Organizational Development Advisor - Volunteering Job in Nigeria at CUSO International

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Job Title: Organizational Development Advisor

Location: Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Organisation: CUSO International

Scope: Volunteering

Start Date: October 2012

Length of placement: 12 months

Overseas placement: Organizational Development Advisor, Nigeria

Partner name: Council for Renewable Energy in Nigeria (CREN)

Funding eligibility requirements: Must be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Language Requirements:

•   Fluency in English – Level 4-5

•   Language Requirements Assessment

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 Council for Renewable Energy was established at the Energetic Solutions Conference on 21st – 27th of November, 2004. It was there that an action plan was made to promote the large scale implementation of renewable energy in Nigeria. CREN aims to bring together the professional sector, government and civil servants, academics, associations, industry, financial institutions and services, the non-profit sector and end-users to act as a forum where they can work together for efficient, appropriate renewable energy implementation and to develop a comprehensive sustainable energy strategy for Nigeria. CREN's strength is in working with all stakeholders to address the challenges of awareness, availability, cost and appropriate implementation of renewable energy technologies in Nigeria. In particular, CREN works to create public awareness and foster the emerging availability of reliable, economically viable renewable energy systems.

THE VOLUNTEER'S ROLE

Overall placement purpose and specific volunteer placement objectives:

To provide organizational support to Council for Renewable Energy in Nigeria (CREN) to promote renewable energy as one of the solutions to the growing climate change issues.

Specific Objectives: –  To conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment for CREN in order to identify the capacity needs and gaps in the organizations. –  To support the organization in developing 3-5 partnership agreements which will clearly outline the strategies to address the gaps and capacity needs identified during assessment. –  Provide support in establishing and supporting Chapters to develop systems and process improvements to ensure greater coordination across the network –  To work alongside the CREN Program Director to ensure coordination of various levels of capacity development and M&E activities within CREN –  To work with other development programs and other donors, to develop a body of good practice on organizational development in the CREN context.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential requirements –  A degree in in Business Administration, Management, Economics or related field –  Experience in systems strengthening, capacity building and development including good understanding of using organizational capacity assessment tools. –  Extensive experience in organizational design, development and review, preferably in a NGO environment, with an up-to-date knowledge of contemporary organizational development principles and approaches and their practical application to international development programs. –  High level planning, facilitation, communication and capacity development skills with a demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge and skills in a complex institutional environment. –  Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization. –  Commitment to capacity building and skills transfer including consideration of cultural and gender issues. –  Acute cultural sensitivity, a demonstrated ability to work with people of different cultures and willingness to learn and speak in Nigeria Pidgin English.

Desirable –  Master's degree in Business Administration –  Work experience with not for profit organization or community based organization. Knowledge of climate change and renewable energy will be an advantage.

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 NG1066/0002/0001 and the name of the placement.

Organizational Development Advisor - Volunteering Job in Nigeria