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

Start Date: June 2026

Placement Length: 6 months

Language Requirements: English Level 4-Advanced

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

The Volunteer’s Role

Our partner, the Tanzania Health Forum Initiative (THFI), is seeking a dedicated and skilled volunteer to support their resource mobilization efforts. In this volunteer placement, you will work closely with the team to enhance their initiatives in securing essential funding and building meaningful partnerships.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact - apply today!

As a volunteer, you will:

• Conduct mapping and analysis of funding opportunities and potential donors to maintain an up-to-date funding database that aids in strategic decision-making, resulting in enhanced visibility of new and diverse funding sources.
• Provide support in proposal development to improve the quality and competitiveness of concept notes and proposals, increasing submission rates for relevant funding calls.
• Strengthen resource mobilization systems to ensure more coordinated, efficient, and timely resource mobilization processes, as well as enhanced internal preparedness for grant applications.
• Offer partnership engagement support to bolster relationships with potential donors and strategic partners, improving communication materials for external engagement.
• Assist with documentation and knowledge management to create a centralized repository of resource mobilization documents for institutional memory and to provide well-organized information that supports advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Essential Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in development studies, sociology, project management, entrepreneurship and business development, agribusiness, or value addition.
• A Master's degree and familiarity with media relations and communication are considered additional assets.

Essential Background:

• A minimum of four years of experience in fundraising projects, particularly in women's and youth empowerment initiatives.
• Skills in grant and proposal writing, financial literacy, and networking.
• Experience in project management and proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite.

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: Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership RWVL-T

Partner: Tanzania Health Forum Initiative (THFI)

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!