HOUSING AND HABITAT VOLUNTEER WITH TECHO PERU

Medicos del Mundo

MEDICOS DEL MUNDO

UN TECHO PARA MI PAIS - PERU

LIMA, Peru

DESCRIPTION

The volunteer will provide direct support to TECHO Peru’s Housing and Habitat Department, contributing to the technical design, implementation and monitoring of housing improvement projects in low-income settlements in Lima. They will work in a hybrid capacity: in the field alongside communities and from the office, coordinating technical activities with a focus on rights and community development.

● Prepare plans, technical specifications and project files for housing improvement projects in low-income settlements.

● Design and deliver training workshops for families on housing, safe housing and environmental improvement.

● Manage projects in this area: planning, scheduling, monitoring of activities and impact indicators.

● Conduct field visits to communities for technical assessment and to support families.

● Assist with the systematisation of technical information and the preparation of progress reports and project monitoring.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

The volunteer will have established work spaces, so that s/he can develop the tasks assigned to her/him and will be provided with the necessary inputs for the provision of assistance; Accompaniment by TECHO Peru's board of directors and by the assigned mentor; Participation in training spaces organized by TECHO Peru for the permanent team. The volunteer will be provided with a monthly allowance of 650EUR and accommodation, as well as a return flight ticket to and from the country of origin. A health insurance scheme will be provided and all costs related to the briefing/debriefing covered.

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

● Be part of a multidisciplinary team and gain knowledge of social intervention in contexts of urban poverty.

● Learn about the characteristics of poverty and inequality from a human rights perspective.

● Design and implement housing improvement projects that have a real impact on vulnerable communities in Lima.

● Apply and strengthen technical skills in design, project documentation and the management of social projects.

● Develop skills in leadership, community work and intercultural communication.

● Strengthen your professional network.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

● Qualifications: Qualified professional with a degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Social Work.

● Languages: Spanish (essential). Knowledge of indigenous languages would be an advantage.

● Software (desirable):

○ Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit (architectural design and drafting).

○ Knowledge of rendering software (Lumion, Enscape, V-Ray or similar).

○ Proficiency in Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar).

● Skills:

○ Knowledge of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

○ Previous experience in community infrastructure or housing projects, or working in contexts of urban poverty (desirable).

● Soft Skills:

○ Leadership and proactivity

○ Teamwork and adaptability

○ Effective communication with communities

○ Empathy and social awareness

○ Commitment to the social mission

○ Ability to work in a team

TECHO Peru has an equal opportunities policy and accepts applications without distinction based on gender, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic characteristics, language, religion or belief, political or other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Eligibility : Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.

ACTIVITY DATES

A total of 28 week(s) during the period 15/06/2026 to 31/12/2026

ACTIVITY LOCATION

CAL. ALCANFORES 142, 15074, LIMA, Peru

ACTIVITY TYPE

Individual volunteering

LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye