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.
Position Summary
- The Chief of Party will oversee a governance project in Uganda which aims to strengthen democratic linkages within, and among the Ugandan Parliament, selected local governments, and civil society groups.
- The COP will be the senior in-county technical and administrative supervisor of all project activities.
- S/he 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 & 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 basis Successfully 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 & Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master's degree in political science, international relations, public policy, international development or related field Minimum of 10 years of experience working with governance and civil society Demonstrated working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa Experience in facilitating multi-sectorial collaboration among different technical fields and various type of stakeholders (NGOs, CSOs, private sector, government, communities, and international donors);
- Knowledge of Ugandan 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.
