The posting
This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Lima, Peru
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
As the Monitoring, Evaluation and Project Development Advisor, you will play an important role in strengthening the planning, monitoring, and evaluation capacity of the local partner organization. Working closely with the Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Unit, you will provide support to improve how projects are designed, tracked, and assessed.
In this role, you will collaborate with the organization and its strategic partners to enhance their ability to effectively serve underserved and marginalized groups. Your contributions will help ensure that these communities are treated with dignity, empowered to reach their full potential, and supported in overcoming barriers to full participation in society.
This is a meaningful opportunity to apply your analytical skills while contributing to inclusive, evidence-based development initiatives.
As a volunteer, you will:
- Identify and analyze funding opportunities: Conduct ongoing research to identify relevant funding opportunities and produce bi-monthly reports outlining eligibility criteria, funding amounts, deadlines, and strategic recommendations to support strong proposal development.
- Strengthen project data management systems: Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of past and ongoing projects, capturing key information such as funding sources, scope, target populations, outcomes, and performance indicators.
- Evaluate project performance and impact: Review completed projects to assess compliance with established indicators and performance targets, and prepare evaluation reports with actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Support evidence-based planning and decision-making: Provide insights and analysis that help the organization make informed decisions, improve project design, and enhance overall program effectiveness.
- Promote inclusive and results-driven approaches: Contribute to strengthening systems that ensure projects effectively reach and benefit underserved populations, aligning with principles of equity, inclusion, and sustainable impact.
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Political Science, International Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, or a related field.
- Training or coursework in project management, monitoring and evaluation, research methods, data analysis, or development studies is considered an asset.
Essential Background:
- Experience supporting projects, programs, or initiatives in the non-profit, public, private, or international development sectors.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather, interpret, and present information to support decision-making.
- Experience collecting, organizing, or managing data and producing reports, dashboards, or summaries for stakeholders.
- Excellent written communication skills, including report writing, documentation, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and partners.
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: Centro Bartolome de las Casas
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!
