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 below position below:

Job Title: Chief of Party

Location: Nigeria
Duration of job: 5 years
Reports to: Project Director at headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Job Description

• 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

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 and 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.
• 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.
• Experience engaging women and marginalized groups to ensure their inclusion.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• This position is contingent upon donor funding.