Human Rights Policy Advisor - Renewable Energy - Spanish Required

Cuso International is seeking a Human Rights Policy Advisor for Renewable Energy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, starting August 2026 for a 5-month volunteer position. The role involves supporting the Asociación Hondureña de Energía Renovable in designing and implementing a Human Rights Policy, facilitating workshops, and developing proposals. Candidates must have a university degree and relevant experience. Spanish proficiency is required. This position is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only.
This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras


Start Date: August 2026
Placement Length: 5 months
Language Requirements: Spanish Level 3-Intermediate. Private Spanish lessons can be arranged if necessary.


Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest


Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only The Volunteer’s Role


We are seeking a dedicated individual to support our partner organization, AHER, as a Human Rights Policy Advisor for Renewable Energy Companies. In this volunteer role, you will champion the efforts of the Asociación Hondureña de Energía Renovable by helping design and implement a robust Human Rights Policy across the member companies of their network. Your core mission will be to empower these companies through comprehensive training, enabling them to seamlessly integrate and uphold human rights principles within their organizational practices.


Cuso International's SHARE program supports marginalized groups by enhancing economic resilience through volunteer-led initiatives in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Focus areas include entrepreneurship, employability, TVET systems, and market-oriented skills development, emphasizing inclusion of women, youth, LGBTQ+, migrants, and refugees. The role aims to help partners adapt to market changes, become economic facilitators, achieve measurable economic results, and develop new commercial partnerships.


Apply today to make a difference!


As a volunteer, you will:


Support the partner organization in the free, prior, and informed consultation (CPLI) process by facilitating workshops with the private sector, government, and indigenous communities, and preparing detailed consultation reports. Develop proposals to integrate CPLI into Honduras' environmental impact assessment process, resulting in published best practices, policy guidance summaries, and recommendations to aid FOSDEH's advocacy and engagement with stakeholders. Essential Qualifications:
A university degree in International Development, Environmental Sciences, or Social Justice, accompanied by experience in implementing a social approach within community and energy production sectors. Preferred: Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences Essential Background:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in designing and executing projects with Social and Energy approaches, along with 2 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects. Understanding of the current global climate change context, with prior experience in related fields. The candidate must have the ability to work efficiently as a team member in group environments and possess strong critical analysis skills. 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: Asociación Hondureña de Energia Renovable


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 reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources) Ongoing local support Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement Selection and Screening
If you are shortlisted, you will need to:


Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel Provide two professional references and one personal reference Comp