Somalia: Chief of Party

Position Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

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 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, as well as the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, 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.

Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2016

Position Summary:

The Chief of Party will be responsible for the direct management and implementation of a project in a fluid and complex operational environment in the Horn of Africa. As the senior Creative in-country project representative, the COP will be responsible for implementing programs, supervising project staff, managing relations with local and international partners, and financial accountability to include reporting to the donor and the Creative home office.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Chief of Party will report to the Project Director at Creative headquarters and coordinate closely the project Team Lead. He/she will oversee the Deputy Chief of Party and Operations Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as principal liaison with the donor representatives, government counterparts, and community stakeholders on program communications and technical implementation activities.

• Provide technical direction and leadership and oversight of all administrative matters.

• Provide technical support to the team in all program areas.

• Develop and implement work plans for project activities.

• Oversee implementation of project monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure that project results are met.

• Supervise development and submission of project deliverables and provide timely and accurate reporting and briefings to donor/Stakeholders on all program areas.

• Prepare and ensure timely reporting including quarterly and annual reports.

• Recruit, hire, and manage national staff and consultants as needed to carry out activities.

• Manage partners to ensure that their performance meets or exceeds technical and financial contractual requirements.

• Assist in building the capacity of partners.

• Ensure that technical, financial, and administrative activities comply with donor and Creative policies and procedures.

• Oversee implementation of Creative’s security protocols and provide leadership in handling security-related issues.

• Manage the program team in a manner that is open and respectful and encourages professional development, and solicits constructive staff input.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international development or related field;

• Minimum 12 years of progressively more responsible international, donor-funded development and management experience, including project planning, staff and financial management;

• Experience working in the security and justice field including but not limited to community security, citizen security, crime prevention, civilian policing, dispute resolution, stabilization;

• Experience working in a complex conflict environment;

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly respond to needs of the client and adjust programming based on changing circumstances;

• Experience with grants or small grants under contract programs and prior work experience in security challenged environments;

• Experience in mentoring and providing capacity building of program beneficiaries;

• Demonstrated experience in program management; able to manage diverse teams of mixed nationalities;

• Experience working on security and justice programs for DFID or other European donors;

• Experience living and working in the Horn of Africa;

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, and ability to develop relations with local counterparts, donors, and other stakeholders;

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively;

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and identify priorities;

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Somali or Arabic language proficiency strongly preferred.

This position is contingent upon donor funding.

Please apply online: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*1D62561F3E35E611