, values-based culture please consider applying for this role.

About this Opportunity
This position supports the Leadership Giving (LG) team to create the best-in-class donor experience for CFTC’s leadership giving donors by providing administration and coordination support to the LG Team. This role plays a critical role in the development of donor stewardship reports by coordinating Program data collection, analysis, and content writing. This position is responsible for optimizing the Raiser’s Edge use for the LG team by creating key actions for all donors, LG prospect pipeline, data pulls and regular imports and exports.

To succeed in this role, you must have excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and advanced knowledge of database management and Microsoft Office. Experience with industry-specific software (Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM) is required.

Responsibilities

LG Administration and Coordination:
• Focal person for LG administration including gift processing and completion of T-Forms and Single Gift forms
• Support for planned giving paperwork preparation and administration
• Primary contact for LG vendor invoice processing and expense/claim processing
• Focal person for the LG information management and dissemination including the content for the website
• Responsible for updating the LG SharePoint site
• Provide support in compiling the periodic CEO and Board reports
• Maintain an annual schedule/record of LG proposal submissions

Stewardship Reporting and Content Writing:
• Act as the main liaison between the LG Team and the Program Department for data collection (for preparing the stewardship reports)
• Support for program-related data sourcing, collection, and synthesis
• Analyse partner data and prepare content for stewardship reports
• Record future actions in the RE NXT
• Maintain an annual schedule of stewardship reports
• Update content on the online fundraising platforms, as required
• Prepare briefing notes, donor profiles and related documentation for donor meetings

CRM Updates
• Prepare donations for processing in Raiser’s Edge (RE), which includes creating new constituent records as required
• Ensure and maintain the accuracy of constituent records in Raiser’s Edge with ownership of data integrity for all Leadership Giving prospects and donors
• Run queries, and data pulls to support various reporting and analytical requirements
• Create and maintain the RE actions for the LG Team members including the stewardship actions
• Provide support for RE data entry for donor meeting notes, actions and status updates

Other duties
• Provide collaboration, administrative and project support as needed
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams to support high-quality services to internal and external customers as required
• Provide training and orientation to CFTC staff in the areas relevant to the Development Department including Raiser’s Edge, data imports/exports, SharePoint etc.
• Willing to travel locally for community fundraising events on behalf of CFTC

Qualifications
• More than 1 years of relevant fundraising experience working with an international charity or non-profit organization
• An undergraduate degree or diploma in a related field such as development and fundraising is preferred. A combination of relevant working experience and post-secondary education in another area of study will be considered
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Canadian not-for-profit and/or charitable sectors along with an understanding of emerging issues with international development is required
• Demonstrated experience with Raiser’s Edge (NXT), or a similar database that requires importing and exporting of data to MS Excel and preparing and analyzing reports, preparing pivot tables, ensuring data integrity, running quality checks and/or queries, etc. Experience with Omatic software is an asset
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills (email, phone, in-person, presentations, public speaking) along with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to act as a team player and provide a high level of service to internal and external customers. Professionalism, tact and diplomacy
• Highly organized, flexible and adaptable approach to completing work along with strong planning, project planning and administration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple and competing priorities
• Ability and willingness to work additional and flexible hours along with travel to other CFTC locations as needed
• Desire to make a difference while having fun in the process
• Holds or working towards a CFRE an asset

Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the below link before April 3rd, 2023

https://canadianfeedthechildren.bamboohr.com/careers/31?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted. This position will remain open until the successful candidate has been selected.

Canadian Feed the Children (CFTC) is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier-free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of our community. We encourage and welcome applications from qualified applicants including members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier-free hiring process. For further information about Accessibility or Accommodation process at CFTC, please contact our People and Culture Department.

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Rooftops Canada – Abri International is seeking a qualified candidate to participate in our 6-month Young Professionals (YP) Overseas Placement Program as part of our five-year project “Women’s Spaces: Implementing Equal rights to Land, Housing and Livelihoods”.
This program is open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents, 19-35 years of age with a completed degree or diploma by May 2023.

This placement will help contribute to the Women’s Spaces project by assisting with the scoping and gender analysis work in some of SERI’s key areas of work, namely work with community-based advice officers, registered property as well as systemic property system reform. The placement will contribute by deepening the understanding of the complex intersectional issues of race, class and gender in the formal South African property system.

Note:
Please note that the visa application process for the position with SERI in South Africa will require an in-person appointment at the South African consulate in Toronto and can take up to 8 weeks to process. Applications are limited to persons within a reasonable travel distance of Toronto: Southern and Eastern Ontario, Montreal and Western Quebec.

Job Description:
To assist with scoping of gendered issues in different tenure contexts in South Africa.
To work with community-based advice officers to scope the gendered dimensions of the advice given as well as the nature of the requests received by these offices.
To assist with the writing up of different products related to the scoping exercises, such as literature reviews, preliminary reports etc.
To assist with advocacy and awareness activities related to the women’s rights to land and housing.

Visit https://www.rooftops.ca/volunteers for full details

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Rooftops Canada – Abri International is seeking a qualified candidate to participate in our 6-month Young Professionals (YP) Overseas Placement Program as part of our five-year project “Women’s Spaces: Implementing Equal rights to Land, Housing and Livelihoods”.
This program is open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents, 19-35 years of age with a completed degree or diploma by May 2023.

The Project will strategically contribute to Uganda’s efforts to grapple with land tenure issues by developing and sharing best practices and regional experiences focused on gender equality. This initiative is being implemented in four peri-urban districts (Kamuli, Mityana, Kayunga, Wakiso – Entebbe) near Kampala. The project will raise awareness among local authorities, courts and police, elders, religious and customary leaders to promote positive action on women’s rights to land, housing and livelihoods. This will be reinforced by building the capacity of community paralegals to support individuals, primarily women, experiencing land and housing rights violations. It will also support women’s groups and communities to engage with Land Boards and Municipal Development Forums to negotiate land claims and advocate for access to land, resources and services.

Job Description:
• Assist with documenting all project activities and progress (case stories, interviews, pictures, mini documentaries).
• To assist in designing project communication newsletters, magazines and different IEC materials
• Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of communication and visibility of the project;
• To support staff to upload and update social media platforms and other communication channels
• To assist in the development of creative quarterly, annual and other reports about the project

Applications Due April 14, 2023
Visit https://www.rooftops.ca/volunteers for full details

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Rooftops Canada – Abri International is seeking a qualified candidate to participate in our 6-month Young Professionals (YP) Overseas Placement Program as part of our five-year project “Women’s Spaces: Implementing Equal rights to Land, Housing and Livelihoods”.
This program is open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents, 19-35 years of age with a completed degree or diploma by May 2023.

Applications Due April 14, 2023
Visit https://www.rooftops.ca/volunteers for full details

This placement will help contribute to the Women’s Spaces Project with a focus on the capacity building of local authorities, community and women’s organizations to co-produce land maps and data, and co-manage customary, social and informal land tenure, using participatory land management tools. These tools will be customized and shared with other project stakeholders. The Project will further embed the protection of gender equal land rights into these tools and will scale them up through the national governments’ land tenure program, while assisting the ministry responsible for the promotions of women’s right to meet its gender equality objective. The GIS Officer will help assist the DWA GIS specialist to upgrade the SAGIT (Sistema Angolano de Gestão de Informação Territorial) software, adapted from the STDM software for strengthening gender tenure and related training materials to further embed gender equality through collection of appropriate data, and respond to the local context.

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Rooftops Canada – Abri International is seeking a qualified candidate to participate in our 6-month Young Professionals (YP) Overseas Placement Program as part of our five-year project “Women’s Spaces: Implementing Equal rights to Land, Housing and Livelihoods”.
This program is open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents, 19-35 years of age with a completed degree or diploma by May 2023.
Applications Due April 14, 2023
Visit https://www.rooftops.ca/volunteers for full details

With the Mazingira Institute, the Women’s Spaces project will focus on working with the Nairobi City County to increase women’s livelihoods related to urban agriculture and food security activities. The Database Administration Officer will work on testing and implementing this newly developed and installed urban farmers agriculture and food system database. The objective is to enhance the implementation of women’s equitable rights to and control over land for urban agriculture and food system activities in Nairobi. The project will target women, men and youth in areas with very high rates of poverty.

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Location: Lima, Peru

Start Date: January 2023

Placement Length: 12 Months

Language Requirements: Spanish

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role
Cuso International is looking for a volunteer who is passionate about the rights of women, girls and LGTBIQ+ people! The general purpose of the position is to provide technical assistance to our partner, DEMUS, in the implementation of its communication campaigns to promote a life free of violence, without discrimination and with sexual autonomy for women and LGTBIQ+ people.

Demus is a feminist organization committed to promoting transformations in the hegemonic culture that reproduces machismo, heteronormativity, classism, racism, etc., as well as to make visible the violation of sexual and reproductive rights of women and LGTBIQ+ people, and demanding justice. Our campaigns contribute to the recognition and full exercise of sexual and reproductive rights, translated into platforms such as Somos2074, Caso Manta, #DecidirSinCulpa, #IgualdadDeGéneroYA, Defensoras no están solas, Justicia Arcoíris, among others.

With your knowledge and experience, you will be able to support causes to advance the full exercise of women’s rights. If you are interested in generating impact and contributing to the rights of women, girls and adolescents towards gender equality, this could be the position for you.

As a volunteer, you will:

Monitor news and current events to feed our campaigns and institutional positioning
Support in the proposal and development of audiovisual material according to the requirements of the campaigns and/or institutional positioning
Support in the monitoring and review of the communication products of the campaigns according to milestones and/or key dates.
Support in the monitoring of campaigns and management of institutional social networks.
Support in the verification of data provided by the reports and/or communication contracts of the campaigns, for a permanent analysis, monitoring and evaluation
Develop success case files on Demus campaigns, contribute to the articulation with the communications team of CUSO and GAC to improve the scope and dissemination of Demus activities
Support DEMUS and Cuso International with the campaign implementation matrix.

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, socio-political marketing
Work experience and/or studies related to feminism, gender and human rights
Basic-intermediate command of audiovisual tools ( Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere)

Essential Background:

Development or implementation of communication, marketing and/or branding strategies
Knowledge of and commitment to gender equality
Good writing, editing of reports and publications
High organizational level of assigned activities.
Ability to work in a team and support various campaigns simultaneously

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

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, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing 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 – DEMUS – Estudio Para La Defensa De Los Derechos De La Mujer

DEMUS is a feminist organization that fights for human rights, in particular, the sexual and reproductive rights of women to promote the free exercise and questioning of the hegemonic paradigm on women and their sexuality.

Requisitos

Prestaciones
Terms and Conditions
Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training and in-country orientation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Casa – Pueblito seeks a board member with financial expertise/background to assume the role of Treasurer.

The Treasurer oversees the management and reporting of Casa – Pueblito’s finances, helping to ensure the organization stays financially sound and that assets are used appropriately. The Treasurer recommends financial policies as necessary and monitors the financial performance of the organization; attends monthly meetings of the Casa – Pueblito Board, as well as monthly meetings of the Executive Committee and meetings with the agency staff, bookkeeper and auditor as required.

Background in accounting, bookkeeping and financial reporting are required.

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Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Start date: May 2023

Length of assignment: 6 months

Language requirements: French

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only.

Role of the volunteer
The successful volunteer will have to develop and coordinate a monitoring and evaluation plan to measure the impact of this project and its sustainability. They will be called upon to develop monitoring and evaluation tools, train the ONACC team in the use of these tools, organize and participate in monitoring and evaluation missions in the field and support the ONACC team in drafting mission reports and the final report.

The volunteer will have to carry out the following activities:
Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan
Design monitoring and evaluation tools and train ONACC staff
Carry out field missions
Write a final project evaluation report

Essential academic skills:
University degree in one of the following disciplines: Project Management

Experience / Essential Professional Skills:
For this position, at least 5 years of relevant work experience is essential in the following functions:
Project Manager

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

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

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Location: Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon

Start date: May 2023

Length of assignment: 6 months

Language requirements: French

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only.

Role of the volunteer
Through the “Queens for Peace” project, WAA Cameroon and Cuso are carrying out an awareness-raising action with the traditional authorities of the different regions of Cameroon in order to reduce the rate of early marriage of young girls and mitigate its consequences. The communication advisor will have to support WAA in the production of communication media for this project, in order to give more visibility to this initiative and ensure its sustainability. The volunteer will also support our partner in the communication strategy of the other projects he is currently implementing (VOYCE Project, funded by the European Union, etc.).

Quality communication media should be produced in different formats, giving priority to digital media and the creation of content on social networks. For this purpose we will need a volunteer specialized in community management and in the design of digital communication media.

The volunteer will have to carry out the following activities:
Support for the design and operationalization of a communication strategy and a communication plan
Support for the design and distribution of communication media
Support for the drafting and layout of the 2022-2023 Annual Report
Support in writing articles and success stories
Design and production of impact videos concerning the activities of the Country Office
Communication learning sessions for partners

Essential academic skills:
For this position, at least 5 years of relevant work experience is essential in the following functions:
communications, marketing

Experience / Essential Professional Skills:
University degree in one of the following disciplines:
Communication, Marketing, Communication of companies / organizations, Audiovisual, Digital art

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

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, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing 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.

Experience teaching people with a wide range of ages, backgrounds and local customs.
Ability in the elaboration of fundraising projects
Critical analysis capacity.
Knowledge of the agroforestry sector/business.
Experience working with cooperative and associative companies.
Understanding of inclusive participatory approaches, among a variety of stakeholders, including gender-sensitive methods.
Benefits
Terms and Conditions
Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Location: Castries, St. Lucia

Start Date: As soon as possible

Placement Length: 7-9 months

Language Requirements: English

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role
As a volunteer, you will develop communication campaigns and coordinate community engagement initiatives to empower vulnerable women and girls and civil society groups. Your work will help provide access to use gender-responsive programs and services offered by government institutions. Additionally, you will build the capacity of government staff through training on best practices for community engagement including requisite structures and processes for sustainability.

The overall purpose of the placement is to strengthen the capacity of the Gender Division and additional ministries to engage with vulnerable women and girls including women’s rights organizations. Increased community engagement will serve to increase their knowledge about barriers faced by vulnerable women and girls to subsequently inform the development of the programs and services offered to these vulnerable groups.

BLUEPRINTS is being implemented in four countries: Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. You will work in close collaboration with Gender Experts in each country. You will also work with a local In-Country Program Support Officer to coordinate support to the Gender Divisions and ministries.

As a volunteer, you will:

Conduct a thorough assessment of current mechanisms in place to engage vulnerable groups.
Coordinate the design and implementation of communications campaigns to increase awareness within vulnerable groups of programs and services offered by public institutions.
Coordinate the execution of community engagement sessions to facilitate engagement between public institutions and vulnerable women and girls and other vulnerable groups.
Coordinate the design of feedback mechanism tools for use by vulnerable women and girls and women’s rights organizations to share their direct interests, needs, perspectives and rights, quality of public programs and services and suggested improvements by public institutions for greater citizen engagement
Coordinate the formation of community Feedback Committees to consolidate community members’ responses, comments and observations
Coordinate capacity-building sessions with staff on community engagement strategies to promote their programs and services to community beneficiaries

Essential Requirements:

University degree in communications, marketing, public relations or social sciences-related field
Specialized training in program campaign design and public relations events

Essential Background:

Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a position related to communications and marketing
Experience working with government agencies and senior management
Experience in training and facilitation

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project – BluePrints for Gender Equality

Cuso will be implementing the four-year BLUEPRINTS project funded by the Government of Canada Global Affairs Canada (GAC); the main focus of the project is to strengthen the capacity of local governments in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to integrate gender into policies, programs, and services to better reflect the needs, perspectives and interests of the Caribbean’s most vulnerable women and girls.

Partner – Gender Affairs Division, Ministry of Social Development, Housing and Community Empowerment

The Gender Relations Division’s mission is to create an environment to redress gender imbalances through policies and programmes geared towards maximizing women participation in, and benefits from national socio-economic development initiatives and improve the relationship between women and men: the goal of which is to enhance the quality of women ‘s lives and to allow both women and men to achieve their full potential.

Requirements

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

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Start Date: July 2023

Placement Length: 12 Months

Language Requirements: Spanish and English

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role
The Center for Marine Studies (CEM) is a Honduran NGO established in 2006 with the purpose of developing technical capacities in applied research to support the management of marine biodiversity.

The CEM is focused on the importance of generating coastal marine and socio-economic research to provide technical information that strengthens decision-making for a sustainable use of coastal marine resources in Honduras, we are located on the north coast of the country,

The organization has been a leader in the field since it also promotes diversification processes in different branches to support the planting of Antillean avocado, as well as entrepreneurship processes, beekeeping, minor species and others.

It is worth mentioning that we group an average of 130 direct families and 600 indirect families, which actively participate in marketing, technical assistance, consulting and others.

Do you have experience in business administration, strategic planning or organizational development? Then this position is for you! We are looking for a Collection Advisor to achieve a better contribution in support of the communities where we are developing our lines of work. As a chosen volunteer, you will contribute to the collection and mobilization of resources.

As a volunteer, you will:

Review diagnoses and available information.- Review the methodology, tools and other resources developed
Prepare a work plan to develop strategic plans including area-specific action plans, if necessary
Research using primary and secondary sources.
Visit/meetings with companies to gather information, design the strategic plan and coordinate other necessary activities
Meeting with the teams
Propose tools to improve internal processes in obtaining resources
Participate in meetings, networks, work tables and similar spaces.
Promote strategic alliances.

Essential Requirements:

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Development and/or equivalent experience in a related field.

Essential Background:

Knowledge/experience in planning, administration processes, planning, strategy design.
Previous experience in planning processes.
Knowledge/experience in teaching, training and/or facilitation processes
Knowledge/experience of participatory approaches and tools.
Demonstrated experience of working in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
Use of information technologies.

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

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, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing 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 – Centro de Estudios Marítimos

The Centro de Estudios Marinos (CEM) is an Honduran, non-governmental organization dedicated to applied science on coastal-marine ecosystems. Founded initially on the island of Utila in 2006, the CEM has grown and expanded its study area along the Honduran Atlantic and Pacifica coasts. We also work under regional approaches with the Mesoamerican Reef System and the Gulf of Fonseca.

CEM combine applied ecological research with socioeconomic studies, with the interest of providing scientific information that supports the development of proactive management strategies for the sustainable use of marine-coastal resources. CEM has also create innovative management tools and with that, and they work regularly in collaboration with scientists and institutions around the world. CEM believes that by creating a knowledge bridge between applied research and local knowledge, CEM can highlight priorities for conservation, identify management requirements and find solutions to mitigate local and regional threats to sustainability. By doing this, academic science can be understood and used by the very people who depend on the integrity of the coastal ecosystems in which they live.

Requirements
Experience teaching people with a wide range of ages, backgrounds and local customs.
Ability in the elaboration of fundraising projects
Critical analysis capacity.
Knowledge of the agroforestry sector/business.
Experience working with cooperative and associative companies.
Understanding of inclusive participatory approaches, among a variety of stakeholders, including gender-sensitive methods.
Benefits
Terms and Conditions
Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Location: Medellín, Colombia

Start Date: May 2023

Placement Length: 12 Months

Language Requirements: Spanish

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role
As a volunteer, you will contribute to the strengthening of grassroots organizations in Colombia, by communicating with diverse audiences, such as women, migrants, Afro-Colombians, indigenous people and people with disabilities. You will help build the communication strategy and create content for the various audiences

The general purpose of the position is to:

(1) support the care and positioning of the A-kasa Foundation’s brand,

(2) support in the creation of communications requirements for projects or initiatives with donors or strategic allies, and

(3) support in the construction and implementation of fundraising strategies.

As a volunteer, you will include:

Creation of communication strategies for projects and initiatives.
Management of alliances with other social organizations, suppliers and other strategic allies
Production of territorial or promotional events such as trade fairs, forums, and meetings on topics related to the Foundation’s mission.
Report writing with the report of the management carried out.
Essential Requirements:

Professional in social communication, journalism, advertising, audiovisual production or related areas with a minimum of 2 years of experience in this field.

Essential Background:

Management of publishing tools and social networks
Excellent writing, video and photo editing skills
Design of graphic pieces
Adobe suite skills (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, Audition) – Assets
Wordpress skills

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us, the Project and the Partner
Cuso International

Cuso International is a not-for-profit development organization that works to eradicate poverty and inequality. Each year, we mobilize hundreds of volunteer professionals to work alongside local partners to maximize their impact through capacity building. We work in partnership with governments, civil society organizations, multilateral agencies and the private sector to develop and deliver programs aimed at advancing gender equality, promoting the empowerment of women and girls, and improving access to and quality of economic opportunities for young people.

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, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing 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 – Fundacion A-Kasa

Fundacion A-Kasa is a social organization that has been through processes of science and science and innovation, to create a community development model based on collaborative networks.

Requisitos

Prestaciones
Terms and Conditions
Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Location: Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria

Start Date: May 2023

Placement Length: 6 Months

Language Requirements: English

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role
Are you passionate about raising funds to address gender equality and reducing discrimination against women? If so, this could be the role for you!

We need your Fundraising skills to help our partners in a positive way.

As a volunteer, you will work closely with the project team for funding strategy development and deployment. In addition, you will support the team in responding to calls via proposal writing and developing unsolicited proposals to funders. You will support fundraising ideas and strategies.

Apply today to make a difference!

As a volunteer, you will:

Develop a funding strategy and create a portfolio of funders a portfolio of funders
Work with the program development team to develop three unsolicited proposals
Work with the program team to develop two fundraising activities/ideas/events

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant areas (Social Sciences, International Development)
Relevant certificates/diplomas in Resource Mobilization/Fundraising.

Essential Background:

2-3 years experience in an NGO in a managerial position.

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

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, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing 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 – Girls’ Power Initiative Nigeria

Like Cuso International, our partner the Girls’ Power Initiative knows that every girl has great inner strength and the capability to take control of their own futures, if only they are given the skills necessary to do so. For over 20 years, this Nigerian not-for-profit has been giving young girls and women the knowledge they require to act and the conviction to overcome prejudices.

Requirements

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

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Other Requirements:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
Obtain a Police Check at our request
Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Results is a nonprofit advocacy organization of passionate staff and volunteers committed to generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. We focus our work on global health, access to quality education and economic opportunities.
What does political will mean? We believe in mobilizing everyday people (our volunteers) to influence the Government of Canada. We direct our energy and efforts at government decision makers like party leaders, Members of Parliament and senators because they have the power to improve policies and make the monetary investments needed to end extreme poverty. We also raise awareness by writing letters to the editor (LTEs) and op-eds, using social media, fundraising and more.
Oftentimes the first step is putting these issues on the radar — and keeping the pressure on. It might seem like a small step, but it all adds up into impact.
commitment: 1 year minimum, 1-2 hours per week on average
support structure: Volunteers (virtually) meet in local groups on a monthly basis and rely on their group leader(s) for guidance. Attending other virtual calls and webinars led by Results staff is recommended.
If you’re ready to learn about advocacy, causes and solutions to extreme poverty and committed to taking action every month, join us!

Go to https://bit.ly/ResultsCanadaJoinUs and click on “sign up to volunteer” to get started.

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Nous sommes un organisme de plaidoyer qui mobilise les gens du quotidien (nos bénévoles) pour générer la volonté politique pour mettre fin à l’extrême pauvreté dans les pays à faible et moyen revenu. Nous concentrons notre travail sur la santé mondiale, l’accès à une éducation de qualité et l’inclusion économique.
Nous concentrons notre énergie et nos efforts à mobiliser les décideurs et décideuses politiques comme les chef.fe.s de partis, député.es, sénateurs et sénatrices, car ils et elles détiennent le pouvoir d’améliorer les politiques et de faire les investissements requis pour éradiquer l’extrême pauvreté. Nous faisons aussi de la sensibilisation en écrivant des lettres ouvertes aux journaux, en utilisant les médias sociaux, en collectant des fonds et bien plus.
Souvent, la première étape est d’attirer l’attention sur ces enjeux et de les faire connaître — et de maintenir la pression. Cela peut sembler être un petit pas, mais les actions s’accumulent et ont ainsi de l’impact.
engagement : 1 an minimum, 1-2 heures par semaine en moyenne
structure de soutien : Les bénévoles se réunissent (virtuellement) en groupes locaux tous les mois et comptent sur leur.s leader.s de groupe pour obtenir des conseils. Il est aussi recommandé d’assister à d’autres appels virtuels et webinaires dirigés par les employées de Résultats.
Vous êtes prêt.e à apprendre ce que signifie faire du plaidoyer, en apprendre plus sur les causes et solutions à l’extrême pauvreté, puis vous vous engagez à passer à l’action à chaque mois? Joignez-vous à nous!

Allez au https://bit.ly/SeJoindreANous et cliquez sur “inscrivez-vous en tant que bénévole”.