This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Lima, Peru

Start Date: June 2024

Placement Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer's Role

Cuso International is seeking a dedicated individual with a strong passion for promoting women's rights. In this volunteer role, you will have the opportunity to support the activities and initiatives undertaken by the Manuela Ramos Movement, and more importantly, contribute to advancing equality for all individuals.

As a volunteer, you will work closely with the staff of the Manuela Ramos Movement (MMR), a feminist organization that has been actively advocating for women's rights in Peru for over 40 years. MMR is committed to building an inclusive, democratic, and sustainable society that values and respects diversity, while promoting the autonomous exercise of human rights, particularly for women.

Join Cuso International and apply for this position, where you will provide meaningful assistance to our partner organization in Peru!

As a volunteer, you will:

• Contribute to the implementation of the Communication Area's actions following the operational plan.
• Monitor and track the indicators of the institution's Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning System.
• Create content and materials for institution or program campaigns as needed.
• Assist in the graphic design of required materials and publications.
• Help with photographing and recording audio-visual material for various programs.
• Collaborate on managing and monitoring the institution's social media accounts.

Essential Requirements:

Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field

Essential Background:

• Proven expertise in implementing communication campaigns and creating communication materials.
• Firm understanding of and dedication to achieving gender equality.
• Aptitude for writing and editing reports and publications.
• Exceptional ability to organize assigned activities efficiently.
• Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

What's in it for YOU?

A life-changing experience!

About Us, the Project and the Partner Cuso International

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project - Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Cuso International will deliver the Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) project, with a contribution from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) over seven years (2020-2027). SHARE aims to improve the economic and/or social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, in developing countries, to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing the engagement of Canadians in international development and key global issues, this project will aim to increase the performance of country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality, in support of the action areas of Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy.

Partner - Integración, Gobernabilidad y Economía Circular (INGEC)

Integration, Governance and Circular Economy (INGEC) is a development promotion organization made up of professionals with many years of experience in the fields of governance, territorial development, urban agriculture and circular economy, with a cross-cutting approach to equity and participation.