Project Development Advisor
About the job
- A degree in International Development, Economics, Social Sciences, Project Management, or Business Administration is required.
- Experience in business coordination, project management, and corporate social responsibility is required.
- Demonstrated experience in similar roles within nongovernmental organizations or international organizations is required.
- Experience in social diagnostics, training, project design, and process facilitation is required.
- Ability to adapt effectively to various contexts and environments, including visits to communities and companies.
- Interest in and sensitivity toward engaging with Indigenous populations.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Develop strategies, pathways, and coordination channels with Canadian companies operating in the Cusco region.
- Provide training to local stakeholders to enhance their skills and assist them in identifying value-generating business activities and opportunities.
- Identify and participate in the creation of proposals related to local, regional, and national funding aimed at fostering the growth of rural enterprises.
- Work closely with the Cuso International Programs team during field visits and other activities conducted under the framework of the new SHARE strategy.
- Perform additional tasks assigned by the office as required.
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