Cuso International
via Workable
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor (E-Volunteer)
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
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How old is it?
Posted 82d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-06-25). Last seen at its source just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
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Who may apply?
Ethiopia
The description agrees: it names Canada, Ethiopia.
What the ad says
…Residents of Canada only The E-Volunteer’s Role If you feel passionate about this opportunity and helping others, this is the role for you…
…Location: Ethiopia Start…
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The listing
Online placement (E-Volunteer)
Partner Location: Ethiopia
Start Date: October 2025
Placement Length: 2 Months
Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
The E-Volunteer’s Role
If you feel passionate about this opportunity and helping others, this is the role for you!
As a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion advisor, you'll be working with Hiwot Ethiopia team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The overall purpose of this placement is to support the integration and mainstreaming of gender equality and social inclusion principles across Hiwot Ethiopia’s programs and operations. The objective is to strengthen organizational capacity in gender audit and analysis, gender policy, gender-sensitive project design, implementation, data tracking, and knowledge development and sharing.
Apply today and let's make a difference together!
As an e-volunteer, you will support the organization through the following activities:
- Lead the organization's programs focused on gender and social inclusion, and develop activities to promote gender equality and social inclusion.
- Provide technical support to the management team and staff in implementing gender-responsive and inclusive strategies, as well as enhancing the knowledge management system.
- Conduct a gender audit and analysis, review the organization’s gender policy, and ensure its integration across all operational areas.
- Collaborate closely with the resource mobilization team to develop and scale up gender-sensitive and inclusive project and program plans.
- Offer technical assistance and capacity development to Hiwot and partner organizations through training, mentoring, and coaching on gender and inclusion.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Development, International Development, Public Policy, Economics, Human Rights, or related social sciences with a gender focus.
- Master’s degree is an asset
Essential Background:
- Three years of relevant experience in gender and social inclusion, including at least one year at the international level.
- Significant experience in conducting gender audits and analyses with experience in designing and formulating gender policies, as well as monitoring and evaluating gender policies and programs.
- Background in working with multilateral or bilateral development institutions in developing countries.
- Proven ability to mobilize resources that are responsive to gender and social inclusion issues.
About E-Volunteering
Make a global impact right from your home! With Cuso International's e-volunteering program, you can collaborate with diverse partners and local volunteers, contribute to meaningful projects, and enhance your professional skills, all while maintaining a flexible schedule. E-volunteers should have basic home office equipment, a reliable internet connection, and moderate computer skills. If you're volunteering with partners in remote areas where internet access is limited, it's important to demonstrate flexibility and patience.
Broaden your horizons and make a difference by joining Cuso International's e-volunteering program today!
About Us, the Project and the Partner
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: Hiwot Ethiopia
Requirements
Selection and Screening
If you are shortlisted, you will need to:
- Provide two professional references and one personal reference
- Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
- Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct
Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.