Mandate of international volunteering
Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only
Country : Peru
Town : Lima
Structure d’accueil : Compromise for Infancia and Adolescence (COMETA)
Language of work : Spanish and french or english
Duration of the mandate : 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, within the framework of its voluntary cooperation programme PCV (Project for the integral strengthening of the rights of the’enfant) a[e] counsellor[era] in psychosocial and legal support to support his partner, COMETA.
Through this mandate, however, share your skills and expertise to advise, strengthen, and train the COMETA’ team in psychoeducation and’social education to support it in the implementation of its mission. Mandate includes the development of’tools, the’animation of training and technical support to the various activities of the’organisation, among other tasks.
ABOUT THE PARTNER
COMETA is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to contribute to the integral development of children, adolescents[e]s and young people, recognizing them as protagonists in the construction of a society based on a culture of values. With this in mind, the organization develops projects that promote the construction of citizenship and the family and social reintegration of children and adolescents[e]s.
To learn more about : cometaperu.org
RESPONSIBILITIES
The volunteer will be responsible for :
- Contribute and support COMETA in :
- Strengthening individual and organizational capacities for psychosocial development of children
- The development of methodological guides and pedagogical resources (for the face-to-face and virtual modalities)
- Awareness-raising activities on the work of inclusion and social reintegration of children and adolescents[e]s in conflict with the law
- The development of a policy for the participation of children, adolescents[e]s and young people in prison and non-prison settings
- Train professionals[the]s and technicians[ne]s working with vulnerable populations (including children, adolescents[e]s and families) in social education and psychopedagogy
- Develop training activities on care procedures that promote social reintegration and the reduction of deprivation of liberty
- 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 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 written and oral’spanish and french or current english
- Bachelor and/or master’s degree in psychoeducation, social work, psychology or related field
- At least 2 to 3 years of’experience in functions related to psychoeducation, social work, psychology or any other relevant experience related to the mandate
- Experience in’ elaboration and’use of’methodological and pedagogical tools
- Experience in’organization and’animation of’workshops and formations
- 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 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 living an incomparable professional and human experience, you will benefit from advantageous conditions including :
- A monthly living and accommodation allowance
- A return air ticket, visa and / or residence permit supported if required
- Individual insurance for emergency medical care
- Reimbursement of compulsory vaccines*
- Support and supervision before departure and throughout the mandate by a regional representation of the project in your deployment region
- Pre-departure training dedicated to the PCV, making it possible 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