Brief Description:

DURATION: 12 months

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT: Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS)
Unaccompanied assignment - This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants

PARTNER: Women Entrepreneurs Consumer Cooperative Society Limited

LOCATION: NEPAL , Kathmandu

EXPECTED DEPARTURE DATE: Departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and position will remain open until filled.

OVERVIEW:
Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC).

Uniterra contributes to improving the socio-economic conditions of poor and marginalized communities in 14 countries and with over 200 partners in Africa, Asia and the Americas through the exchange of expertise and knowledge of Canadian and international volunteers. Uniterra believes that economic growth, when inclusive, is the most powerful driver of poverty reduction. The purpose of the Uniterra program is to improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations by stimulating growth and facilitating access to the benefits of growing and diversified markets. To make this happen, we are working with our local partners to enhance the income of poor and marginalized women and youth through better access to employment and income generation opportunities. Uniterra country program staff work with our local partners to design Uniterra assignments in the context of the country strategy, supporting the inclusion of women and youth in key economic subsectors.

For more information on the Uniterra program, our approach and countries of focus please visit: Uniterra.ca

PARTNER DESCRIPTION:
WECCSL is a women-led consumer cooperative established in 2011 and with networks across Nepal. It is made up of ninety- eight institutional and individual members. Around sixty- thousand women members are associated with WECCSL directly. WECCSL’s objective is empowering women cooperative members by supporting women entrepreneurs. WECCSL has been providing various types of services to its members such as: creating income- generating opportunities and employment through entrepreneurship; providing skill- based training for members; production, storage and marketing of agricultural products, raw materials and electrical products at a reasonable price; and exporting of the products created by WECCSL members. WECCSL has established its own outlet in Kathmandu, where the products of the women entrepreneurs are sold.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Business Planning Advisor will work in close collaboration with its counterpart and supervisor to:
- Review the strengths and weaknesses of WECCSL and some of its member cooperatives;
- Design and conduct business planning training to WECCSL members;
- Provide guidance to members on the implementation of a business plan;
- Include women and youth in all the activities; and
- Prepare reports as required by partner organization and the Uniterra program.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Management, Business, or related field
- Minimum two years’ experience in managing a business or providing business planning related training
- Flexibility, adaptability and openness to working in a cross-cultural environment
- Patience and tolerance to ambiguity
- Ability to focus both on results and processes
- Openness to learning

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT:
- Support and guidance prior to departure and while on assignment in country.
- Participation in a pre-departure training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and meet other volunteers. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
- In-country orientation and briefing upon arrival in-country.
- Language training in-country where required.
- Return flights, visas and work permits.
- Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials.
- Health insurance.
- Modest monthly living allowance while overseas.
- Accommodation while overseas.
- Vacation leave entitlement.
- Return debriefing in Canada after completion of assignment. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
- An incredible opportunity to enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
- Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
- With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
- Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
- With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.

TO APPLY VISIT:
http://agora.ceci.ca/SGC/cecproje.nsf/va_WPO/A5224ED18C4B149A852582DC004DCD0C?OpenDocument&lg=enok

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