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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...
About Godilogo Farms Limited
VISION
To be a world class Nigerian farm contributing significantly to the food security of the nation and positively impacting the socio-economic wellbeing of our community.
MISSION
To use cutting-edge practices in the production of best quality food products and industrial intermediates to meet the nutritional and industrial needs of our people and economy; continuously develop and deliver quality products and services that meet and surpass customer expectations.
The volunteer's role
The Youth Leadership Entrepreneurship Access and Development (YouLead) project supports the creation of young male and female-led enterprises and employment for young women and men in natural resource sectors such as forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism across 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Cross River State (CRS).
The project strengthens the capacity of government stakeholders, young women and men serving civil society organizations, training organizations, and financial institutions to develop and implement a policy framework as the basis of increasing employment, promoting entrepreneurship, and secured livelihoods for young women and men. Cuso International is the Canadian Executing Agency of the YouLead project.
Godilogo Farms Nigeria Ltd. participated in the consultations and planning processes providing valued information and experience to young women and men around entrepreneurship and employment which contributed to the YouLead Project Implementation Plan (PIP).
Godilogo Farms is a great platform with competent manpower and resources to complement the YouLead project through the provision of practical technical training to young women and men wishing to create enterprises and gain employment in the natural resources sector in the Cross River State.
The overall purpose of this placement is to further build the technical & managerial capacity of staff at Godilogo Farms Limited in production skills and increase productivity for the benefit of YouLead students. The overall purpose of the volunteer is to enhance the technical and managerial skills of Godilogo staff in the processing of cassava and rice.
The volunteer will:
Essential Academic Qualifications
Essential Professional Background/Competencies
Desirable Academic Qualifications
Desirable Professional Background/Competencies
- Critical thinking/ active listening & learning
- Good judgment and decision-making skills
- Technical design/ monitoring
- Operations/ systems analysis & evaluation
- Time management and coordination
- Quality control/ analysis
- Excellent interpersonal skills in a team setting
Important information for candidates
Cuso International covers the following costs:
- Return airfare and visa/permit costs
- 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
- The cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Program while overseas and upon return
- Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
- Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and in-country training orientation
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 placementvolunteers are encouraged to provide e-volunteering support to the local partner or Cuso International before or after the field placement.
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