Research Advisor, Disability Inclusion and Youth Employment (E-Volunteer)

About the role

Cuso International offers an online e-volunteer placement with its partner Asociación Kallpa in Peru, starting in November 2026 for 5 months (minimum 7 hours per week). You will support Kallpa's research on the socioeconomic inclusion of young people with disabilities in Peru, working remotely to refine the research approach, improve data collection tools, support data organization and analysis, and strengthen the final report so findings can inform inclusive programming and decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Review the research project and recommend improvements to the methodology, scope and alignment with project objectives.
• Refine data collection tools such as surveys, interviews or focus group guides so they are clear, inclusive and accessible.
• Guide the Kallpa team on the ethical, consistent and inclusive use of research instruments.
• Support a simple database or data organization framework for managing and analyzing findings.
• Advise on interpreting results and identifying key insights on disability inclusion and youth employment.
• Review the draft report and give feedback to strengthen clarity, recommendations and practical use.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, anthropology, sociology, international development, disability studies, public policy or a related field.
• Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only; Spanish level 4 (advanced).
• Experience with social research, preferably related to disability inclusion, youth employment, socioeconomic inclusion, gender equality or community development.
• Experience with research methods, data collection tools, data analysis, database development or results reporting.
• Ability to give constructive remote guidance and collaborate across cultures and time zones.

Required skills

• Advanced Spanish, including reviewing technical documents and giving written feedback.
• Basic home office equipment, a reliable internet connection and moderate computer skills.

Applicants must provide two professional and one personal reference, complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview, and agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and Code of Conduct. Selection and screening follow the standard process described in the original posting.