Project Assistant
Cuso International · Bogotá
This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Bogotá, Colombia
Start Date: January 2027
Placement Length: 5 months
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
In this placement, you will support Fundación SVX Colombia in its mission to strengthen Colombia’s impact investing ecosystem. Your project coordination, research, and operational expertise will help advance high-impact initiatives and connect capital with meaningful social and environmental outcomes.
Working with a collaborative team, you will help implement projects, engage key stakeholders, and contribute to initiatives that support ecosystem growth. This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a purpose-driven setting while gaining hands-on experience in impact investing, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
As a volunteer, you will:
- Research and map the ecosystem: Identify and analyze key stakeholders to uncover strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, and organizations aligned with Fundación SVX Colombia’s objectives.
- Support project coordination and stakeholder engagement: Help organize project activities, maintain momentum across initiatives, and contribute to productive relationships with ecosystem partners.
- Strengthen knowledge management and internal systems: Standardize documentation, centralize proposal development resources, and identify practical improvements to project management and CRM tools.
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, International Business, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Development, Industrial Engineering, Social Sciences, or related fields.
Essential Background:
- Experience in an investment ecosystem is an asset, especially in impact investing, entrepreneurship, innovation, or ecosystem development.
- Experience using tools for analysis, presentations, and information management.
- Interest in, or experience with, economic inclusion and entrepreneurship development.
- Strong intercultural communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!
About Us
Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
Project: Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)
Partner: United Way Jamaica
Benefits
Volunteer Support and Requirements
Support Package
Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:
- Monthly living allowance
- Accommodation
- Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
- Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)
- Ongoing local support
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement
Selection and Screening
If you are shortlisted, you will need to:
- Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel
- Provide two professional references
- Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
- Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure
- Comply with anti-terrorism checks
- Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct
Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.
Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!