Overview
Cuso International Communications Advisor – Multiple Partners Full Time in Quebec City, QCCuso International
Branch Quebec City QC CA
Position:
Communications Advisor – Multiple Partners
Location:
Quebec City, QC
Cuso International is a development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative…
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Location
Lima , Peru
Cuso International – Peru
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Ongoing
April 2016
Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents
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Cuso International is a development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative partnerships and compassionate donors. Cuso International’s work is driven by authentic engagement with and accountability to the people and communities involved.
Cuso International is a development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative partnerships and compassionate donors. Our vision is a world where all people are able to realize their potential, develop their skills and participate fully in society. Cuso International’s work is driven by authentic engagement with and accountability to the people and communities involved. In Latin America and the Caribbean, our two focus areas are: community and livelihood.
In Peru, Cuso International works to reduce poverty by creating sustainable livelihoods, and combat inequality by empowering people and communities. We build trusted partnerships with a variety of local partners, including non-governmental organizations, governments, social enterprises and cooperatives.
The overall purpose of this placement is to provide communications support and capacity building to at least four of Cuso International’s partners in Lima, Tarapoto and Cusco. They include:
- Laboratorio Takiwasi, a social enterprise that generates alternative means of income and awareness for the value of biodiversity within Amazonian rural communities based on the commercial cultivation and processing of indigenous medicinal plants;
- Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera Oro Verde, a Fair Trade-certified coffee and cocoa cooperative located in the high mountains of northern Peru;
- Asociación Kallpa and the Youth Employment Centres (CJE), the latter support disadvantaged youth aged 15 to 30 years in Lima and Cusco by helping them set new or positive livelihood goals, find employment or become self-employed;
- Defensoría del Pueblo (National Ombudsman), which is called upon to deal with issues regarding human rights violations, gender equality and indigenous peoples’ rights, among others.
The volunteer will:
- Build the capacity of Laboratorio Takiwasi and indigenous producer associations to develop and implement a marketing and branding strategy for their medicinal plants-based products (targeting the Peruvian market, namely through an online store).
- Build the capacity of Oro Verde to communicate more effectively with its 1,300 members, namely through the creation of an internal information bulletin, to foster and strengthen member commitment, flow of information and transparency.
- Build the capacity of Asociación Kallpa and the CJEs to develop high-quality, enticing and powerful digital and printed communications materials, a “catalogue” or repertoire of youth entrepreneurs, effectively convene events, and improve public relations practices.
- Build the capacity of the Defensoría del Pueblo to communicate and promote human rights and gender equality effectively (e.g. through the use of understandable and accessible language, as well as adequately framing arguments).
- If time permits: Conduct training sessions for country program office staff and other volunteers; support Cuso International and its partners in drawing lessons learned from its communications initiatives, capitalizing experiences and sharing conclusions; accomplish any other related tasks that might be necessary for the completion of the volunteer’s mandate (e.g. providing support for a communications campaign addressing gender-based violence), as required by the Communications, Information and Resource Development Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a similar discipline.
- 2-5 years of relevant professional experience – Experience in developing and implementing communications and/or marketing and branding strategies. – Strong writing, editing, and communications skills; experience in developing print and digital communications materials. – Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as ability to work under pressure. – Willingness and ability to conduct training sessions on effective communications – Sound working knowledge of digital and social media – Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines – Person with creativity, sound judgement and ability to work both independently and in a team – Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, etc. – High level attention to detail and evidence of a superior work ethic
- Experience working in Latin America and the Caribbean is an asset – Understanding /sensitivity to gender equality and social inclusion – Understanding of development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean – Sound working knowledge of design programs such as Photoshop and InDesign
Cuso International covers the following costs: – Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and in-country training orientation – Return airfare and visa/permit costs – The cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance – Access to Employee Assistance Program while overseas and upon return – Accommodation while overseas – Modest living allowance while overseas – Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer – Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
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.
- E-volunteering: Depending on the nature of the placement, the volunteer might be required to provide e-volunteering support to the local partner or Cuso International before or after the field placement.
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Québec City, QC, CA
Posted on: 2016-02-19
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