Application Deadline: 04-04-2017
Description
Position Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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 anticipated $20mln to $25mln USAID-funded program in Tanzania is aimed at increasing economic opportunities for youth in the agriculture value chains, increasing their income through entrepreneurship, employability, leadership life skills and workforce development.
Position Summary:
Under this proposed program, the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will oversee and provide technical leadership on market analysis, strategy and intervention design, as well as negotiations with agribusinesses and other market actor partners. S/he will also lead and supervise relevant component lead(s) and oversee implementation of market interventions, striving for programmatic excellence in achieving the program’s objectives. S/he will support the Chief of Party with overall program delivery including shared oversight of human resources management, logistics, operations and compliance with donor requirements, as well as support engagement of program stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support component leads to manage relationships with local stakeholders including the private sector, local/district government, local NGOs and others to ensure that we work as a collaborative partner and communicate effectively particularly around project start-up and exit.
Provide technical leadership for the project’s business model that has had success in driving scalable impact.
Build relevant financial partnership structures with banks, MFIs, impact investors and other funders to help programs achieve scalable sustainability and improved quality.
Support dedicated component leads to develop robust and realistic work plans that build upon the program’s design and proposal with clear sequencing, achievable timeframes, recognition of critical dependencies and clear accountability.
Maintain frequent communication with Chief of Party to ensure program activities, status and effectiveness are well-understood, drawing in the Chief of Party or other senior staff for problem-solving or other engagement as needed.
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 youth-focused economic growth, workforce development, agricultural development or entrepreneurship projects in developing countries, of which five years was overseas in a senior leadership capacity of a project that involved managing a team;
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;
Prior experience in Tanzania or East Africa is preferred; and
Excellent oral and written English required.
Application Instructions 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 anticipated $20mln to $25mln USAID-funded program in Tanzania is aimed at increasing economic opportunities for youth in the agriculture value chains, increasing their income through entrepreneurship, employability, leadership life skills and workforce development.
Position Summary:
Under this proposed program, the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will oversee and provide technical leadership on market analysis, strategy and intervention design, as well as negotiations with agribusinesses and other market actor partners. S/he will also lead and supervise relevant component lead(s) and oversee implementation of market interventions, striving for programmatic excellence in achieving the program’s objectives. S/he will support the Chief of Party with overall program delivery including shared oversight of human resources management, logistics, operations and compliance with donor requirements, as well as support engagement of program stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support component leads to manage relationships with local stakeholders including the private sector, local/district government, local NGOs and others to ensure that we work as a collaborative partner and communicate effectively particularly around project start-up and exit.
Provide technical leadership for the project’s business model that has had success in driving scalable impact.
Build relevant financial partnership structures with banks, MFIs, impact investors and other funders to help programs achieve scalable sustainability and improved quality.
Support dedicated component leads to develop robust and realistic work plans that build upon the program’s design and proposal with clear sequencing, achievable timeframes, recognition of critical dependencies and clear accountability.
Maintain frequent communication with Chief of Party to ensure program activities, status and effectiveness are well-understood, drawing in the Chief of Party or other senior staff for problem-solving or other engagement as needed.
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 youth-focused economic growth, workforce development, agricultural development or entrepreneurship projects in developing countries, of which five years was overseas in a senior leadership capacity of a project that involved managing a team;
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;
Prior experience in Tanzania or East Africa is preferred; and
Excellent oral and written English required.
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Deputy Chief of Party at Creative Associates International
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