Cuso International
Experience: 3 to 5 Years
Skill Required: Media and Communication
Apply By: 30-04-2024
Location: Mtwara, Tanzania
Start Date: March 2024
Placement Length: 12 Months
Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent
Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only
The goal of the Communications and Marketing Advisor position is to capture the numerous success stories that have been achieved through the SHARE project.
Your role will involve utilizing your creative writing skills to conduct informal interviews with project partners and beneficiaries to create various written articles. These articles will be shared with potential donors and local media outlets. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing a marketing strategy that will contribute to the sustainability of the project. This will involve researching and utilizing local media outlets such as radio, newspapers, and social media platforms to reach a wider audience and communicate the work of the SHARE project. Collaborating with other international and national volunteers will provide opportunities to contribute to workshop content and participate in site visits. The Iringa project partners will offer strong support and collaboration, as they are eager to work with you and utilize your knowledge and input to enhance the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the local area.
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What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!
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 and the Caribbean, and Canada.
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, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing 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 - Small Industries Development Organisation Mtwara
SIDO is a parastatal organization that was established by the Act of Parliament No. 28/1973 to plan, coordinate, promote & offer every form of services to SMEs
Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.
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Fundraising
We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.