Youth Employability Advisor

**This Volunteer Placement is Located in**:Lima, Peru

**Start Date**: March/April 2024

**Placement Length**: 6 months with the possibility of extension

**Language Requirements**: Spanish Level 4-Advanced

**Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest**

**Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only**

Cuso International is seeking a dedicated individual with a strong passion for promoting entrepreneurship opportunities to youth in Lima - Peru. In this volunteer role, you will have the opportunity to support the activities and initiatives undertaken by the KALLPA´s association, and more importantly, contribute to advancing equality for all individuals.

**As a volunteer, your responsibilities will include**:

- Elaboration of methodological guides for employability workshops for CJEI users.
- Conduct a round of visits to companies to identify available job openings.
- Employability workshops
- Personalized technical advice for polishing the CV and practicing a job interview
- Participate in management meetings of the Kallpa Association in the Cusco region and at the national level for the improvement of the CJEI strategy.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Degree in Psychology, Business Administration and Management or similar.
- Knowledge in recruitment processes, human resources, human talent management.
- Knowledge in disability, social and economic inclusion model, gender approach, ECA supported employment methodology.
- Office tools management (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Intermediate/advanced level of Spanish (written and oral)

**Essential Background**:

- Design and advise on strategies that generate improvements and optimization of human talent management in companies.

**What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience**

**About Us, the Project and the Partner**:
**Cuso International**

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

We seek individuals who share our values and are committed to supporting marginalized groups, including those from the LGBTQIA+ communities.

**Project - Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)**

Cuso International will deliver the Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) project, with a contribution from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) over seven years (2020-2027). SHARE aims to improve the economic and/or social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, in developing countries, to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing the engagement of Canadians in international development and key global issues, this project will aim to increase the performance of country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality, in support of the action areas of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

**Partner - Asociación Kallpa**

Kallpa is an organization committed to human development that aims at improving the quality of life of boys, girls and adolescents of marginal sectors, strengthening their integral health and social skills.

Kallpa works in different regions of Peru: coast, highlands and jungle, under the principles of democracy, solidarity, trust, respect, enthusiasm, responsibility and honesty.

**Benefits**

**Terms and Conditions**:
Cuso International's terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle similar to local living standards. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (eg. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

**Support Package**
- Modest monthly living allowance
- Accommodation while in placement
- Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
- Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
- Support while in placement through Cuso International's Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return
- Support to meet your fundraising goals
- Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

**Selection Requirements**:
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