Location: Lima, Peru

Start Date: December 2023

Placement Length: 12 Months

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

Use your communications skills to contribute to the implementation of urban agriculture projects in the South of Lima in the districts of Villa El Salvador, Villa Maria del Triunfo and San Juan de Miraflores. The projects involve the creation and strengthening of agro-ecological community gardens and the creation and strengthening of agro-ecological school brigades.

Are you interested in joining this initiative promoting urban agriculture in the second-largest city located in a desert and working to make a big impact? If so, this position is for you! We need people with commitment, respect and a love for people.

Join Cuso International and apply for this position to support our partner organization in Peru.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Design and implementation of a communication plan for the AU gardens and their impacts.
• Management of social networks to promote the actions of the gardens and the school brigades.
• Elaboration of short and simple videos of testimonies and presentations of the gardeners.
• Prepare materials for photographic exhibitions of the AU.
• Generate visual instruments with the farmers as support materials for garden production (annual sowing plans, posters of good agroecological practices, among others).
• Disseminate the different actions of the actors of the AU.
• Support the actions and advocacy of the farmers.
• Articulate actions with the UA platform

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, political social marketing and/or related subjects

Essential Background:

• Development or implementation of communication, marketing and/or branding strategies.
• Good writing, and editing of reports and publications
• Contribute to the INGEC team and urban agriculture organizations to improve outreach and dissemination of activities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity, judgement and ability to work both independently and in teams
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong command of the Spanish language (written and oral)

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 - Integración, Gobernabilidad y Economía Circular (INGEC)

Integration, Governance and Circular Economy (INGEC) is a development promotion organisation 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.