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Entrepreneurship Advisor, Nigeria
Eingestellt von CUSO VSO
Gesuchte Skills: Support, Sales, Marketing
Projektbeschreibung
PARTNER NAME : Mary Slessor Foundation (MSF)
LOCATION: Akpap Okoyong, Odukpani L.G.A., Cross River Stat, Nigeria
LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: 12-24 months
FUNDING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Fluency in English - level 4-5
ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL
Cuso International is a non-profit development organization that works through volunteers. Each year, we send hundreds of global citizens to work on collaborative development projects in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are one of North America's leading international development organizations that works through volunteers.
ABOUT THE PARTNER ORGANIZATION
The Mary Slessor Foundation (MSF) aims to serve the youth, women, and men of approximately 40 communities surrounding the Akpap Odukpani Area of Cross River State. The adopted approach is providing teaching and training at the Vocational Training center to transfer the necessary skills for generating income from the agricultural processing of palm fruit and cassava. The Center also trains students in Fashion & Design, Carpentry, and Mechanical Engineering introduce a range of tools to increase their income and the revenue generated by MSF through contract work
• Provide support and training in efficient and effective management operations at the Agricultural Processing Mill
• Train and mentor staff in best administrative practices, organizational development and strategic planning (including all stakeholders).
• Support the set-up of a resource library related to entrepreneurship, business & communication.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential requirements
• Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or related field and experience working in an entrepreneurial environment or as owner/manager of a small business
• Experience in Organizational Development and in leadership roles
• Experience in management, marketing, market research and sales
• Resourcefulness, strategic thinking, creative problem solving and basic financial management skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Experience training, teaching or in mentoring role
Desirable
• MBA with focus on developing countries, social entrepreneurship, small business and/or Certificate in Project Management, Leadership, Communication, etc
• Experience in innovative product development
Note: In order to meet Nigeria's work permit restrictions, volunteers must be under 58 years of age.
TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad. This includes:
• Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates must cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs).
• Travel and accommodation costs associated with pre-departure training.
• Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency).
• Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and comprehensive health insurance.
• Accommodation while overseas.
• A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed
• Quarterly payments to support you in your placement
• Modest support for accompanying partners
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online, quoting referral code NG0942/0009/0001 and the name of the placement.
LOCATION: Akpap Okoyong, Odukpani L.G.A., Cross River Stat, Nigeria
LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: 12-24 months
FUNDING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Fluency in English - level 4-5
ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL
Cuso International is a non-profit development organization that works through volunteers. Each year, we send hundreds of global citizens to work on collaborative development projects in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are one of North America's leading international development organizations that works through volunteers.
ABOUT THE PARTNER ORGANIZATION
The Mary Slessor Foundation (MSF) aims to serve the youth, women, and men of approximately 40 communities surrounding the Akpap Odukpani Area of Cross River State. The adopted approach is providing teaching and training at the Vocational Training center to transfer the necessary skills for generating income from the agricultural processing of palm fruit and cassava. The Center also trains students in Fashion & Design, Carpentry, and Mechanical Engineering introduce a range of tools to increase their income and the revenue generated by MSF through contract work
• Provide support and training in efficient and effective management operations at the Agricultural Processing Mill
• Train and mentor staff in best administrative practices, organizational development and strategic planning (including all stakeholders).
• Support the set-up of a resource library related to entrepreneurship, business & communication.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential requirements
• Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or related field and experience working in an entrepreneurial environment or as owner/manager of a small business
• Experience in Organizational Development and in leadership roles
• Experience in management, marketing, market research and sales
• Resourcefulness, strategic thinking, creative problem solving and basic financial management skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Experience training, teaching or in mentoring role
Desirable
• MBA with focus on developing countries, social entrepreneurship, small business and/or Certificate in Project Management, Leadership, Communication, etc
• Experience in innovative product development
Note: In order to meet Nigeria's work permit restrictions, volunteers must be under 58 years of age.
TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad. This includes:
• Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates must cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs).
• Travel and accommodation costs associated with pre-departure training.
• Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency).
• Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and comprehensive health insurance.
• Accommodation while overseas.
• A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed
• Quarterly payments to support you in your placement
• Modest support for accompanying partners
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online, quoting referral code NG0942/0009/0001 and the name of the placement.
Projektdetails
Geforderte Qualifikationen
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Kategorie:
Marketing/Vertrieb, Sonstiges