Graphics Designer and Content Developer (E-Volunteer)

Cuso International; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuso International seeks an e-volunteer to support the Rejoice Africa initiative, focusing on youth leadership development. The role involves graphic design, program evaluation, and content creation to help empower young leaders. This remote opportunity requires strong communication and collaboration skills, along with a relevant educational background.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in content writing or copywriting.
• Strong background in graphic design with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Knowledge of media production and communication with excellent verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare visual teaching tools for the Young Leaders Development program.
• Design branding for training materials.
• Edit and organize training content.

Skills

Graphic Design

Content Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, English, journalism, or related fields

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Video Editing Software

Job description

Language Requirements: English Level 5 - Fluent

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

The E-Volunteer’s Role

Cuso International invites qualified candidates interested in working with the youth sector to make a positive impact for future generations.

As a volunteer with Rejoice Africa, you will help evaluate and revise the Young Leaders Development (YLD) three-year training program and develop graphic design materials to empower youth and young leaders to become community leaders.

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now and join us in making a change!

As an e-volunteer, you will:

1. Prepare visual teaching tools
2. Design branding for training materials
3. Edit and organize training content

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, English, journalism, or related fields. Proven experience in content writing or copywriting.
• Strong background in graphic design, including proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and basic motion graphic design, video editing, GIF creation, 3D software, and animation skills are desirable.
• Knowledge of media production and communication, excellent verbal skills, attention to detail, teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability.

About E-Volunteering

Cuso International’s e-volunteering program allows volunteers to work remotely with international partners, offering the benefits of international volunteering from home. Volunteers need basic home office equipment and internet access. Flexibility and patience are valuable, especially with partners in remote areas or first-time e-volunteers.

About Us, the Project, and the Partner

Cuso International is an organization that creates economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups, focusing on gender equality, social inclusion, economic resilience, and climate action. Founded in 1961, it operates in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

We value individuals committed to supporting marginalized communities, including LGBTQIA+ groups.

Project - Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

This project, funded by Global Affairs Canada (2020-2027), aims to improve the well-being of marginalized populations, especially women and girls, in developing countries, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals and Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

Partner - Rejoice Africa

Rejoice Africa is dedicated to developing young leaders passionate about justice, stability, prosperity, and transformation in Africa. It is a non-profit educational institute focused on youth leadership development.

Requirements

Selection Requirements

If shortlisted, you will need to:

• Provide 2 professional references and 1 personal reference
• Complete a language assessment during the preliminary interview