Business Marketing Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date : April / May 2025

Placement Length : 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements : English Level 5-Fluent

Eligibility : Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

In this volunteer role, you will contribute to the efforts of our partner the Ministry of Labor and Skills in Ethiopia (MoLS) whose goal is to create 20 million jobs by 2030.

Your main duties will revolve around developing strategic internal and external communications for fundraising while also supporting the team in increasing their knowledge about communications.

Apply today and help us to make a difference!

As a volunteer, you will :

• Understand the needs, and design a marketing strategy to support Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs)
• Enhance the international market presence to get into the export market
• Support the design and implementation of business plans
• Design and implement digital marketing strategies to boost the online presence
• Organize and deliver staff capacity-building training

Essential Requirements :

• Degree in International Business development, business administration, management, economics or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), including a minimum of 3 years working for a national enterprise or MSME organization required.

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance
• Accommodation while in placement
• Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa / work permit costs
• Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
• Support while in placement through Cuso International's Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return
• Bonus : Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Selection Requirements :

• Confirm Passport or Permanent Resident details for travel purposes
• Provide 2 Professional References and 1 Personal Reference
• Complete a language assessment during the preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
• Obtain a satisfactory Police Check
• Complete a medical exam and be medically cleared before your departure
• Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated following the World Health Organization-approved vaccines.