Longer Term Expert Consultant - GIZ PEACECORP II at Corus International

Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class organizations working to deliver the holistic, lasting solutions needed to end extreme poverty once and for all. We are a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience across our brands. Our nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries include IMA World Health and its fundraising brand Corus World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands. Our more than 800 employees around the globe are experts in their fields and dedicated to helping the world's most vulnerable people break the cycle of poverty and lead healthy lives.

At Corus we believe that good only grows stronger and we reflect that belief in our workplace culture. We value every employee's specialized area of expertise and nurture professional growth. We promote an engaging and supportive work environment, where employees feel enabled and driven to innovate, learn and collaborate. And because our subsidiaries often function as partners, our employees have the opportunity to work across our enterprise family.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Longer Term Expert Consultant - GIZ PEACECORP II

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Regular Full -Time

Job Description

• The position will be based in Nigeria and will report to the Team Leader.
• The position will last for approximately two years.
• Actual hiring is contingent upon a signed agreement and GIZ approval.
• Nigeria nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and implement 5 endogenous pilot approaches aimed at improving livelihoods in 20 communities in Kaduna and Taraba States
• Share a detailed assessment report covering the 5 approaches, next steps, and recommendations
• Adherence to safeguard and gender measures in project implementation

Qualifications

• Post-graduate Degree in Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, Agricultural Systems, Environmental Science, Development Studies, or another degree relevant in the context of the assignment
• 10 years of professional advisory services in sustainable agriculture, geology/hydrology, or climate frameworks
• 5 years' experience on one or more of the following topics: nature-based solutions, alternative irrigation, food security, climate resilience and adaptation, climate-smart agriculture (all the topics mentioned need to be covered by at least one of the 5 experts)
• 5 years of experience in Nigeria
• 5 years of experience in Development Cooperation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online