Gender Advisor Volunteer Opportunities (English, French, Spanish)

Job Description: Volunteer Locations: Various countries
Start Dates:  Between January – April 2023
Placement Length: 6-12 Months
Language Requirements: English, French or Spanish fluent depending on the location
Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

Are you ready to make an impact in the lives of women and their communities?

Cuso International is looking for a volunteer like you who will work alongside local staff to plan, design and implement campaigns focused on gender equality, social inclusion, and the empowerment of women and girls. Your expertise will help local staff expand their knowledge in the area through training and knowledge-sharing techniques. Your work will create positive, lasting change and help women and girls lead better lives.

Volunteer with us and help empower women and girls around the world!

Please be advised, that duties, education and essential requirements may vary by partner and project.

Available placements:

• Gender Equality Advisor (Spanish) – Honduras
• Gender Volunteer Advisor (Spanish) – Peru
• Human Rights Advisor (Spanish) – Honduras
• Gender Advisor – Saint Lucia
• Gender Advisor – Dominica
• Gender Advisor – Grenada
• Gender Advisor – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Conseiller(ère) en Genre et Inclusion Sociale – Cameroon
• Conseiller(ère) en Genre et Inclusion Sociale – Benin
• Conseiller(ère) en Genre et Inclusion Sociale (Volontariat virtuel)

Gender Advisor Volunteer Opportunities: https://cusointl.org/3tnVJui

Impact
Each volunteer placement is a unique experience. Read about the impact our volunteers made in similar roles: Dr. Grace Puja – Ethiopia, Maria de Brigard – Colombia, Susana Valerio – Peru, Aly Pang – Myanmar

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.

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 World Health Organization-approved vaccines.

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.

Visit our website to view all 40+ online and in-person volunteer opportunities: https://cusointl.org/3tnVJui