As a Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor, the volunteer will have to develop with our local team a gender strategy for the Cameroon Country Office and the implementation of gender monitoring and evaluation tools.

He/She will also be called upon to work on an ad hoc basis with our partners and other volunteers to ensure the integration of the gender aspect into their respective activities.

He/she will also be responsible for organizing awareness sessions against the phenomenon of early marriage intended for young learners from the Centers for the Promotion of Women and Families (CPFF), training structures managed by MINPROFF.

The volunteer will have to carry out the following activities:

• Develop the gender strategy for the BP
• Establish gender monitoring-evaluation tools for BP activities
• Awareness sessions against the phenomenon of early marriage
• Support partners in integrating the gender aspect during the planning and implementation of their activities

Essential Academic Skills:

• For this position, at least 5 years of relevant work experience is essential in the following functions:
  Sociologist
  Social Worker
  Project Manager

Experience / Essential professional skills:

• University degree in one of the following disciplines:
  Project management
  Sociology
  Social Work
  Gender studies

About us and the project

Cuso International

Cuso International is a voluntary cooperation and international development organization whose mission is to provide new socio-economic opportunities for marginalized groups. With our partners, we focus on promoting gender equality and social inclusion, improving economic resilience and climate action. We are convinced that sharing knowledge and know-how is the best way to sustainably improve people’s living conditions. Founded in 1961, Cuso International has a presence in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada.

Project – SHARE (sharing Canadian know-how for inclusive development and gender equality)

Cuso International will carry out the SHARE project (sharing Canadian know-how for inclusive development and gender equality), with the contribution of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) over a period of seven years. SHARE aims to improve the economic and social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls in developing countries, with the mission of contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ).

Terms and conditions

Cuso International’s terms and conditions allow you to live a modest and healthy lifestyle while being efficient in your assignment. Cuso International support helps cover a volunteer’s basic living expenses but is not intended to cover home expenses (e.g. mortgage, student loans, school fees, etc.) or items luxury including the importation of goods from elsewhere, international personal travel, etc.

Support package

• Modest monthly subsistence allowance
• Accommodation during assignment
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit fees
• Cost of required vaccines, anti-malaria drugs and health insurance
• Pre-departure training program, field orientation and feedback on the day
• On-the-ground support through the Cuso International Country Office
• Access to the employee assistance program during the assignment and upon return
• Bonus: Volunteers who extend for a period of 6 months after completing 12 months of service will be entitled to an additional round-trip ticket or cash back.

Other requirements

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the internship, you will be asked to:

• Provide two professional references and one personal reference
• Pass an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your assignment
• Obtain a police certificate at our request
• Pass a full medical exam and get the green light before you leave
• Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with