Strategic Partnership Advisor - Spanish

Volunteer Placement

Location:

Medellín, 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

Cuso International is seeking two volunteers to support the identification of skills needs among Canadian private companies and align technical and vocational training with these needs to promote young people’s access to decent employment.

• Skills Needs Assessment with Private Sector Partners – Carry out surveys among local businesses to identify skill shortages and compare findings 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 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 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.

• Degree in Business Administration or related field, specializing in strategic planning, business strategy, and institutional partnerships.
• Expertise in strategic planning, business strategy creation, and synergies development.
• Experience in marketing and the private sector.
• Proven ability to build relationships within the private sector.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

• 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

Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity‑deserving groups. Reasonable accommodations are provided throughout recruitment and placement. Contact for accessibility needs.