About the role
This Volunteer Placement is located in : Jamaica
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
Start Date: December 2025
Language Requirements: English
The overall purpose of the placement is to strengthen the capacity of the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC) to analyse and dissect research findings on the lived experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Caribbean. As a volunteer, you will support the team to review, compile and analyse various research documents and findings using a gender-responsive lens. You will also support our other partner-Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Gender Equality (ECADE) with similar work.
Requirements
- University degree in social/political sciences, international development, human rights, gender studies, social work, law, public policy, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a position (s) related to the promotion of gender equality, diversity including LGBTQIA+ issues.
- Experience working with civil society organizations.
- Experience with data analysis and measurement.
- Specialized training in gender equality and social inclusion.
- Experience training others in gender equality and social inclusion.
- Experience working with LGBTQIA+ groups.
About Cuso International
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.
About the role
This Volunteer Placement is located in : Jamaica
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
Start Date: December 2025
Language Requirements: English
The overall purpose of the placement is to strengthen the capacity of the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC) to analyse and dissect research findings on the lived experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Caribbean. As a volunteer, you will support the team to review, compile and analyse various research documents and findings using a gender-responsive lens. You will also support our other partner-Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Gender Equality (ECADE) with similar work.
Requirements
- University degree in social/political sciences, international development, human rights, gender studies, social work, law, public policy, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a position (s) related to the promotion of gender equality, diversity including LGBTQIA+ issues.
- Experience working with civil society organizations.
- Experience with data analysis and measurement.
- Specialized training in gender equality and social inclusion.
- Experience training others in gender equality and social inclusion.
- Experience working with LGBTQIA+ groups.
About Cuso International
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.