Communications and Digital Marketing Advisor

About the role

Cuso International offers a 5-month volunteer placement in Lima, Peru, starting December 2026, under the SHARE project with partner Asociación Kallpa. The volunteer uses communications and marketing expertise to help Kallpa strengthen its voice across digital platforms, newsletters, campaigns and partner communications, reaching wider audiences and deepening impact. Spanish level 4 (advanced) is required, and a Spanish resume and statement of interest must be submitted.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, review and organize written content and photographs for the institutional newsletter, aligned with editorial and visual guidelines.
• Coordinate newsletter distribution and follow-up communications by email and WhatsApp with the communications team and partner agencies.
• Monitor social media, assess audience engagement and recommend strategies that increase visibility and strengthen the digital presence.
• Identify digital trends, tools and content approaches that help connect with audiences.
• Support a practical digital planning system for coordinating content, deadlines, formats and approvals across regions.
• Standardize procedures and templates for submitting, reviewing, approving and sharing communications materials.
• Contribute to updating the Communications Plan and Visual Identity Manual.
• Apply SEO best practices and digital performance insights to improve content reach and donor and stakeholder communications.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• Knowledge of communications planning, digital marketing, audience engagement and institutional positioning.
• Understanding of themes such as community mental health, gender-based violence prevention, employment and entrepreneurship, the environment and sexual and reproductive rights.
• Intermediate to advanced Spanish, written and spoken.
• Experience designing communications plans, improving brand identity guidelines or developing digital marketing strategies.
• Ability to create clear, engaging, audience-focused content for digital channels, newsletters and campaigns.
• Strong collaboration skills and interest in an intercultural environment with local teams and community partners.

What we offer

• Monthly living allowance and accommodation.
• Health insurance, including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication.
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs.
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training, plus ongoing local support.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement.