Vacancies: Conflict Specialist, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Background
Creative Associates International Inc. 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, DC, the firm has a 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 is currently hiring the following positions for an upcoming conflict mitigation and management project based in Nigeria:
Position: Conflict Specialist – Job Code: Nigeria – Conflict Specialist
Required Skills
- Minimum of advanced degree in International Relations, Development, or a related field, and 10 years’ work experience in the international development and conflict management;
- Experience and demonstrated expertise in the areas of conflict management and mitigation, post-conflict reconstruction, and democracy and governance within the Nigerian context;
- Knowledge of fragility frameworks, early warning systems, support to peace processes, reconciliation, and/or security sector reform.
- Excellent skill in writing, editing, formatting, research and oral communications, and writing technical proposals for USAID;
- Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines
Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager – Job Code: Nigeria – M&E
Required Skills
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
- Minimum 5 years’ experience designing, managing & implementing results-based M&E activities (including for M&E role on USAID conflict program), & analyzing quantitative & qualitative data;
- International development organization experience & knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines & tools for monitoring & evaluation, especially impact evaluation, as well as USG & other donor contract, cooperative agreements, and grant regulations;
- Excellent computer software skills in Excel & other data management systems; and
- Experience in sub-Saharan Africa, early warning systems and mobile data collection tools highly preferred.
- Applicants for all positions must have excellent written & verbal communication skills in English, familiarity with USAID policies & procedures, & experience working in Nigeria
How to Apply:
To apply, please email your CV, not later than 29th March, 2013 to:
Recruitment@CreativeDC.com , and list “Nigeria” and the appropriate Job Code in the subject line.
Creative Associates international is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
