Cuso International Volunteer Placement For Gender Advisor

Deadline                              : Ongoing
Start Date                            : January 2017
Location                              : Myanmar
Length of placement (months) : 6 months
Partner name                        : Tavoy Women’s Union
Language Requirements          : English reading=5, writing=5, oral=4

Program information

Cuso International is a development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative partnerships and compassionate donors. They envision a world where all people are able to realize their potential, develop their skills and participate fully in society. They believe in the power of people, value diversity and take responsibility for their actions and proactively demonstrate that they work with and on behalf of others. Cuso International works in developing countries across the world. They currently have programs in eighteen countries.

The volunteer with help build the capacity of the organization by providing assistance to fundraising, women’s rights advocacy as well as reporting on Gender Based Violence Cases. Work directly with staff to come up with the organization strategic document highlighting key focus areas of intervention, including prospects of potential donors and partners. Analyze the capacity development needs for the advocacy strategy development and action planning. The objective is to increase opportunities and access to education and jobs for Tavoyan women. Together with staff, develop advocacy tools packages for international, national and local audiences and promote knowledge sharing within the organization to make sure that the organization and partners are familiar with the advocacy tools. Supporting the organization in building team capacity, reporting and finalizing annual/quarterly reports.

Essential Academic Qualifications

– Academic degree in Human Rights, Gender, Social Science and related fields.

Essential Professional Background/Competencies

– Understanding ethnic issues in Myanmar;
– Project management experience;
– Strategic thinking;
– Experience in conducting capacity assessment of local organizations;
– Good understanding of gender mainstreaming approaches and interventions, preferably in developing country context;
– Experience in leading and implementing advocacy strategies and plans at national level;
– Experience in report writing for different donor audiences;
– Knowledge, skills and experience in developing and implementing advocacy action plans and tools for women empowerment projects;
– Demonstrated evidence of effective team building skills;
– Demonstrated experience working with limited resources within a challenging environment;
– Highly proficient in communicating with multiple audiences in spoken and written English.

Desirable Academic Qualifications

–MA in gender studies, social sciences or related field.

Desirable Professional Background/Competencies

– Understanding of gender issues in Myanmar.
– Experience in working with minority groups.
– Myanmar language skills would be an asset.

Important information for candidates

Cuso International covers the following costs:

– Return airfare and visa/permit costs
– Accommodation while overseas
– Modest living allowance while overseas
– Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer
– The cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
– Access to Employee Assistance Program while overseas and upon return
– Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
– Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and in-country training orientation

Fundraising: They will 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 fund raise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support the work.

E-volunteering: Depending on the nature of the placement volunteers are encouraged to provide e-volunteering support to the local partner or Cuso International before or after the field placement.

For More Information

https://cusoconnect.cusointernational.org/portal/login/?next=/journey/placement/eligibility/49071/

Ma Aye Aye Mar

Program Assistant| Programe Adjointe

17/B-2, Thayarwaddy Lane, Sayar San Quarter, Bahan Township., Yangon

Tel: 95 9 5188585 | 95 9 254504200 |

www.cusointernational.org