Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 21 Jan 2016
Position Location: Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Background:
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 15 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.
Position Summary:
The COP is the leader of the entire project team, responsible for overall implementation, results, and management for the IDIQ and all Task Orders. He/she is the team’s interlocutor with USAID and is responsible for establishing and maintaining constructive relations with counterparts across Eastern DRC. The COP is the final implementing team authority on management issues including staff, logistics, financial accounting and security.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
At least a Masters’ degree in business, economics, or other relevant field (or, alternately, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5 additional years of relevant experience);
Minimum 10 years of experience implementing complex economic growth assistance projects in developing countries, of which five years was overseas in a senior leadership capacity of a project that involved managing a team, and of which two years must be working in/on fragile or post-conflict states;
Experience working collaboratively with host country governments and the local private sector, and coordinating activities with those of other donors;
Experience in project design and implementation, including financial management experience, such as budgeting; tracking, reporting and accounting; and procurement;
Experience managing projects and/or an office with culturally diverse teams and working with counterparts from other cultures; and
Excellent oral and written English and French language communication skills.
How to apply:
Please apply online: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*5E89F3394797DA3A