Canadian based Volunteer – Pasifika WE-Guardians project
About the role
Job Title Volunteer Opportunities for University Students, Recent Graduates, and Professionals
Project Name Women Entrepreneurs as Guardians of Island Adaptation and Nature-based Business Solution (Pasifika WE-Guardians)
Job type Volunteer
Location of Position Remote with option to travel should volunteer undertake on their own
Reporting to Guardians Project Director and Manager
Remuneration Not Applicable to this role
Indicative LOE/Time Frame Up to 20 days (7.5 hours a day) over the course of 10 to 30 weeks (renewable)
Citizenship/Location Canadian working remotely in Canada
Language Requirements Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of a Pacific Island Language considered an asset
Application Deadline December 5th, 2025
Application Instructions:
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A cover letter is mandatory to be considered. Cover letter should effectively align your skills and experiences with your experience, demonstrating your aptitude for the role. (Max 2 pages)
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upload your cover letter and CV (Max 2 pages).
-
Only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
About Alinea International Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. Alinea works with governments, investors, companies, and communities to create lasting change. Over 39 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1,000 projects worldwide. For more information, please visit Alinea International website.
At Alinea International we value diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility and belonging in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer opposed to all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds recognizing that an inclusive workforce enriches our organization and achieves smarter, more innovative results.
Alinea is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of our work, all candidates will be subject to due diligence checks and extensive background checks where appropriate.
Project Description:
The Pacific Women Entrepreneurs as Guardians of Island Adaptation and Nature-Based Business Solutions (Pasifika WE-Guardians) project aims to strengthen the climate resilience of nature-based businesses led or owned by women—particularly women of Indigenous heritage—in rural, climate-vulnerable areas of Fiji, Samoa, and Tuvalu. The project takes a “climate change adaptation for small business” approach that builds on women’s existing capacities and traditional, local, and Indigenous knowledge (TLIK) to respond to climate change-amplified extreme weather events. These include rapid-onset floods and droughts, landslides triggered by intense rainfall, and increasingly severe storms and storm surges.
Pasifika WE-Guardians is implemented by Alinea International in partnership with local organizations in each country, alongside technical experts in carbon sequestration and TLIK. Together, the project team will take a gender-responsive, community-based approach to promote sustainable and equitable resource management and adaptation practices. Central to the project’s strategy is supporting women-led or owned businesses to serve as models for “nature-based business climate solutions” within ecosystem-based value chains.
About the work / The role
Volunteers will support the Project and the Pacific team in translating research into real-world impact, empowering women-led enterprises and local partners to advance inclusive, climate-smart growth. Responsibilities may include:
Project Support:
- Conducting desk research and literature reviews on topics such as value chains, climate adaptation, women’s business leadership, and nature-based enterprise models.
- Drafting concise evidence briefs and success stories that highlight innovative approaches from across the Pacific.
Communications and Outreach:
- Preparing communication packages, including social media toolkits, poster drafts, and infographics to amplify project impact.
- Supporting communications and learning activities that showcase how Pacific women are driving locally led solutions to climate challenges.
Technical and Strategic Support:
- Providing expertise in business planning, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship to strengthen local communities.
- Contributing academic and creative skills to initiatives that build women’s climate resilience and economic empowerment, while gaining hands-on experience in sustainable development and gender-responsive programming in the Pacific.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Supporting data collection, analysis, and reporting to measure progress and outcomes effectively.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years completed of post secondary study; currently enrolled in a university program, completed undergraduate degree or professional experience in a related field.
Job Categories: Active Projects
Job Types: Volunteer
Job Locations: Canada remote
About Alinea International
Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, companies and communities to create lasting change. Over 35 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 515 projects worldwide.
Canadian based Volunteer – Pasifika WE-Guardians project
About the role
Job Title Volunteer Opportunities for University Students, Recent Graduates, and Professionals
Project Name Women Entrepreneurs as Guardians of Island Adaptation and Nature-based Business Solution (Pasifika WE-Guardians)
Job type Volunteer
Location of Position Remote with option to travel should volunteer undertake on their own
Reporting to Guardians Project Director and Manager
Remuneration Not Applicable to this role
Indicative LOE/Time Frame Up to 20 days (7.5 hours a day) over the course of 10 to 30 weeks (renewable)
Citizenship/Location Canadian working remotely in Canada
Language Requirements Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of a Pacific Island Language considered an asset
Application Deadline December 5th, 2025
Application Instructions:
-
A cover letter is mandatory to be considered. Cover letter should effectively align your skills and experiences with your experience, demonstrating your aptitude for the role. (Max 2 pages)
-
upload your cover letter and CV (Max 2 pages).
-
Only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
About Alinea International Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. Alinea works with governments, investors, companies, and communities to create lasting change. Over 39 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1,000 projects worldwide. For more information, please visit Alinea International website.
At Alinea International we value diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility and belonging in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer opposed to all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds recognizing that an inclusive workforce enriches our organization and achieves smarter, more innovative results.
Alinea is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of our work, all candidates will be subject to due diligence checks and extensive background checks where appropriate.
Project Description:
The Pacific Women Entrepreneurs as Guardians of Island Adaptation and Nature-Based Business Solutions (Pasifika WE-Guardians) project aims to strengthen the climate resilience of nature-based businesses led or owned by women—particularly women of Indigenous heritage—in rural, climate-vulnerable areas of Fiji, Samoa, and Tuvalu. The project takes a “climate change adaptation for small business” approach that builds on women’s existing capacities and traditional, local, and Indigenous knowledge (TLIK) to respond to climate change-amplified extreme weather events. These include rapid-onset floods and droughts, landslides triggered by intense rainfall, and increasingly severe storms and storm surges.
Pasifika WE-Guardians is implemented by Alinea International in partnership with local organizations in each country, alongside technical experts in carbon sequestration and TLIK. Together, the project team will take a gender-responsive, community-based approach to promote sustainable and equitable resource management and adaptation practices. Central to the project’s strategy is supporting women-led or owned businesses to serve as models for “nature-based business climate solutions” within ecosystem-based value chains.
About the work / The role
Volunteers will support the Project and the Pacific team in translating research into real-world impact, empowering women-led enterprises and local partners to advance inclusive, climate-smart growth. Responsibilities may include:
Project Support:
- Conducting desk research and literature reviews on topics such as value chains, climate adaptation, women’s business leadership, and nature-based enterprise models.
- Drafting concise evidence briefs and success stories that highlight innovative approaches from across the Pacific.
Communications and Outreach:
- Preparing communication packages, including social media toolkits, poster drafts, and infographics to amplify project impact.
- Supporting communications and learning activities that showcase how Pacific women are driving locally led solutions to climate challenges.
Technical and Strategic Support:
- Providing expertise in business planning, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship to strengthen local communities.
- Contributing academic and creative skills to initiatives that build women’s climate resilience and economic empowerment, while gaining hands-on experience in sustainable development and gender-responsive programming in the Pacific.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Supporting data collection, analysis, and reporting to measure progress and outcomes effectively.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years completed of post secondary study; currently enrolled in a university program, completed undergraduate degree or professional experience in a related field.
Job Categories: Active Projects
Job Types: Volunteer
Job Locations: Canada remote
About Alinea International
Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, companies and communities to create lasting change. Over 35 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 515 projects worldwide.