Communications and Marketing Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in : Lima, Peru

Start Date : September 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

As a volunteer, your responsibilities will include :

Support in the creation of content and development of high quality, attractive and powerful print and digital communication materials (written, video, web, etc.

for the projects in Peru.

• Create training materials
• Capacity building, providing training to staff, volunteers and partners in the professional use of social media to raise awareness of our work and our organization.
• Write, produce and disseminate stories (written and video) that capture and demonstrate the value of international volunteering and the work that our partner organizations are doing in their communities so that they can be shared with potential donors and the media.
• Take photographs and videos, produce articles and disseminate them on social networks and different media if necessary.
• Collaborate and contribute with other volunteers and staff in their workshops and field visits.

Essential Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, digital marketing, political science, graphic design or related fields.
• Handling of audiovisual tools (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, A. Premiere, Coreldraw).
• Video editing

Essential Background :

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in Latin America as a communications consultant, graphic design, etc.
• Experience in research and interviewing
• Graphic design software skills, video editing, photography.
• Good interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Creativity, good judgment and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• 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.