Gender Equality Advisor - Volunteer in Latin America

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Start Date: January 2025

Placement Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced and English Level 3-Intermediate

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

As a gender advisor, you will work with Centro de Derechos Para la Mujer (CDM) to help create both community and institutional gender policies.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Analyse and review the Draft Institutional Diagnosis
• Analyse and revise the Draft Institutional Policy of Gender and the Institutional Strategic Plan in order to align normative instruments.
• Do the elaboration of a Training Plan aimed at the communities and the organisation's staff.

Essential Requirements:

• University degree in social, economics, international development and/or equivalent experience in a related field.

Essential Background:

• Knowledge/experience on Gender Equality,
• Knowledge/experience on planning, administration processes, planning, strategy design,
• Previous experience in planning processes,
• Knowledge/experience in research teaching, training and/or facilitation processes,
• Knowledge/experience applying participatory approaches and tools,
• Demonstrated experience of working in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.

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.

We seek individuals who share our values and are committed to supporting marginalized groups, including those from the LGBTQIA+ communities.

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 contributing 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.

Prestaciones

Terms and Conditions

Cuso International's terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle similar to local living standards. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (eg. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance
• Accommodation while in placement
• Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
• Support while in placement through Cuso International's Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return
• Support to meet your fundraising goals
• Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months