This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Lima, Peru
Start Date: June/July 2025
Placement Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension
Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in Political Science, Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology), Humanities (Social Psychology, Social Work), Law or related field
• Specialization on gender issues and/or public institutions

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:

• Confirm Passport or Permanent Resident details for travel purposes
• Provide 2 Professional References and 1 Personal Reference
• Complete a language assessment during the preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
• Obtain a satisfactory Police Check
• Complete a medical exam and be medically cleared before your departure
• Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated following the World Health Organization-approved vaccines.

Pre-placement Training and Briefing - Skills and Knowledge for Working in Development (SKWID)
We commit to helping you prepare as best as possible for your placement. You will have a Volunteering Mobilization Advisor (VMA) to support you through the process and will participate in pre-placement training as part of your preparation. You will also have access to self-directed briefing documents, online training, and external resources through the volunteer portal. This training is designed to maximize your understanding of your placement and culture, help you identify and plan your learning, and help you stay safe and healthy during your placement.

• Provide technical assistance to strengthen the dissemination of their thematic reports and research findings in the Women’s Affairs Office.
• Train staff in gender mainstreaming and gender-based violence.
• Provide support for the implementation of action plan of the gender and interculturality network.
• Provide support in the development of communication materials.
• Provide support to the Gender and Interculturality Network of the Ombudsman’s Office