This Volunteer Placement is Located in : Paramaribo, Paramaribo District, Suriname
Start Date : October 2024
Placement Length : 6 months with the possibility of extension
Language Requirements : English Level 4-Advanced
Eligibility : Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
The overall purpose of the placement is to strengthen the capacity of National Conversation Trust Funds (NCTF) across the region to develop and implement a strategic plan and revamp their internal structures to strengthen their transition planning.
The Caribbean Organizations for Resilient Environments (CORE) project serves to build the capacity of National Conservation Trust Funds (NCTFs) operating in eight countries (Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, St.
Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname) to implement local, nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation with a gender-responsive lens.
As a volunteer, you will :
- Support the development of strategic directions and priorities through a process of research and consultation with staff, members in developing a 5 Year Strategic Plan
- Complete organizational assessment
- Identify key stakeholders for consultation on Strategic Plan
- Establish work plan for strategic planning process.
Essential Requirements :
University degree in social / political sciences, international development, human rights, gender studies, social work, law, public policy, or related field.
Essential Background :
- Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a position (s) related to the promotion of gender equality, diversity and / or women’s development issues
- Experience working with government agencies
- Experience working with senior management
- Experience in training and facilitation
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 - BluePrints for Gender Equality
Cuso will be implementing the four-year BLUEPRINTS project funded by the Government of Canada Global Affairs Canada (GAC);
the main focus of the project is to strengthen the capacity of local governments in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St.
Vincent and the Grenadines to integrate gender into policies, programs, and services to better reflect the needs, perspectives and interests of the Caribbean’s most vulnerable women and girls.
Partner - National Conservation Trust Fund (NCTF)
The NCTFJ was established as a not-for-profit NGO to source and provide sustainable funding for Protected Areas in Jamaica.
It is designed to be the primary source of financial support for Jamaica’s Protected Areas System, in collaboration with government and non-government partners.
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