Green Economy Advisor at Cuso International

About State Planning Commission
The Cross River State Planning Commission was established by the Cross River State Law No. 3 of 2004 and amended in 2007 with the following mandate:

- Prepare and co-ordinate Development Plans for Socio-Economic Development and growth of the State.
- Advise the two tiers of Government (State and Local) on the implementation of such Plans and policies with a view to harmonizing them with the development objective of the Federal Government.
- Advise the Governor on Economic Policy and Programme, and act as his representative as may be assigned.

The Commission has five main Departments:
- Economic Planning
- Research and Statistics
- Projects Inspectorate
- Development Assistance Co-ordination
- Administration and Finance

VISION: To have the best articulated and impactful Socio-Economic Development Plans that achieves the State Vision.

MISSION: To advise, harness, synergize and co-ordinate Development Planning, Economic Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research and Data Management for sustainable development of Cross River State (CRS).

The volunteer's role
The overall purpose of the placement is to provide guidance and support to the State Planning Commission (SPC) for the institutionalization and coordination of the Natural Resource Management programs and policies in the Cross River State.

The volunteer will:

- Assist SPC and Cso International Nigeria to organize the quarterly coordination meeting of SPC and relevant ministries, departments and agencies.
- Assist SPC to prepare a work-plan to build the capacity to institutionalise the GE/GJ framework in CRS.
- Support the development of the capacity building plan in collaboration with Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC), Cuso, SPC and Local Governments.
- Participate in the implementation of the capacity building plan.
- Institutionalize the Natural Resource Management (NRM) green economy framework and act as a coordinating consultant to SPC and identify policy gaps, advise, synergize and co-ordinate Natural Resource Management (NRM) Policies and Planning.

Essential Academic Qualifications
A Bachelor or equivalent in Environment, Development, Social science or a related field relevant to the position.

Essential Professional Background/Competencies
-Preferably a minimum of 5 years of general professional experience
-Ability to work with a diverse array of stakeholders

Desirable Academic Qualifications
Master's Degree in Environment, Development, Social science or a related field relevant to the position.

Desirable Professional Background/Competencies
- At least 5-10 years of experience in areas relevant to the assignment
- Experience in providing advice on the national and/or regional level in the environmental management/governance, or sustainable development policy, or climate change, or green economy
- Experience in training delivery will be an advantage
- Experience in the field related to the adoption of the international environmental conventions
- Experience on senior management positions in public administration, private company or non-profit organisation will be an advantage

Important information for candidates

Cuso International covers the following costs:
- Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and in-country training orientation
- Return airfare and visa/permit costs
- The cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Program while overseas and upon return
- Accommodation while overseas
- Modest living allowance while overseas
- Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer
- Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

Fundraising: We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

- E-volunteering: Depending on the nature of the placement, the volunteer might be required to provide e-volunteering support to the local partner or Cuso International before or after the field placement.