Private Sector Relations Officer

Responsibilities

• Conduct skills needs assessments through consultations and surveys with local businesses
• Facilitate capacity-building workshops on financial facilitation and market-based approaches
• Organize business networking events to link disadvantaged groups with market opportunities
• Develop monitoring and learning frameworks to track job creation and economic impact
• Support partners in adapting to new market realities and enhancing value propositions

Requirements

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in business administration, engineering, or related fields
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish (Level 4)
• Experience in sales, marketing, or relationship management within the private sector
• Familiarity with the Canadian private sector market
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA qualification
• Experience with Spanish-speaking companies in the Canadian private sector

Benefits

• Monthly living allowance
• Accommodation provided
• Health insurance including vaccinations and antimalarial medication
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement, in-country, and reintegration training
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

Cuso International is a Canadian international cooperation and development organization dedicated to creating social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups through skill-sharing and enduring partnerships.