Program Support Management Officer Full-Time

The Volunteer’s Role

This is an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to a regional nutrition program led by CARE Canada!

As Program Support Officer you will be assisting in the development of best practices and reports for the SANI project in Mozambique. You will work with the Program Manager to organize logistics and administrative components of hosting partners. Your role will be to support the SANI Mozambique team to bring efficiency and successful outcomes to the SANI project.

CARE’s Southern African Nutrition Initiative (SANI) aims to improve the nutritional status of women of reproductive age and children under 5 while working with local health authorities and communities in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. Specifically, SANI is expected to contribute to the improved health of approximately 230,000 individuals directly, and over 345,000 individuals indirectly.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Develop, share and support the creation of material including reports, successes stories, standard operating procedures while bring in contact with CARE SANI Mozambique and partners;
• Support the Program Manager regarding program logistics and administration while also including other Cuso International volunteers;
• Support the implementation of activities in any of the program’s components where necessary (Nutrition, Agriculture, Gender, WASH).

Essential Academic Qualifications:

• Degree in International Relations/Development/Affairs and Project Management.

Essential Professional Background:

• Experience in management,planning, reporting, human resources, or related fields;
• Supervisory experience required;
• Experience in Project management and/ or organizational development.

About Cuso International and Our Partner

Cuso International

Cuso International is a development organization that works to eradicate poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative partnerships, and compassionate donors. We mobilize hundreds of skilled volunteer professionals every year to work with local partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada to create positive, lasting change. Established in 1961, Cuso International is dedicated to tackling today’s most important development issues.

CARE Mozambique

CARE began operations in Mozambique in 1984 with emergency assistance and food distribution for people who were affected by the protracted war between government and rebel forces.

From 1990 to 1994, CARE expanded its project portfolio to include disaster recovery and development activities. Following the end of the war in 1992, we focus on implementing long-term development projects, including local water management, sanitation and hygiene, food security and nutrition, early childhood care and development, women´s economic empowerment (including microfinance), and strengthening local civil society action. As part of our historic focus on emergency response, we are now engaging more on disaster risk reduction and climate change in Mozambique.

Terms and Conditions

Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country);
• Accommodation while in placement;
• Return airfare and visa/work permit costs;
• Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance;
• Pre-departure training and in-country orientation;
• Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend;
• Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return;
• Travel and accommodation for the pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation (more details below);
• Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months.

Pre-departure Training and Briefing

We commit to helping you prepare as best as possible for your placement. As a volunteer you will have an advisor to support you through the pre-departure process and you will receive essential training as part of your preparation. This training is designed to maximize your understanding of your placement country and culture, help you identify and plan your own learning, and help you stay safe and healthy during your placement.

Overview of pre-departure training:

1. Self-directed briefing with documents and online training provided by your volunteer advisor and external resources;
2. Online health briefing;
3. Fundraising 101 Webinar;
4. Pre-departure Training -Skills and Knowledge for Working in Development (SKWID) course.

In-Country Training and Learning

As a volunteer, you will receive an In-Country Orientation (ICO) that builds upon pre-departure training. This will be conducted by either the country program office or the supporting partner organization. This normally lasts for 2-10 days (depending on language learning requirements and other factors). In some countries, volunteers will be able to access ongoing language training opportunities. In-Country Orientation equips you with the relevant skills, knowledge, and country-specific information to be successful in your placement. Furthermore, our Country Program Office or local partner will provide you with continuous in-country support throughout the duration of your placement.

Residency and Citizenship

Residency

The majority of Cuso International volunteer applicants are residing in Canada at the time of application and during the pre-departure process. Occasionally we received applications from volunteer applicants who are residing outside of Canada at the time of application. In both instances, between your application date and placement start date, we must be able to contact you and you must be able to contact us easily and promptly throughout the process.

We may require your passport and would need to be aware of your current place of residence and any travel plans you may have during this time. You will also require unrestricted access to Canada during this time for training, as applicable.

Citizenship

Leaving your country of residence can have significant effects on your citizenship status in that country. It is your responsibility to research the consequences of travelling to Canada during the pre-departure process if you are living outside of Canada and of leaving your country of residence for a placement with the immigration authority where you live.

By applying to this placement, you accept full responsibility for any consequences related to your citizenship, residency and immigration status or penalties as a result of travel to pre-departure training, an international placement or other Cuso International related travel.

You  must  check the implications that apply to you, but examples include:

• Canadian permanent residents may need to make arrangements with immigration authorities before travelling. These arrangements allow them to travel without risk to their status in Canada. Without them, residency status may be withdrawn;
• Citizens of other countries, including those visiting Canada on a visa, may have travel restrictions.