Gender Equality Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Start Date: February 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

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

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

In your role as a gender advisor, you will engage in a dynamic collaboration with our partner, Centro de Derechos Para la Mujer (CDM). Your primary focus will be to work closely with their team to thoughtfully develop and refine inclusive gender policies that will have a meaningful impact at both the community level and within various institutions. This collaborative effort will aim to promote gender equality and ensure that diverse perspectives are considered in policy-making processes, ultimately contributing to a more equitable society.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Conduct an analysis and evaluation of the Draft Institutional Diagnosis.
• Review and amend the Draft Institutional Policy on Gender and the Institutional Strategic Plan to ensure alignment of normative instruments.
• Develop a Training Plan targeted at both community members and the organization's staff.

Essential Requirements:

• A university degree in social sciences, economics, international development, or relevant experience in a related field is required.

Essential Background:

• Familiarity and experience with Gender Equality,
• Proficiency in planning, administrative processes, and strategic design, along with prior involvement in planning activities,
• Expertise in research, teaching, training, and facilitation,
• Experience in utilizing participatory approaches and tools,
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team environment.

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

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

Partner: Centro de Derecho de la Mujer

Benefits

Volunteer Support and Requirements

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:

• Monthly living allowance
• Accommodation
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)
• Ongoing local support
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

• Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel
• Provide two professional references and one personal reference
• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
• Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure
• Comply with anti-terrorism checks
• Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct

Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!