Gender Advisor (Spanish)

  • Montreal
  • Cuso International

This volunteer placement is located in: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Start Date: June 2024

Placement Length: 6 Months

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4 - Advanced

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role

Gender equality is an integral aspect woven into the fabric of all Cuso International initiatives. In Honduras, we collaborate with diverse partners actively engaged in promoting gender equality and social inclusion. One such partner is ANDI, dedicated to advancing women's economic development through various company-based training programs. Focusing on women's rights and empowerment is crucial for the progress and resilience of each individual, and is instrumental in combating violence against women and marginalized communities within the country.

As a Gender Advisor, your role entails collaborating with ANDI to assist companies in integrating a gender perspective, thereby working towards achieving gender equality and social inclusion objectives across different corporate settings.

As a volunteer, you will:

  • Assist the companies affiliated with ANDI in Honduras in integrating gender equity principles.
  • Analyze and evaluate Institutional Gender Policies and the Institutional Strategic Plan to harmonize regulatory frameworks.

Essential Requirements:

  • A University degree in social sciences, economics, international development or an equivalent experience in a related field is required.

Essential Background:

  • Expertise in Gender Equality encompassing planning, administrative processes, and strategy formulation.
  • Experience in conducting research, teaching, training, or facilitating processes.
  • Proficiency in employing participatory methodologies and tools.
  • Proven track record of collaborating within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

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.

Support Package

  • Modest monthly living allowance
  • Accommodation while in placement
  • Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
  • Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
  • Pre-departure training, in-country orientation and reintegration debriefing
  • On-the-ground support through our Cuso International's Country Program Office
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
  • Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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