Communications Advisor - Spanish Required

This Volunteer Placement is Located in : Lima, Peru

Start Date : July 2024

Placement Length : 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements : Spanish Level 4-Advanced

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

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

The Volunteer’s Role

Are you enthusiastic about getting involved in an initiative to promote urban agriculture in the second-largest city located in a desert and making a significant impact?

If you possess these qualities, this volunteer role is perfect for you! We are looking for individuals who are committed, respectful, and genuinely care about community well-being.

Utilize your creative communication skills to contribute to the implementation of urban agriculture projects in the Southern districts of Lima, including Villa El Salvador, Villa Maria del Triunfo, and San Juan de Miraflores.

These projects focus on establishing and improving agroecological community gardens and supporting agroecological school brigades.

Join Cuso International and apply for this placement to assist our partner in Peru!

As a volunteer, your responsibilities will include :

• Developing and implementing a communication strategy to showcase the effects of the AU gardens.
• Managing social media channels to promote the gardens and school brigades.
• Creating concise and straightforward testimonial videos and presentations featuring gardeners.
• Curating materials for photographic exhibitions highlighting the AU.
• Producing visual tools in collaboration with farmers to support garden production, such as yearly sowing plans and posters illustrating good agroecological practices.
• Promoting various initiatives carried out by stakeholders.
• Assisting farmers in their actions and advocacy efforts.
• Coordinating activities with the platform.

Essential Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, political social marketing, or a related field

Essential Background :

• Develop and implement communication, marketing, and branding strategies.
• Strong written communication skills, including expertise in report and publication writing and editing, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show creativity, judgement, and the ability to work both independently and in teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a strong command of the Spanish language (written and oral).

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, 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, to contribute 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.

Partner - Integración, Gobernabilidad y Economía Circular (INGEC)

Integration, Governance and Circular Economy (INGEC) is a development promotion organization made up of professionals with many years of experience in the fields of governance, territorial development, urban agriculture and circular economy, with a cross-cutting approach to equity and participation.