Creative Associates International provides outstanding, on-the-ground
development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable
solutions to global challenges. Founded in 1977 by four enterprising
women, Creative’s experts focus on education, economic growth, youth,
workforce development, governance and elections, among other key areas.
Creative is recognized for its ability to quickly adapt and excel in
conflict and post-conflict environments. Thanks to the support of
international clients, multilateral donors and the private sector,
Creative has active programs in more than 25 countries—from Honduras to
Nigeria and Morocco to Afghanistan. Since its founding, Creative has
undertaken projects in more than 85 countries. Today, the company counts
on a professional staff of nearly 1,000 people around the world who are
committed to working with officials, non-governmental organizations and
community members to realize the positive change they seek.
CHIEF OF PARTY
Project Duration: 5 years
POSITION SUMMARY:
Creative
Associates seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded
project in Nigeria. The COP will be responsible for the strategic and
technical leadership and in-country management of the project. S/he will
oversee the long-term expatriate and local staff and short-term experts
in achieving project results. The COP ensures compliance with all terms
of the project contract and all relevant USAID and USG rules and
regulations. The COP will also take the lead in coordinating with USAID,
the Government of Nigeria – federal and state-level – and other
implementing partners.
Reporting & Supervision:
This position reports to the Project Director at headquarters in Washington, D.C.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages and is responsible for strategic, technical and financial performance of the project;
Provides leadership, and oversight of all administrative matters;
Ensures
technical, financial, and administrative activities are carried out
according to Creative’s policies and procedures and consistent with
USAID regulations;
Works in partnership with the Project Director,
engaging in frequent, routine communication with the Home Office around
the project’s progress and potential issues;
Develops and implements Results Framework/Logical Framework, and work plans for project activities;
Oversees project monitoring and evaluation activities and ensures that project results are met;
Supervises
development and submission of project deliverables and provides timely
and accurate reporting and briefings to USG/Stakeholders on all program
areas;
Oversees implementation of Creative’s security protocols and provides leadership in handling security-related issues;
Responsible
for managing the project’s relationships with federal and national
level organizations and coordinating relationships with state, and local
counterparts, with project State Governance Directors.
Oversees implementation of project monitoring and evaluation activities, and ensures that project results and targets are met;
Manages
project team in a manner that is open and respectful and encourages
professional development, and solicits constructive staff input.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
of Master’s degree from an accredited university in public
administration, public financial management, economics, public policy or
a relevant field is required;
A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience working on public administration and governance programs;
Demonstrated experience in strategic development and managing to achieve strategic results;
Prior
experience implementing large USG programs with a Contractor or
international NGO with demonstrated supervisory experience and in remote
or distance management;
Demonstrated experience and knowledge establishing systems and rapid start-up of analytical studies and surveys;
Demonstrated
experience in developing managing and working with effective host
country Teams. Experience in hiring and supervising host country staff
and ensuring they have the necessary training and skills to meet
program needs;
Financial management experience, including budgeting,
financial management (tracking, reporting, and accounting) and
procurement;
Experience with project design and implementation;
Past
representational experience with host governments, other donors, and
civil society and demonstrated success with inter-agency coordination
and joint programming; and
Fluency in English, written and spoken.
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in Sub-Sahara Africa and/or Nigeria;
Knowledge of state government reform efforts in Nigeria;
Experience
working on programs related to good governance, public financial
management, government service delivery, citizen engagement, and/or
conflict mitigation;
Understanding of and ability to implement findings of political economy analysis;
Proficiency in Hausa is preferred; and
Experience engaging women and marginalized groups to ensure their inclusion.
Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is contingent upon donor funding.
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