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This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania Start Date: September 2026 Placement Length: 5 months Language Requirements: English Level 4-Advanced Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only The Volunteer’s Role Empower Women Entrepreneurs as a Business Development Advisor! Cuso International is looking for a skilled and passionate professional to join the Volunteering Cooperation Program in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In this role, you will work with the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce to strengthen women-led small and medium enterprises across coastal regions. Your work will focus on improving business performance, increasing market access, and supporting sustainable growth within the blue economy. Through the SHARE Project, you will help women entrepreneurs build resilient, profitable businesses in sectors such as fisheries, aquaculture, marine tourism, and coastal value chains. As a volunteer, you will: Conduct needs assessments for women-led SMEs in blue economy sectors (fisheries, seaweed farming, aquaculture, marine tourism, coastal handicrafts, and seafood processing) Identify growth opportunities and support entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses Deliver training on entrepreneurship, business planning, financial management, and investment readiness Support improvements in product development, value addition, branding, packaging, and compliance with market standards Facilitate market linkages with buyers, tourism operators, exporters, and financial institutions Assist in developing business plans, marketing strategies, and investment proposals Integrate climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and gender-responsive approaches into business support Organize networking events, trade fairs, and learning exchanges Document success stories, innovations, and project impact Essential Qualifications: Degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness, Marketing, Economics, International Development, or a related field Essential Background: Strong business advisory and coaching experience Knowledge of value chain development and market access strategies Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills Strong analytical and report-writing abilities Ability to work effectively with diverse partners and communities Understanding or experience in blue economy sectors is an asset What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience! About Us Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.  Project:  Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)   Partner: Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) Benefits Volunteer Support and Requirements  Support Package Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:  Monthly living allowance  Accommodation  Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)  Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs  Pre-placement, in-country and rei