Market Sector Analyst

PARTNER NAME : Asociación KALLPA

LOCATION: Cusco, Peru

LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: 12 months

FUNDING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : Must be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Spanish Level 4

ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL

Cuso International is a non-profit development organization that works through volunteers. Each year, we send hundreds of global citizens to work on collaborative development projects in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are one of North America’s leading international development organizations that works through volunteers.

ABOUT THE PARTNER ORGANIZATION

The KALLPA Association is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that has been working since 1990 in the field of health in schools and health education, with four regional offices (Lima, Iquitos, Ayacucho and Cusco). Its mission is to promote the human development and the integral health of the most vulnerable populations. KALLPA soon identified the need to expand beyond its specialization in health to address issues of employment and income generation, maintaining its focus on young people and their involvement in the process of defining sustainable communities. KALLPA, with the support of Cuso and in alliance with the Municipality of San Juan de Miraflores and the Municipality of Cusco and other civil society organizations, have adopted the model of Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi de l’Outaouais and founded two Youth Employment Centers in October of 2009.

THE VOLUNTEER’S ROLE

Overall placement purpose:

To undertake Value Chain Research to form the basis of the Cuso program in the Cusco region for market based livelihoods development.

Specific Objectives:

Identify potential value chains for development which will provide opportunities for poverty reduction
Develop partnerships with key actors related to the chains
Participate in future Cuso program planning for the Cusco region
Network with local, national and international actors who influence market activities in Cusco
Analysis of partners and programs in the area
Conduct stakeholders workshops

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential requirements

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing or related field
In depth knowledge and understanding of Value Chain approaches
Extensive research experience in the field of market based approaches
Ability to adapt market approaches to a developing country context

Desirable

Experience living in developing countries or understanding of how markets work in rural contexts within developing countries
Understanding of donor funding practices and criteria

TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad. This includes:

Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates must cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs)
Travel and accommodation costs associated with pre-departure training
Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency)
Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and comprehensive health insurance
Accommodation while overseas
A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed
Quarterly payments to support you in your placement
Modest support for accompanying partners