Project Development Advisor
Cuso International, Colombia

Location: Cartagena, Colombia

Start Date: July 2023

Placement Length: 12 Months

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 5-Fluent English Level 3-Intermediate

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

Are you passionate about developing and implementing business strategies and proposal writing to support Small and Medium-sized businesses?

If so, this might be the role for you!

As a Project Development Advisor, you will bring your expertise to support and strengthen the capacities of our partner ACOPI (Asociación Colombiana de Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas) and its affiliates in Bolivia.

Apply for this position and help SMEs located in small communities of the Colombian Caribbean region

As a volunteer, you will:

• Monitor platforms for calls for cooperation projects and national calls for contracts.
• Coordinate with ACOPI's work team for the necessary collection of input information to develop the projects and to follow up on the proposals that have already been submitted.
• Update and follow up on ACOPI's project bank, proposing different methodologies applicable to national and international calls for proposals.
• Lead the presentation of projects in national and international calls for proposals, and monitor the results of the calls for proposals to which the company has applied.
• Lead implementation processes of proposals that receive successful results and funds, strengthening a MEAL system in the implementation phase

Essential Requirements:

• Studies in political science, economics, administration, sociology or others related to these careers.

Essential Background:

• 3+ years experience in project management.
• Knowledge or experience working with the private and public sectors in development partnerships.
• Knowledge of the economic and development dynamics of the territory.
• Experience in project formulation.

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 - Asociación Colombiana de las Micro, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (Bolivar)

ACOPI is a private non-profit association that seeks to contribute to the productive transformation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The Colombian Association of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ACOPI) was founded nationwide on August 27, 1951, as a result of the merger of entities that exist at the time in the most important industrial cities of the country.

Requirements

Benefits

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.

Support Package

Job Rewards and Benefits