National Resource Management Policy - Project Manager at Cuso International

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: 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.

Application Closing Date
19th September, 2014.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications consisting of a letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position (one page maximum) and a resume to: [email protected]

Note: 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.