Marketing and Communications Advisor Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Education / Teaching

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Tulua, Colombia

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 3 - Intermediate;
English - Fluent

Start Date: February 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

Embrace the opportunity to leverage your communication and marketing abilities to promote social change while immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Tulua!

This placement supports Fundación Victoria Elena, our partner organization. In this role, you will manage promotional and advertising activities to enhance awareness of our Foundation's efforts through digital channels and tools, thereby adding value and bolstering our image. You will be involved in every phase of creating and executing the communication strategy, from planning and implementation to monitoring, optimization, and analysis.

As a volunteer, you will:

Assess the organization's marketing and communication processes, including online presence and visibility strategies, to identify improvement areas and evaluate consumer reach.

Regularly evaluate the Foundation's market positioning.

Clearly define the objectives and rationale for each project.

Identify and recruit potential donors and volunteers through various strategies.

Develop marketing strategies that effectively promote FVE's values to the target audience, including creating and sharing relevant content.

Measure the effectiveness of actions in achieving objectives and utilize appropriate evaluation tools.

Essential Requirements:

University degree in Social Communication, Marketing, Business Administration, Strategic Communications, Digital Communication, or other relevant fields.

A minimum of 2-3 years of related experience, coupled with knowledge in administrative, business, and analytical areas.

Essential Background:

Acquisition of digital donors through lead generation campaigns or direct contributions.

Professional experience in the formulation, design, execution, and evaluation of projects and integrated communication strategies.

Knowledge of internet marketing, website management, SEO and SEM optimization, social media, analytics, crisis management, and more.

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action.

We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project: Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Partner: Fundacion Victoria Elena

Volunteer Support and Requirements

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:

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 (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)

Ongoing local support

Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel

Provide two professional references and one personal reference

Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview

Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure

Comply with anti-terrorism checks

Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct

Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!


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