Vacancies: Deputy Chief of Party, Grants 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: Deputy Chief of Party – Job Code: Nigeria – DCOP
Required Skill
- Minimum of an advanced degree in related field, and 7 years’ implementing int’l development activities under a USG contract (including USAID), and 3 years in senior program management, directly supervising professional and support staff;
- Experience in conflict mitigation and management programs, as well as facilitating multi-sectorial collaboration among different technical fields & various stakeholders;
- Experience awarding & managing grants to local organizations; and
- Experience with Early Warning Systems highly preferred.
Position: Grants Manager – Job Code: Nigeria – Grants Manager
Required Skills
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration or a relevant field and 7 years’ experience in USAID grants design and administration, management and oversight;
- Demonstrable experience managing grants under contracts or sub-grants for USAID or other international donor-funded projects;
- Experience with the administrative, financial, and programmatic aspects of issuing grants;
- Ability to work with diverse teams;
- Knowledge of USAID regulations as they pertain to grants and procurement; and
- Demonstrable experience building capacity of local organizations or grantees.
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.
