Description
This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Medellín, Medellin, Colombia
Start Date: September 2026
Placement Length: 5 months
Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced
Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role
Cuso International is seeking two volunteers eager to join our international volunteer program, aimed at fostering the growth and empowerment of women, girls, and individuals facing poverty and vulnerability in Colombia.
The current role will support identifying relevant stakeholders, especially private sector companies. The aim is to support the identification of skills needs among Canadian private companies, to align technical and vocational training with these needs and thereby promote young people’s access to decent employment.
In this role, we seek to strengthen our partners in adapting to the new market realities,



transitioning to become economic facilitation agents and demonstrating results that are economically meaningful (for example, employment, competitiveness, supplier readiness), rethinking their value propositions in commercial terms, and fostering the potential for new partnerships.

As a volunteer, your duties will include:
- Skills Needs Assessment with Private Sector Partners - Carry out surveys among local businesses to identify skill shortages and compare these findings with current training programs. Modify vocational and technical training curricula accordingly based on the survey results.
- Capacity-Building Workshops for Partner Organizations - Deliver training focused on financial facilitation and engaging the private sector. Enable partners to redefine their value propositions and effectively measure significant economic outcomes.
- Business Linkages and Partnership Development - Host networking events to identify and explore collaboration opportunities. Assist in supplier development initiatives aimed at d

📌 Strategic Partnership Advisor (Medellín)
🏢 Cuso International
📍 Medellín