Consultation and Human Rights Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras

Start Date: July 2026

Placement Length: 3 months

Language Requirements: Sapnish Level 4-Advanced, English Level 3-Intermediate

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

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

The Volunteer’s Role

We are excited to welcome a skilled professional to collaborate with our partner organization, FOSDEH, in leading a free, prior, and informed consultation process in Honduras. This initiative centers on fostering meaningful engagement between the private sector, government, and local communities. The goal is to spark insightful research on how these three key sectors can be interconnected and improve their coordination. Join Cuso International’s dynamic international volunteer program and make a real impact by empowering women, girls, and individuals living in poverty and vulnerable conditions across Latin America.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Support the partner organization in the free, prior, and informed consultation (CPLI) process by facilitating workshops with the private sector, government, and indigenous communities, and preparing detailed consultation reports.
• Develop proposals to integrate CPLI into Honduras' environmental impact assessment process, resulting in published best practices, policy guidance summaries, and recommendations to aid FOSDEH's advocacy and engagement with stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications:

• University degree in social science, international development and/or equivalent experience in a related field.

Essential Background:

• Knowledge of Human Rights issues
• Experience working with the private sector
• Hands-on research experience involving diverse stakeholders (CSOs, MSMEs, NGOs, local and national governments)
• Familiarity with inclusive participatory methods among various stakeholders, including gender-sensitive approaches
• Proven experience working within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
Project: Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Partner: Foro Social de Deuda Externa y Desarrollo de Honduras

Benefits

Volunteer Support and Requirements

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:

• Monthly living allowance
• Accommodation
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)
• Ongoing local support
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

• Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel
• Provide two professional references and one personal reference
• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
• Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure
• Comply with anti-terrorism checks
• Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct

Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!