Project Assistant (E-Volunteer)

Online placement (E-Volunteer)

Partner Location: Colombia

Start Date: June 2026

Placement Length: 3 Months

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The E-Volunteer’s Role

This placement offers a unique opportunity to support our partner Fundación SVX Colombia in driving the growth and vitality of Colombia’s impact investing ecosystem. By providing project coordination, research, and operational support, you will play a crucial role in advancing their key initiatives.

As a volunteer working remotely, you will actively contribute to project implementation, engage with diverse stakeholders, and help propel efforts that foster ecosystem development and channel capital toward meaningful social and environmental outcomes.

Cuso International's SHARE program partners globally to boost economic resilience in marginalized communities. In Year 7, it focuses on entrepreneurship, employability, and market skills in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, promoting inclusion for women, youth, LGBTQ+ individuals, migrants, and refugees, while supporting value chain development and market access.

As an e-volunteer, you will support the organization through the following activities:

• Assist in creating and updating detailed work plans, timelines, and tracking tools for ongoing projects. Track progress toward deliverables and support internal follow-up meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and monitoring action items. Help coordinate activities across the Programa de Apoyo a la Inversión de Impacto en Colombia - PAIIC’s focus areas, including enterprise acceleration, financial innovation, investor education, and ecosystem development. Aid in the preparation of narrative and progress reports for donors and partners.
• Carry out structured ecosystem mapping exercises, such as identifying and categorizing impact investors, accelerators, ESOs, and relevant public actors. Create and maintain an up-to-date stakeholder database, segmented by ticket size, sector, geography, and impact focus. Produce concise research briefs on key sectors like climate action, rural development, and gender lens investing. Follow up regularly with program participants for updates.
• Knowledge Management and Internal Systems: Organize and systematize project documentation within shared folders. Suggest enhancements to internal project management and CRM tools. Assist in drafting internal guidance documents and process notes.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Engineering, or other related disciplines.

• Asset: A Master’s degree or specialization in Development, Project Management, or Strategic Management is considered a strong asset.

Essential Background:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in project coordination, operations, or research support.
• Proven ability to manage work plans, timelines, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and event coordination.
• Background in development projects, impact investing initiatives, or non-profit organizations is preferred.

About E-Volunteering

Make a global impact right from your home! With Cuso International's e-volunteering program, you can collaborate with diverse partners and local volunteers, contribute to meaningful projects, and enhance your professional skills, all while maintaining a flexible schedule. E-volunteers should have basic home office equipment, a reliable internet connection, and moderate computer skills. If you're volunteering with partners in remote areas where internet access is limited, it's important to demonstrate flexibility and patience.

Broaden your horizons and make a difference by joining Cuso International's e-volunteering program today!

About Us, the Project and the Partner

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 SVX Colombia

Requirements

Selection and Screening
If you are shortlisted, you will need to: 

• Provide two professional references and one personal reference 
• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview 
• Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct 

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.