Cuso International

Nonprofit Organization Management

LivelihoodandEnterpriseDevelopmentAdvisor

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Volunteer
The Brief

“Livelihood and Enterprise Development Advisor at Cuso International. Skills: Livelihood development, Enterprise development, Market systems development. Provide technical guidance on livelihood and enterprise development strategies. Assist in proposal creation and program planning”

What You'll Achieve.

Increase income-generating opportunities; Build entrepreneurship skills; Improve market access; Strengthen financial resilience; Drive effective decision-making; Project success

Industry & Context.

Nonprofit Organization Management
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem-solving skills; Identify underlying issues; Develop innovative solutions

Eligibility Requirements

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only, Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel, Provide two professional references and one personal reference, Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview, Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure, Comply with anti-terrorism checks, Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy, Agree to uphold the Code of Conduct

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, International Development, Social Entrepreneurship, or a related discipline, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Ability to critically evaluate complex data, Identify underlying issues, Develop innovative solutions, Drive effective decision-making, Project success, Comprehensive knowledge of market systems development approaches, Understanding of principles, methodologies, and best practices used to foster sustainable economic growth, Enhance market functionality in diverse environments

Nice to Have

French

What You'll Do.

Provide technical guidance on livelihood and enterprise development strategies

Assist in proposal creation and program planning

Support design and improvement of income-generating activities

Develop and deliver training modules on entrepreneurship

Mentoring local staff and community facilitators

Enhance capacity of micro and small enterprises

Conduct basic market assessments

Support business plan development and evaluation

Foster partnerships that promote sustainability

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with the Professional Alliance for Development (PADet) and their team; Collaborate with local government; Collaborate with private sector stakeholders; Collaborate with financial institutions

Process & Methodology

Program planning

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