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Job Title


Mechanical Innovation Specialist


Company : Confidential


Location : Kelowna, British Columbia


Created : 2025-07-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Machinist Engineer Advisor About Us: Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. The Project: SHARE aims to improve the economic and/or social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, in developing countries. Job Description: As a Machinist Engineer Advisor, you will be required to apply your demonstrated and extensive organizational skills in developing, integrating, coordinating, and aligning a strategic plan that uses time and resources effectively and efficiently, in support of the SHARE project in Iringa, Tanzania. The SHARE project supports SMEs to overcome existing barriers to grow their businesses in food production, natural resource products, and other agribusiness value chains. The project also helps start-ups through the incubation program and the use of shared technology to start business and provides financial mentorship to support SMEs that are ready to expand their operations. You will work with international volunteers, providing high-level support and advice to managers and staff. You will have opportunities to work collaboratively with other members of the team, using your strong intra/interpersonal skills. The project implements its deliverables through collaboration with 2 NGO organizations, the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) and the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC), as well as 2 government bodies, Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO) and Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA). Required Skills and Qualifications: 3 8 years of work experience in CNC Lathe Machine, CNC Vertical Milling Machine, 4 10 years of work experience in CNC Plasma Cutter, and the ability to fabricate different objects. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite program, competent in software such as AUTO CAD & SOLID WORKS. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Machinist, Auto mechanical Industrial Automation and robotics. Facilitation and training skills; experience in development and delivering workshops, program delivery experience at a managerial level. Benefits: A life-changing experience, modest monthly living allowance, accommodation while in placement, medical health insurance, round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs, pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO), and Reintegration Debriefing Support. Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return, bonus: additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months. Others: Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to confirm Passport or Permanent Resident details for travel purposes, provide 2 Professional References and 1 Personal Reference, complete a language assessment during the preliminary telephone interview, obtain a satisfactory Police Check, and complete a medical exam and be medically cleared before your departure.