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  • Posted: Dec 7, 2016
    Deadline: Jan 6, 2017
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    Creative Associates International provides outstanding, on-the-ground development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to global challenges. Its experts focus on building inclusive educational systems, transitioning communities from conflict to peace, developing sustainable economic growth, engaging youth, promoting transparen...
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    Deputy Chief of Party

    Requisition Number: 16-0420
    Project Duration: 5 years
    Position Start Date: Anticipated Fall 2017.

    Position Summary

    • The upcoming Nigeria State2State project, funded by USAID, aims to increase the effectiveness, accountability, and transparency of selected state and local governments in Nigeria.
    • The program will operate in Bauchi, Sokoto, and at least one other state in the north of Nigeria, and focus on strengthening public financial management and service delivery systems in key sectors such as education, health, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.
    • Creative Associates seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID-funded project in Nigeria.
    • The DCOP will support the Chief of Party (COP) and provide overall day-to-day management and coordination of project technical and administrative personnel and functions, including ensuring that appropriate technical and financial reporting requirements are met.
    • S/he should have appropriate levels of complementary expertise, professional and work experience to support the COP and coherent and effective program coordination and operations, and possess the relevant management, communication, and interpersonal skills to fulfill this role.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Manage program operations, including administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, finance and compliance, property, and oversight of grants under contract;
    • Support a broad range of activities related to good governance, public financial management, citizen engagement, government service delivery, and conflict mitigation;
    • Serve as USAID liaison in coordination with COP and during his/her absence;
    • Support the development of the project strategic framework and work plans for the program implementation to ensure the achievement of the program goals;
    • Support the COP in management of the program team in an open and respectful manner; and
    • Support the COP in implementation of project monitoring and evaluation activities.

    Required Skills & Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field is required; Master’s degree is preferred;
    • A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience working in governance programs, including experience with a Contractor or international NGO with demonstrated supervisory experience;
    • Demonstrated experience and knowledge establishing systems and overseeing start-up under limited time constraints as well as program close-out;
    • Experience in the hiring and supervising of host country local personnel and ensuring, when need arises, that they secure necessary training required to meet program needs;
    • Financial management experience, including budgeting; financial management (tracking, reporting, and accounting); and procurement;
    • Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
    • Fluency in US Government policies and procedures in regards to contract management, financial reporting, procurement processes, systems, and grants and contracts management; experience with construction procurements a plus.

    Desired Skills & Qualifications:

    • Experience working in West Africa and/or Nigeria;
    • Experience working on programs related to good governance, public financial management, government service delivery, citizen engagement, and/or conflict mitigation
    • Experience engaging women and marginalized groups to ensure their inclusion.

    Method of Application

    Note

    • Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
    • This position is contingent upon donor funding.
    • Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
    • Equal opportunity employer/protected veterans/individuals with disabilities.
    • Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
    Interested and qualified? Go to Creative Associates International on rew21.ultipro.com to apply

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