Overview
Strategic Partnership Advisor – Spanish ; Westminster Jobs in new westminster, Canada at Cuso International
Position: Strategic Partnership Advisor – Spanish Required (New Westminster)
Location: new westminster
Volunteer Placement Details
This volunteer placement is located in MedellÃn, Colombia.
Start Date: August 2026
Placement Length: 5 months
Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only.
Role Overview
Cuso International is seeking two volunteers eager to join our international volunteer program, aimed at fostering the growth and empowerment of women, girls, and individuals facing poverty and vulnerability in Colombia. The role will support identifying relevant stakeholders, especially private sector companies, and align technical and vocational training with their skill needs.
Responsibilities
- Skills Needs Assessment with Private Sector Partners – Carry out surveys among local businesses to identify skill shortages and compare these findings with current training programs, and modify vocational and technical training curricula accordingly.
- Capacity-Building Workshops for Partner Organizations – Deliver training focused on financial facilitation and engaging the private sector, enabling partners to redefine their value propositions and effectively measure significant economic outcomes.
- Business Linkages and Partnership Development – Host networking events to identify and explore collaboration opportunities.
- Supplier Development Initiatives – Assist in initiatives aimed at disadvantaged groups and foster employment opportunities for women and youth.
- Monitoring and Learning Framework Focused on Economic Outcomes – Create indicators to track job creation and resilience among vulnerable populations; train partners in collecting and analyzing data related to youth and women’s access to decent employment, facilitating program improvements and demonstrating impact.
Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration or related fields, specializing in strategic planning, business strategy creation, and development of synergies and institutional partnerships.
- Expertise in strategic planning, business strategy creation, development of synergies and institutional partnerships.
- Familiarity with marketing and experience in the private sector.
- Proven ability to build relationships within the private sector.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Benefits
- Monthly living allowance.
- Accommodation.
- Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication).
- Round‑trip airfare and visa/work permit costs.
- Pre‑placement, in‑country, and reintegration training (with access to self‑directed materials and online resources).
- Ongoing local support.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement.
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Title: Strategic Partnership Advisor – Spanish ; Westminster
Company: Cuso International
Location: new westminster, Canada
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