Creative Associates International (Creative) Has a Job Opportunity in Uganda

Job Title: Chief of Party

Closing Date: Thursday, 14 July 2011

Creative Associates International (Creative) 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, D.C., the firm has field presence in 20 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. Creative' s Communities in Transition (CIT) Division works with nations and local communities worldwide to promote participatory, peaceful, and democratic approaches to change. CIT provides immediate assistance in conflict and post-conflict environments, including demobilization and social reintegration of combatants and high-impact community rehabilitation services, as well as implements long-term projects that strengthen civil society and its capacity to participate in democratic reform. Creative' s programs promote dialogue, reconciliation and participation that foster stability and sustainable development.

Project Description

The USAID/funded program will work in areas of local governance and stabilization.

Project Duration: Three Years

Position Summary

The Chief of Party will oversee a program implemented in urban and rural areas of Uganda, and will be the technical and administrative supervisor of all project activities for the project. 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 and regional stakeholders and beneficiaries, government ministries and officials, and USAID/embassy personnel, while supervising partnering organizations and sub-contracts (both international and local). The Chief of Party will need to be capable of managing and administering clearly and effectively. The Chief of Party 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 & Supervision

The Chief of Party will report to the Project Director of the Communities in Transition Division of Creative Associates in Washington, DC.

Primary Responsibilities

Supervise program progress and coordinate program activities Manage program planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation cycle As senior in-country manager for the prime contractor, coordinate activities of project partners, both local and international.
Assure the development and implementation of work plans.
Conduct regular meetings and maintain regular communication with USAID and Creative/Washington for the purposes of planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Liaise with national-level stakeholders, including government officials, national NGOs to develop project activities.
Ensure the appropriate implementation of accounting, personnel, IT, and operating procedures consistent with Creative policies. This will include working with Creative/Washington to tailor procedures to meet local needs.
Ensure that all deliverables, milestones, deadlines, and reporting requirements are met in compliance with cooperative agreement conditions.
Recruit, hire and manage national-level staff and consultants as needed to carry out activities.
Supervise Ugandan and expatriate staff working in project offices.
Ensure the timely production, coordination and report of all community-based-level data: quarterly reports, M & E data, financial information, etc.
Liaise with USAID to ensure compliance with contract agreement conditions.
Represent the project in major state and national meetings and events as appropriate.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent in international development or related field Minimum of 8 years of progressively more responsible international, donor-funded development experience Familiar with USAID and other international donors (at least five years of USAID project management experience preferred);
Africa experience required A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in managing similar or relevant international community development projects;
Demonstrated organizational acumen; excellent interpersonal skills; cultural sensitivity;
Experience building strong relationships with USAID, donors and program staff.
Fluent in English.

Preferred Skills

Fluent in Swahili and Kiswahili.

Type of Posting

Accompanied

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please complete and submit our simple on-line form, where you can upload your résumé and other documents.

http://www.creativeassociatesinternational.com

Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA).