This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Mekele, Ethiopia
Start Date: November 2026
Placement Length: 5 months
Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
The Volunteer’s Role
Your role as a Project Management Volunteer is designed to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall impact of our partner, Heal Our People (HOP)'s projects by contributing expertise in planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation. You will assist HOP in fulfilling its mission and objectives through organized project management practices.
As a volunteer, you will:
• Develop comprehensive project plans, establish timelines, delegate tasks, and lead team meetings.
• Efficiently allocate budget, personnel, and materials. Track resource utilization and make adjustments as necessary.
• Recognize potential risks, formulate mitigation strategies, and monitor risk factors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, collect and analyze data, and produce progress reports.
• Hold regular meetings with stakeholders to gather feedback, address concerns, and promote open communication.
• Maintain thorough project documentation, prepare regular updates, and ensure timely reporting to donors and stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for staff on best practices and tools for project management.
• Establish quality control procedures, conduct regular inspections, and ensure compliance with established standards.
Essential Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Essential Background:
• 2-3 years of experience in project management, ideally in sectors such as community development, healthcare, education, or environmental conservation.
• Experience within the specific field of the organization, including non-profit, humanitarian aid, or development.
• Ability to lead project teams, collaborate with team members, and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Experience in overseeing project budgets, financial tracking, and reporting activities.
What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!
About Us
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: Heal Our People