Project Assistant

In this placement, you will support Fundación SVX Colombia in its mission to strengthen Colombia’s impact investing ecosystem. Your project coordination, research, and operational expertise will help advance high-impact initiatives and connect capital with meaningful social and environmental outcomes.

Working with a collaborative team, you will help implement projects, engage key stakeholders, and contribute to initiatives that support ecosystem growth. This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a purpose-driven setting while gaining hands-on experience in impact investing, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, International Business, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Development, Industrial Engineering, Social Sciences, or related fields.

• Research and map the ecosystem: Identify and analyze key stakeholders to uncover strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, and organizations aligned with Fundación SVX Colombia’s objectives.
• Support project coordination and stakeholder engagement: Help organize project activities, maintain momentum across initiatives, and contribute to productive relationships with ecosystem partners.
• Strengthen knowledge management and internal systems: Standardize documentation, centralize proposal development resources, and identify practical improvements to project management and CRM tools.

• Experience in an investment ecosystem is an asset, especially in impact investing, entrepreneurship, innovation, or ecosystem development.
• Experience using tools for analysis, presentations, and information management.
• Interest in, or experience with, economic inclusion and entrepreneurship development.
• Strong intercultural communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

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