The volunteer’s role
The purpose of this placement is to improve the capacity of the partner to increase the reach of their project profile through optimized ICT systems.
The volunteer will:
Support the creation of intranet and external back up systems for official documentation
Update website and support content management of social media platforms
Design basic ICT training guides for staff
Essential Academic Qualifications
University degree, college diploma in Information Communication Technology , Computer Science or equivalent qualification
Essential Professional Background/Competencies – Experience developing training guides – Graphic design experience – Experience in website design, development and management – Experience developing content for websites and other social media platforms
Desirable Academic Qualifications
Certification, courses in website design, content management and/or communications
Desirable Professional Background/Competencies
– Experience in Intranet setup and management of filing backup systems – Experience working in a developing country – Knowledge of development issues, particularly gender-related development issues – Experience working in the development and/or gender field or on development and/or gender related projects and programs – Experience working in a cross-cultural environment – Experience training adult learners Important information for candidates Cuso International covers the following costs:
– Return airfare and visa/permit costs – Accommodation while overseas – Modest living allowance while overseas – Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer – The cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance – Access to Employee Assistance Program while overseas and upon return – Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend – Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and in-country training orientation
Fundraising: We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.
E-volunteering: Depending on the nature of the placement volunteers are encouraged to provide e-volunteering support to the local partner or Cuso International before or after the field placement.
Apply via :
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