Project Assistant
About this role
This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Bogotá, Colombia
Start Date: Dec 2026
Placement Length: 5 months
Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced
Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
The Volunteer’s Role
In this placement, you will support Fundación SVX Colombia in its mission to strengthen Colombia’s impact investing ecosystem. Your project coordination, research, and operational expertise will help advance high-impact initiatives and connect capital with meaningful social and environmental outcomes.
Working with a collaborative team, you will help implement projects, engage key stakeholders, and contribute to initiatives that support ecosystem growth. This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a purpose-driven setting while gaining hands-on experience in impact investing, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
As a volunteer, you will:
• Research and map the ecosystem: Identify and analyze key stakeholders to uncover strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, and organizations aligned with Fundación SVX Colombia’s objectives. • Support project coordination and stakeholder engagement: Help organize project activities, maintain momentum across initiatives, and contribute to productive relationships with ecosystem partners. • Strengthen knowledge management and internal systems: Standardize documentation, centralize proposal development resources, and identify practical improvements to project management and CRM tools.
Essential Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, International Business, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Development, Industrial Engineering, Social Sciences, or related fields.
Essential Background:
• Experience in an investment ecosystem is an asset, especially in impact investing, entrepreneurship, innovation, or ecosystem development. • Experience using tools for analysis, presentations, and information management. • Interest in, or experience with, economic inclusion and entrepreneurship development. • Strong intercultural communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.