Cuso International is seeking the services of an experienced
consultant with skills and knowledge in environmental assessment to
provide technical support that will ensure environment is mainstreamed
in the YouLead project in order to achieve the expected environmental
responsibility results.
Purpose & Consultancy Objectives
The purpose of the consultancy: is to conduct an EA
with key partners and selected beneficiaries in accordance with the
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA), Global Affairs Canada’s
(GAC) Policy for Environmental Sustainability, and the Environmental
Integration Process (EIP), which will identify potential positive and
negative environmental effects of the project. This will include
environmental assessments of: (1) project office and offices of key
partners, (2) training venues used during project implementation, (3)
resource centers in LGAs, (4) curriculum and training materials being
used for training under the project, (5) businesses being supported in
selected value chains, and (6) policy level interventions.
The overall objective of EA consultancy: is to
provide a comprehensive environmental analysis of the YouLead Project
that ensures environmental factors are considered, clarifies the
decision-making process, ensures possible adverse environmental impacts
are identified and avoided or minimized, and identifies opportunities
for environment enhancement for all project activities.
- Qualification and experience
The evaluation will be carried out by a senior consultant
representing a firm or academics or it could be an individual consultant
with relevant degrees in environmental sciences, Agriculture, social
sciences, statistics and other relevant areas.
The consultant is expected to be:
A reliable and effective evaluation manager with extensive experience
in conducting environmental research and assessments and a proven
record delivering professional results
- Fully acquainted with Global environmental standards and practices
- A proficient practitioner of environmental policies and best practices in agriculture and natural resources management sectors
- Experience in environmental curriculum development and design would be an added advantage
Total Duration of this consultancy is 20 days, starting on the 18th of July, 2016 and to be concluded August 12th, 2016.
