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Project Lead - Mining Education Program (Spanish)

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Mid Level
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Top Benefits

Monthly Living Allowance
Accommodation
Health Insurance

About the role

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Lima, Peru

Start Date: October 2026 Placement Length: 5 months Language Requirements: Spanish Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

Join us as a volunteer with Cuso International to make a real impact in Peru! We’re looking for an experienced individual to help design an innovative education program in collaboration with the Canada Peru Chamber of Commerce (CCCP). Your mission? To engage school communities in understanding the importance of responsible mining for Peru’s economic and social development. This unique assignment offers the opportunity to build a long-term educational initiative that brings together the private sector, educational institutions, and public stakeholders to promote informed dialogue, critical thinking, and evidence-based learning about the mining sector. The volunteer will play a key role in developing the program framework, stakeholder engagement strategy, educational approach, and implementation model that will guide the Chamber's future outreach efforts. Because the program addresses a strategic and highly relevant sector for Peru, candidates should have an understanding of the mining context or previous professional exposure to the mining, natural resources, extractive industries, or related sectors. This knowledge will be essential to ensure that the educational content is balanced, credible, contextually relevant, and aligned with international principles of responsible mining and sustainable development. If you’re ready to blend your expertise with meaningful volunteer work and help create a program with lasting national impact, we want to hear from you!

As a volunteer, your duties will include

In-depth Research and Context Analysis: Conduct comprehensive research on Peru’s mining sector, regulatory environment, public perception, and existing education-related initiatives. Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement Strategy (CCCP-led): Identify key stakeholders (government, companies, schools, NGOs) and design a clear engagement strategy for the Chamber, including how to approach, involve, and sustain their participation. Program Design and Structuring (Chamber-led Initiative): Develop a comprehensive program framework including objectives, target audiences, key messages, formats (talks, panels, materials), and a phased implementation approach. Operational and Logistical Model Design: Define how the program can be executed by the Chamber, including school selection criteria, geographic rollout strategy, coordination mechanisms, and options for regional activation (e.g., local support or partners). Educational Content and Material Guidelines: Propose the structure, tone, and key messages of educational materials to ensure they are accessible, balanced, and aligned with responsible and formal mining principles.

Essential Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Education, Social Sciences, Communications, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field

Essential Background

Experience in research, analysis, and synthesis of complex information Experience in program or project design Experience developing structured reports, frameworks, or strategic recommendations

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

Cuso International

Cuso International 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.

Support Package

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

Visit our website to view all 30+ international and online volunteer opportunities: https://cusointl.org/3uVN1oJ

About Cuso International

Non-profit Organizations
201-500
Founded in 1961

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Canada.

Registered charitable numbers: Canada: 81111 6813 RR0001 United States: EIN 30-0545486 We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.

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