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

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). 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 has adopted the model of Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi de l’Outaouais and founded two Youth Employment Centers in October of 2009. There remains a need to continue support of the centers to achieve sustainability. This year, a new 3-year externally funded project will start in the formation of a business incubator to develop small business and entrepreneurs through business development services.

THE VOLUNTEER’S ROLE

Overall placement purpose and specific volunteer placement objectives:

The chosen candidate will contribute to the development of the youth employment centers and to assist in the set up and of the business incubator. The volunteer will also provide additional mentoring services to employment seekers and entrepreneurs.

Specific Objectives:

• Revise and evaluate the support services provided by the Small Business Incubator
• Facilitate awareness workshops and the youth selection process for the Incubator
• Promote the business incubator and identify youth with the interest and the potential of participating in such training
• Co-facilitate classes for the Small Business Startup course
• Provide individual guidance and mentoring to youth participating in the course
• Organize entrepreneurship contests and small business fairs

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential requirements

• University degree in business administration, entrepreneurship or related field
• Previous experience in designing and facilitating workshops
• Experience with business startups
• Knowledge of entrepreneurship and small enterprise development
• Facilitation and training skills

Desirable

• Experience working in Latin America
• Previous experience providing personalized advisory sessions to design and implement business plans

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

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply online, quoting referral code LAC0089/0053/0001 and the name of the placement.