Gender Advisor
Cuso InternationalSaint Vincent and the Grenadines • Belize • Dominica • Grenada • Jamaica • Saint Lucia • Suriname
Posted August 26, 2024
Internship
About the Company
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 and the Caribbean and Canada. Registered charitable numbers: Canada: 81111 6813 RR0001 United States: EIN 30-0545486 We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.
Job Description
This volunteer placement is designed to strengthen the capacity of National Conversation Trust Funds (NCTF) across the region of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guyana, Jamaica, and St. Lucia to mainstream gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into their policies, programs, and services. Volunteers will support staff training, develop training materials, and develop operational and HR policies related to GESI in Caribbean nations. The placement involves a collaborative project with Cuso International focused on the BLUEPRINTS project in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Requirements
- University degree in social/political sciences, international development, human rights, gender studies, social work, law, public policy, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a position 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.
Benefits
- Life-changing experience
- Accommodation while in placement
- Medical Health Insurance
- Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement
- Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service