E-Volunteer Opportunity – Ukraine  

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Location: Canada This is a e-volunteer assignment. Applicants must be  Canadian citizens or  permanent residents. 

Start Date:Exact timing will be negotiated with the successful candidate. 

Duration: 5- 10 months, flexible  

Language Requirement: English (mandatory) Ukrainian (would be an asset) 

Deadline: Until fulfillment. 

The Project Background 

The SEW Ukraine project is funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) that helps to foster economic prosperity for 2,200 vulnerable women in various regions of Ukraine. The project addresses the barriers women face, which have limited their full and meaningful participation in the Ukraine workforce. Specifically, the project addresses women who have been internally displaced by conflict and other traumatic events in Ukraine. The project will facilitate the development of trade and business skills, and market opportunities in apparel manufacturing.  The e-volunteer will work on the Supporting Economic Prosperity for Women and Internally Displaced Persons in Ukraine project (SEW Ukraine).

The project also supports women-owned/managed Micro, Small, and Medium Entreprises (MSMEs) in the garment industry ecosystem to enhance their competitiveness and sustainability through formation of co-operatives and increased business collaboration within the light industry.   

The Partner you will work with 

The e-volunteer will be involved in communicating with one or a few of the co-operatives of the SEW Ukraine project. In addition, the e-volunteer will be in communication from time to time with the SEW Ukraine team members in-country and in Canada.The e-volunteer may engage with other volunteers of the project to share ideas and measure the impact in an effective, efficient, sustainable, and accountable manner. 

Objectives 

The e-volunteer is expected to provide technical guidance related to fashion design. Specifically, to find targeted trends in the international garment market; provide support in establishing a structure to systematize processes for a robust flow of design ideas that support the co-op's business strategy. 

Deliverables 

• Conduct research on current fashion trends and demands in the international garment market. 
• Analyze the local garment supply chain in Ukraine in relation to the SEW Ukraine project's partner MSMEs and co-op members. 
• Identify gaps and opportunities in the supply chain specific to the subsectors where potential co-op members are engaged. 
• Assist in developing the narrative of a business plan for the fashion marketing co-op, including traditional and online channels for promoting sales 
• Collaborate with the SEW Ukraine team to develop a strategy and work plan for the establishment of a fashion marketing co-op. 

Your qualifications: 

Education

Degree in international relations, economics, financial management, accounting, public administration, public relation, or closely related disciplines. 

Experience 

• Progressive work experience in developing and or updating credit union sector strategies. 
• Good understanding and practical use of various communication platforms, especially social media and online meeting platforms, such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. 
• Knowledge and experience in the development of credit union strategies with small and medium-size businesses. 
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills in the English language.  
• Should be a proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently to complete tasks  
• Strong knowledge and experience in developing training and resource materials as well as facilitation of training to various stakeholders and partners in development work. 

Support Package 

This is an e-volunteer assignment. CDF Canada supports volunteers through the provision of a small stipend acknowledgement at the end of the volunteer assignment. 

Interpreter and/or translator (if needed during volunteer online sessions). 

CDF staff support and orientation 

Debriefing upon completion of the assignment. 

Engaging Canadians  

CDF Canada provides technical and logistical support to young and experienced professionals through volunteer assignments to apply and acquire new skills and knowledge in international co-operative development. We ask each volunteer, regardless of their volunteer assignment, to share their experience during their assignment. The experience can be shared by providing stories of human interest and photographs on social media, participate in events/conferences or other public engagement activities. 

Application Process 

Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume, by applying directly on our recruitment webpage. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a police-check from their local police or RCMP detachment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in CDF Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.