Deputy Chief of Party

Overview

Location: TBD, Myanmar or Thailand

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 25 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.

Project Summary:

The U.S Agency for International Development Mission in Burma (USAID/Burma) will be supporting an anticipated activity, entitled “All Youth Learning” that will be implemented over a period of five years. The Activity will aim to strengthen the foundational literacy, numeracy, livelihoods, and life skills of targeted vulnerable youth in Burma, enabling them to become positive change agents as individuals, within their families and communities, and to the benefit of the larger society.

Position Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Technical Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID-funded program in Burma. The Technical DCOP will support the Chief of Party (COP) by contributing to the coordination and implementation of the program. In addition to programmatic duties, s/he will provide senior-level oversight of program support functions including, but not limited to, operations; monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL); grants management; and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:– Directly support the Chief of Party (COP) in the design, rollout, and daily management and implementation of program activities;

• Collaborate with COP and contribute to the design and implementation of overarching program goals and strategies, and implementation of tools or processes necessary in reaching determined goals and strategies;
• In coordination with the COP, oversee the development and monitoring of the project budget to ensure the activity meets its spending projections and that expenditures are in compliance with Creative and USAID policies and regulations as well as the scope of the program’s budget;
• Work with technical leads and project partners in each location to ensure a shared vision for project activities and outcomes, address implementation challenges, and encourage the sharing of best practices and project successes;
• Develop innovative technical strategies for improving program impact in areas related to acquisition of foundational skills, youth engagement, addressing the needs of at-risk youth, and providing locally relevant education and training.
• Supervise and provide program management support to technical implementation staff to ensure effective and timely management of all activities and initiatives;
• Mentor, guide, and supervise implementation staff; support and develop efforts for staff professional growth;
• Liaise with education stakeholders, maintaining professional relationships and forming new ones that support program implementation and a contextual understanding of the operational environment;
• Ensure the timeliness, cost, and quality implementation of activities performed;
• Contribute to the development of the annual work plans, work plan budget and other program management tools that identify key objectives, responsible staff, deliverables, and potential challenges, etc.;
• Oversee staff capacity-building across the program and provide evaluation and workforce management to ensure their continued growth; and
• Serve as Acting Chief of Party as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in education or a related field;
• At least 8 years of experience of progressively increasing responsibilities in complex management roles in the education or youth development sectors;
• Experience working in the region is required; experience working in Myanmar is preferred;
• Experience and expertise in non-formal education and/or youth programming; experience in crisis and conflict settings preferred;
• Experience in and commitment to creating equal education opportunities for girls, children with disabilities, and other children at risk of discrimination or marginalization;
• Proven ability to effectively work and mentor staff in multicultural societies;
• Proven ability to collaborate successfully with USAID, regional institutions and organizations, government officials, international donors, and civil society organizations;
• Experience with adaptive management approaches, collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) and overseeing MEL activities on donor-funded projects;
• Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken Burmese.
• Professional fluency in English.

Position contingent upon donor funding.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.

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