Description
This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Lima, Peru
Start Date: October 2026
Placement Length: 5 months
Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced
Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role
Use your project development and partnership-building skills to create lasting impact in Peru. Working with a local partner, you will identify funding opportunities, develop strong proposals, and build connections with local stakeholders and Canadian companies.
You will help expand socially and environmentally responsible initiatives, strengthen the organization’s project portfolio, and build its capacity to support underserved communities. Your contribution will advance inclusive development while creating new opportunities for rural enterprises and community partners

As a volunteer, you will:
- Develop strategies, pathways, and coordination channels with Canadian companies operating in the Cusco region.




- Provide training to local stakeholders to enhance their skills and assist them in identifying value-generating business activities and opportunities.
- Identify and participate in the creation of proposals related to local, regional, and national funding aimed at fostering the growth of rural enterprises.
- Work closely with the Cuso International Programs team during field visits and other activities conducted under the framework of the new SHARE strategy.
- Perform additional tasks assigned by the office as required.

Essential Qualifications:
- Degree in International Development, Economics, Social Sciences, Project Management, or Business Administration.

Essential Background:
- Experience in business coordination, project management, and corporate social responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience in similar roles within NGOs or international organizations is required.
- Experience in social diagnostics, training, project design, and process fac

📌 Project Development Advisor (Lima)
🏢 Cuso International
📍 Lima