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  • Posted: Mar 2, 2016
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    Cuso International is a development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative partnerships and compassionate donors. OUR VISION A world where all people are able to realize their potential, develop their skills and participate fully in society OUR MISSION Working in inclus...
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    Tourism Legislation Advisor

    About Department of Tourism Development
    The Department of Tourism Development was created in 2008 to promote tourism as priority economic sector for Cross Rivier State.

    The volunteer's role
    The volunteer placement will assist to formulate/develop appropriate tourism legislation that ensures the smooth implementation of the tourism policy on green jobs in a green economy. The Cross River State Tourism Legislation is anticipated to provide a broader framework that gives legal backing to the state tourism policy to support the development of the states tourism industry.

    The volunteer will:

    - Develop Cross River State Tourism Legislation.
    - Organize consultative workshop(s) with tourism related public and private sector stakeholders to develop the new Tourism Legislation
    - Recommend institutional mechanisms to increase synergy and collaboration for the shared responsibilities of state and local governments and the private sector to implement the tourism policy document within the policy framework
    - Organize training workshops for key officials on tourism legislation

    Essential Academic Qualifications
    University Degree or equivalent level qualification in Law, Tourism, and/or other Social Science related fields.

    Essential Professional Background/Competencies
    At least three (3) years of practical work experience with legislative responsibility with a reputable registered firm or tourism organization preferably in a developing country with a thriving tourism industry

    Desirable Academic Qualifications

    Desirable Professional Background/Competencies
    - Work experience in any major tourism/ecotourism project or related work is desirable.
    - Strong organizational, planning and facilitation skills and the ability to work with public and private sector representatives.
    - Practical experience in strategic and action planning, project management and/or institutional reform (highly desirable)
    - Previous experience working with private sector tourism operators in a developing country.

    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.

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