Strategic Partnership Advisor - Spanish Required (Anmore)

Location & Dates

This Volunteer Placement is located in Medellín, Colombia. Start Date: August 2026. Placement Length: 5 months. Language Requirements: Spanish – Level 4 (Advanced). Eligibility: Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only.

Overview

Cuso International is seeking two volunteers eager to join an international volunteer program focused on fostering the growth and empowerment of women, girls, and individuals facing poverty and vulnerability in Colombia. The role supports identifying relevant stakeholders, especially private sector companies, to align technical and vocational training with their needs and promote young peoples' access to decent employment.

Responsibilities

• Skills Needs Assessment with Private Sector Partners – Carry out surveys among local businesses to identify skill shortages and compare with current training programs; modify vocational and technical training curricula accordingly.
• Capacity-Building Workshops for Partner Organizations – Deliver training focused on financial facilitation and engaging the private sector; enable partners to redefine their value propositions and measure significant economic outcomes.
• Business Linkages and Partnership Development – Host networking events to identify and explore collaboration opportunities; assist in supplier development initiatives aimed at disadvantaged groups and foster employment opportunities for women and youth.
• Monitoring and Learning Framework – 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; facilitate programme improvements and demonstrate impact.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business Administration or related fields, specializing in strategic planning, business strategy creation, and the development of synergies and institutional partnerships.
• Expertise in strategic planning, business strategy creation, and the 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 & Support Package

• Monthly living allowance aligned with local standards.
• Accommodation.
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication).
• Round‑trip airfare and visa/work permit costs.
• Pre‑placement, in‑country and reintegration training (access to self‑directed materials and online resources).
• Ongoing local support and access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement.

Equal Opportunity

Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity‑deserving groups and provides reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement.