Mandate of international volunteering
Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only
Country : Peru
Town : Lima
Structure of’accueil : Capital humano and social (CHS) Alternativo
Working language : Spanish and french or english
Term of office : 10 Months
SUMMARY OF L’OFFRE
The International Bureau of the Rights of Children (IBCR), a Canadian NGO dedicated to the protection and promotion of the rights of the child, as part of its voluntary cooperation program PCV a[e] adviser[ere] in search of funding to support its partner, CHS Alternativo.
Through this mandate, however, share your skills and expertise to advise, support, and train CHS Alternativo’s’ team in the search for funding to support it in the implementation of its mission. Mandate includes l’ development of strategies, design of’tools to promote the search for funding of the’organization, among other tasks.
ABOUT THE PARTNER
CHS Alternativo is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to promote, articulate and advocate at the local, national and international levels for the improvement of prevention, protection and assistance to the victims of trafficking in human beings and of sexual exploitation, forced labour – especially women and children – with the aim of promoting the full restoration of their rights.
To learn more about’organisation : chsalternativo.org
RESPONSIBILITIES
The volunteer will be responsible for :
- Support the’team of CHS Alternativo in :
- The search for funding
- Development of its fund-raising capacity
- The development of strategies and’tools to facilitate and improve the management of the financing of the’organisation (Fund-raising strategy…).
- The implementation of’an annual policy of mobilization of resources and of collection of funds
- Strategic follow-up of donors
- Organize training workshops on funding research and resource mobilization for members of the’organization team
- Identify and present projects or funding opportunities in the field of child rights and gender equality
- Strengthen the partner’s participation in spaces for reflection, analysis, learning and exchange of good practices in the field of project management and financing and network development
- Actively participate in the initiatives, events or activities planned by the partner organisation under the LCP
- Support the strengthening of the partner organization in all other activities related to its expertise
Other missions related to the PCV project :
- Support the’animation of the activities of the Social Laboratory of the PCV
- Draft progress reports on activities carried out during the mandate
- Participate in the influence of international volunteering in Canada by participating in the communication efforts of the’IBCR (writing articles or blog posts on the’ volunteering experience, videos, interviews, events..).
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
REQUIREMENTS :
Technical skills :
- Mastery of the’spanish, both in the written’ and’ to the’oral and french or english current
- Hold a’ degree in university studies in management, communication, philanthropy or related field
- At least 2 to 3 years of’ significant professional experience in philanthropy, project management or relevant mandate-related experiences
- Experience in the’ development of strategies and the creation and use of’fundraising tools
- Strong analytical and editorial skills
- Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and tools of the Outlook environment (Teams, mail, SharePoint, Forms, etc.) and Google (Google Docs, Google Drive, Gmail, etc.), etc.).
Human skills :
- Great ability to’adaptation and ability to be flexible in the face of change
- Excellent interpersonal and participatory skills
- Ability to work in teams and independently
- Ability to plan your work, set priorities, perform multiple tasks head on and be proactive
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and’equality of genders
- Promotion of’a culture of’learning and knowledge sharing within the’team of the’partner organization and with other volunteers
ADVANTAGES :
- Experience in’organization and’animation of’workshops and formations
- Experience in a developing country or in international cooperation
- Knowledge and/or interest in human and/or’child rights
- Knowledge of the principles of’equality of genders
- Knowledge of Canada’s voluntary cooperation program
To note, the successful applications will be subject to criminal record checks and to a reference check.
BENEFITS & CONDITIONS
In addition to an incomparable professional and human experience, you will benefit from advantageous conditions including :
- A monthly subsistence allowance and’ accommodation
- A return flight’ ticket, the visa and/or the residence permit taken care of if required
- Individual insurance for medical care of’urgence
- Reimbursement of compulsory vaccines*
- Support and guidance before departure and throughout the mandate through regional project representation in your region of deployment
- A pre-departure training dedicated to the PCV, allowing’ to acquire practical skills and meet other’ volunteers
- An accompaniment and a return of’ experience on your return to Canada at the end of the mandate
- Join a passionate and multicultural team, which is committed to the implementation of human rights,’child and gender equality
*Vaccines can be reimbursed up to 200$’
About the PCV program
Le Project for the integral strengthening of the rights of’enfant (PCV), implemented by the International Bureau for the Rights of Children (IBCR), aims to improve the well-being and protection of children, especially girls, as well as promoting their rights worldwide, in a sustainable way.
D’a duration of seven years (2020-2027), this project is part of Canada’s Voluntary Cooperation Program and will enable more than 250 volunteer professionals to be deployed in 11 countries.
By sharing the skills of these volunteers and qualified mentors with a network of committed partners, the PCV contributes to strengthening the protection of’child in the countries in which it is present.
Read more about : www.ibcr.org/en/pride
Engaging with the PCV, c’est :
- Work to create safe and protective environments for children
- Living one rewarding professional and human experience
- Contribute to a development project with a lasting impact
- Join a network of more than 30 Structures established long ago in Latin America, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa
- Be at the heart of’social innovation in terms of protection of the child’
How to apply
Thank you for your interest in voluntary cooperation !
Please us send your application via email to rh.pcv@ibcr.org indicating :
- Your name and surname
- The voluntary cooperation mandate for which you apply (Expertise – country – duration) – Or else indicate « spontaneous application »
- Clear information about your status allowing you to work in Canada or in the country of’assignment
- Your CV and cover letter as an attachment