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Location: TBD; country-based assignment within the LAC region
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 USAID LAC Regional Fund for Basic Education will serve as aLAC-focused regional fund or platform that will provide grants and technical support to local entities in select LAC countries that are currently engaged in or have ideas for innovative and/or scalable activities that aim to address existing systemic barriers and improve access and foundational learning outcomes specifically for marginalized and vulnerable groups.
Position Summary:
The Senior Education Advisoris responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and management of the provision ofeducation technical support across all required subject areas in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Location: TBD; country-based assignment within the LAC region
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 USAID LAC Regional Fund for Basic Educationwill serve as aLAC-focused regional fund or platform that will provide grants and technical support to local entities in select LAC countries that are currently engaged in or have ideas for innovative and/or scalable activities that aim to address existing systemic barriers and improve access and foundational learning outcomes specifically for marginalized and vulnerable groups.
Position Summary:
The COP (Chief of Party) will oversee the complete supervision of the project which includes all planning and implementation. The COP will be accountable for ensuring all project aspects are of high quality and have a measurable impact. The COP will also oversee communications with USAID, local partners, government stakeholders, and Creative HQ.
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, global development company that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Chevy Chase, MD (metro Washington, D.C. area), Creative has programs in more than 30 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Founded in 1977, Creative is a minority-owned, mission-driven organization that has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Program Description:
The Jordan Technical Assistance Program (TAP), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is a five-year education and youth project that seeks to transform the organizational culture and improve the abilities within the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth to ensure officials can implement desired reforms. Creative and its partners will provide technical assistance in the development, roll-out, and tracking of policies and procedures to incorporate international best practices for public education and youth programming. Among the many activities in the Jordan Technical Assistance Program, it will support curriculum development, promote inclusive learning techniques, improve the skills of teachers and school managers, and other tangible activities that ultimately support changing the organizational culture within the two ministries and relevant agencies. The program will further support Jordan’s outreach and behavioral change communications initiatives that are aimed at creating a culture of reading, the inclusion of vulnerable children, and increased youth engagement.
Position Summary:
The Education Program Coordinator is a key player in the organization's efforts to improve education outcomes. They work closely with Ministry teams, internal departments, and external partners to ensure the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of education initiatives. Their responsibilities span various areas, including coordinating activities, maintaining documentation, fostering stakeholder relationships, and providing procurement and administrative support. Beyond these core duties, the Education Program Coordinator helps drive a positive environment to support the education team in implementing TAP objectives.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Education Program Coordinator will report to the Director of Education Programs.
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, global development company that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Chevy Chase, MD (metro Washington, D.C. area), Creative has programs in more than 30 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Founded in 1977, Creative is a minority-owned, mission-driven organization that has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Program Description:
The Technical Assistance Program (TAP), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is a five-year education and youth program that seeks to transform the organizational culture and improve the abilities within the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth to ensure officials can implement desired reforms. Creative and its partners will provide technical assistance in the development, roll-out, and tracking of policies and procedures to incorporate international best practices for public education and youth programming. Among the many activities in the Jordan Technical Assistance Program, it will support curriculum development, promote inclusive learning techniques, improve the skills of teachers and school managers, and other tangible activities that ultimately support changing the organizational culture within the two ministries and relevant agencies. The program will further support Jordan’s outreach and behavioral change communications initiatives that are aimed at creating a culture of reading, the inclusion of vulnerable children, and increased youth engagement.
Position Summary:
The MEL Assistant will work closely with the MEL Director and the rest of the MEL team to implement TAP's monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan. The MEL Assistant will support maintaining and enhancing TAP's database, ensuring timely data entry into both the Creative Global Database (MEDAL) and the Mission’s Performance Management Information System (DevResults)."
Reporting & Supervision:
The MEL Assistant will report to the MEL Director.
Creative Associates seeks a Senior Education Director for the anticipated USAID Ethiopia Learning in Emergencies opportunity, which aims to improve holistic foundational skills learning for children aged 7-14+ affected by crisis in the country through methods including strengthening subnational capabilities to plan and implement education in emergencies service delivery, improving quality components (teachers, learning materials, school leadership) to improve learning, increasing community and parental engagement in education recovery, and integrating mental health and psychosocial support in education service delivery in conflict affected areas. The Senior Education Directoris responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and management of the education technical approach of the project across all required subject areasin a timely and cost-effective manner.
Creative Associates seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Adapting (MERLA)Director fortheanticipated USAID Ethiopia Learning in Emergencies activity, which aims to improve holistic foundational skills learning for children aged 7-14+ affected by crisis in Ethiopia through methods including subnational capabilities to plan and implement education in emergencies service delivery, improving quality components to improve learning, increasing community and parental engagement in education recovery, and integrating mental health and psychological support in education service delivery in conflict affected areas. The MERLADirector will lead overall design, monitoring, and implementation of the project’s AMELP. S/he will conduct impact assessments, baseline studies, surveys and need assessments to identify necessary changes and future project opportunities. The MERLA Director will lead MERLA activities and provide expert guidance to the Project’s Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to inform decision-making processes and adaptive management.
Creative Associates International is accepting expressions of interest and CVs from experts in the local governance sector for anticipated USAID-funded opportunity in Mali.
The Senior Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor will provide guidance on gender and social inclusion mainstreaming throughout project activity planning and implementation. S/he will be responsible for gender and social inclusion analysis and strategy to integrate social inclusion principles within the project and with project partners and counterparts.
Reporting and Supervision:
The Senior GESI Advisor reports to the Chief of Party or his/her designee.
Expected Outcomes:
- The project’s gender equality and social inclusion strategy is implemented in compliance with project work plan and client expectations;
- The project meets or exceeds required GESI indicators established in the performance monitoring plan (PMP) and client reporting requirements; and
- The project successfully builds organizational capacity in project partners, government, and stakeholders to incorporate gender equality and social inclusion strategies and approaches that contribute to sustainability beyond the life of project.
Position Location: El Salvador
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 (USAID) 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 USAID-funded El Salvador Local Governance Solutions Activity will aim to support local governance in municipal consolidation, municipal financial sustainability, citizen engagement, improved service delivery (including safety and security) and address climate change and urbanization challenges.
Position Summary: Creative Associates seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to lead the anticipated USAID-funded El Salvador Local Governance Solutions Activity. is responsible for responsible for MEL strategy and planning, design, implementation, data collection, and data quality assurance. She/he will also serve as the Gender Focal Person.
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, governance, and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Chevy Chase, MD (metro DC area) 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.
Creative is soliciting offers for technical expertise in accordance with the Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Work Orders with accompanying Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as ad hoc level of effort (LOE) or one-time LOE or fixed-price performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation.
Summary:
The consultant will provide the main objective is to design, implement and supervise the overall training strategy on basic governance and project management schemes.
The Activity Coordinator (AC) main objective is to design, implement and supervise the overall training strategy on basic governance and project management schemes.
Tasks May Include:
1. Support the selected ToT trainers in developing and producing training strategy.
2. Provide expert advice and guidance to development officers and the activity master trainers on training management, learning material development, performance evaluation, and training skills.
3. In collaboration with relevant teams, review and analyze the pre- and post-training assessments.
4. Develop inclusive methods for selection, evaluation, and tracking of participants in the training.
5. Support the project management unit to identify follow-on activities, areas of intervention, innovative approaches as well as flag risk factors.
6. Create performance trackers for training participants.
7. Assessing the advantages and disadvantages of possible strategies; and
8. Provide recommendations for improvement and presenting findings to the Program management.
9. Other similar tasks to be mutually agreed between Creative and the Consultant.
RFQ closing date: March 07, 2024, at 06:00 PM EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
Estimated period of performance: 03/10/2024 to 04/30/2024
Estimated Level of Effort: N/A
Reporting: The consultant will report to Senior Program Manager.
Travel Anticipated? No.
If yes, travel to Danger Pay locations anticipated? No.
This RFQ is for an Ad Hoc Work Order opportunity.
Position Location: Guinea
Background:
Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland (within the DC metro area), this global development organization has a field presence in more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Summary: Creative Associates seeks a Human Resources Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Guinea Integrated Good Governance Activity (GIGGA), which will provide technical support to local government to improve decentralization service delivery in health, education, and economic growth. The project will also seek to strengthen the social contract between citizens and local government through participation, transparency, and accountability relationships.
Position Summary: The Human Resources (HR) Manager leads HR practices and objectives that will provide a high-performance team culture that emphasizes employee engagement, performance management, and the recruitment and ongoing professional development of project staff. The HR Manager is responsible for the maintenance of processes and metrics that support the achievement of the project’s goals which includes ensuring compliance with Creative and donor/client human resources policies, procedures, and regulations.
Reporting & Supervision:
The HR Manager will liaise regularly with the HQ - HR Associate Director or designee on related projects and corporate HR matters.
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 USAID LAC Regional Support for Post-Pandemic Equitable Education Activity will aim to understand and find solutions to the barriers to access and quality of education for learners from marginalized backgrounds as well as the impact of COVID-19 on these groups in the LAC region in order to guarantee high-quality supplementary education for those who are most in need and ensure a more inclusive and equitable access to quality education.
Positions Summary:
Creative Associates seeks experts for an anticipated donor-funded opportunity in our Education practice area in Latin America. Candidates with prior experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Education (including but not limited to access to education for marginalized groups, youth community-based education, and accelerated learning)
- Gender, Social Inclusion, and Positive Youth Development
- Technology in Education
Position location: Benin: Cotonou, Parakou, Kandi, Natitinggou, or Djougou
Background:
Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Position Summary:
The Senior Youth Development and Livelihoods Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and supervising a diverse range of innovative activities that establish connections with businesses, industries, local employers, and communities. This includes collaboration with civil society actors, non-governmental organizations, and community development institutions in areas where young individuals reside. S/he will integrate relevant economic strengthening strategies including the promotion of entrepreneurship, employment, employability, transferable life skills, and financial literacy as well as ensure that the training and skills development initiatives are relevant to local market opportunities that effectively address local needs/context. S/he will oversee interventions to raise awareness among youth about local opportunities, preparing them for these opportunities, and facilitating their connection to such opportunities.
Position location:Benin: Cotonou, Parakou, Kandi, Natitinggou, or Djougou
Background:
Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post- conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Position Summary:
Creative Associates International (Creative) is seeking a Director of Operations and Finance to lead the anticipated USAID-funded Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity in Benin. NELY will improve economic livelihoods for rural and urban youth and women in violent extremist (VE) moderate and high-risk areas in the north. The Finance and Operations Director will provide overall financial management and administrative oversight. The Director of Operations and Finance will report to the Chief of Party.
Position location: Benin: Cotonou, Parakou, Kandi, Natitinggou, or Djougou
Background:
Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Position Summary:
Creative Associates International (Creative) is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to lead the anticipated USAID-funded Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity in Benin. NELY will improve economic livelihoods for rural and urban youth and women in violent extremist (VE) moderate and high-risk areas in the north. The DCOP will work in concert with the Chief of Party (COP), providing sound operational management in support of activity implementation. S/he will support the COP in all technical, operational, and management aspects of the project and ensure that all appropriate reporting requirements are met. The DCOP will report directly to the COP and will be considered Acting COP in his/her absence.
Position location:Benin: Cotonou, Parakou, Kandi, Natitinggou, or Djougou
Background:
Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Position Summary:
Creative Associates International (Creative) is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead the anticipated USAID-funded Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity in Benin. NELY will improve economic livelihoods for youth and women in violent extremist (VE) moderate and high-risk areas in the north. The COP will be responsible for overall vision and management of the project and serve as the primary liaison with USAID.
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.
Position Summary:
The SeniorFinancial ComplianceOfficer will provide support to document and improve standard operating procedures (policies, procedures, guidelines) and training for compliance andmonitoring. S/he will perform financial reviews to verify that financial reports comply with applicable rules and regulations. S/he will be responsible for documenting subawardees finance processes (financial planning/projections and analysis) to ensure controls are established to oversight operations and to minimize risk.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Senior Financial Compliance Officer will report to the Finance and Operations Manager.
Position Location: El Salvador
Background:
Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland (within the DC metro area), this global development organization has a field presence in more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Summary: The USAID-funded El Salvador Local Governance Activity will aim to support local governance in municipal consolidation, municipal financial sustainability, citizen engagement, improved service delivery (including safety and security) and address climate change and urbanization challenges.
Position Summary: The Human Resources (HR) Manager leads HR practices and objectives that will provide a high-performance team culture that emphasizes employee engagement, performance management, and the recruitment and ongoing professional development of project staff. The HR Manager is responsible for the maintenance of processes and metrics that support the achievement of the project’s goals which includes ensuring compliance with Creative and donor/client human resources policies, procedures, and regulations.
Reporting & Supervision:
The HR Manager will liaise regularly with the HQ - HR Associate Director or designeeon related projects and corporate HR matters.
Position Location: El Salvador
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 (USAID) 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 USAID-funded El Salvador Local Governance Activity will aim to support local governance in municipal consolidation, municipal financial sustainability, citizen engagement, improved service delivery (including safety and security) and address climate change and urbanization challenges.
Position Summary: Creative Associates seeks a Director of Operations and Finance for the anticipatedUSAID-funded El Salvador Local Governance Activity. The Director of Operations and Finance will be responsible forprovidingoverall financial management and administrative oversight.
Position Location: El Salvador
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 (USAID) 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 USAID-funded El Salvador Local Governance Activity will aim to support local governance in municipal consolidation, municipal financial sustainability, citizen engagement, improved service delivery (including safety and security) and address climate change and urbanization challenges.
Position Summary: Creative Associates seeks a Technical Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to lead the anticipatedUSAID-funded El Salvador Local Governance Activity. The DCOP will be responsible for leading and overseeing technical design and implementation and providing administrative support on programmatic areas and working with the Chief of Party (COP), other team members, partners, and external stakeholders to ensure the program achieves the desired results.