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Environmental Management Advisor Job at Cuso International
Cuso International is a development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative partnerships and compassionate donors. We envision a world where all people are able to realize their potential, develop their skills and
participate fully in society. We believe in the power of people, value diversity and take responsibility for our actions and proactively demonstrate that we work with and on behalf of others. Cuso International works in developing countries across the world. We currently have programs in eighteen countries.
Job Title: Environmental Management Advisor
Cuso
International opened a program office in Cross River State, Nigeria, in
2014. Our program currently focuses on sustainable economic growth and
providing access to quality health services.
The volunteer's role
Nigeria
is Africa’s most populous country and the unemployment rate stands at
approximately 20%, with youth unemployment at almost double this rate at
35%. Cross River State, in south-eastern Nigeria, has a rich ecosystem
that is under increasing pressure as growing populations derive their
livelihoods from its natural resources. Youth constitute 1.11 million of
its 3.45 million residents, of which 40-50% are unemployed
under-employed.
The Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access
and Development Project (YouLead) will promote job creation for 7000
young women and men (ages 18-35) by supporting growth in the small
business sector, and providing skills training, tools and access to
finance for young workers and young adult entrepreneurs. It will
increase the equitable participation of young people in entrepreneurship
and economic activities in targeted natural resources, such as
agriculture, aquaculture, forestry and ecotourism in Cross River State.
The
Environmental Management Advisor will enhance entrepreneurship and
business development services of YouLead beneficiaries who will be
provided with support to establish micro, small and medium-sized
enterprises in the natural resource sectors of agriculture, aquaculture,
eco-tourism and forestry.
Objectives of Placement:
- Provide support in the design, creation and implementation of an environmental education campaign
- Create strategies that promote effective waste management
- Evaluate current environmental policy, management systems and processes through a comprehensive audit
- Assist partner organizations to implement environmental action plans to mitigate current and future environmental challenges
The volunteer will:
- Evaluate current environmental policy, management systems and processes through comprehensive audits
- Work directly with partner organizations to ensure that the environmental action plans are implemented consistently.
- Contribute to the creation of strategic agreements with public and private organizations to improve waste management practices.
Essential Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social or environmental sciences
- Professional training in Environmental Management.
Essential Professional Background/Competencies
- 3-5 years of international work experience in a development organisation
- Work experience in environmental management programs
Desirable Academic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social or environmental science
- Desirable Professional Background/Competencies
- Experience in developing economies
- Important information for candidates
Cuso International covers the following costs:
- Return airfare and visa/permit costs
- Accommodation while overseas
- Access to Employee Assistance Program while overseas and upon return
- Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
- Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and in-country training orientation
- Modest living allowance while overseas
- Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer
- The cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
Fundraising: We ask each volunteer, regardless of
placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from
Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the
volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the
fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a
monthly donor to support our work.
E-volunteering:
Depending on the nature of the placement volunteers are encouraged to
provide e-volunteering support to the local partner or Cuso
International before or after the field placement.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
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