Finance Advisor
Job Description
This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Start Date: April 2026
Placement Length: 5 months
Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent
Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
The Volunteer’s Role
Join us as a Financial Management Advisor for the SHARE project in Mwanza, Tanzania, where you'll leverage your financial knowledge to guide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the dynamic fields of food processing and natural resource products. In this key role, you will engage with local SMEs, collaborating with the SIDO and the SHARE project team to provide valuable business insights on production and marketing strategies. To effectively advise these enterprises on scaling their operations, a strong grasp of business fundamentals and relevant entrepreneurial or manufacturing experience is essential. You'll be well-supported by project partners dedicated to nurturing SME growth through your expert guidance.
As a volunteer, you will:
Essential Requirements:
Essential Background:
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: Small Industries Development Organization
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:
Selection and Screening
If you are shortlisted, you will need to:
Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.
Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!
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