Volunteer Program “Youth for RAMSAR”

Description

Position Summary: Support wetland conservation and climate resilience by empowering women and learning from experts about women’s role in protecting Andean biodiversity. Key Highlights: 1. Support for implementing leadership and communication workshops 2. Assistance in systematizing data for biodiversity monitoring 3. Contribution to strategies for strengthening community participation **Position:** Volunteer Program “Youth for RAMSAR” **Project Name:** Women Guardians of Biodiversity **Employment Type:** Volunteer **Position Location:** Arequipa, Peru **Reports To:** Administrative Coordination **Benefits :** Stipend Participation in training and capacity-building sessions with our technical team and/or technical advisors Certificate of Participation acknowledging the support provided (Volunteer Support Certificate for the Project) Per diem during field activities. **Employment Duration:** June – December 2026 **Citizenship:** This position is open to candidates currently residing in Arequipa, Peru **Language Requirements:** Spanish **Application Deadline:** April 7, 2026 **Application Instructions:** A cover letter is mandatory for your application to be considered. Cover letters must effectively align your skills and experience with the specific job responsibilities outlined in the position description, demonstrating your suitability and enthusiasm for the role, your daily rate, and your current availability. Click the “Apply Now” link to upload your cover letter and CV (Curriculum Vitae). We will contact only shortlisted candidates. Phone inquiries are not accepted. Alinea is an international development consulting firm offering technical and management expertise to help people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, businesses, and communities to create lasting change. With nearly 40 years of experience, Alinea has successfully implemented over 1,000 projects worldwide. At Alinea International, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to opposing all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, recognizing that an inclusive workforce enriches our organization and leads to smarter, more innovative outcomes. Alinea is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of our work, all candidates will undergo due diligence checks and extensive background verifications where appropriate. **About the Project** Alinea International Canada provides technical and management expertise to partners in developing and transitional countries on projects promoting sustainable growth and opportunities for people to improve their lives. Over the past 30 years, Alinea has managed over 350 projects across dozens of countries. The project “Women as Guardians of Biodiversity and Climate Resilience in Wetland and Peatland Landscapes” (MGB, Spanish acronym) aims to empower women—including Indigenous women—to conserve highland wetlands and peatlands and strengthen climate resilience in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. The regional office is located in Lima (Peru), and implementation is underway in seven communities situated within buffer zones of three protected areas designated as Ramsar Sites—wetlands of international importance under the 1971 Ramsar Convention\. As part of this effort—and with the important collaboration of YPARD for Latin America—we are implementing our volunteer program “Youth for RAMSAR”, an initiative designed to connect emerging talent with conservation work, enabling them to contribute their knowledge while learning alongside our technical team and international experts about the fundamental role of women in protecting Andean biodiversity. Alinea International Ltd. **The Position** * Provide support in implementing leadership, effective communication, and negotiation workshops targeted at women participants of the project. * Support capacity-building processes aimed at strengthening women’s participation in community decision-making spaces. * Assist in field data systematization for biodiversity monitoring (species, ecosystems, environmental indicators). * Attend meetings with local stakeholders such as observers/learners, supporting note-taking for follow-up and agreement systematization. * Contribute to developing innovative strategies to strengthen community participation and cohesion among local actors. * Project documentation management * Other duties as mutually agreed upon with the technical team. **Required Qualifications:** * **Age:** Between 20 and 25 years old. * **Academic Background:** Final-year university or technical students, or recent graduates (within the last 2 years) in sociology, anthropology, law, or related disciplines, with interest in social processes linked to natural resource management and territorial governance. **Desirable Knowledge:** * Knowledge of or interest in social dynamics and territorial conflicts in rural or Indigenous communities. * Basic understanding of natural resource governance and community-based territorial management. * Knowledge of community participation, facilitation of participatory processes, or social dialogue. * Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural diversity and interculturality in Andean contexts. * Effective communication and basic mediation skills for engaging with diverse community stakeholders. * Basic knowledge of social information collection methods (interviews, observation, surveys). * Proficiency in basic office software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Knowledge of or experience in Andean contexts will be highly valued. **Skills and Competencies:** * Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for supporting report writing or developing educational materials. * Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. * Interest in learning on the ground, with a proactive attitude, social sensitivity, and collaborative orientation. * Organizational skills, attention to detail, and responsibility in completing assigned tasks. * Adaptability to participate in activities both in office and in rural communities. * Capacity for active listening, building trust, and facilitating dialogue in diverse community contexts. **Job Categories:** Active Projects **Job Types:** Volunteer **Job Locations:** Arequipa Peru