This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start Date: February / March 2025
Placement Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension
Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
The Volunteer’s Role
As a Community Development/Project Management Advisor, you'll be working with Professional Alliance for Development /PADet along with their team in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. In this role, you will support the efforts to enhance the organization capacity to promote its work and raise resource for sustaining its mission
As a volunteer, you will do:
- Proposal development including social enterprise schemes
- Resource Mobilization
- Partnership development
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business management/Project management, social sciences.
Essential Background:
- Skills in proposal development works
- Skills in resource mobilization with foundations and other grant making institutions
- Skills in partnership development
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 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 - Professional Alliance for Development (PADeT)
Professional Alliance for Development (PADeT) is a local NGO implementing community based development interventions in Amhara, Oromia and Afar Regional States since 1998. It is registered with the MOJ as a charity with the Charities and Societies Agency. Since its establishment, PADet has been implementing various development programs impacting the wellbeing of children, women and youth in target areas. The organization has four strategic objectives:
- Sexual and Reproductive Health,
- HIV/AIDS prevention and care,
- Livelihood promotion and
- Child protection.
PADet is also member of various networks and consortiums at regional and national level of which CORHA, PANE and CCRDA are the major ones. Such forums are also used to share and learn experiences from others.
Benefits
Terms and Conditions
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.
Support Package
- Modest monthly living allowance
- Accommodation while in placement
- Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
- Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
- Support while in placement through Cuso International's Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return
- Support to meet your fundraising goals
- Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months
