Research Advisor - Disability Inclusion and Youth Employment
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in social sciences, anthropology, sociology, international development, disability studies, public policy, or a related field.
- Advanced Spanish skills, including the ability to review technical documents and provide written feedback.
- Experience with social research, ideally related to disability inclusion, youth employment, socioeconomic inclusion, gender equality, or community development.
- Experience with research methods, data collection tools, data analysis, database development, or results reporting.
- Ability to provide constructive remote guidance and collaborate across cultures and time zones.
- If shortlisted, provide two professional references and one personal reference.
- Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview.
- Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and Code of Conduct.
- Have basic home office equipment, a reliable internet connection, and moderate computer skills.
- Review the research project and recommend improvements to the methodology, scope, and alignment with project objectives.
- Refine data collection tools, such as surveys, interviews, or focus group guides, to ensure they are clear, inclusive, and accessible.
- Guide the Kallpa team on ethical, consistent, and inclusive use of research instruments.
- Support a simple database or data organization framework for managing and analyzing findings.
- Advise on interpreting results and identifying key insights related to disability inclusion and youth employment.
- Review the draft report and provide feedback to strengthen clarity, recommendations, and practical use.
About the company
Cuso International partners with communities to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups, focusing on gender equality, social inclusion, economic resilience, and climate action. It mobilizes skilled volunteers and professionals to support local partners in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada through capacity building and community-driven projects. It operates as a registered charity with a long history (since 1961) and uses a non-profit, skill-sharing, international cooperation model rather than for-profit services. Its goal is to help marginalized people build better futures by sharing skills and advancing inclusion and climate action.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Founded
1961
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2025 revenue rose 8% to $27.66 million, with a $197,962 surplus.
- Power Corporation's support expanded the Canadian Program and Northern Distance Learning in 2026.
- Rotary's $45,000 Ethiopia donation plus 14:1 government matching amplifies program leverage.
What critics are saying
- FY2025 still relied on $15.45 million from Global Affairs Canada funding.
- A $27.46 million expense base leaves execution exposed if donor renewals slip in 2026.
- Loss of federal support would cripple volunteer placements and threaten Cuso's operating model.
What makes Cuso International unique
- Cuso International pairs volunteers with programs across 743,920 participants in FY2025.
- Its Indigenous Canada Program launched in 2024, strengthening domestic reconciliation work.
- Government-backed volunteer placements and in-kind hours create a distinctive low-cash operating model.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Relocation Assistance
- Training Programs
- Mental Health Support
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options