Longer Term Expert Consultant – GIZ PEACECORP II (Nigeria)

Job Description

About the Job: Our consortium is seeking long term expert consultants to serve on the anticipated GIZ-funded Strengthening Capacities for Conflict Transformation and Livelihood for Groups in Vulnerable Situations Nigeria Central Zone (PEAECORE II). PEACECORE II seeks to strengthen the peaceful and inclusive coexistence between arable farmers and livestock breeders about the non-violent and gender-equitable transformation of conflicts as well as the sustainable safeguarding of the livelihoods of women and groups in vulnerable groups.

The position will be based in Nigeria and will report to the Team Leader. The position will last for approximately two years. Actual hiring is contingent upon signed agreement and GIZ approval. Nigeria nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and implement 5 endogenous pilot approaches aimed at improving livelihoods in 20 communities in Kaduna and Taraba States
• Share a detailed assessment report covering the 5 approaches, next steps, and recommendations
• Adherence to safeguard and gender measures in project implementation
  

Qualifications:

• Post-graduate degree in veterinary sciences, agriculture, agricultural systems, environmental science, development studies, or another degree relevant in the context of the assignment
• 10 years professional advisory services in, sustainable agriculture, geology/hydrology, or climate frameworks
• 5 years’ experience on one or more of the following topics: nature-based solutions, alternative irrigation, food security, climate resilience and adaptation, climate-smart agriculture (all the topics mentioned need to be covered by at least one of the 5 experts)
• 5 years of experience in Nigeria
• 5 years of experience in Development Cooperation

About the Organization

About Corus: Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class social impact organizations that collaborate in the world's most vulnerable communities to deliver the holistic and sustainable solutions needed to address the interconnected challenges of poverty, access to healthcare, and climate change. Corus is a new model in the international space, creating a consortium of specialized nonprofit and for-profit entities for greater impact.

Corus combines more than 150 years of experience from our nonprofit and for-profit affiliates-IMA World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and LWR Farmers Market. Together, these organizations take a systematic approach to developing rural economies, eliminating extreme poverty, ensuring access to quality healthcare, and responding to urgent humanitarian needs in fragile contexts.

Further details about the organization can be found at: https://corusinternational.org