Diaspora Volunteering Lead Researcher
LENGTH OF PLACEMENT
2 months
FUNDING ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
Must be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Level 5
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ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL
Cuso International is a non-profit development organization that works through volunteers. Each year, we
send hundreds of global citizens to work on collaborative development projects in more than 20 countries in
Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are one of North America’s leading international
development organizations that works through volunteers.
ABOUT THE PARTNER ORGANIZATION
VSO Nigeria is one of Cuso International’s longest running country programs. VSO Nigeria is committed to
strengthening Diaspora volunteering recognizing the unique contribution that diaspora volunteers can bring
to Nigeria’s development and VSO’s vision of a world without poverty. Key questions include: how can
diaspora volunteers best contribute to Nigeria’s development in the context of VSO Nigeria’s country
strategy How would diaspora volunteering best fit into VSO Nigeria’s existing programs To address these
questions VSO Nigeria will undertake an in-country Feasibility Study, and on the basis of the findings of the
Study, a Strategy and Action Plan for Diaspora Volunteering will be developed.
THE VOLUNTEER’S ROLE
Overall placement purpose and specific placement objectives:
The overall purpose of this placement is to provide professional and technical expertise on the development of a DV Strategy and Action Plan, to complement the VSO Nigeria Country Strategy.
Specific Objectives:
The Diaspora Volunteering Lead Researcher (DVLR) will lead a two-member Diaspora Volunteering Consultancy Team (CT) which also includes a National Volunteer. The DVLR will be responsible for:
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-Producing an in-field feasibility study, and following approval of the study,
-Developing a Diaspora Volunteer Strategy and Action Plan for VSO Nigeria
Specifically, the DVLR will provide analysis and facilitate the development of the Strategy and Action Plan, as follows:
Feasibility Study: provide an analysis of the context for Diaspora Volunteering in Nigeria. The analysis
includes, but is not limited to, the following areas of enquiry:
• policy and institutional framework(s) in support of Diaspora and Diaspora Volunteering, i.e.,
government, corporate sector, civil society organizations
• identification of Diaspora-sending agencies operational in Nigeria
• Identification of gaps, i.e., professional expertise and skills related to Health, Education and Secure
Livelihoods sectors
• Identification of barriers and constraints (e.g., legal, financial, organizational, institutional capacity,
security) to effective Diaspora Volunteering at national, state (with focus on VSO states), local
government and community levels
• Determine the operational requirements (financial, organizational, institutional capacity) within the
Nigeria Country Office to enable effective Diaspora Volunteering
• suggest alternatives, if relevant, to Diaspora Volunteering in Nigeria
• build on lessons learned from Diaspora Volunteering programs in Ethiopia and Guyana
• Make recommendations for the Diaspora Volunteering Strategy
Strategy and Action Plan:
• Based on the findings of the feasibility study, develop a Strategy and Action Plan document to be implemented by VSO Nigeria as part of their country strategy.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Professional skills/competencies: Essential: Skills in leading research teams, designing research tools, and producing high quality reports Desirable: the above, in relation to Diaspora Volunteering Professional qualifications and experience: Essential: A basic social science degree Desirable: knowledge of Diaspora issues, especially in Nigeria Personal Qualities
1. Good communication and engagement skills; cultural sensitivity when working across different cultural environments
2. Flexibility, adaptability and patience 3. Below the retirement age for Nigeria – 60 years.
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TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad. This includes:
• Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates must cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel
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