Marketing and Tourism Advisor

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

**Start Date**: March/April 2025

**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**

**The Volunteer’s Role**:
Cuso International is seeking a dedicated individual who will be a key advisor in the promotion and marketing strategy of CBC Hotels services as well as in the communication of its corporate social responsibility actions and in the integration of the different organizational levels involved (from the CBC organization, to the rural tourism agency, to the communities) to achieve a fruitful tripartite collaboration.

**As a volunteer, you will**:

- Generate strategies, routes and internet channels that contribute to the promotion, sales and payments by virtual means of the services of the social enterprise CBC Hotels: accommodation reservations, rural tourism trips, strengthening the reservation line of CBC Hotels.
- Maintain the CBC Hotels website and social networks up to date.
- To help strengthen the link between the CBC and the rural communities.
- Train rural tourism service providers in Responsible Tourism and Rural Community Tourism.
- Collaborate and contribute with other volunteers and staff in their workshops and field visits.
- Other tasks that may be entrusted to him/her due to the needs of the office.

**Essential Requirements**:

- University degree in Tourism, Economics, International Development, Sustainable Community Development and/or related field.

**Essential Background**:

- Experience in promotion, digital marketing, hotel and travel reservations.
- Affinity for Quechua culture and the community Rural tourism
- Ability to adapt to different contexts and environments (visits to indigenous communities).
- Interest and sensitivity to interact with indigenous populations.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Person with creativity, good judgment and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

**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 - Hoteles Centro Bartolomé de Las Casas**

**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