This Volunteer Placement is located in: Moshi, Tanzania

Start Date: October 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

Language Requirements: English

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

Cuso International is looking for a motivated and experienced skilled to join our Volunteering Cooperation Program in Moshi, Tanzania.

In this role, you will support the IMTT Unit at VETA Moshi by strengthening the capacity of trainers delivering underground mining programs. Working alongside local trainers and technical experts, you will help improve teaching methods, enhance training materials, and ensure programs reflect current industry needs.

Through the SHARE Project partnership with VETA, your work will contribute to building a strong, sustainable training system. This will empower local trainers to continue delivering high quality mining education long after your placement ends. As a volunteer, you will:

Assess current underground mining training programs, trainer skills, and institutional needs

Review and improve curricula, training manuals, and learning materials to meet global standards

Deliver Training of Trainers workshops focused on adult learning and competency-based training

Mentor and coach trainers through observations, co-facilitation, and ongoing feedback

Introduce practical teaching methods such as simulations, case studies, and workplace learning

Support collaboration between trainers, industry partners, and international experts

Help implement quality assurance systems for training delivery and continuous improvement

Develop a sustainability plan to support long-term knowledge transfer and impact Essential Qualifications:

Degree or advanced diploma in Mining Engineering, Underground Mining, Mineral Engineering, Technical Education, Adult Education,



or a related field.

Essential

Background

Minimum 7 years of experience in underground mining operations, mining training, or mining workforce development.

Demonstrated experience delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) programs

Experience developing or implementing competency-based technical training curricula.

Experience working with vocational, technical, or post-secondary training institutions.

Experience mentoring instructors or technical trainers. What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience! Cuso International

Cuso International 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.

Support

Package

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 Visit our website to view all 30+ international and online volunteer opportunities: https://cusointl.org/3uVN1oJ

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