Gender Advisor

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Cuso International Full time

**Location**:Tegucigalpa, Honduras

**Start Date**: February 2023

**Placement Length**: 12 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**

Are you passionate about gender equality and reducing discrimination against women? If so, this might be the role for you

As the Gender Advisor, you will work closely with the project team to develop the capacity of local partners to support and strengthen women's organizations and movements that advance women's rights, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

**As a volunteer, you will**:

- Support local Partners of Cuso International in Honduras in assuring gender mainstreaming in main projects.
- Analysis and revision of the Institutional Policy of Gender and the Institutional Strategic Plan in order to align normative instruments.

**Essential Requirements**:

- University degree in social, economics, international development and/or equivalent experience in a related field

**Essential Background**:

- Knowledge and experience in Gender Equality
- Previous experience in planning processes, administration, planning, and strategy design
- Experience in research, teaching, training and/or facilitation processes
- Demonstrated experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team

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

**About Us and the Project**

**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.

**Requirements**:
**Benefits**

**Terms and Conditions**

Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

**Support Package**
- Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country)
- Accommodation while in placement
- Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
- Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
- On the ground support through our Cuso International 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

**Other Requirements**:

- Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:

- Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
- Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
- Obtain a Police Check at our request
- Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
- Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the World Health Organization-approved vaccines.

**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 ou


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