International Placement

Title: Environmental and Climate Change Advisor
Type: 5-month intntl. position with living allowance, accom., airfare, more (see below)
Organization: Cuso International (based in Canada)

Location: Recruiting across Canada for Benin
This assignment is located in : Dangbo, Ouémé, Benin

• Start date: April/May 2026
• Assignment duration: 5 months
• Language requirements: French
• Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only.

Role of the volunteer

Ready to make a significant difference in the world? We are looking for a passionate and experienced environmental and climate change advisor to help support our partner. This is your opportunity to have a lasting impact and drive positive change. Let's work together to shape a sustainable future!

The Youth and Green Jobs for a Green Economy (JEVEV) NGO is a youth organization whose vision is to contribute to creating an environment conducive to the development of the green economy and the strengthening of innovative green technologies adapted to agriculture and job creation in the context of climate change. Its mission is to reposition the pursuit of well-being within a framework of human development based on a less degraded ecological environment and a suitable socio-economic environment. JEVEV aims to contribute to human resource development to better establish the foundations of sustainable development for grassroots populations through social, environmental, and health initiatives. It works daily with communities in the following areas: Green Economy, Environmental Education, Green Entrepreneurship, Social Issues, Human Rights, Agriculture, Biodiversity Conservation, Tourism, Gender, Technology Transfer, and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).

The volunteer will be required to carry out the following activities:

• Actively support the implementation of diagnostics, particularly in the areas of environment and the identification of training and capacity-building needs.
• Support the development of specific tools to mitigate the risks to which women and young women are exposed due to climate change
• Supporting the training of JEVEV beneficiaries in agroecological production techniques, including sustainable soil and water management, and the use of natural inputs.
• Facilitate the identification of technical and financial partners in the environmental field and create a simplified fact sheet on their funding procedures
• To train staff from partner organizations in the development of environmental protection projects, climate change adaptation and/or mitigation, and agroecology

Essential academic skills:

• University degree in a relevant field. Relevant work experience related to the mandate.

Essential professional experience/skills:

• At least five years of experience in the field

• Experience in capacity building
• Ability to work with limited resources and as a team member
• Experience working with non-profit organizations

About Us

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.

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:

• Monthly living allowance
• Accommodation
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)
• Ongoing local support
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

• Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel
• Provide two professional references and one personal reference
• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
• Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure
• Comply with anti-terrorism checks
• Agree to uphold the policy and

Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!

Apply: https://cusointl.org/4arC6rO

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