Brief Description:

This assignment is located in : Lalo, Kouffo, Benin

Start date: July 2026

Assignment duration: 5 months

Language requirements: French

Eligibility: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Role of the volunteer cooperator
Join us as a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Advisor and become a key player in change at GRASID! In this dynamic role, you will have the incredible opportunity to enhance our ability to measure impact and drive positive change in communities across Benin. Working closely with our passionate team, you will be at the forefront of fostering a vibrant culture of evidence-based learning and decision-making.

Imagine implementing innovative systems and tools that allow GRASID to track results, celebrate successes, and adapt projects in real time! This exciting volunteer opportunity is perfect for a motivated professional eager to share their expertise while building effective partnerships and championing sustainable development outcomes. Join us to make a lasting difference!

The volunteer will be required to carry out the following activities:

Conduct an assessment and identify GRASID's needs in terms of monitoring, evaluation, capitalization and learning
Support the implementation or updating of the framework, measurement plan, evaluation and learning (ELL)
Develop data collection, management and analysis tools adapted to the needs of GRASID-ONG
Train staff in the collection, analysis, interpretation and use of data
Contribute to capitalizing on results, documenting good practices and lessons learned.
Essential academic skills:

Degree in project management, management, international/community development, program evaluation or any other relevant field (university level)
Essential professional skills:

At least three years of work experience in project management;
Experience in capacity building;
Ability to work with limited resources and as a team member;
About Us
Cuso International (Cuso) is a Canadian-based international cooperation and development organization working to create social and economic opportunities for groups deserving of equity. With over sixty years of experience, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. In collaboration with our partners, we focus on efforts to enhance economic resilience, promote equity and inclusion for all, and advance climate action. We believe that by sharing our skills and expertise, we can build a better future. Guided by its values ​​of courage, inclusion, sustainability, and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and long-term partnerships to create meaningful and lasting change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

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Benefits
Support for volunteer cooperants and requirements
All support measures

Cuso offers a comprehensive set of support measures to ensure that volunteer cooperants lead a modest and healthy life, in accordance with local standards. This support includes:

Monthly allowance
Accommodation
Health insurance (including mandatory vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
Return airfare and visa/work permit fees
Training: before assignment, in the country and upon reintegration (with access to online resources and self-study materials)
Ongoing local support
Access to the employee assistance program during and after the assignment
Selection and pre-selection

If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

Confirm your passport or permanent resident card details for the trip
Provide two professional references and one personal reference.
Take a language assessment test during the initial telephone interview
Successfully pass a criminal record check and a medical examination before departure
Submit to anti-terrorism checks
Agree to abide by the policy and
Residency and Citizenship: Applicants are required to verify how an overseas assignment as a volunteer cooperant may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian permanent residents must verify the requirements with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before travelling.

Inclusion and accessibility: Cuso welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and groups deserving of equity. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and placement process. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us for assistance.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to become a volunteer cooperator!

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