Program Development Advisor at Cuso International

Cuso International is a not-for-profit development organization that works to eradicate poverty and inequality. Each year, we mobilize hundreds of volunteer professionals to work alongside local partners to maximize their impact through capacity building. We work in partnership with governments, civil society organizations, multilateral agencies and the private sector to develop and deliver programs aimed at advancing gender equality, promoting the empowerment of women and girls, and improving access to and quality of economic opportunities for young people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Development Advisor

Location: Abuja
Job type: Contract
Start Date: October 2023
Placement Length: 6 Months
Language Requirements: English

Description

• If you are passionate about improving the economic and social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls this role might be for you!
• As the Program advisor you will work closely with the project team to conduct an Organizational capacity needs Assessment of our partners.
• You will also help them in developing their capacities via training and recommendations that address sexual and gender-based violence including child, early and forced marriage and gender mutilation. Let's make a difference together!

Job Role
As a Volunteer, you will:

• Support with conducting Organizational Capacity Assessment
• Support Partnership Development process
• Identify and conduct/recommend training in areas of need as exposed during the CAP process.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Program Development, Health, or any other Social Science-related field.

Essential Background:

• 1 - 3 years experience in Health and/or Program Management.
• Skills particularly in Organizational Capacity Assessment, working with groups and teams of professionals, and liaising with government and non-government organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in learning facilitation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.