Bolivia (Plurinational State of): Environmental Strategy Advisor - Canadians Only

Organization: Cuso International
Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Closing date: 11 Oct 2017

Location La Paz, Bolivia

Start Date Aug – Oct 2017 (flexible)

Length of Placement 6 Months

Language Requirements Spanish

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents only

The Volunteer’s Role

Cuso International in Bolivia is looking for a volunteer like you to support us in become environmentally conscious and friendly.

In Bolivia, we work in two areas: Inclusive Sustainable Economic growth (ISEG) and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI). However, Cuso International is aware that some themes are cross-cutting no matter the focus area, such as environmental issues.

This is where your expertise comes in! There are always opportunities to improve our positive impact on the environment and we find it important that our partners also have a mentality of environmentally-friendly initiatives and awareness. In your role, you'll support our program office in Bolivia and its partners by making environmental audits of our partners, provide materials and tools to increase their awareness of environmental issues and create an overall sustainable environmental strategy.

As a volunteer, you will:

Conduct an environmental audit on Cuso International Bolivia and its partner organizations.
Investigate key actors within our partners and gather information on current environmental practices.
Develop an environmental strategy draft for each organization.
Train program office staff, partners, and beneficiaries in the implementation of the strategies, in the use of good environmental practices and tools.
Support the program office in implementing immediate environmental tools and practices.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

University degree in Environmental Sciences or other relevant areas

Essential Professional Background:

Solid experience and knowledge on environmental audits and on mitigation planning in organizational level, for example in NGOs and universities.

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
Pre-departure training and in-country orientation
Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).
Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation