Chief of Party Job Vacancy in Uganda at Creative Associates International

Job Title: Chief of Party (Stability), Uganda
Closing Date: Tuesday, 01 November 2011

Creative Associates International 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 plus 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.

The Chief of Party will oversee a regional stability project in Uganda which aims to address the causes and consequences of violent conflict. To achieve this objective, the Project will integrate a core set of activities in three components: 1) Peace-building and reconciliation; 2) Economic security and social inclusion; and, 3) Access to justice. The COP will be the senior in-county technical and administrative supervisor of all project activities. S/he will have overall responsibility for coordinating program activities at the highest levels among a diverse group of local stakeholders and beneficiaries. This includes liaising with government officials, USAID personnel, and civil society leaders; as well as supervising partnering organizations and sub-grantees. The COP helps ensure timely project implementation, monitoring of activities, and management of project staff and subsidiaries. The COP has ultimate responsibility for project financial accountability and reporting to USAID and Creative Associates home office.

Reporting and Supervision

The Chief of Party reports to Creative's HQ Program Director.

Primary Responsibilities

Is responsible for overall technical and financial performance of the project; Manages/leads in-country staff to ensure that the project is achieving all deliverables; Ensures that technical, financial, and administrative activities are carried out according to USAID and Creative's policies and procedures; Manages subcontractors to ensure that their performance meets or exceeds technical and financial contractual requirements; Maintains and nurtures Creative's relationship with USAID by communicating on a weekly basis Successfully manages the project's relationship with local governments/ministries and other stakeholders; Oversees creation and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation activities; Engages in frequent, routine communication with the Home Office so that the Project Director is aware of both progress and potential issues. Solicits assistance and input as needed to ensure that the project's performance meets or exceeds technical and financial contractual requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Minimum of a Master's degree in peace and conflict, political science, international security, or a related field; Minimum of 10 years of experience working with conflict resolution/regional stability Demonstrated working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa Experience in facilitating multi-sectorial collaboration among different technical fields and various type of stakeholders (NGOs, private sector, government, communities, and international donors); Knowledge of Ugandan culture, politics, and economic contexts; Familiarity with USAID policies and procedures; Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

How to Apply:

Please apply online at http://www.creativeassociatesinternational.com

Please submit all electronic submissions by 11/1/11. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.

If you experience any technical difficulties during the application process, please send an email to recruitment @creativedc.com

Creative Associates International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D


Closing Date: Tuesday, 01 November 2011