Gender Inclusion Project Officer

Location : Lima, Peru

Reports to : Project Manager

Position Type : Full-time, Fixed-term contract

Language requirements : Fluent in Spanish, working knowledge of English desired

Eligibility : Local National, must be eligible to work in Peru

ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Cuso presently supports programs implemented in Africa, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Find out more about our work at www.cusointernational.org .

ABOUT THE ROLE

Cuso International will be implementing the "Peruvian Response for Opportunities of Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees in Employment and Sustainable Income Generating Activities" (PROMESA) project in Peru, which main objective is to improve the socioeconomic integration of Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees and vulnerable host community members, especially women, LGBTQI+ groups and indigenous and afro-descendant population in Arequipa, Ica, Lima / Callao and Piura. The project is financially supported by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and will be implemented from 2025 to 2030.

The candidate selected will play an important role working in coordination with the Peru Country Representative (CR) and PROMESA Program Manager (PM) to improve the Sustainable and Inclusive Route for private sector partners and adapt it to be implemented by the public sector. This will include identifying areas for improvement and lessons learnt during the implementation of the SCOPE project in Peru from 2022-2024.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

• As Gender Inclusion Project Officer, provide insights so that PROMESA is properly addressing the barriers to Gender Equality and inclusion for vulnerable groups in Peru to ensure the project meets its goals and objectives;
• Advise the PROMESA team on ways to increase the participation of vulnerable groups to access sustainable gender-sensitive formal jobs;
• Provide support to PROMESA PM identifying areas of improvement and carrying out those improvements so the Inclusive and Sustainable Route increases the capacity of private sector partners to address barriers that limit marginalized individuals from participating in income-generating activities;
• In coordination with the PM adapt The Inclusive and Sustainable Route to be implemented by the public sector so the programs and services offered by them become more inclusive;
• Provide gender equality and inclusion training to new project staff and stakeholders and support the implementation of The Inclusive and Sustainable Route;
• Support the PROMESA Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning process in coordination with the PM and the MEAL Officer.

Others

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Experience

HOW TO APPLY

Cuso International is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture. We strive to actively celebrate diversity, advance our equitable practices, and drive greater inclusion. We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package and insurance, generous days of paid time off, including vacation and sick days, and more.

Please click the "Apply for This Job" button to submit your application by September 19, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM (EST) . Interested candidates are invited to submit : 1) Copy of resume in English, maximum 4 pages; and 2) Cover letter in Spanish.

Please note that a confirmation email will be generated once you submit your application, but it may be directed to your spam or junk folders of your email inbox. Note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Cuso International is committed to the integrity of our volunteers, interns, staff, managers, board members and subcontractors in preventing sexual violence in the way we operate. This is done through a defined framework, code of conduct, values and guiding principles, as well as Cooperation Canada’s Leaders’ Pledge.

Cuso International is an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations will be provided at any stages of the hiring process upon request. Thank you for your interest in Cuso International.

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