This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Kingston, Jamaica

Start Date: December 2026

Placement Length: 6 months

Language Requirements: English Level 4-Advanced

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

The Volunteer’s Role

Join us as a volunteer and play a vital role in empowering our partner, The HEART Trust Foundation, by enhancing their Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems. Your efforts will help them gain deeper insights into the impact of their programs and improve the effectiveness of their governance processes.

In this exciting placement, you will actively collaborate with the HEART Trust team to assess their current systems and implement practical, impactful solutions to strengthen their operations. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with their internal teams, contributing to meaningful change.

Your support will be integral not only at the central office but also at their branch in Kingston, giving you a diverse and enriching experience.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Assist HEART Trust in carrying out a specialized needs analysis and SWOT assessment of their internal processes concerning operations and programming.
• Contribute to enhancing existing operational procedures for tracking and reporting the institution’s performance.
• Assist in the evaluation of programs to finalize monitoring and evaluation (M&E) reports and reviews.
• Provide training to staff on accountable strategies for monitoring the effectiveness and impact of program monitoring and evaluation approaches.

Essential Qualifications:

• University degree in project management, monitoring, and evaluation

Essential Background:

• Experience collaborating with Senior Managers, implementing projects, and applying project management strategies.
• Proven expertise in capacity building and organizational development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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: HEART Trust

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!