SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR, NIGERIA
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
To self-assess your level please click here
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 & Metal Welding. MSF plans to expand into other
vocational trades such as Electrical Engineering and Information and
Communications Technology (ICT). Adopting a holistic approach to the
community needs, the Centre also operates a Health Clinic with a doctor,
nurse, and pharmacist.
THE VOLUNTEER’S ROLE
Overall placement purpose and specific volunteer placement objectives:
MSF would immensely benefit from the placement of an experienced
entrepreneur who also understands Organizational Development, and who is
able to support the development and implementation of strategic plans,
as well as to implement and train staff on business best practices in
both the Agricultural Processing Mill and Vocational Training Center.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Train local staff (and students) in business and entrepreneurship
skills; 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. copied from:
www.nigerianbestforum.com
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. copied from: www.nigerianbestforum.com
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
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Please
apply online, quoting referral code NG0942/0009/0001and the name of the placement.
DUE DATE: 24 August 2012
