Call for Ethiopian-Canadian professionals interested in volunteering in Ethiopia

 

 

The Association for Higher Education and Development (AHEAD), CUSO-VSO and VSO Ethiopia are seeking Canadian professionals of Ethiopian origin to participate in a pilot diaspora volunteering project in Ethiopia.

 

 

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

 

We are seeking to fill volunteer positions from a range of placements that are available within VSO Ethiopia’s Health and Education programmes.  Opportunities are currently available for specialists in education; information technology; management; monitoring and evaluation; fundraising; HIV/AIDS; and gender and sexual reproductive health.

 

Participants in this project will have all placement-related costs covered, including:

-          pre-assignment orientation and training

-          travel and accommodation

-          in-country living allowance

-          vaccinations, medications and health insurance

 

Volunteers will be provided ongoing support and logistical assistance throughout their period of engagement, including full support from VSO Ethiopia’s programme and administration teams during their stay in Ethiopia. Detailed terms and conditions will be made available in due course.

 

 

International VSO Federation which is the world’s largest international development organization that works through volunteers. VSO Ethiopia is the largest country programme worldwide with over 100 volunteers working in various areas.