State Team Leader at Creative Associates International

Project Summary

• The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) project is a five year USAID funded project that will work to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

• The Team Leader (Bauchi) will be responsible for overseeing strategic and day-to-day implementation of Bauchi activities.
• The Team Leader will provide supervision and guidance to the technical advisors and support services personnel.
• He/she will work closely with the Project Director to ensure Bauchi implementation is closely aligned with the overall project.

Reporting & Supervision:

• This position is housed in Bauchi, Nigeria, reporting to the NEI+ Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership in the implementation of education programming, managing critical program components and service delivery, and coordinating the work of the technical team.
• Supports the development of implementation strategies and work plans, and coordinates the day-to-day management of technical staff and program implementation.
• Provides leadership and oversight of the core program functions (program design, documentation, approvals, and close-out).
• Ensures that planned program activities are included in work plans, within budget and are properly documented.
• Ensures that the technical advisors provide information for weekly, quarterly and annual program updates and reports.
• Ensures close cooperation and coordination between programs and procurement, HR, finance and administration units.
• Promotes a team approach and a learning culture across all operational support services to prioritize and ensure responsive, quality support to delivery of programs.
• Ensures the consistent implementation of the project with adherence to donor policies and procedures across all operational support services.
• Provides on-going problem-solving guidance for program staff on issues related to operational functions.
• Interacts productively and collegially with program partners and stakeholders.
• Represents the project in meetings and events.
• Serves as an active member of the project’s Senior Management Team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience, preferably with a USAID-funded education project.
• Demonstrated management ability with capacity to think strategically, prioritize and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment.
• Strong diplomacy skills; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related fields. Master’s degree highly preferred.