Current Opportunities

Location Dar es Salaam & Shinyanga, Tanzania

Start Date May – Jul 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 10 Months

Language Requirements English

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

As the Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor, you will play an important role in analyzing Cuso International’s current work in Access to Quality Health Services and Gender Quality & Social Inclusion in Dar es Salaam, Shinyanga, and other identified regions of Tanzania. You will be supporting Cuso International Tanzania’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system and activities with respect to existing and future project work. As the Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor volunteer, you will utilize your MEAL skills to improve Cuso International Tanzania’s ability to identify key stakeholders and coordinate a more unified approach across organizations in its advocacy work.

This role will involve an initial period of research work at the Cuso International Tanzania office in Dar es Salaam to better familiarize yourself with Cuso International current project work and MEAL system before moving to a key region of focus, Shinyanga. When you will move to Shinyanga will be determined by the Cuso International Country Representative in Tanzania, however several weeks based in Dar es Salaam is likely to begin.

Once in Shinyanga, you will monitor and evaluate what activities stakeholders in health services and gender equality are doing and how Cuso International Tanzania can support them. This role will also involve researching possible donor possibilities for various organizations in the region and the development of concept notes for Cuso International to further expand. There will also be ongoing activities to support the Tanzania Country Representative in several MEAL-related initiatives, such as e-volunteering, knowledge management coordination, and improved communication among identified stakeholders.

Consider this dynamic role in 2 different parts of Tanzania as an excellent way to use your MEAL skills, as well as develop new skills and competencies.

Come join the dynamic Cuso International Tanzania team!

As a volunteer, you will:

– Review of thematic project activities in health services & gender equality, as well as Cuso International strategic goals.

– Support the development of the MEAL project including tools/templates.

– Improve the coordination of knowledge management of existing health care and gender equality work being conducting in Dar es Salaam & Shinyanga.

– Perform ongoing research in areas of program development in Shinyanga and nearby regions. Advise on appropriate software for MEAL data storage.

– Support the Cuso International Country Representative in e-volunteering coordination, analysis of Cuso International strategic goals, and other activities needed on an ongoing basis.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, women’s studies, social sciences or related field

– Course work in qualitative and quantitative research method

Essential Professional Background:

– 2 – 3 years’ work experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, and Community development

– Experience mentoring and/or training in a cross-cultural setting

– Experience in project coordination

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

City Assosa, Ethiopia

Start Date Mar – May 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 12 Months

Language Requirements English

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

As the Youth Education Advisor, your role will be to support and advise our partner in the development of educational material on the topic of Social Risk Prevention. You will conduct a gap analysis while working with different departments, and provide training, mentoring and other capacity-building activities to deliver relevant and engaging health services. Your expertise will improve the effectiveness, quality of health service, client satisfaction and delivery of service of the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Health Bureau.

As a volunteer, you will:

-Work in collaboration with leadership and staff to review and adjust existing educational materials for social risk prevention

-Prepare a guide on social risk prevention

-Identify opportunities to support Primary Health Facilities

-Support youth from the community for peer support mentoring and support community events

Essential Academic Qualifications:

-University Degree in education, gender studies, health, international development, social work or related field.

Essential Professional Background:

-Experience in capacity building, training and mentoring;

-Experience developing and delivering gender equality interventions

-Experience in the development of educational material

-Desire to work with organizations involved in marginalized 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

City Mtwara, Tanzania

Start Date Mar – May 2018 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

As the Business Management Advisor, you can apply your management skills to mentor small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for our Tanzania Local Enterprise Development (T-LED) project.

The project supports SMEs overcome existing barriers in growing businesses in food production, natural resource products, and other agribusiness value chains. T-LED pays particular attention to the challenges women-led SMEs face by matching them with skilled volunteers with management and entrepreneurial experience to provide guidance. The project also provides SMEs with financial resources through matching loan initiative and financial mentorship to support SMEs that are ready to expand their operations.

Your role will be to coach various SMEs to grow their businesses in food processing and natural resource product production. You will establish working relationships with local SMEs through the introduction of SIDO and the T-LED field manager and build a mentor-mentee relationship. By utilizing your management skills, SMEs will learn from your business insights in the production and sale of goods.

By working with T-LED national volunteers, you will be supported in language and cultural interpretation when fostering relationships with various local SMEs. This role does entail a solid understanding of business fundamentals, as well as some work experience as an entrepreneur or in manufacturing, to properly advise SMEs on the growth of their businesses.

You will be well supported by the Mtwara team, all eager to collaborate with you to improve the local growth of SMEs through your knowledge and input. Come join a dynamic T-LED team!

As a volunteer, you will:

-Train SME staff in business management, including market analysis and developing business plans

-Support and recruit target SMEs to achieve the standard required by the foreign investors

-Coach and mentor SIDO, TCCIA and TWCC staff to improve business support services

-Develop tools and training materials with SIDO, TCCIA and TWCC staff that can be used in their business development services

-Improve the capacity of SMEs to win contracts with companies in the extractives and agriculture value chains

Essential Academic Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Value Chain Management, or another relevant field

Essential Professional Background:

– 3 – 5 years’ work experience in a management position

– 3 – 5 years’ management experience in the production of goods for sale

– Facilitation and training skills; experience in the development and delivering workshops

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

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is seeking a qualified Security Specialist to lead on safety and security management. The Security Specialist will serve as a technical resource to WUSC staff and volunteers, providing security management support, risk assessment and analysis, security awareness training, timely safety and security guidance and information.

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT:
Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS)
Unaccompanied assignment – This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants

PARTNER:
Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce

LOCATION:
SRI LANKA , Hambanthota

DURATION:
6 months

EXPECTED DEPARTURE DATE:
Departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and position will remain open until filled.

OVERVIEW:
Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC).

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:
– Work with Tangalle &Tissamaharamaya Tourism Associations on the following areas:
– Training on business promotion/ linkages;
– Leverage current associations to be connected with each other/ networking;
– Planning digital marketing campaigns including web, emails, marketing database, social media and display advertising;
– Maintain social media presences across all digital channels;
– Measuring and reporting on the performance of all digital marketing campaigns
– Brainstorm new and growth strategies;
– Train local partners to continue work have been done when the absenteeism of volunteers;
– Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights; and
– Draft reports as required for the partner organization and the Uniterra program.

QUALIFICATIONS:
– General Degree from a reputable University;
– Excellent writing skills in English;
– Knowledge of tourism promotions apps such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, lonely planet etc.;
– Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
– Cultural sensitivity;
– At least 3 years work experience in Marketing and digital advertising.
– Tourism Management

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT:
– Support and guidance prior to departure and while on assignment in country.
– Participation in a pre-departure training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and meet other volunteers. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– In-country orientation and briefing upon arrival in-country.
– Language training in-country where required.
– Return flights, visas and work permits.
– Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials.
– Health insurance.
– Modest monthly living allowance while overseas.
– Accommodation while overseas.
– Vacation leave entitlement.
– Return debriefing in Canada after completion of assignment. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– An incredible opportunity to enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
– Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
– Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
– With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT:
Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS)
Unaccompanied assignment – This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants

PARTNER:
Women’s Economic Linkages and Employment Development (WE LEAD)

LOCATION:
JORDAN , Amman

DURATION:
12 months

EXPECTED DEPARTURE DATE:
Departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and position will remain open until filled.

OVERVIEW:
WUSC and its consortium partner, Canadian Leaders in International Consulting (CLIC), are implementing the Women’s Economic Linkages and Employment Development (WE LEAD) project in Jordan. WE LEAD, a project funded by Global Affairs Canada, aims to increase women’s empowerment for sustainable economic growth; this will be achieved through activities focusing on women’s employment by businesses and the reduction of gender-specific barriers to women entering into and remaining in the workforce. The WE LEAD project is being implemented over a period of four years, from March 7, 2017 to March 31, 2021 in three locations (East Amman, Irbid and Salt) in Jordan.

The Communications, Outreach, and Reporting Officer will play a crucial role within the WE LEAD team in refining and implementing the Communications Strategy. He/she will work as a technical resource for communications and outreach activities and reporting on lessons learned and project achievements. This position entails the development of social media and traditional communications tools, resources and training sessions for project staff and partner organizations. The Communications, Outreach, and Reporting Officer will be instrumental in developing national social media campaigns and community mobilization activities aimed at improving women’s access to employment, as well as child care and transportation services.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Lead the development and implementation of WE LEAD’s Communications Strategy and activities and ensure its alignment with the Gender Equality Strategy and overall project goals;
– Manage social media accounts and communications with stakeholders and partner organisations;
– Provide guidance and support in developing press releases, announcements and branding for campaigns, events and other activities
– Collaborate with members of the WE LEAD team to organize, coordinate, document and report on social marketing campaigns, awareness and outreach sessions on issues such as gender-based violence and equitable employment, and other project-related events and activities;
– Collaborate with key partner organizations to establish strategies for identifying appropriate communications procedures and outreach approaches, tools and methods, all of which ensure gender-inclusivity;
– Work closely with media coordinators at partner organisations to support them, through coaching and/or training sessions in the development of their communications plans, tools, and message distribution and content;
– Build and manage relationships with local media organizations and other key players.
– In partnership with the Gender Equality Officer, lead the development of national gender-sensitive social media campaigns on women’s empowerment, including economic opportunities, gender equality, gender-based violence, and mediation in the workplace;
– Document success stories and lessons learned on project achievements including gender equality and mainstreaming in the project;
– Identify role models and develop platforms for them to share their stories with target audiences; and
– Offer continual support to WE LEAD staff in drafting reports and other materials that are clear, well-structured and gender-sensitive.

QUALIFICATIONS:
– University level studies in media, public relations, international development and/or any other relevant field
– A minimum of 2 years of work experience as a communications or media outreach focal point, preferably for a non-profit organization
– Proven professional experience managing social media platforms and designing content, editing and writing case studies and success stories, and engaging with other types of reporting
– Experience developing and leading capacity-building activities and coaching sessions
– Experience leading or contributing to regional or national campaign initiatives
– Experience working under Global Affairs Canada guidelines and the Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) is an asset
– Passion and commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment
– Excellent understanding of gender equality concepts, gender mainstreaming and use of gender-inclusive language and content in the media
– Strong analytical and research skills, combined with an ability for innovative thinking and creativity
– Commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in policy design and implementation
– Proven ability to work productively with a variety of stakeholders to run participatory processes and meet tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products
– Basic knowledge of graphic design principles and softwares
– Ability to work in a multicultural environment
– Flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities
– Effective interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to build relationships, network, communicate and represent at a senior level
– Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
– Ability to speak Arabic is a valuable asset

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT:
– Support and guidance prior to departure and while on assignment in country.
– Participation in a pre-departure training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and meet other volunteers. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– In-country orientation and briefing upon arrival in-country.
– Language training in-country where required.
– Return flights, visas and work permits.
– Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials.
– Health insurance.
– Modest monthly living allowance while overseas.
– Accommodation while overseas.
– Vacation leave entitlement.
– Return debriefing in Canada after completion of assignment. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– An incredible opportunity to enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
– Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
– Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
– With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT:
Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS)
Unaccompanied assignment – This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants

PARTNER:
Farm Radio International – Tanzania

LOCATION:
TANZANIA; UNITED REPUBLIC OF , Arusha (with possibility of travel to other regions)

DURATION:
3 months

EXPECTED DEPARTURE DATE:
Departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and position will remain open until filled.

OVERVIEW:
Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC).

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

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor volunteer will contribute toward a shared understanding of how partnerships will and can contribute to the achievement of Uniterra program and partner organization goals. Under the direction of the Uniterra Country Coordinator in Tanzania, in close collaboration with the Uniterra Sector Program Officer, and with the support of the Uniterra program team in Canada, the M&E Advisor volunteer will work toward the following:

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Guide the development of tools for tracking the progress of the work of volunteers and the impact on partners and program objectives;
– Conduct data analysis from partner capacity assessments and workshops to inform the program’s country-level programming;
– Co-design, administer and/or supervise data collection activities as needed;
– Facilitate M&E training and learning opportunities for partner organizations, Uniterra volunteers and staff;
– Participate in online exchange with other M&E Advisor volunteers, Uniterra staff and partners in other countries to share tools and best practices;
– Contribute to the development of reports for the Uniterra program.

QUALIFICATIONS:
– Degree and/or formal training in monitoring and evaluation, international program management, or a related discipline
– 2-3 years experience in performance assessment, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field
– Proficiency in Excel, and comfort working with the Google platform
– Experience in group-based facilitation and learning
– Commitment to and understanding of gender equality and youth inclusion
– Strong sense of ethics, teamwork, and respect for different cultures
– Experience in international development is a strong asset
– Excellent oral and written skills in English

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT:
– Support and guidance prior to departure and while on assignment in country.
– Participation in a pre-departure training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and meet other volunteers. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– In-country orientation and briefing upon arrival in-country.
– Language training in-country where required.
– Return flights, visas and work permits.
– Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials.
– Health insurance.
– Modest monthly living allowance while overseas.
– Accommodation while overseas.
– Vacation leave entitlement.
– Return debriefing in Canada after completion of assignment. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– An incredible opportunity to enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
– Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
– Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
– With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT:
Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS)
Unaccompanied assignment – This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants

PARTNER:
Asociación Artesanal Boliviana ”Señor de Mayo”

LOCATION:
BOLIVIA , La Paz

DURATION:
12 months

EXPECTED DEPARTURE DATE:
Departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and position will remain open until filled.

The expected start date and duration are flexible and subject to change. The departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Please note that we are currently recruiting for Fall 2018 assignments

OVERVIEW:

Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC).

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:

ASARBOLSEM is a leader in the development of Fair Trade and Social Solidarity Economy in Latin America. The Association is a member of IFAT (The world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies) and is invited each year to testify to the progress of fair trade and its contribution to the income of small producers around the world. ASARBOLSEM has previously been able to exhibit in Italy, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, among other countries, as well as in Bolivia, and in France. The Association is also recognized by importers registered in the AELE network, with whom they carry out surveillance, monitoring and evaluation and fair trade impact activities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Under the direction of the Uniterra Country Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Country Office team, the Gender Equality Advisor will contribute to the implementation of Uniterra’s gender strategy. The main responsibility of the Gender Advisor is to develop, implement and monitor a gender action plan to deliver on the Uniterra Gender Strategy. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Country Office team, partners and other program development volunteers.
Data Gathering and Strategy development:
– Engendering partner capacity assessments
– Support gender mainstreaming in country level planning and monitoring processes
– Encourage and facilitate the strengthening, integration and implementation of the gender strategy in country program planning.
Capacity Building:
– Develop and facilitate training and learning opportunities for Uniterra in-country staff, volunteers and partners on gender equality
– Collaborate with local partners to develop strategies and tools to increase the participation of women and female youth and promote their increased access to and control over tailored services and products.
– Develop tools and create case studies of best practices in gender mainstreaming.
– Support the development of a mapping of organizations working on the gender equality approach in the host country and that can be supported by sector partners
Knowledge Sharing:
– Participate actively in gender equality networks
– Document gender mainstreaming tools and good practices and share these with other Uniterra volunteers
– Ensuring that gender equality and youth inclusion and engagement are taken into account in needs assessments and data gathering, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and partnership development through fixing specific mainstreaming objectives, activities to realize these objectives, and follow up on results.
– Draft reports as required by the partner organization and the Uniterra program

QUALIFICATIONS:
– Degree in Social Sciences, Women’s Studies, International Development or other relevant field
– Strong knowledge of Equality between Women and Men policies.
– Experience in a related field of work.
– Experience in research and data collection and information.
– Experience in participatory training methodologies
– Excellent verbal and written communications skills
– Adaptability, flexibility, excellent team working skills and cultural sensitivity
– Capacity of autonomy and teamwork
– Very good sense of organization
– Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish
– Experience in international development would be an asset.

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT:
– Support and guidance prior to departure and while on assignment in country.
– Participation in a pre-departure training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and meet other volunteers. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– In-country orientation and briefing upon arrival in-country.
– Language training in-country where required.
– Return flights, visas and work permits.
– Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials.
– Health insurance.
– Modest monthly living allowance while overseas.
– Accommodation while overseas.
– Vacation leave entitlement.
– Return debriefing in Canada after completion of assignment. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– An incredible opportunity to enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
– Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
– Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
– With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT:
Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS)
Unaccompanied assignment – This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants

PARTNER:
Red de Organizaciones Económicas de Productores Artesanas y artesanos con identidad cultural- Red OEPAIC

LOCATION:
BOLIVIA , La Paz

DURATION:
12 months

EXPECTED DEPARTURE DATE:
Departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and position will remain open until filled.

The expected start date and duration are flexible and subject to change. The departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Please note that we are currently recruiting for Fall 2018 assignments

OVERVIEW:

Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC).

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:

Organizacion Economica Para el Desarrollo (OEPAIC) is a national network in Bolivia which represents over 4,000 artisans from rural and peri urban regions. Its members are self-managed organizations assembled in 8 national associations. The network strengthens coordination between artisans’ organizations with traditional cultural identities. OEPAIC’s main objectives are to defend the rights of artisans who have a traditional cultural identity; represent member organizations in dealing with the State, civil society and international stakeholders; support improvements in production and the marketing of products by affiliated associations, and strengthening the network.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Work closely with the Country Director, Uniterra program partners and relevant team members in the identification of donors and the development of projects, especially those relevant to the sector funds of the Uniterra program
– Contribute to the strategic monitoring of business opportunities with bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations and other sources of funds operating in Canada, Bolivia and in Latin America;
– Regularly inform the country director of business opportunities and provide guidance for the establishment of collaborative relationships, ongoing networking and consultation among organizations and individuals in Bolivia and their Canadian and international counterparts;
– Provide support to the marketing and advocacy strategy of the country office and its partners with existing and potential funders, including foundations;
– Explore new innovation opportunities for the Uniterra program;
– Support the writing of proposals and calls for proposals, ensuring gender equality integration from the beginning of proposal design;
– Contribute to sharing of lessons learned and best practices in business development with the country team;
– Produce the reports requested by the program and the partner organization; and
– Work to ensure participation and representation of women and men in all activities and program benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS:
– Degree in management, project management, administration or equivalent
– Experience in project development or management
– Good knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM)
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Ability to analyze, summarize and write
– Excellent organizational skills
– Knowledge of the Equality Between Women and Men Policy
– Very good knowledge of oral and written Spanish
– Experience in international cooperation is an asset

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT:
– Support and guidance prior to departure and while on assignment in country.
– Participation in a pre-departure training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and meet other volunteers. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– In-country orientation and briefing upon arrival in-country.
– Language training in-country where required.
– Return flights, visas and work permits.
– Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials.
– Health insurance.
– Modest monthly living allowance while overseas.
– Accommodation while overseas.
– Vacation leave entitlement.
– Return debriefing in Canada after completion of assignment. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– An incredible opportunity to enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
– Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
– Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
– With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT:
Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS)
Unaccompanied assignment – This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants

PARTNER:
Federación Comercializadora de Café Especial de Guatemala

LOCATION:
GUATEMALA , Quetzaltenango

DURATION:
12 months

EXPECTED DEPARTURE DATE:
Departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and position will remain open until filled.

The expected start date and duration are flexible and subject to change. The departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Please note that we are currently recruiting for Fall 2018 assignments

OVERVIEW:

Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC).

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:

The Federación Comercializadora de Café Especial de Guatemala (FECCEG) is an organization composed of 8 cooperatives and 3 associations of organic coffee, honey and brown sugar producers. It was founded in 2006 to develop alternative markets that would generate added value for members’ high quality organic production. FECCEG partners with Kishé Foods LLC, a business incorporated in California, which was created with the purpose of developing the coffee value chain by selling roasted coffee as a finished product directly to consumers in the United States, thereby increasing the profits of over 2,100 organic producers, including 550 women, in Guatemala. http://fecceg.com/

Under the direction of the Uniterra country coordinator and with the support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor volunteer will assess the start-up capabilities of local partners, to understand their needs and to get a common understanding of how the association can contribute to the Uniterra program;

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Support Uniterra partners in the development of viable and functional capacity development plans, including financial and technical performance measures;
– Strengthen local capacities in financial and technical performance measurement and communicate results;
– Gather and share information including tools and best practices;
– Create learning and training opportunities in monitoring and evaluation for local partners and Uniterra staff;
– Ensure the participation of women and youth, as well as their representation, in all activities and program benefits; and
– Write reports as required by partners and the Uniterra program.

QUALIFICATIONS:
– Studies in finance management, economics, financial planning or any relevant field;
– Strong knowledge in measurement, evaluation and monitoring of financial performance and organizational development;
– Knowledge in financial planning services;
– Competencies in qualitative and quantitative research; the Excel domain is imperative;
– Ease to work on the Google platform;
– Experience in the areas of learning and group animation;
– Great ability to work in a team;
– Believe in the principles of economic empowerment of women and youth;
– Experience in international development an asset;
– Excellent oral and written expression abilities.
– Have a deep sense of ethics and respect for different cultures;
– Faculty of adaptation and good sense of humor.

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT:
– Support and guidance prior to departure and while on assignment in country.
– Participation in a pre-departure training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and meet other volunteers. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– In-country orientation and briefing upon arrival in-country.
– Language training in-country where required.
– Return flights, visas and work permits.
– Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials.
– Health insurance.
– Modest monthly living allowance while overseas.
– Accommodation while overseas.
– Vacation leave entitlement.
– Return debriefing in Canada after completion of assignment. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
– An incredible opportunity to enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
– Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
– Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
– With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.