Organization: Cuso International
Country: Peru
Closing date: 05 Nov 2017
Location: Lima, Peru
Reports to: Head of Programs, Latin America and the Caribbean
Employment Status: National (must be eligible to work in Peru)
Language requirements: English and Spanish essential
How would you like to have a fulfilling career while also making real and lasting impact in the lives of many people around the world?
Cuso International is international development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of volunteers, partnerships and donors. We have programs in 20 countries around the world.
We are currently looking for an outstanding individual to join our team in Lima, Peru. The Communications and Recruitment Officer will be responsible for the promotion of Cuso International’s programming in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), including the promotion of programmatic work in LAC among international donors, support in-country recruitment of volunteers in LAC and share key impacts, results and successes of LAC programming with wider audiences. The person will be line-managed by the Head of Programs, LAC and will work closely with program teams across LAC and Cuso International Headquarters (HQ). The individual must be eligible to work in Peru.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES
Program Development
- Gather key impacts, results and success from LAC programs to design communications materials (e.g. success stories, case studies, infographics, press releases, videos, one pagers, articles, publications) to be presented to potential donors.
- Customize information packages to be presented to potential donors.
- Support knowledge management by maintaining a catalogue or database of impacts, results and successes from LAC programs.
- Provide regular content to CPOs, Communications Team and Resource Development Team at HQ that can be used to support funding and fundraising efforts in Canada and in LAC.
- Seek out and identify regional and other networks, coalitions, alliances, meetings, forums, debates or any other events where Cuso International’s work can be championed/presented to donors, other agencies, relevant government officials, partners and other key stakeholders.
In-Country Recruitment
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Act as the focal person for in-country volunteer recruitment in LAC, carrying out activities such as collecting and distributing CVs to CPOs, conduting basic preliminary interviews, maintaining interest from candidates, coordinating medical checks and other logistical duties.
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Create database of potential volunteers, including key contact information, skills, availability, etc. as well as create database of current partners.
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Regularly scan volunteer database against volunteer placement descriptions identifying potential candidates and sharing with CPOs.
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Liaise regularly with Volunteer Mobilization Advisors and CPOs to support in-country recruitment activities.
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Identify networks, forums, organizations, associations, Embassies and other audiences, both in Canada and LAC, where volunteer placement descriptions can be posted and/or where potential volunteers can be found and share with CPOs and Recruitment and Marketing Team.
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Regularly update and post key volunteer recruitment information on key social media channels (e.g. Cuso LAC Facebook page, twitter, Instagram), organizations, networks, associations, Embassies, etc.).
Promotion of Cuso International
- Maintain an overview of Cuso International’s work across LAC, including specific knowledge of project activities being carried out in the following areas: ISEG, GESI and Health.
- Liaise regularly with CPOs to identify key impacts, results and success stories to be shared with Cuso International HQ and wider audiences across LAC and in Canada.
- Design communications materials (e.g. success stories, case studies, videos, publications, articles) to showcase impacts, results and successes of Cuso International’s programming LAC to be shared with audiences both in Canada and in LAC.
- Gather and catalogue photos from volunteers and support CPOs when photographers or videographers are needed; share LAC photos with HQ for reports and communication materials.
- Identify opportunities to brand, market and promote the work of Cuso International across LAC in a variety of mediums, including forums, social media, web sites, publications, etc.
- Provide information for specific pages of the Cuso International website.
- Review and edit communication materials produced in Spanish at HQ (e.g. annual report) and from CPOs (e.g. articles, one pagers, etc.).
- Identify networks, events, publications, opportunities, etc. where Cuso International can showcase and publicize work from LAC programs both in Canada and LAC as well as share potential ideas with CPOs as well as Communications Team and Recruitment and Marketing Team at HQ.
- Liaise directly with Communications Team at Cuso Headquarters to coordinate design, development and production of communications materials to ensure branding and marketing procedures are followed.
- Maintain and update social media tools, including Facebook, twitter and other relevant social media tools.
- Ensure communication activities are completed in a timely manner respecting tight deadlines, working in close coordination with Cuso Headquarters and CPOs.
- Support on the organization of key events and meetings across LAC (e.g. writing press releases, preparing promotional materials, providing guidance on media strategies).
Other Duties
· Participate in regional and other staff meetings, as appropriate.
· Fulfill any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Programs of Latin America and Caribbean and other senior managers.
· Identify and take steps to develop own professional and personal learning.
· Provide cover for other colleagues as necessary.
· Perform other duties and tasks, consistent with the skills and expertise, as required in non-routine circumstances.
· Travel as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, preferably in Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism or Public Relations or related discipline.
· Three to five years of experience with an international development organization focusing on communication.
· Relevant professional experience in graphic design, communications, public relations or journalism.
· Knowledge and experience of designing and implementing communications strategies, including web and graphic design, writing and designing publications, management of social media channels and using innovation to visualize impacts and results.
· Experience in data processing.
· Excellent communications skills in Spanish and English and proven ability to produce information materials in both languages on the work of Cuso in a variety of formats and media for a variety of audiences.
· Tenacity in seeking results and a high level of representational skills.
· Capability to prioritize and manage a varied work load.
· Attitudes and behaviors which show respect for diversity.
· Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and web-based research.
· Ability to make decisions and take the initiative, as part of managing a complex and varied workload.
· Flexibility.
· Willingness to be self-servicing, with a proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Desirable
· Experience of being a volunteering; working with or managing volunteers.
· Knowledge of the development and socio-political context of the LAC region.
· Fluency in French.
About Cuso International
We look for outstanding individuals globally who share our vision for a better world where all people are able to realize their potential, develop their skills and participate fully in society.
In return we offer a most rewarding experience to use your professional skills to teamwork for a great cause, while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits, as well as travel and growth opportunities. Visit us at https://cusointernational.org/about/careers/
How to apply:
How to Apply
If this sounds like the kind of organization that you would like to work for, and you have the qualifications for this job, we certainly would like to hear from you!
Expressions of interest should be sent in English by Sunday, November 5, 2017 to hr.lac@cusointernational.org quoting “**Communications & Recruitment Office, LAC – 2017-1016”** in the subject line. Your résumé and one-page-cover letter should demonstrate how you meet all the essential and any asset qualifications. Thank you for your interest in Cuso International.
