Education Advisor - TVET & Institutional Strengthening

About the role

Cuso International offers a 5-month volunteer placement in Lima, Peru, starting in December 2026, under the SHARE project (Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality). You will work with the Carlos Cueto Fernandini Public Institute of Higher Technological Education, which serves more than 1,600 students and is undergoing modernization, quality assurance and accreditation. The volunteer helps strengthen institutional management, teaching and learning, internationalization and links with the private sector. Only Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents are eligible.

Key responsibilities

• Support institutional management documents through a consensus-based process to advance licensing and accreditation.
• Help create manuals, procedures and management indicators for quality assurance.
• Design and lead training for faculty and administration on employability, skills development, career guidance, customer service and public service.
• Recommend innovations for academic programs, including program profiles, curricula and learning approaches.
• Work with the partner organization on capacity building in institutional management, employability, research and innovation.

Required profile

• At least five years of experience in educational institutions, preferably in TVET.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth and vulnerable populations.
• Experience in institutional strengthening, organizational development and preparing management and governance documents.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Public Management or a related field.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of results-based management (RBM) principles.
• Experience supporting institutional positioning and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans.

What we offer

• Monthly living allowance and accommodation.
• Health insurance, including 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.

Shortlisted candidates must confirm passport or permanent resident details, provide three references, pass a language assessment, a police check and medical clearance, comply with anti-terrorism checks and agree to the PSEA policy and Code of Conduct. Spanish at advanced level (Level 4) is required; a Spanish resume and statement of interest are needed.