Nigeria Chief of Party Job— Closing date: 01 Nov 2011 — Creative Associates International Creative Associates International is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in 20 plus countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
The Chief of Party will oversee a civil society strengthening program in Nigeria and will be the technical and administrative supervisor of all project activities. S/he will be the senior in-country project representative and will have overall responsibility for coordinating program activities at the highest levels among a diverse group of local stakeholders and beneficiaries. This includes liaising with government officials, USAID personnel, and civil society leaders as well as supervising partnering organizations and sub-grantees. The COP helps ensure timely project implementation, monitoring of activities, and management of project staff and subsidiaries. The COP has ultimate responsibility for project financial accountability and reporting to USAID and Creative Associates home office
Reporting and Supervision
The Chief of Party reports to Creative’s HQ Program Director
Primary Responsibilities
Is responsible for overall technical and financial performance of the project;Manages/leads in-country staff to ensure that the project is achieving all deliverables;Ensures that technical, financial, and administrative activities are carried out according to USAID and Creative's policies and procedures;Manages subcontractors to ensure that their performance meets or exceeds technical and financial contractual requirements;Maintains and nurtures Creative's relationship with USAID by communicating on a weekly basisSuccessfully manages the project's relationship with local governments/ministries and other stakeholders;Oversees creation and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation activities;Engages in frequent, routine communication with the Home Office so that the Project Director is aware of both progress and potential issues. Solicits assistance and input as needed to ensure that the project's performance meets or exceeds technical and financial contractual requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Minimum of a Master's degree in social services, political science, international development, or a related field;Minimum of 10 years of experience working with civil society development such as NGO development, service delivery improvement, advocacy, conflict mitigation, and local governance strengtheningDemonstrated working experience in Sub-Saharan AfricaExperience in facilitating multi-sectorial collaboration among different technical fields and various type of stakeholders (NGOs, private sector, government, communities, youth groups, and international donors);Knowledge of Nigerian culture, politics, and economic contexts;Familiarity with USAID policies and procedures;Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Please apply online at http://www.creativeassociatesinternational.com
Please submit all electronic submissions by 11/1/11. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.
If you experience any technical difficulties during the application process, please send an email to recruitment @creativedc.com
Creative Associates International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D
Job ID: #444683 Career categories: Management Country: Nigeria Source: Creative Associates International Theme: Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Contributions, Coordination, Disaster Management, Education, Food and Nutrition, Gender, Health, HIV/Aids, Humanitarian Financing, Logistics and Telecommunications, Other, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, Protection and Human Rights, Recovery and Reconstruction, Safety and Security, Shelter and Non-Food Items, Water Sanitation Hygiene Job type: Job Years of experience: 10+ years Learn more About UsToolsHelp Connect with us Share your info with us Facebook Twitter YouTube RSS Related OCHAFinancial Tracking ServiceIRINVirtual OSOCCRedHumIASCHumanitarian ReformPreventionWeb Legal Terms & Conditions© 2011 ReliefWeb FeedbackPlease report any inconsistencies, apparent data errors, or other comments on this page.
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