VACANCIES AT CUSO INTERNATIONAL (YOU LEAD)

Youth Leadership Entrepreneurship, Access and Development Project.

Cuso International, an International volunteer development organization based in Cross River State is implementing a 5 year Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development 9YouLead) project in Cross River State. youLead supports creation of youth-led entreprises and employment for young women and men in natural resource sectors of forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism across 18 LGAs. Cuso Internationl therefore invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:

NATIONAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICY-PROJECT MANAGER

Functions and Duties:

·         Lead on the provision of technical support to government and civil society organization on the interaction of human activities , with a focus on youth employment and entrepreneurship which may benefit, influence or harm the natural environment in the forestry, eco-agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism sectors.

·         Support the development of natural resource management policies, procedures and practices, and the coordination of government stakeholders, civil society actors and the private sector in these activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills and Experience

·         Minimum of 3 years experience in programming in natural resources in relation to youth employment generation and security livelihood

·         In-depth understanding of the political, economics and social aspects (including youth employment and entrepreneurship) of environment and NRM issues in Nigeria.

·         Knowledge of NRM theory, methodologies and practices. Work experience in NRM policy analysis and managing policy analysis, in particular, in working with MDAs

·         Working knowledge of Nigeria government organization, procedures at the federal, state and L.G.A levels, and legislation and policies with respect to NRM

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree and/or relevant training in areas related to the project are assets.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND GENDER EQUITY-PROJECT MANAGER

Functions and Duties:

·         Leads on the provision of leadership, coordination and integration on entrepreneurship and vocational skills development to effectively engage youth in gender-responsive entrepreneurship and employment in the forestry, eco-agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism sectors.

·         Lead on the provision of technical support to civil organization and training Institutions in collaboration with the private sector to strengthen entrepreneurship skills development.

·         Leads on promoting gender equality as a cross-cutting item within the YouLead project.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills and Experience

·         Minimum of 3 years experience in entrepreneurship training vocational skills and business development in the natural resources and agricultural sector in relation to youth wealth creation, employment generation and security livelihood

·         Knowledge in gender equality mainstreaming, private sector development and SME start up and capacity building

·         Knowledge in mentoring, financial intermediation and provision of business development services

·         Experience in Project management and team work.

 EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree and/or relevant training in areas related to the entrepreneurship, vocational and business development.

KNOWLEDGE AND COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT-PROJECT MANAGER

Functions and Duties:

·         Leads on the project Monitoring and Evaluation and learning (MEAL) system and in Project communication

·         Responsible for guiding the overall MEAL strategy and implementation of related activities with the project team and via partners.

·         Responsible for design and implementation of the communication strategy, as well as providing timely and relevant information to project stakeholders.

 REQUIREMENTS:

Skills and Experience

·         Minimum of 3 years experience in project monitoring and evaluation and learning (MEAL)

·         Significant proven experience in logical framework approach and others strategic planning approaches communication, representation and networking skills

·         Development and technical knowledge experience in monitoring and evaluation

·         Good team work and IT skills.

 EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree and/or relevant training in Agricultural economics, statistics and natural resources.

FINANCE OFFICER:

Functions and Duties:

·         Responsible for supporting day to day financial activities within the YouLead Project.

·         Responsible for accurate financial records and timely execution of financial administration processes

·         Responsible for management of cash flow, asset and banking reconciliation.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills and Experience

·         Relevant Accounting qualification or diploma with a minimum of 3 years experience in financial management position

·         Experience working with financial /accounting software and spreadsheet such as Excel, SAGE and QuickBook

·         Proven record of providing good customer service to internal and external clients

·         Good team work and IT skills

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 EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and Finance or relevant qualification.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Functions and Duties:

·         Using a variety of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power-point, Excel, Access, etc., to produce correspondence and document and maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases

·         Devising and maintaining office system, booking rooms and conference facilities, attending meetings, taking minutes and keeping notes, liaising with staff in other department and with external contracts, ordering and maintaining stationary and equipment

·         Organizing and storing paperwork, documents and computer – based information, photocopying and printing various documents.

 EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma relevant skills.

Submission of Application: e-mail application consists of a letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position (one page maximum) and a resume and should be submitted to:

YouLead@cusointernational.org

Further information and complete Job description is available from: YouLead@cusointernational.org

Application deadline: September 19^th, 2014. 12 midnight (Nigeria). All post would be based in Calabar, Cross River State. The Government of Canada, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, provides funding for the YouLead Project.

Source: Tuesday Guardian, 2^nd September, 2014