Organization: Cuso International
Country: Peru
Closing date: 18 Oct 2017
Location Lima, Peru
Start Date Oct – Dec 2017 (flexible)
Length of Placement 12 Months
Language Requirements Spanish, English
Please submit a Spanish Cover Letter and Statement of Interest
Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents only
The Volunteer’s Role
Are you passionate about climate change issues and sharing your knowledge with others?
Living in Lima, one of South America's largest cities, you'll become a team member of the Movimiento Ciudadano frente al Cambio Climático (Citizens Movement for Climate Change) or MOCICC and support your local colleagues in developing educational initiatives of urban agriculture and climate change, encouraging and supporting educational institutions in Lima to implement educational modules o these topics. In addition, you will support MOCCIC in defining its climate change and urban agriculture strategic objectives and plans.
As a volunteer, you will:
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Support the implementation of the "Active Educational Institutions Addressing Climate Change" educational modules in schools in Lima.
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Train teachers on climate change, management of organic gardens, and healthy eating, to transfer their knowledge to their students.
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Support MOCICC on its climate change education strategy.
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Support MOCICC in building its urban agriculture strategy and implementing actions.
Essential Academic Qualifications:
- University degree in Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.
Essential Professional Background:
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Experience in research, education, organizational development, project planning and management;
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Proven skills in communication, presentation and training;
How to apply:
https://curaweb.mindscope.com/CUSOIN04387_CURA/aspx/JobDetails.aspx?lang=en&Job_ID=338
