Communications Advisor

Are you a communications or marketing professional passionate about using your skills to create meaningful social impact?

Join Cuso International and partner with Asociación Kallpa, a leading Peruvian organization dedicated to improving opportunities for children, youth, women, and vulnerable communities. As a volunteer, you will help strengthen strategic communications, enhance digital engagement, and increase the visibility of initiatives that promote health, education, gender equality, and sustainable development.

This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise, collaborate with committed local professionals, immerse yourself in a rich intercultural experience, and contribute to lasting, positive change while growing both personally and professionally.

• University degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Knowledge of communication planning, digital marketing, and institutional positioning.

• Knowledge of community mental health, prevention of gender-based violence, employment and entrepreneurship, the environment, and sexual and reproductive rights.

• Intermediate to advanced Spanish language skills, both written and spoken.

• Manage Newsletter & Editorial Content: Coordinate submissions, liaise with agency partners, and curate incoming text and photography to ensure all content meets strict editorial and visual guidelines before publication.
• Drive Social Media Strategy & Analytics: Monitor social media performance, implement forward-thinking digital marketing trends, and elevate our online presence while maintaining visual brand consistency.
• Standardize Regional Workflows: Establish streamlined, user-friendly digital planning tools and standardized submission procedures for regional teams to simplify material approvals and distribution.
• Enhance Institutional Communications: Collaborate with leadership to update the organization's overarching Communications Plan and Visual Identity Manual in line with new project goals.

• Experience designing communications plans, improving brand identity guidelines, or developing digital marketing strategies.
• Proven experience in social media management, content creation, and digital marketing strategies.
• Strong editorial skills with a sharp eye for photography, formatting, and brand consistency.
• Proficiency in digital planning tools, content calendars, and email/WhatsApp coordination.
• Excellent organizational skills to standardize workflows across multi-regional teams.
• Creative mindset aligned with brand development, public relations, and social impact.

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 

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