Cuso International Jobs in Nigeria, October 2015

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Cuso International is a North American leading international development agency that works through volunteers to overcome poverty since more than 50 years.


Cuso International is currently implementing a five year project: Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development Project (YouLead). Funded by Government of Canada through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development the project supports the creation of youth-led enterprises and employment for young women and men in the natural resource sector in Cross River State, Nigeria.

We therefore invite applications from qualified candidates for the position below:



Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Calabar, Nigeria
Reports to: Finance Officer
Classification: Grade 2
Contract type: 2- Year Fixed-Term Contract

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the Finance Officer in day to day financial activities within the project Office.
• He/She will be responsible for managing cash disbursement, including trainees’ payments, petty cash management and maintenance of adequate record and adherence to Cuso International and donor policies.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Transactions:

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate petty cash records and vouchers according to petty cash limit with appropriate approval.
• Keep safe all cash in hand according to Cuso cash procedure.
• Prepare with-holding tax report.
• Assist new staff to open bank accounts.
• Support the Finance Officer in the review and reconciliation of attendance register with payments for trainees, trip expenses and employees advances.
• Make entries of financial vouchers into Cuso in-house financial.
• Making cheque and cash deposits into bank accounts. Including payments for tax, pensions, health insurance, vendors and partners.
• Stamps paid all vouchers and maintain record filing in a chronological order and arrange all documents in an orderly manner in the filing cabinet.
• Any other tasks as required from time to time.

Other responsibilities:

• Carry out any other duties as required by the Finance Officer.

Skills and Qualifications
Financial Administration:

• Relevant accounting qualification or diploma with at least two (2) years relevant working experience in an office environment assisting with financial duties.
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to identify, resolve & correct errors
• Proven record of providing good customer service to internal & external clients
• Ability to manage time & tight deadlines & working effectively under pressure
• Ability to maintain integrity & confidentiality of financial data
• Knowledge & understanding of Nigerian taxation processes
• Experience of working with financial/accounting software & spreadsheets such as Excel, SAGE & Quickbook.
• Proven ability to create accurate & clear financial analysis/review reports.

Team work:

• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural context, in multiple teams, and where teams may be geographically dispersed.

IT:

• Proven ability to be self-serving in IT (Outlook, Email, databases, basic excel, PowerPoint, amongst others) and willingness to develop IT skills in order to improve effectiveness at work.

Language requirements:

• English

Job Title: Administration and Logistics Assistant

Location: YouLead - Ogoja Office, Cross River State
Reports to: Ogoja, Project Officer, with matrix reporting to Project Support & Logistics Officer
Status: Fixed Term, 2 year contract with possible extension

Job Summary

• Reporting directly to the Project Support and Logistics Officer, the Administration Assistant will be responsible for all general day-to-day administration of the Ogoja YouLead Office.
• The Administration Officer will contribute to the implementation of the administration, finance and procurement functions of YouLead, leading its implementation and ensuring standards, policies and procedures and practices are consistent with donor (Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade & Development) and Cuso requirements in.

Key Responsibilities
Office Management and Operations:

• Deliverable: Proactively manage the office to ensure administration, logistics and procurement systems are accurate, efficient and customer focused as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an orderly, accessible and confidential filing system and assist with filing of key documents
• Ensure and monitor general office maintenance and the smooth functioning of all fixtures, fittings and equipment.
• Ensure regular office functions are performed effectively and efficiently e.g. banking, post office, cleaning services.
• Establish and maintain update and complete human resources file for all staff.
• Ensure all assets are covered by appropriate insurance policies according to Cuso guidelines and manage all processes related to staff insurance.
• Maintain and update schedule for emergency folder, phone list and office emergency procedure for staff health and safety.
• Assist the PSLO in the management of vendors list, procurement policies
• With the support of PSLO, procure office supplies, equipment and services ensuring cost effectiveness Cuso & Donor compliance are maintained.
• Prepare and manage monthly timesheet, attendance sheet, leave forms and vehicle log book, equipment maintenance logbook. management of fixed asset register, inventory list, stock control;
• Lead reference point in the office for ICT and ensuring adequate support is provided by liaising with Cuso IT staff and external IT service providers as needed.
• Manage Cuso events, providing all logistics support, including training/workshop, partners’ forum, business development forums, etc.

Other Duties:

• Attend meetings, taking notes and keeping records as required
• To undertake specific additional responsibilities from time-to-time, as may be agreed upon with their Line Manager.
• Provide cover to other staff as needed, including driving.

Position Qualifications

• BBA or acceptable combination of education, training and /or experience related to job requirements
• Minimum of three (2) years of work experience in the area of business administration
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Efficient communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, be patient and diplomatic
• Good time management, planning and priority setting skills, and demonstrated initiative
• Effective, constructive and creative problem solving abilities
• Professionalism, diplomacy and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentially.
• Flexibility to adapt to new situations with a positive and professional attitude towards working within the organization’s standards
• Commitment to teamwork
• Attitudes and behaviours that demonstrate respect for diversity.
• Proficiency with Office Suite (Windows, Word, excel, Power Point, Outlook, ) database and internet
• Willingness to travel within the 18 LGA’s in Cross River state Nigeria.
• Ability to work irregular hours.
• Ability to drive and possession of a valid driver’s licence.

Language Requirements:

• English essential

Salary
Grade 2




Job Title: Project Management Assistant

Location: YouLead Office, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Reports to: YouLead Project Director
Status: Fix Term, 2 year contract with possible extension
Classification: Grade 2, level 1

Job Summary

• The Project Management Assistant provides a range of logistic and administrative support to the YouLead Project Director and the YouLead Team Leader for the implementation of YouLead.

Key Responsibilities
Support to Project Steering Committee:

• Provide logistical support for the organization of regular Project Steering Committee meetings
• Prepare and edit key documents for the PSC meetings
• Take minutes of PSC meetings and support the editing and approval of the minutes by PSC members
• Provide administrative support to PSC members

Project Documentation:

• Upon request revise and edit project documents to meet high standard of quality
• Oversees the management of the Share Drive to ensure proper filing of all project documents
• Provide support the team for documentation and filing of key project documents
• Ensure proper filing and updating of all project related documents

Project Management Support:

• Provide a range of logistic and administrative support to the Project Director and Project Team Leader such as:
  • Project planning
  • Travel booking and expense reports
  • Meeting scheduling
  • Workshops preparation and logistics
  • Visitors agenda and logistics
  • Preparation of correspondences in English
  • Meeting notes and minutes
  • HR related documentation and administration

General Duties:

• The Project Management Assistant is expected to work effectively as part of the YouLead Project Team and in particular to:
  • To undertake specific additional responsibilities from time-to-time, as may be agreed with the Project Director
  • Participate in supervisory and team meetings as well as other meetings, as required

Position Qualifications
Essential:

• BBA or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience supporting C-level executives, preferably in a fast-paced technology environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships throughout the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Strong writing experience including regular preparation of PowerPoint decks and presentations.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive data and information.
• Ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced highly dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability

Desirable:

• A MBA will be an added advantage
• Experience and interest in internal and external communications
• Proven ability to work effectively in a number of teams, in a multi-cultural context and where teams may be geographically dispersed
• Ability to write and speak French would be an asset
• Experience in International Development (INGO) would be an asset

Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: Calabar, Nigeria
Reports to: Knowledge and Communications Manager
Contract type: Fix term, 2 year contract with possible extension

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Knowledge and Communications Manager, the Communications Officer is responsible for the implementation of the communication strategy and providing timely and relevant information to project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Communication:

• Develop close working relationship with project partners and stakeholders - all parties required to establish a shared vision of the project and achieve results
• Coordinate the production of communication material for the project ensuring compliance with Cuso International communication protocols and policies
• Implement the project communication strategy
• Liaise with the Cuso International communication team
• Ensure high quality of YouLead public documents, reports, and communication materials
• Message development to inspire change within and outside the organization: adapted to targeted audiences, context and institutional priorities, promoting sense of shared purpose related to the YouLead cause. Internally and externally contributing to build a volunteer corps driven by a culture of commitment and passion; messages to attract support and inputs that motivate change in social norms that engender discrimination against the youth.
• Consolidation of Media Relations, Strategic Partnerships & Networking to promote public representation and visibility of YouLead at national, local and international levels and online.
• Review and management of the YouLead website: This includes working to:
  • Maintain day-to-day online interface in an efficient, effective and user-friendly manner guided by communication best practices
  • Boost institutional presence in social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, WhatsApp, Instant Messaging Applications)
  • Generate and edit tailored web information and multimedia contents
  • Assemble and analyse inflow from the YouLead and general web data, including profile of audiences for analysis and response as most appropriate.
  • Create forums for knowledge sharing, discourse and expression of opinions on employment generation for youth
  • Generate and manage an increasing network building dis-aggregated mailing lists
  • Motivate volunteers and youth to drive traffic to the YouLead e-platforms
• Coordination of internal communications with staff and project teams to:
  • Integrate context relevant organizationally driven communication strategies into all projects
  • Engage beneficiaries and strategic partners at national and international levels to promote common goals
  • Enhance strategies and bring new ideas to attract new sources of funding
  • Creative packages that present result and impact of YouLead interventions to stakeholders, donors and the public

Research, Knowledge Building and Management:

• Development of public information on opportunities in the NRM sector in Cross River State, Nigeria and across the world prioritizing land mark activities and developments for awareness-raising on YouLead communication channels
• Management of information, including drafting articles, content management, edition, design of periodic production and dissemination of publications particularly the print and virtual newsletters
• Conversion of publications into key advocacy messages for campaigns using factsheets, reports, briefings and press release, targeting diverse audiences
• Compiling annual reports on communication best practices and lessons learned directly linked to YouLead goals of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and environmental sustainability

Other responsibilities:

• Inform and advise the Project Team Leader on project communication strategic directions.
• Carry out any other duties as required by the YouLead Project Director, from time to time.

Person Specification
Development Knowledge:

• Significant practical, analytical and theoretical knowledge and experience of international development work in Nigeria including:
  • An appreciation of the contribution volunteering in its many forms can bring to development
  • A strong awareness of gender and equity issues and knowledge of issues affecting young women and men (key target groups for YouLead)
  • An appreciation of the contribution that the private sector and business development approaches can bring to development
  • Proven ongoing commitment to staying abreast of current development thinking

Communication, Representation and Networking:

• Excellent communication skills the ability to articulate project views efficiently and positively in various formats, including speech, panel, debate and group discussion
• Demonstrated ability to communicate good practices and learning in working with both young women and men that contributes to breaking down negative gender and generational stereotypes
• Ability to present and represent Cuso International in a variety of communicate media to a variety of audiences including government, private sector, donors and civil society
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build relationships, alliances and networks in a fast paced ever changing work dynamic.

Team work:

• Proven ability to work effectively in a number of teams, in a multi-cultural context and where teams may be geographically dispersed

IT:

• Proven ability to be self-serving in IT (Outlook, Email, databases, basic excel, Powerpoint) and willingness to develop IT skills in order to improve effectiveness at work
• Experience in data processing

Personal Skills & Attributes:

• Considerable problem solving and decision-making skills
• Good time management, flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Deep personal commitment for human dignity, equality, and justice
• High personal motivation and passion for personal development
• Strong conviction for shifts that push back of discriminatory cultural norms and practices
• Demonstrable zeal for innovation and creativity that stands out and excels
• Multitasking, organized and results oriented with ability to deliver in set time frames
• Demonstrated ability for crisis management and performance under pressure
• High values of dialogue, transparency and accountability
• Team player, with a spirit of sacrifice, and a value of responsibility for one and all.

Required Qualifications
a) Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in Communication, Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Journalism, Public Relations, Development or related discipline in the field of Humanities.
• Specialization in related fields or gender and human/women’s rights field valuable

b) Experience and Technical Abilities:

• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in communications, public relations, development work, preferably in social and gender issues.
• Previous experience in field of advocacy for human or women’s rights will be an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of information technology (IT) and skills
• Knowledge and passion for social media and web based communication
• Strong ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data
• Excellent language and writing skills to compellingly communicate with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of other national or international languages will be an advantage
• Network or potential capacity to build it whatever the context, sensibilities or nuances

Language Requirements:

• English essential 

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Ogoja YouLead Satellite Office Cross River State
Reports to: Project Team Leader
Status: Fixed Term, 2 year Contract

Job Summary

• The Project Officer will manage the YouLead Ogoja Satellite Office and coordinate the provision of training and technical support services on employment and youth entrepreneurship in the North and Central Districts of Cross River State.
• He/She will supervise the Administrative and Logistic Officer to provide comprehensive logistics, project and volunteer administration and support function to the YouLead project.

Key Responsibilities
Provision of technical support in entrepreneurship and business development:

• Provide regular monitoring in the implementation of YouLead activities at the LGAs in the North and Central Districts to ensure that YouLead implementation by partners and volunteers are on track.
• Support the activities of Program Managers-Financial Inclusion, Value Chain & Entrepreneurship Development, NRM/Policy, Knowledge & Communication at the grassroots.
• Follow up on mobilization and community sensitization activities by community volunteers, NYSC Volunteers and YAC members.

Project Team
Work collaboratively with all members of the Project Team in order to coordinate and maximize efficiency of project activities:

• Share relevant information with Project Team members on an on going basis.

Programme Administration & Support:

• Lead within the country office in organizing and managing logistics of meetings, project workshops, tours, international staff visits or other activities as required;
• Lead reference point in the office for ICT and ensuring adequate support is provided by liaising with
• Cuso IT staff and external IT service providers as needed;
• Support Admin Officer to ensure all staff are covered by appropriate insurance policies according to Cuso guidelines and manage all processes related to staff insurance;
• Responsible for establishing and managing budgets for Office Services;
• Supervision and performance managing of any agencies or office services providers contracted to support the Cuso Office;
• Prepare and manage monthly timesheet, attendance sheet, leave forms and vehicle log book, Equipment maintenance logbook. Management of fixed asset register, inventory list, vendors list, procurement policies and stock control;
• Manage procurement for the office including tender announcement, quotation collection, organization of selection process, purchase and delivery;
• Ensure office vehicle is maintained and logbook completed and submitted to finance monthly

Other Duties:

• Work with the Project Team Leader and colleagues, to take appropriate action to ensure volunteer’s & staff safety at all times and especially in times of civil, military or natural disturbances;
• To undertake specific additional responsibilities from time-to-time, as may be agreed upon with their Line Manager.
• Attend meetings and contribute to relevant discussions.
• Participate in weekly, monthly YouLead staff meetings.

Position Qualifications
Essential:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and or relevant training in areas related to entrepreneurship, technical training and business development services.
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the area of Administration, business development services and Volunteer/staff management and/or support;
• Knowledge in gender equity mainstreaming, private sector development, cooperative development and MSME start-ups capacity building.
• Efficient communication skills (verbal and written);
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, be patient and diplomatic;
• Excellent time management, planning and priority setting skills, and demonstrated initiative;
• Effective, constructive and creative problem solving abilities;
• Professionalism, diplomacy and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentially;
• Flexibility to adapt to new situations with a positive and professional attitude towards working within the organization’s standards;
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with people from a variety of cultural and national backgrounds;
• Commitment to teamwork;
• Attitudes and behaviours that demonstrate respect for diversity;
• Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism;
• Proven commitment to mainstreaming Gender and equality issues within work.
• Proficiency with Office Suite (Windows, Word, Power Point, Outlook) database and internet;
• Willingness to travel within the 18 LGA’s in Cross River state Nigeria and/or Internationally;
• Ability to work irregular hours.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Cuso International goals and approach to development work
• Interest and/or knowledge of International development issues (Gender, Climate change)
• Experience of dealing with national and local government departments
• Experience of working in a non-governmental or not-for-profit

Language Requirements:

• English essential

Salary

• Grade 3, Level 1

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Calabar, Nigeria       
Reports to:  Knowledge and Communications Manager       
Contract type: Fix term, 2 year contract with possible extension       
 
Job Summary

• Reporting to the Knowledge and Communications Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for ensuring that the project has the systems and the capacity for carrying out effective monitoring and evaluation.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the project collates the key information and data necessary for DFATD and Cuso International reporting requirements and in supporting other staff and partners to assist in this.
• To do this the post holder will be responsible for the implementation of the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) that enables complex monitoring of the beneficiaries and impacts of the program to take place.

Key Responsibilities
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Implement the performance monitoring plan with all relevant staff, volunteers and partners
• In conjunction with the Knowledge and Communications Manager and the M&E consultant collaborate with project staff and partners to develop evaluation plans/frameworks, data collection protocols, tools and systems
• Ensure that the MEAL system fully reflects and incorporates Cuso International’s gender equality commitments as outlined in the Gender Equality Policy, Strategy and Approach
• Support the regular production and updating of key lessons learned from the project
• Produce quality and timely results reports
• Assist the Knowledge and Communications Manager in ensuring the implementation of all aspects of the YouLead MEAL system in close collaboration with the Cuso International MEAL Team
• Work with the project staff to improve YouLead accountability to our local beneficiaries and other stakeholders
• Support baseline survey, internal mid-year and annual reviews and external program evaluations

Data Management:

• Aid the Knowledge and Communication Manager with regards to data collection and investigation analysis and provide regular updates
• Responsible for maintaining, supporting and introducing data into computer
• Assist the JDPC and CA to develop appropriate analysis tools for M&E, and information gathering systems to input into program process, outcome and impact measurement
• Provide feedback to YouLead and Cuso International based on quarterly monitoring and evaluation reports and analysis of impact data received on a monthly basis

Other Responsibilities:

• Inform and advise the Knowledge and Communications Manager on M&E strategic directions
• Carry out any other duties as required by the Knowledge and Communication Manager, from time to time
• Carry out any other duties as required by the YouLead Project Director, from time to time

Person Specification
Development knowledge:

• Significant practical, analytical and theoretical knowledge and experience of international development work in Nigeria including:
  • An appreciation of the contribution volunteering in its many forms can bring to development
  • A strong awareness of gender and equity issues and knowledge of issues affecting young women and men (key target groups for YouLead)
  • An appreciation of the contribution that the private sector and business development approaches can bring to development
  • Proven ongoing commitment to staying abreast of current development thinking
• Technical knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation.

Significant proven experience with:

• Logic model approach and other strategic planning approaches
• M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory)
  • Planning and implementation of M&E systems
  • Training in M&E development and implementation
  • Facilitating learning-orientated analysis sessions of M&E data with multiple stakeholders
• A solid understanding of rural development, with a focus on participatory processes and joint management
• Strong awareness of gender and equity issues and knowledge of issues affecting young women and men
• Demonstrated experience of integrating and measuring gender equality results including:
  • Gender disaggregated and gender sensitive baselines, indicators and targets
  • Gender sensitive data collection & analysis
  • Gender equality performance objectives for volunteers and consultants
  • Gender equality objectives in partner’s capacity building plans
• Familiarity with and a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local organizations and building local capacities for monitoring and evaluation

Communication, representation and networking:

• Excellent communication skills the ability to articulate project views efficiently and positively in various formats, including speech, panel, debate and group discussion
• Demonstrated ability to communicate good practices and learning in working with both young women and men that contributes to breaking down negative gender and generational stereotypes
• Ability to present and represent Cuso International in a variety of communicate media to a variety of audiences including government, private sector, donors and civil society
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build relationships, alliances and networks in a fast paced ever changing work dynamic.

Team Work:

• Proven ability to work effectively in a number of teams, in a multi-cultural context and where teams may be geographically dispersed

IT:

• Proven ability to be self-serving in IT (Outlook, Email, databases, basic excel, Powerpoint) and willingness to develop IT skills in order to improve effectiveness at work
• Experience in data processing

Personal Skills:

• Leadership skills
• Considerable problem solving and decision-making skills
• Good time management, flexibility and ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years development experience, with at least 2 years working in monitoring and evaluation of donor funded programs preferably in the area of wealth, economic and enterprise development
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development or related discipline
• Demonstrated skills in strategic M&E planning, CSO capacity building, community-based mobilization, entrepreneurial skills and employment initiatives for community groups and vulnerable populations.
• Familiarity with logic model approach and proven ability to fulfill reporting requirements
• Experience of developing and facilitating M&E training/skills building workshops for community based organizations
• Proven ability in networking among, promoting and collaborating closely with state and community-level stakeholders
• Numerate and familiar with analysis of statistical data using SurveyMonkey and SPSS 

Language Requirements:    

• English essential  

Job Title: YouLead Project Officer, Business Development

Location: Calabar, Nigeria
Reports to: Project Manager, Entrepreneurship & Value Chain Development
Contract type: Fixed Term contract up to March 2019

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Project Manager, Entrepreneurship & Value Chain Development, the Business Development Officer will provide effective business development services training and hands on technical assistance to value chain actors/players and young entrepreneurs to establish and grow their MSMEs in their selected products and services in forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism.
• The business development officer will provide a wide range of business advisory services aimed at the managerial, financial and operational skills needed to ensure the establishment of profitable businesses by entrepreneurs.

Key Responsibilities
Research on Market opportunities:

• Work with the entrepreneurship and value chain team to identify and evaluate market opportunities including collection on baseline data.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plan with young entrepreneurs
• Identify and evaluate specific new profitable business opportunities
• Conduct needs assessment, market research and develop value chain cost/ benefit analysis to effectively engage youth in gender-responsive entrepreneurship and enterprise development
• Support young entrepreneurs to develop and implement bankable business plans
• Provide support as necessary to business initiatives
• Ensure business benefits can be realized or that risks inhibiting realization are highlighted
• Support the promotion of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme within the YouLead project
• Document and prepare good quality reports for all activities carried out under the Business Development component of the YouLead project
• Document lessons learned from project implementation and share with the Project Manager in order to identify potential scaling up and replication
• Draw up activity plans and prepare annual work plans for the Project Manager’s approval
• Liaison with the project finance and support units to ensure that all activity logistics are adequately catered for prior to any planned activity

Provision of Technical support in Business Development:

• Support young entrepreneurs to develop new products and services and enhance existing relationships
• Using knowledge of market and competitors, identify and develop unique selling propositions and differentiators
• Provide support to aspiring entrepreneurs to access finance for business start up.
• Present business development training and mentoring to young entrepreneurs
• Liaise with South-South Entrepreneurship Development Centre for the provision of technical assistance on business Development in forestry, eco-agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism in selected LGA’s
• Actively participate and contribute to the successful monitoring and evaluation of the project
• Participate actively in implementation of the gender strategy

Project Team:

• Work collaboratively with all members of the Project Team in order to coordinate and maximize efficiency of the project activities
• Actively contribute to the successful monitoring and evaluation of the project
• Participate actively in implementation of the project gender strategy
• Share relevant information with Project Team members on an ongoing basis
• Participate actively to the Project Team meetings and activities

Other responsibilities:

• Support with the management of allocated budget in compliance with the procedures and policies of Cuso International
• Support and advise the PM Entrepreneurship and Business development on project strategic directions.
• Carry out any other duties as required by the YouLead Project Director, Team Leader and Project Manager from time to time.

Person Specification
Development Knowledge:

• Significant practical, analytical and theoretical knowledge and experience of international development working in Africa including:
  • An appreciation of the contribution of volunteering in its many forms can bring to development.
  • A strong awareness of gender and equity issues and knowledge of issues affecting young people and women (key target groups for Cuso International).
  • An appreciation of the contribution that the private sector and business development approaches can bring to development.
• Proven ongoing commitment to staying abreast of current development thinking.

Project Management:

• Excellent knowledge of the project management cycle

Business development:

• Proven track record of developing new businesses
• Knowledge of business development methodology and practice
• Knowledge in gender equality mainstreaming, cooperative development and MSME start up and capacity building

Budget management:

• Proven experience of developing, phasing, managing and revising complex budgets from a variety of funding sources and in line with all internal and external contractual obligations.

Team work:

• Proven ability to work effectively in a number of teams, in a multi-cultural context and where teams may be geographically dispersed.

IT:

• Proven ability to be self-serving in IT (Word processing, Outlook, Email, databases, basic excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to develop IT skills in order to improve effectiveness at work.

Qualifications

• Degree in a field relevant to the duties of this position and/or a relevant combination of studies with experience in business/enterprise development with a least 2 years experience.

Language Requirements:

• English essential 

Job Title: Driver

Location: YouLead Satellite Office in Ogoja, Cross River State, Nigeria
Reports to: Ogoja Project Officer with matrix report to Project Support & Logistics Officer.
Contract type: Fix term, 2 year contract with possible extension

Job Summary
General:

• To do all in your power, to promote the good standing of YouLead.
• At all times act professionally and ethically in your work related activities.
• To inform management of any pending problems or alert them to potential improvements in operating procedures.
• To carry out reasonable instructions from your line manager, Project director and other team members to the best of your ability.

Key Responsibilities

To ensure that:
1.) Transport

• Transport staff and other personnel to and from various destinations, including trips which may last for several days, ensuring that all occupants wear seat belt.
• Maintain a log book for all tasks for all trips, fuelling and maintenance
• Ensure vehicles are in sound mechanical conditions ready for program activities, conducting daily checks and maintenance
• Maintain the vehicles in a clean condition at all times.
• Ensure vehicles have all essential accessories such as umbrellas, map, fire extinguisher, maintenance tool kit, torch, first aid kit, telephone directory and other essential items like water, oil and brake fluid.
• Conduct regular vehicle checks to ensure service schedules are adhered to
• Ensuring that vehicles are safe and secured at all times
• Plan routes and estimate requirements for field trips, preparing funding requests as appropriate.
• Fulfil other duties such as picking up and delivering items/mails.
• Test drive office vehicle to be able to guide external service providers on what to do on vehicles; also to verify work done by external service providers upon return of the vehicle from the garage
• Load and unload any Cuso International goods as needed or requested.
• Undertake medical exam and eye test as required by management to maintain safe driving capacity. Eye test will be done yearly.
• Ensure that vehicle insurance, license and road-worthiness and other government required licenses are up-to-date and copies are kept in the vehicle.
• Staff are charged at least monthly for personal use of Project vehicles and rates for personal use are reviewed at least twice a year.
• The vehicle code of conduct is strictly enforced.
• Undertake other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

2.) Logistical Support:

• Develop and maintain a documentation system for vehicles operations and liaise with administrative staff to maintain set guidelines
• That minor maintenance issues are fixed by yourself or reported and fixed promptly.
• The vehicle code of conduct is strictly enforced.
• Must keep a fully charged mobile phone with credits at all times when travelling for project purposes.
• Support the Administration and Logistics Assistant in administration and logistics duties.

Other duties:

• Office Runs or any other duties as required and as directed via the Project Support and Logistics Officer, Finance & Admin Manager and branch supervisor.
• High standards of care and safety are maintained at all times.
• To Check and ensure there is always fuel for the standby generator, both in the generator itself and in the container for refuelling.
• Ensure all vehicle tools are in order and report any missing tools to your line manager.
• Attend staff planning meetings as and when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years driving experience within an organisation (Government or Private sector
• Clean Driver's licence and good driving record
• Read, write, understand and communicate clearly in English
• Maintain good physical condition that will enable Driver to stoop, bend, twist, and perform other motions, requiring strength and endurance when performing manual labour indoors or outdoors. Able to frequently lift up to 100 lbs

Vehicle Code of Conduct

• Vehicle can be only be operated by YouLead designated driver and staff listed in the YouLead Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• All users driving the vehicle must log all vehicle mileage - date; location; start and End miles; personal or business; name & signature.
• Vehicle is to be strictly used for project / programme activities. Approval must be sought from the Finance & Admin Manager, Project Director or Team Leader for any other use.
• No one is allowed to borrow or take any tools/equipment from the vehicle.
• No alcohol consumption & smoking allowed inside the vehicle.
• Seat Belts must be worn by all passengers in the vehicle at all times.
• Driver is responsible for cleaning up the vehicle after every trip.

Language Requirements:

• English

Salary

• Grade 2

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should must be forwarded to: [email protected] , with the competition number: Finance Assistant 2015-44 clearly marked as the subject number.

Note:

• No late applications will be considered.
• CV must be 3 pages in length maximum and covering letter must be 1 page long maximum.
• To be considered, your résumé and cover letter should demonstrate that all of the essential qualifications are met. Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

Application Deadline  12:00am (Nigeria Time), 4th November, 2015

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