JOB VACANCY FOR PROJECT TEAM LEADER AT CUSO INTERNATIONAL

JOB VACANCY FOR PROJECT TEAM LEADER AT CUSO INTERNATIONAL Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development ProjectCuso international an international volunteer development organization based in Cross River State, invites applications for the post of project Team Leader for the Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development (Youlead) project in Cross River State. YouLead supports the creation of youth-led enterprises and employment for young women and men in natural resource sectors of forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism across 18 LGAs. Reporting to the YouLead Project Director, the project Team Leader is the key YouLead senior staff responsible for leading the Project Team comprised of 5 program managers and support staff. The project Team Leader is accountable for the implementation of the project activities and the effective achievement of project objectives and outcomes·         Leads on the development and monitoring of the project annual work plan and  project budget involving relevant Cuso international staff and key stakeholders·         Leads on the implementation of the annual work plan in close coordination with the Project Team, the project partners and the Cuso international staff.·         Leads on the implementation and relationship with local partners ·         Supervises the design of a strong gender sensitive monitoring and evaluation system·         Supervises the timely production of quality reporting.·         Oversees the mobilization and management of local and international volunteers·         Recruits and manages the project Team, support effective Project Team collaboration, as well as collaboration with YouLead partners and stakeholders, regionally and globally, as related to the projectMinimum of three (3) years experience in project, staff, grant and financial management working with an international organization (annual budget CS 1m). International volunteer management experience is an asset, minimum of five (5) years experience in programming in natural resource and agricultural sectors in youth entrepreneurship and secure livelihoods. Experience in working with the private sector in development programming Experience in programming in eco tourism is an asset.Excellent leadership, international and cross-cultural skills. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Ability to be flexible as demands and priorities change. Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft office applicationsA Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Master's degree and/or relevant training in areas related to the project are assetsSubmission of Application: E-mail application consists of a letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position (one page maximum) and a resume and should be submitted to: YouLead@cusointernational.orgFurther information and a complete job Description is available from: YouLead@cusointernatioinal.orgApplication Deadline: May 27th 2014, 12 midnight (Nigeria)The government of Canada, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development provides funding for YouLead project.JOB VACANCY FOR PROJECT TEAM LEADER AT CUSO INTERNATIONAL Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development ProjectCuso international an international volunteer development organization based in Cross River State, invites applications for the post of project Team Leader for the Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development (Youlead) project in Cross River State. YouLead supports the creation of youth-led enterprises and employment for young women and men in natural resource sectors of forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism across 18 LGAs. Reporting to the YouLead Project Director, the project Team Leader is the key YouLead senior staff responsible for leading the Project Team comprised of 5 program managers and support staff. The project Team Leader is accountable for the implementation of the project activities and the effective achievement of project objectives and outcomes·         Leads on the development and monitoring of the project annual work plan and  project budget involving relevant Cuso international staff and key stakeholders·         Leads on the implementation of the annual work plan in close coordination with the Project Team, the project partners and the Cuso international staff.·         Leads on the implementation and relationship with local partners ·         Supervises the design of a strong gender sensitive monitoring and evaluation system·         Supervises the timely production of quality reporting.·         Oversees the mobilization and management of local and international volunteers·         Recruits and manages the project Team, support effective Project Team collaboration, as well as collaboration with YouLead partners and stakeholders, regionally and globally, as related to the projectMinimum of three (3) years experience in project, staff, grant and financial management working with an international organization (annual budget CS 1m). International volunteer management experience is an asset, minimum of five (5) years experience in programming in natural resource and agricultural sectors in youth entrepreneurship and secure livelihoods. Experience in working with the private sector in development programming Experience in programming in eco tourism is an asset.Excellent leadership, international and cross-cultural skills. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Ability to be flexible as demands and priorities change. Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft office applicationsA Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Master's degree and/or relevant training in areas related to the project are assetsSubmission of Application: E-mail application consists of a letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position (one page maximum) and a resume and should be submitted to: YouLead@cusointernational.orgFurther information and a complete job Description is available from: YouLead@cusointernatioinal.orgApplication Deadline: May 27th 2014, 12 midnight (Nigeria)The government of Canada, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development provides funding for YouLead project.