Chief of Party - Uganda
Creative Associates 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 seeks qualified candidates for Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming early grade literacy, health education and Education Systems project in Uganda. The COP will be the technical and administrative supervisor of all project activities and will be the senior in-country project representative with overall responsibility for supervising project staff, and managing relations with partners and sub-contractors (both international and local). The COP will coordinate program activities among a diverse group of stakeholders and beneficiaries, especially school officials, Ministry of Education and USAID personnel. The COP will ensure timely project implementation and technical reliability, monitor project activities, and ensure quality. The COP has ultimate responsibility for financial accountability and reporting to USAID and the Creative home office.Required Skills and QualificationsMinimum of a Master’s degree in education or related field;Minimum of 10 years’ experience in implementing and managing education improvement programs in developing countries;Familiarity with USAID policies and procedures;Technical experience in areas such as: teacher training and support supervision, primary education, early grade reading and literacy, local language mapping, pedagogical frameworks, education systems, EMIS, and health education and community mobilization;Experience in East Africa;Demonstrated exemplary diplomatic, communication, and interpersonal skills;Organizational acumen and cultural sensitivity;Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.Desired Skills and QualificationsPh.D. or Ed.D;Previous COP experiencePlease apply online at http://www.creativeassociatesinternational.com
Please submit all electronic submissions by 10/10/11. 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
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