General Application - E-Volunteering
About The Position
Build global experience from wherever you are with Cuso International. These E-Volunteering Placements are designed for individuals seeking meaningful, skills-based experience in global development, entirely online. Through E-Volunteering Placements, Cuso International connects volunteers with partner organizations seeking specific skills and expertise. E-volunteers may work independently on defined assignments or collaborate virtually with an in-country volunteer, enabling volunteers to engage meaningfully in international development work while remaining based in Canada. We invite you to share your skills and explain how your professional background, education, volunteer experience, or professional experience can support our partners’ priorities.
Requirements
- Only Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible to apply
- A minimum of 2 years of work experience is required, along with a degree or diploma
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in English, French, or Spanish, depending on partner location
- Skills and Areas Needed by Our Partners: Communications & Digital Media (communications, social media, graphic design, content creation), Research & Knowledge Support (desk research, data collection, summaries, reporting support), Gender Equality, Youth & Community Development (GESI support, youth engagement, community wellbeing initiatives), Monitoring & Data Support (MEAL assistance, data analysis, documentation), Information Technology & Digital Support (IT support, data systems assistance, digital tools), Program & Project Support (project development, coordination, planning assistance, logistics, reporting), Business Development & Entrepreneurship (enterprise development, youth entrepreneurship, private sector engagement), Economic Development & Livelihoods (employability, workforce readiness, market-based development, economic resilience), Partnership Development & Resource Mobilization (fundraising support, stakeholder engagement, partnership building), Program & Training Design (TVET, curriculum design, labour-market alignment, training development), Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Measurement (MEAL design, learning frameworks, data analysis), Digital Systems & Data Strategy (information systems, digital transformation, data-driven decision-making), Environment, Climate Change & Sustainability (climate adaptation, environmental programming, sustainable development)
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of partner-led projects and initiatives through remote collaboration
- Contribute to research, data analysis, reporting, and documentation
- Assist with planning, coordination, and virtual meetings or workshops
- Support the development of communications and knowledge-sharing materials, including reports, briefs, presentations, or digital content
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, including data tracking and reflection
- Apply academic knowledge and professional skills to strengthen partner capacity and systems
- Collaborate effectively with multicultural teams across time zones
- Participate actively in virtual learning, reflection, mentoring, and professional development activities
- Uphold Cuso International’s values related to gender equality, inclusion, accountability, and ethical engagement
Benefits
- International development experience in a remote, professional setting
- Enhanced technical, digital, and cross-cultural collaboration skills
- Experience contributing to locally led global development initiatives
- Increased understanding of partnership-based and ethical development approaches
- Meaningful contribution to global social impact, without international travel
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
