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This Volunteer Placement is located in: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Start Date: July 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent

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

The Volunteer’s Role

Cuso International is looking for a candidate who is interested in joining the Volunteering Cooperation Program. In the role of Gender Equality Advisor, you will leverage your knowledge in Gender Studies, Social Inclusion, and International Development to assist the SHARE Project in collaboration with the Msichana Initiative in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This initiative aims to promote the development and empowerment of women, girls, and individuals facing poverty and vulnerability in Tanzania.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Review and tailor the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) strategy and training materials
• Facilitate GESI training workshops for Msichana Initiative staff and community stakeholders
• Support the design of advocacy strategies on girls' rights and education
• Assist in developing monitoring tools for gender-related outcomes
• Provide mentorship to project staff on gender mainstreaming and inclusive programming

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Women’s Studies, Social Sciences, or related field

Essential Background:

• 2–3 years’ experience in gender programming, women’s empowerment, or related advocacy work
• Experience designing and delivering gender equality trainings or workshops

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: Msichana Initiative

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!