Fundraising Advisor

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Cuso International Full time

Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Start Date: December 2023

Placement Length: 12 Months

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced and English Level 3-Intermediate

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer's Role

The Center for Marine Studies (CEM) is a Honduran NGO established in 2006 with the purpose of developing technical capacities in applied research to support the management of marine biodiversity.

The CEM is focused on the importance of generating coastal marine and socio-economic research to provide technical information that strengthens decision-making for a sustainable use of coastal marine resources in Honduras, we are located on the north coast of the country,

The organization has been a leader in the field since it also promotes diversification processes in different branches to support the planting of Antillean avocado, as well as entrepreneurship processes, beekeeping, minor species and others.

It is worth mentioning that we group an average of 130 direct families and 600 indirect families, which actively participate in marketing, technical assistance, consulting and others.

Do you have experience in fundraising, business administration, strategic planning or organizational development? Then this position is for you We are looking for a Fundraising Advisor to achieve a better contribution in support of the communities where we are developing our lines of work. As a chosen volunteer, you will contribute to the collection and mobilization of resources.

As a volunteer, you will:

  • Review diagnoses and available information.
  • Review the methodology, tools and other resources developed
  • Prepare a work plan to develop strategic plans including area-specific action plans, if necessary
  • Research using primary and secondary sources.
  • Visit/meetings with companies to gather information, design the strategic plan and coordinate other necessary activities
  • Meeting with the teams
  • Propose tools to improve internal processes in obtaining resources
  • Participate in meetings, networks, work tables and similar spaces.
  • Promote strategic alliances.

Essential Requirements:

  • University degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Development and/or equivalent experience in a related field.

Essential Background:

  • Knowledge/experience in planning, administration processes, planning, strategy design.
  • Previous experience in planning processes.
  • Knowledge/experience in teaching, training and/or facilitation processes
  • Knowledge/experience of participatory approaches and tools.
  • Demonstrated experience of working in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Use of information technologies.

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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.

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, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing 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 - Centro de Estudios Marítimos

The Centro de Estudios Marinos (CEM) is an Honduran, non-governmental organization dedicated to applied science on coastal-marine ecosystems. Founded initially on the island of Utila in 2006, the CEM has grown and expanded its study area along the Honduran Atlantic and Pacifica coasts. We also work under regional approaches with the Mesoamerican Reef System and the Gulf of Fonseca.

CEM combine applied ecological research with socioeconomic studies, with the interest of providing scientific information that supports the development of proactive management strategies for the sustainable use of marine-coastal resources. CEM has also create innovative management tools and with that, and they work regularly in collaboration with scientists and institutions around the world. CEM believes that by creating a knowledge bridge between applied research and local knowledge, CEM can highlight priorities for conservation, identify management requirements and find solutions to mitigate local and regional threats to sustainability. By doing this, academic science can be understood and used by the very people who depend on the integrity of the coastal ecosystems in which they live. Experience teaching people with a wide range of ages, backgrounds and local customs. Ability in the elaboration of fundraising projects Critical analysis capacity. Knowledge of the agroforestry sector/business. Experience working with cooperative and associative companies. Understanding of inclusive participatory approaches, among a variety of stakeholders, including gender-sensitive methods.

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