Human Rights Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Start Date: February 2026

Placement Length: 5 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

This placement seeks to enhance private sector participation in human rights in Honduras by reinforcing the efforts of the Human Rights Industrial Committee and related initiatives driven by the National Association of Industrials (ANDI). The goal is to involve ANDI's corporate members in promoting human rights awareness among their workforce. This initiative focuses on addressing gender-based violence and advocates for human rights, including programs that support individuals with disabilities.

As a volunteer, you will:

- Collaborate with the Human Rights and Gender Industrial committees to develop and implement a training action plan focused on Human Rights for the executives, staff, and employees of ANDI member organizations.
- Assist in the facilitation of training sessions and the preparation of relevant materials.
- Aid in promoting and sharing the initiatives undertaken by the Industrial Human Rights Committee and its member companies.
- Support additional HR initiatives carried out by ANDI and Cuso International.

Essential Requirements:

- A university degree in social science, international development, or a related field, along with equivalent experience.

Essential Background:

- Knowledge of issues related to Human Rights
- Hands-on research experience involving various stakeholders, including CSOs, MSMEs, NGOs, and local and national government entities
- Comprehension of inclusive and participatory approaches, employing gender-sensitive methods among diverse stakeholders
- Experience in the private sector with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within multicultural and interdisciplinary teams.

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

About Us

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project: Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Volunteer Support and Requirements

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:

- Monthly living allowance
- Accommodation
- Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
- Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)
- Ongoing local support
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

- Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel
- Provide two professional references and one personal reference
- Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
- Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure
- Comply with anti-terrorism checks
- Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct

Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.

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