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.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Business Development Advisor
Location: Uyo, Nigeria
Length of placement (months): 18
The Volunteer's Role
- The "Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme" (ECEWS) seeks to improve education and health in Nigeria.
- ECEWS runs a Sexual and Reproductive Health intervention project in Cross River State. The project has various components, including the training of health workers in HIV integration and the support of a Youth Health Confidence Center.
- The Sexual and Reproductive Health intervention project is funded by the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA).
- The goal of the project is to reduce the rate of sexually transmitted infections among young people and to promote family planning and HIV treatment and care across target states.
- The project is in line with Cuso International's program focus on Access to Quality Health Services that seeks to improve the capacity of organizations that provide adolescent and youth health information and services.
- Support brand development and fundraising efforts
Essential Academic Qualifications
- Education, certification, designation and/or courses in Business Development, Fundraising, Communications, Marketing/Adverstising and/or advocacy
Essential Professional Background/Competencies:
- Experience developing startegic business operation plans
- Demonstrated success engaging diverse audiences on a broad range of issues
- Professional fundraising experience
- Experience in development communications preferred
- Undestanding of global health issues preferred
Application Closing Date
Ongoing.
Start Date
September, 2016
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online