Deputy Chief of Party at Creative Associates International

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Tittle: Deputy Chief of Party

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Project Summary

• The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus project (The Initiative) works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

• The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) acts as the Chief of Party (COP) in the absence of the COP.
• The DCOP will be responsible for the management of the technical activities and implementation of the project and must be a Nigerian.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures that program components are results-oriented, ensure high-quality deliverables and relevant and timely reporting;
• Manages the organizational and logistical aspects of the program to ensure it will achieve it’s the goals, outcomes, and benchmarks;
• Manages sub-awardees to ensure they deliver services on schedule;
• Ensures synergies and cohesion between the various components and activities; and
• Participates and engages in technical meetings and maintains positive relationships with government officials, partners, and implementing partners.

Reporting & Supervision:

• This position reports to the Chief of Party.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Education, Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, etc. Five years of relevant international development experience in the education sector can be substituted for the Master’s degree.
• At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities (this may include the 5 years of relevant international development experience noted as an equivalent for the Master’s degree). 3 years of this must have been in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
• Preference to experience working in the education sector in Africa, particularly in Nigeria.
• Desired experience includes work in policy advocacy, monitoring and oversight, capacity development in the education sector, and experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote education-related goals.
• The candidate must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English. It is preferred, but not required, that-the-candidate-be conversant and fluent in written and spoken Hausa.

Application Closing Date
22nd June, 2020.