This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Start Date: October 2024
Placement Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension
Language Requirements: English - Native / Spanish Level 4-Advanced
Please submit an English Resume and Statement of Interest
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
This role supports Fundación Victoria Elena, our partner organization. If you are interested in working as a volunteer in Colombia and you love Marketing and communications, this position is for you!
In this position, you must oversee promotional and advertising initiatives to promote our Foundation's work using digital channels and tools, providing value and strengthening our image. From planning to implementation, you must be involved in all aspects of communication strategy creation and execution, including monitoring, optimization, and analysis.
You will rock this position if you are knowledgeable in all digital marketing and communication strategies, from innovative to used, to apply them to the strategy and meet goals.
As a volunteer, you will:
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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.
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.
Partner - Fundacion Victoria Elena
Fundacion Victoria Elena is a non-profit institution created by a group of professionals in different areas, who are confident that, through education and sport, can form suitable and competent people, who can be part of a globalised society that demands a leading, conciliatory citizenship, educated in family values and with a deep respect for diversity and human rights.
Cuso International's terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle similar to local living standards. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (eg. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.
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