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.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Communications Advisor (Canadian Citizens)
Location: Calabar, Cross-River
Length of Placement: 6 Months
Language Requirements: English Level 4 – Advanced
The Volunteer’s Role
- If you are passionate about implementing communication initiatives, this could be the role for you!
- As the Communications Advisor you will use your skills to support all internal and external communications, support the YouLead and B.LIVER project websites, as well as all social media platforms.
As a volunteer, you will:
- Identify and analyze the communication needs of stakeholders (including staff, donor agencies and community, members), and develop materials to respond accordingly.
- Work with the project team to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the project’s communication strategy.
- Track and respond to general inquiries from the public.
- Work with the Communications Intern to manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic materials.
- Along with the project team, organize media events including press conferences, talk show interviews, documentaries, etc.
About the Project
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.
Pre-departure Training and Briefing:
- We commit to helping you prepare as best as possible for your placement. You will have an advisor to support you through the pre-departure process and will receive essential training as part of your preparation. This training is designed to maximize your understanding of your placement country and culture, help you identify and plan your own learning, and help you stay safe and healthy during your placement.
Overview of pre-departure training:
- Skills and Knowledge for Working in Development (SKWID) program – A 45-hour training program that uses a blended learning approach including 4 days of in-person sessions and online e-modules to be completed before and after the in-person session.
- Self-directed briefing documents, online training and external resources accessed through the volunteer portal
- Online health briefing
- Fundraising 101 Webinar
In-Country Training and Learning
- You will receive an In-Country Orientation (ICO) that builds upon the pre-departure training. This will be conducted by either the country program office or the supporting partner organization. This normally lasts for 2-10 days (depending on language learning requirements and other factors). In some countries, volunteers will be able to access ongoing language training opportunities.
- In-Country Orientation equips you with the relevant skills, knowledge, and country-specific information to be successful in your placement. Furthermore, our Country Program Office or local partner will provide you with continuous in-country support throughout the duration of your placement.
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.
Essential Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, College Diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
Essential Professional Background:
- At least 2 years of professional experience working in development communications in an NGO or other reputable organization
- Experience developing diverse communication and promotional materials
- Experience in media relations and media campaigns
- Excellent reporting skills
Terms & 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.
Residency & Citizenship
Residency:
- The majority of Cuso International volunteer applicants are residing in Canada at the time of application and during the pre-departure process. Occasionally we received applications from volunteer applicants who are residing outside of Canada at the time of application. In both instances, between your application date and placement start date, we must be able to contact you and you must be able to contact us easily and promptly throughout the process.
- We may require your passport and would need to be aware of your current place of residence and any travel plans you may have during this time. You will also require unrestricted access to Canada during this time for training, as applicable.
Citizenship:
- Leaving your country of residence can have significant effects on your citizenship status in that country. It is your responsibility to research the consequences of traveling to Canada during the pre-departure process if you are living outside of Canada and of leaving your country of residence for a placement with the immigration authority where you live.
- By applying to this placement, you accept full responsibility for any consequences related to your citizenship, residency and immigration status or penalties as a result of travel to pre-departure training, international placement or other Cuso International related travel.
You must check the implications that apply to you, but examples include:
- Canadian permanent residents may need to make arrangements with immigration authorities before traveling. These arrangements allow them to travel without risk to their status in Canada. Without them, residency status may be withdrawn.
- Citizens of other countries, including those visiting Canada on a visa, may have travel restrictions.
Support Package
- Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)
- Accommodation while in placement
- Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
- Pre-departure training program 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
- Travel and accommodation for the pre-departure training course, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing weekend
- Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer (Return flight, emergency medical insurance, vaccinations)
- Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Gender Advisor (Canadians Only)
Location: Calabar, Cross River
Start Date July – Sepember, 2020
Length of Placement: 6 Months
The Volunteer’s Role
- Are you passionate about gender equality and reducing discrimination against women? If so, this might be the role for you!
- As the Gender Advisor you will work closely with the project team to develop the capacity of local partners to support and strengthen women organizations and movements that advance women’s rights, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
- 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:
- Provide technical support for the development of advocacy strategies for the partner organization
- Assess and map gaps in existing knowledge management and learning structures in the organization in line with FIAP-SHARE Action Area 1.
- Work with the partner organization to develop comprehensive processes and systems to create, acquire, capture, share and use knowledge to enable learning.
- Support the partner organization in Gender related program development and fundraising strategies.
- Coach and mentor relevant staff of partner organization on the implementation and delivery of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion initiatives.
Essential Academic Qualifications
- University Degree in a relevant area (Social Sciences, Gender Studies)
Essential Professional Background:
- Experience in the development of operational plans and strategies.
Language Requirement:
- English Level 4 – Advanced
Cuso International covers the following costs:
- Return airfare and visa/permit costs
- Accommodation while overseas
- Modest living allowance while overseas
- The cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Program while overseas and upon return
- Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
- Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and in-country training orientation.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Business Development Advisor
Location: Calabar, Cross River
Length of Placement: 6 Months, starting in 2021
Important Message About COVID19
With the COVID19 crisis continuing to affect all corners of the world, Cuso International is assessing our ability to continue with our programming activities while ensuring the safety of Canadian volunteers during these challenging times.
The safety and security of Cuso International staff, volunteers and the communities in which we are present is our top priority and we are closely monitoring the COVID19 pandemic and following the advice from public health authorities globally, nationally, and locally.
Some countries have implemented borders and movement restrictions, which has impacted our existing volunteering program delivery but we continue to build our pool of prospective volunteers so we can get back to supporting our local partners and communities as soon as we’re able to do so.
If your volunteer application is shortlisted, a Volunteer Mobilization Advisor (VMA) will contact you to discuss the next steps and will provide you with the relevant information so that you can make an informed decision.
About the Project
- 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.
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 country)
- Accommodation while in placement
- Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
- Pre-departure training program 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
- Travel and accommodation for the pre-departure training course, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing weekend
- Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer (Return flight, emergency medical insurance, vaccinations)
- Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months
Pre-departure Training and Briefing:
- We commit to helping you prepare as best as possible for your placement
- You will have an advisor to support you through the pre-departure process and will receive essential training as part of your preparation
- This training is designed to maximize your understanding of your placement country and culture, help you identify and plan your own learning, and help you stay safe and healthy during your placement.
Overview of Pre-Departure Training:
- Skills and Knowledge for Working in Development (SKWID) program A 45-hour training program that uses a blended learning approach including 4 days of in-person sessions and online e-modules to be completed before and after the in-person session.
- Self-directed briefing documents, online training and external resources accessed through the volunteer portal
- Online health briefing
- Fundraising 101 Webinar
In-Country Training and Learning:
- You will receive an In-Country Orientation (ICO) that builds upon the pre-departure training. This will be conducted by either the country program office or the supporting partner organization
- This normally lasts for 2-10 days (depending on language learning requirements and other factors). In some countries, volunteers will be able to access ongoing language training opportunities
- In-Country Orientation equips you with the relevant skills, knowledge, and country-specific information to be successful in your placement. Furthermore, our Country Program Office or local partner will provide you with continuous in-country support throughout the duration of your placement.
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.
Residency and Citizenship
Residency:
- The majority of Cuso International volunteer applicants are residing in Canada at the time of application and during the pre-departure process. Occasionally we received applications from volunteer applicants who are residing outside of Canada at the time of application
- In both instances, between your application date and placement start date, we must be able to contact you and you must be able to contact us easily and promptly throughout the process.
- We may require your passport and would need to be aware of your current place of residence and any travel plans you may have during this time. You will also require unrestricted access to Canada during this time for training, as applicable.
Citizenship:
- Leaving your country of residence can have significant effects on your citizenship status in that country.
- It is your responsibility to research the consequences of traveling to Canada during the pre-departure process if you are living outside of Canada and of leaving your country of residence for a placement with the immigration authority where you live.
- By applying to this placement, you accept full responsibility for any consequences related to your citizenship, residency and immigration status or penalties as a result of travel to pre-departure training, international placement or other Cuso International related travel.
You must check the implications that apply to you, but examples include:
- Canadian permanent residents may need to make arrangements with immigration authorities before traveling
- These arrangements allow them to travel without risk to their status in Canada. Without them, residency status may be withdrawn.
- Citizens of other countries, including those visiting Canada on a visa, may have travel restrictions.
The Volunteer’s Role
- As the Business Development Advisor you will support the Program team in Agricultural Development planning while working directly with Program Manager to develop and deploy business model/strategy that will increase the marketing of refugee goods, reduce postharvest losses, and strengthen the farming operations of various beneficiaries.
As a volunteer, you will:
- Design business development intervention/strategies for refugees with small businesses adapting to host countries.
- Share market best practices for small business owners.
- Deliver various learning workshops across various Agribusiness sectors.
- Perform research of applicable value chains and market access.
- Provide support, coaching, and mentoring to smallscale businesses.
Essential Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Business Development, or any other Agriculture and Rural Development related field.
Essential Professional Background:
- 2 – 4 years of experience in Agriculture work and/or smallscale business.
- Managerial skills, particularly in activity management, working with groups and teams of professionals and liaising with government and non-government organizations.
- Strong experience in end-market assessment & analysis
Language Requirement:
- English Level 4 Advanced.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only.
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