Bolivia (Plurinational State of): Partnership Development Advisor - Canadians Only

Organization: Cuso International
Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Closing date: 18 Oct 2017

City La Paz, Bolivia

Start Date Sep – Nov 2017 (flexible)

Length of Placement 12 Months

Language Requirements Spanish, English

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

The general objective of this placement is to improve the development actions of the Platform of Canadian Civil Society Organizations in Bolivia (aka COCAB in Spanish) and have a better formal representation as a Canadian Civil Society Organization with the Bolivian Government and other local international institutions. The selected volunteer will work to forge partnerships between COCAB and other partner organizations as well as strengthen the current working platforms and contacts.

The Platform of Canadian Civil Society Organizations in Bolivia (COCAB) is a non-for-profit inter-institutional network founded in 2011, that unites 18 organizations that have a direct presence in Bolivia and implement programs and projects nationally, or through strategic partners in the country.

As a volunteer, you will:

Develop and improve the actions of Canadian cooperation through better coordination between the COCAB members and its allies.
Support and improve the more formal representation of the Canadian Civil Society with the Bolivian Government and it's relationship to other local and international institutions.
Establish alliances with new contacts and potential members by promoting and strengthening the platforms of work and current partnerships.
Coordinate and support the implementation of COCAB's Annual plan and Board´s activities.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

University Degree on International Development or other relevant field

Essential Professional Background:

Experience in management and coordination of projects or similar.
Experience in public relations and/or government relations.

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 (Return flight, emergency medical insurance, vaccinations)
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