Advisor in Women's Entrepreneurship and Innovation
About the job
- Hold a university degree in entrepreneurship, international development, management, or equivalent.
- Have good training/facilitation ability.
- Have at least three years of work experience in entrepreneurship.
- Be able to work with limited resources and as a member of a team.
- Be eligible as a Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident.
- Support the partner organization in implementing its economic empowerment strategy, integrating financial education to strengthen women's resource-management and decision-making capacities.
- Design and deliver training modules on business creation, financial education, strategic planning, and management.
- Participate in training trainers and participants in entrepreneurship using a participatory approach.
- Support the establishment of post-training follow-up and support mechanisms to evaluate results and adjust strategies to ensure a lasting impact for women's initiatives.
- Write the reports required by the partner organization and Cuso.
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