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Cuso International

International development organization advancing gender equality

Environmental and Climate Change Advisor

Corporate & Technical TrainingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParakou, BeninNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in environment, climate change, agronomy, agroecology, sustainable development, natural resource management, or a related field is required.
  • Equivalent training or experience demonstrating a strong understanding of environmental issues, climate adaptation, and community development is required.
  • At least five years of relevant experience in environment, climate change, agroecology, sustainable agriculture, or international development is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in needs analysis, training design, and capacity strengthening for diverse audiences is required.
  • Ability to work independently with limited resources and collaborate effectively in an intercultural team is required.
  • Experience working with nonprofit organizations, civil society organizations, or local communities is required.
  • Candidates must be Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents.
  • Applicants must demonstrate full proficiency in French.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to environmental assessments and analyze training and capacity-strengthening needs.
  • Design practical tools to reduce climate-related risks faced by women and young women.
  • Train people supported by DEDRAS ONG in agroecological production techniques, including sustainable soil and water management and the use of natural inputs.
  • Identify technical and financial partners active in the environmental field.
  • Create a clear, accessible technical brief presenting funding opportunities and key application procedures.
  • Work closely with the program lead in Benin, the partner organization, the program team, and other volunteer cooperants in the country to share knowledge, strengthen local capacity, and implement sustainable solutions.

About the Company

Cuso International

International development organization advancing gender equality

Cuso International collaborates with partners to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups, with a focus on gender equality, social inclusion, economic resilience, and climate action. It achieves this by exchanging skills and placing skilled volunteers with local organizations in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada. Its model emphasizes partner-driven, capacity-building projects managed by a registered charity with a long history (since 1961), funded by governments and donors. The goal is to help communities become healthier, more resilient, and more economically secure through skills sharing and inclusive development.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Founded
1961

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