| Position(▼) | Organization(▼) | Location(▼) | Level(▼) | Type(▼) | Details(▼) | Deadline(▼) |
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| Digital Marketing Advisor |  |
Sri Lanka | Mid Level | Volunteer |
DURATION: EXPECTED DEPARTURE DATE: OVERVIEW: Uniterra contributes to improving the socio-economic conditions of poor and marginalized communities in 14 countries and with over 200 partners in Africa, Asia and the Americas through the exchange of expertise and knowledge of Canadian and international volunteers. Uniterra believes that economic growth, when inclusive, is the most powerful driver of poverty reduction. The purpose of the Uniterra program is to improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations by stimulating growth and facilitating access to the benefits of growing and diversified markets. To make this happen, we are working with our local partners to enhance the income of poor and marginalized women and youth through better access to employment and income generation opportunities. Uniterra country program staff work with our local partners to design Uniterra assignments in the context of the country strategy, supporting the inclusion of women and youth in key economic subsectors. For more information on the Uniterra program, our approach and countries of focus please visit: Uniterra.ca PARTNER DESCRIPTION: Hambanthota Chamber of Commerce’s (HDCC) key roles are to prepare our business community to face challenges by identifying, planning and implementing relevant projects and programmes which will benefit them and our district as a whole. Currently, this means ensuring that the business community is properly prepared to take the advantage of the changes that will come to the district as a result of the major development projects already underway and planned for the southern region. In recent years, HDCC has been able to go beyond the original concept of a Chamber of Commerce and has opened up a number of special projects aimed specifically at the overall economic development of the district – particularly by making use of the national and international partnerships that have been built up over the years. The HDCC promotes tourism under the name of “deepsouth” in the southern Sri Lanka and promoting the tourism through www.deepsouth.lk. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALIFICATIONS: VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: TO APPLY VISIT: |
01/21/2019 |
| Enterprise Development And Livelihoods Specialist |  |
Philippines | Mid Level | Volunteer |
Location Palo, Philippines Start Date Jan – Mar 2019 (flexible) Length of Placement 11 Months Language Requirements English Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only The Volunteer’s Role Through this placement, you will support International Institute for Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)in the delivery and implementation of its peatland forest conservation project entitled, “Leyte Sab-a Peatland Forest Restoration Initiative.” The project aims to protect, restore and manage the more than 1,200 hectares of peatland and sustain its ecosystem functions. Specifically, you will assist in identifying livelihoods and social enterprises with the communities in and around the peatlands and wetlands; undertaking feasibility studies for these livelihoods and enterprises including possible ecotourism development; and coordinating with and engaging the relevant stakeholders. You are part of the International Institute for Rural Reconstruction Project team in Palo, Leyte and will be stationed in IIRR office. Regular travel to the project areas covering three towns in Leyte province will be required. You will report to the Project Coordinator and will work closely with other members of the International Institute for Rural Reconstruction project team. As a volunteer, you will: -Meetings with IIRR team, partners and stakeholders and field visits to familiarize self on the project, activities and stakeholders -Undertake participatory appraisal of the communities; identify livelihoods and enterprises; and conduct feasibility studies -Assist the project team and communities in developing business plans for priority livelihoods and enterprises -Support the project team and communities with training on the basics of livelihood and enterprise development Essential Academic Qualifications: University Degree in enterprise development, community development or natural resources/environment management, or equivalent professional or volunteer experience Essential Professional Background: -Minimum3 years of experience in enterprise development, ideally with skills in ecotourism development and business planning – Excellent people skills – Ability to adapt and apply enterprise development and business knowledge and techniques in the context of rural grassroots communities 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 and in-country orientation – Travel and accommodation for 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) – Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return – Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs). – Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation – Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months |
01/28/2019 |
| Social & Behaviour Change Advisor (Portuguese) | |
Mozambique | Mid Level | Volunteer |
City Maxixe, Inhambane, Mozambique Start Date Jan – Mar 2019 (flexible) Length of Placement 10 Months Language Requirements English, Portuguese As the Social Behaviour Change Advisor, you will work closely with the SANI Mozambique team to develop context-specific behaviour change and communication strategies related to nutrition norms to improve household nutrition practices. Your work will involve supporting staff to do community-based assessments, and developing behaviour change strategies with target groups to ensure that nutrition-focused education activities are designed with, and for, the community in which they will be implemented. This work will draw upon your experience using participatory appraisal tools and approaches, as well as conducting qualitative research to inform program interventions, preferably in rural, low-resource settings. You also have the skills and experience to work with staff to pull together a community-level nutrition analysis, and develop associated learning products for a range of stakeholders. As a volunteer, you will: -Review baseline research report -Develop draft SANI-specific MIYC SBCC strategy -Support staff to conduct community-level nutrition analysis -Collate assessment findings and pull together project-level analysis on nutrition status & norms for target communities -Finalize and train colleagues on SBCC strategy and monitoring plan for community-based nutrition activities for Mozambique using community nutrition reports Essential Academic Qualifications: – Degree in health or social sciences, or a related degree/experience relevant to the field of public health, with specific emphasis on health/nutrition communication, promotion and/or education. Essential Professional Background: -Experience in developing social and behavior change communications (SBCC) strategies – Experience designing behavioral interventions/SBCC messages and interventions towards health objectives; – Use of epidemiological and other health-related data in SBCC program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; – Nutrition/health related qualitative research. 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 and in-country orientation – Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend – Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return – Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs). – Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation – Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months |
01/30/2019 |
| Communications Analyst | |
Nigeria | Mid Level | Volunteer |
City Nigeria Start Date Jan – Mar 2019 (flexible) Length of Placement 12 Months Language Requirements English Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only The Volunteer’s Role The Communication Advisor will support development, management of information and communication models already established in UNFPA and will work to raise the profile of UNFPA and the VOICE program in Nigeria. We are trying to match the perfect volunteer to the perfect experience so our start dates can be flexible. It would just depend on the partner organization’s needs. As a volunteer, you will: -Support/contribute to development of information and communication materials -Support/contribute to capacity building for UNFPA partners on communication management -Support/ contribute to regular updates on website and social media platforms Essential Academic Qualifications: – Degree in relevant area (Marketing, Communication) or equivalent qualification in related area Essential Professional Background: – Knowledge of information and communications management – Experience in developing project profiles – Experience in developing training materials 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 and in-country orientation – Travel and accommodation for 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) – Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return – Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs). – Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation – Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months |
01/31/2019 |
| Resource Mobilization Advisor (Spanish) | |
Peru | Mid Level | Volunteer |
City Lima, Peru Start Date Jan – Mar 2019 (flexible) Length of Placement 7 Months Language Requirements Spanish Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only The Volunteer’s Role The overall purpose of the placement is to provide technical assistance to our partner IDL in enhancing their resource mobilization capacity, through the development of proposals and access funding; specially using crowdfunding strategies. As a volunteer, you will: – Coordination and identification of potential local, regional and international donor institutions to support IDL’s work; and build a donor database. – Facilitate trainings focused on writing and development of proposals, using resource mobilization guidelines and tools to key partners and personnel. – Develop guidelines and tools for the organization’s resource mobilization activities. – Support the expansion of programs by coordinating development and submission of concept notes and proposals for funding, in consideration of donor requirements. Essential Academic Qualifications: – Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Operations, Development Studies, Political Science, Gender Studies or other related social science discipline Essential Professional Background: -3 years’ experience; must possess knowledge of Project Management tools and systems. -Proven success in fundraising. – Communications Experience (presentations, trainings and workshops) -Experience developing concept notes and funding proposals. 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 and in-country orientation – Travel and accommodation for 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) – Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return – Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs). – Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation – Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months |
01/31/2019 |
| Communications And Marketing Advisor (Spanish) | |
Peru | Mid Level | Volunteer |
City Lima, Peru Start Date Jan – Mar 2018 (flexible) Length of Placement 12 Months Language Requirements Spanish The Volunteer’s Role The main objective of this placement is to strengthen the Responsible Tourism Project, so local communities can be in charge of the process and develop sustainable tourism business, introducing themselves in new markets with the help of our partner, Centro Bartolome de las Casas (CBC), and achieve an economically beneficial outcome for all stakeholders, while establishing sustainable community-based tourism (CBT) in Cusco communities. Tasks will be divided between our partner, the non-profit sectiong of CBC (in charge of capacity building process, systematization and institutionalization of the learning and strengthening process until 2019) and the travel agency CBCtupay (for-profit branch in charge of product development, marketing and sales, based on the systematization and accompanying work of CBC NGO with the communities). The staff of CBC and CBCtupay in Cusco will be directly involved in the systematization of knowledge, the implementation of tools, product development, CBT marketing and sales and the whole process monitoring. The overall aim of the project is the auto-determination of the native Andean communities, taking actively part in the sustainable CBT business, the Cuso International volunteer will be integrated in the process with the objective to foster this aim by contributing auto-determination based on knowledge building in the field of CBT and rural development. As a volunteer, you will: -Accompany the staff in work process of the community-based tourism (CBT) project -Support rural tourism organizational system, as well as support result-based activities -Integrate the capacity-building and organizational results of the CBT project into CBCtupay -travel packages -Process the rural tourism experiences by destination (native community) for product development (CBT tours) and promotion -Capacity building on promotional techniques and channels for the rural tourism experience for staff working in the project Essential Academic Qualifications: – Bachelor’s degree in economy, tourism, business, marketing, rural development, communication, or related fields Essential Professional Background: – Strong networking skills and the ability to communicate clearly to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders – High level capacity for analytical research – High level of intercultural competence due to the variety of stakeholders in a Quechuan-speaking – Rural context knowledge as well as international context understanding 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 and in-country orientation – Travel and accommodation for 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) – Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return – Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs). – Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation – Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months |
01/31/2019 |
| Communications Advisor | |
Jamaica | Senior | Volunteer |
City Kingston, Jamaica Start Date Jan – Mar 2019 (flexible) Length of Placement 12 Months Language Requirements English The Volunteer’s Role The purpose of the placement is to provide the necessary support to the Climate Change Division (CCD)-Office of the Prime Minister-to effectively fulfil its mandate: – that of promoting greater awareness and communication for climate change adaptation and mitigation. As a volunteer, you will work closely with the Public Awareness/Behaviour Change Specialist to implement a nationwide campaign to promote awareness of climate change and environmental stewardship. Support to the CCD will also include liaising with marketing agencies and graphic designers in designing the content for the campaign. As a volunteer, you will: -Support the CCD in coordinating awareness raising, education and outreach activities -Develop communication materials and design print ads around climate change sensitization relevant to the local context. -Support in the development of programmes for communication of climate change information and tools for effective outreach Essential Academic Qualifications: -Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations -Relevant certificates/diplomas in communications Essential Professional Background: -At least 2 years’ experience working on communications related projects -Experience working with multiple stakeholders and working on partnerships -Experience working with/designing or communication materials, leading or conducting outreach initiatives -Excellent oral and writing skills -Ability to work on own initiative 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 and in-country orientation – Travel and accommodation for 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) – Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return – Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs). – Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation – Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months |
01/31/2019 |
| Organization Development Advisor | |
Tanzanai | Mid Level | Volunteer |
City Shinyanga, Tanzania Start Date Mar – May 2019 (flexible) Length of Placement 6 Months Language Requirements English The Volunteer’s Role In Tanzania, Cuso International deals with helping citizens to attain Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth (ISEG) and improved Access to Quality Health Services (AQHS). Cuso International has been working with partner organizations in Tanzania since 1963 to bring together people from different cultures and backgrounds, enabling them to share skills and knowledge with various beneficiaries. The purpose of the Organization Development Advisor volunteer is to support Agape Aids Control Programme (Agape) to strengthen its internal capacity to continue to advance its mandate, mission, and vision. This will entail a full capacity assessment process (CAP) to better understand existing practices and opportunities. By spending a considerable amount of time familiarising yourself with Agape’s work in gender-based violence (GBV) and child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) prevention, you will be better positioned to draft a full human resource (HR) guide with policies, job descriptions, roles and responsibilities, organizational chart, etc. As a volunteer, you will: – Carry out an organizational Capacity Assessment Process (CAP) for Agape – Facilitate the development of a capacity building plan – Support organizational planning including creation of organizational charts, strategic plans, review of roles and responsibilities and job descriptions – Draft a new HR manual tailored for Agape – Train and mentor Agape staff on HR practices Essential Academic Qualifications: – Bachelor degree in Business Management, Human Resources, Project Management or Communications Essential Professional Background: – 2-3 years’ experience in an NGO at the managerial position – Experience in organizational development leadership and team building training – Positive and realistic commitment – Commitment to learning – Self-assurance, Flexibility and adaptability – Ability to work well with others – Sensitivity to the needs of others 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 and in-country orientation – Travel and accommodation for 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) – Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return – Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs). – Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation – Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months |
01/31/2019 |
| Gender Advisor | |
Ethiopia | Mid Level | Volunteer |
City Pawe, Ethiopia Start Date Jan – Mar 2019 (flexible) Length of Placement 9 Months Language Requirements English Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only The Volunteer’s Role Benishangul-Gumuz (BSG) is one of Ethiopia’s emerging regional states with an estimated total population of nearly a million people. The Regional Health Bureau (RHB) is making every effort to provide integrated, effective, and equitable health services through the extensively expanding primary health care program. Currently, there are 37 Health Centres and 398 Health Posts operating as primary health care units for the general community and few more are under construction. Nonetheless, limitation of skilled health workers, supplies, and management support has impeded the quality of services provided in most of these health facilities. Pawe College of health science is the only health science college managed by the regional health bureau in addition to the federal university, Assosa University. This college has no Gender Advisor that helps to analyze gaps that hinder the institution to serve the community at scale. Overall purpose: To provide technical assistance and training to strengthen the ability of college staff to plan, implement, and assess program and management performance specifically with regard to gender issues. Objectives : – To provide technical support to the program teams – Strengthen the capacity of the teachers and administrative staff in relation to gender – To develop gender mainstreaming action plan which will include assistance to program staff in gender mainstreaming – To develop tools/methodologies to enhance gender awareness-raising, mainstreaming and analysis As a volunteer, you will: -Build capacity of the teachers and administrative staff in gender matters -Develop a gender mainstreaming action plan which will include assistance to program staff in gender mainstreaming -Advise the college in relation to Gender issues -Conduct training need assessment -Develop tools/methodologies to enhance gender awareness-raising, mainstreaming and analysis Essential Academic Qualifications: -Bachelor’s Degree in Gender Studies, Law, Development Studies, International Development and/ or another related field Essential Professional Background: -2 years’ experience developing gender-programming and addressing gender equality issues. -Knowledge of/ experience in gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment, Experience in advocacy -Experience conducting gender-based research and analysis 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 and in-country orientation – Travel and accommodation for 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) – Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return – Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs). – Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation – Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months |
01/31/2019 |
| Curriculum Development | |
Ethiopia | Mid Level | Volunteer |
Location Pawe, Ethiopia Start Date Jan – Mar 2019 (flexible) Length of Placement 9 Months Language Requirements English As a volunteer, you will: -Provide instructors with information and resources on teaching methodologies to promote academic progress. -Assists the learning process complies with quality standards set by ministry. -Conduct training need assessments and conduct capacity building sessions for teacher’s students and administration staff. -Strengthen links with other similar institutions, so that good practice and expertise can be shared. Essential Academic Qualifications: -Bachelor’s degree preferred -Certifications an advantage including Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, -Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience -Have skill in supporting college instructors in teaching skill. need a Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in an active learning environment or volunteering activities -Experience in training need assessment, in-service training design and implementation Essential Professional Background: -Experience teaching -Experience in conducting needs assessment, and delivering in-service training -Able to work collaboratively with team -Commitment to achieve results 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 and in-country orientation – Travel and accommodation for 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) – Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return – Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs). – Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation – Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months |
01/31/2019 |
