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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...
Category: Programs
Req ID: DEPUT01962
Posted Date: 2020-02-25
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Abuja, Nigeria NGA
Project Summary:
This position is for an upcoming education project in Nigeria, which seeks to improve student access to school and literacy outcomes in a language they use and understand in Grades 1-3 in select areas of 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 management of the technical activities and implementation of the project.
Reporting & Supervision:
The DCOP reports to the COP and supervises program staff.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Experience:
Master's Degree or higher in relevant field such as education, management, social sciences, or development studies;
At least seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in management of high-quality development programs is required, or an additional three (3) years of experience to substitute the education requirement;
At least six (6) years of experience in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff improving educational quality in developing countries;West Africa/ Nigeria experience preferred;
Demonstrated experience improving evidence-based education programming, capacity building and professional development, including rural, multilingual, and underserved populations;
Prior experience in policy advocacy, monitoring and oversight, capacity development in education sector, and experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote education-related goals is preferred;
Position contingent upon donor funding.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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