Nicaragua: Communication Advisor - Canadians only

Location Ocotal, Nicaragua

Start Date Aug – Oct 2017 (flexible)

Length of Placement 12 Months

Language Requirements Spanish

Spanish Reading: Level 3, Writing: Level 3, Speaking: Level 3

Language Scale: http://www.cusointernational.org/languageratingscale

Please submit a Spanish Cover Letter and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

Cuso International partnered with a small but mighty women's organization in the wonderful region of Nueva Segovia. Based in Ocotal, Fundación para la Promoción y el Desarrollo de las Mujeres y la Niñez (FUNDEMUNI) works very closely with communities around the region to promote women's and children's rights, as well as the active participation as citizens. Their activities are plan to support the communities in many aspects of their lives: gender based violence, empowerment, economical and social development, new masculinities, citizenship and active participation, indigenous rights and women's rights.

FUNDEMUNI is looking for a Communication Advisor with good understanding of internal and external communication processes to come and support the work they do. As the volunteer for this position, you will be asked to support the development of a communication strategy for the organization as well as tools for it's successful implementation by the organization. You will help FUNDEMUNI structure their internal communications to ensure participation of the staff and also will help them develop their external communications to increase their visibility in the community.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Support the development of a communication strategy.

• Support the development of tools for the implementation of the communication strategy.

• Develop communication pieces for different platforms.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or other relevant combination of experience and studies.

Essential Professional Background:

• Experience monitoring and managing social media.

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

• Accommodation while in placement

• Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

• Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

• Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

• Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

• Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer (Return flight, emergency medical insurance, vaccinations)

• Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

• Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

• Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

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