NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICY - PROJECT MANAGER at Cuso International

FUNCTIONS and DUTIES
Leads on the provision of technical support to government and civil society organizations on the interaction of human activities, with a focus on youth employment and entrepreneurship, which may benefit, influence or harm the natural environment in the forestry, eea-agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism sectors. Support the development of natural resource management pollcies, procedures and practices, and the coordination of governrnent stakeholders, civil society actors and the private sector in these activities.

REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in programming in natural resources in relation to youth employment generation and secured livelihood.
• In depth understanding of the political, economic and social aspects (including youth employment and entrepreneurship) of environmental and NRM issues in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of NRM theory, methodologies and practices
• Work experience in NRM policy analysis and managing policy analysis, in particular, in working with MDAs
• Working knowledge of Nigerian government organization, procedures at the federal, state and LGA levels, and legislation and polices with respect to NRM.

• EDUCATION
  A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree and/or relevant training in areas related to the project are assets.