Creative Associates International (Cretaive) 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. 

Creative seeks experts for anticipated donor-funded opportunities in our Education practice area in Francophone West Africa (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso). Exact location will be dependent on the project.  

Candidates with prior experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: 

• Education (including but not limited to education access, community-based education, and accelerated learning) 
• Gender, Social Inclusion, and Positive Youth Development  
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning 
• Human Resources  
• Procurement 

• Grants management 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development, or related field; advanced degree preferred; 
• Minimum 5 years experience working in relevant technical field; 
• Experience working with donor-funded programming, experience working with USAID programming is highly preferred; 
• Demonstrated experience working in West Africa; experience working in Burkina Faso, Mali, or Niger preferred;  
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; and  
• Fluency in English and French required.