Cuso International, an international volunteer development organization based in Cross River State is implementing a 5 year Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development (YouLead) project in Cross River State. YouLead supports the creation of youth-led enterprises and employment for young women and men in natural resource sectors of forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism across 18 LGAs.

Cuso International therefore invites applications from qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location:Cross River
Functions and Duties
*.Responsible for supporting day to day financial activities within the YouLead Project.
*.Responsible for accurate financial records & timely execution of financial administration processes.
*.Responsible for management of cash flow, asset and banking reconciliation.Qualification
*.A bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance or relevant qualifications.Requirements
Skills and Experience:
*.Relevant accounting qualification or diploma with a minimum of 3 years experience in finance management position.
*.Experience of working with financial/accounting software & spreadsheets such as Excel, SAGE & Quickbook.
*.Proven record of providing good customer service to internal & external clients.
*.Good Team work and lT skills.Job Title: Knowledge and Communication Management Project Manager
Location:Cross River
Functions and Duties
*.Leads on the project Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) system and in Project Communications.
*.Responsible for guiding the overall MEAL strategy and implementation of related activities with the Project Team and via partners.
*.Responsible for designing and implementation of the communication strategy, as well as providing timely and relevant information to project stakeholders.Qualification
*.A bachelor's degree in relevant skills / master's degree and or relevant training in agricultural economics, statistics and natural resources.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.Job Title: Entrepreneurship & Gender Equity - Project Manager
Location:Cross River
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, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism sectors.
*.Leads on the provision of technical support to civil organizations and training institutions in collaboration with the private sector to strengthen entrepreneurship skills development.
*.Leads on promoting gender equality as a cross-cutting theme within the YouLead project.Qualification
*.A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree and/or relevant training in areas related to entrepreneurship, vocational and business development.Requirements
Skills and Experience:
*.Minimum of 3 years' experience in entrepreneurship training vocational skills and business development in the natural resources and agricultural sectors in relation to youth wealth creation, employment generation and secured 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.Job Title: Administrative Officer
Location:Cross River
Functions and Duties
*.Using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, etc., to produce correspondence and documents and maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases;
*.Devising and maintaining office systems, booking rooms and conference facilities; attending meetings, taking minutes and keeping notes; liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts; ordering and maintaining stationery and equipment;
*.Organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information; photocopying and printing various documents.Qualification
*.A bachelor's degree Or Diploma in relevant skills.Job Title: National Resource Management Policy - Project Manager
Location:Cross River
Functions and Duties
*.Leads on the provision of technical support to government and civil society organizations 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 those activities.Qualification
*.A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree and/or relevant training in areas related to the project are assets.Requirements
Skills and Experience:
*.Minimum of 3 years' experience in programming in natural resources in relation to youth employment generation and secured livelihood.
*.In depth understanding of the political, economic and social aspects (including youth employment and entrepreneurship> of environmental 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 Nigerian government organization, procedures at the federal, state and LGA levels, and legislation and polices with respect to NRM.
candidates should forward their applications consisting of a letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position (one page maximum) and a resume to:

YouLead@cusointernational.org

Note: All post would be based in Calabar, Cross River State

closing date19th September, 2014.

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