Graphics Designer and Content Developer (E-Volunteer)

Cuso International; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuso International is seeking a passionate e-volunteer to help empower youth in Africa through graphic design and training development. The role involves creating teaching materials and revising educational programs to foster community leaders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in graphic design, content writing, and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Proven experience in content writing or copywriting needed.
• Strong knowledge in graphic design and Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare visual teaching tools for training materials.
• Design branding and edit training content.
• Evaluate and revise training programs.

Skills

Content writing

Copywriting

Graphic design

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

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 designs for training materials to empower youth and young leaders to become community leaders.

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now and let’s create change together!

As an e-volunteer, you will:

• Prepare visual teaching tools
• Design branding for training materials
• Edit and organize training content

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, English, journalism, or a related field. Proven experience in content writing or copywriting.
• Strong theoretical and practical background in graphic design, including proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud suite. Skills in motion graphics, video editing, GIF creation, 3D software, and animation are advantageous.
• Knowledge of media production and communication, excellent verbal communication 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 important, especially when working with remote or first-time partners.

About Us, the Project, and the Partner

Cuso International

An organization dedicated to creating economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups, focusing on gender equality, social inclusion, economic resilience, and climate action. Founded in 1961, working across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

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

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

Partner - Rejoice Africa

A non-profit focused on developing young African leaders committed to justice, stability, prosperity, and societal transformation.

Requirements

Selection Requirements

If shortlisted, candidates will need to:

• Provide two professional references and one personal reference
• Complete a language assessment during the preliminary interview in the required language