Location: Laos 

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: 

Creative Associates seeks a Foundational Learning Technical Lead for an anticipated USAID-funded basic education program in Laos. The Technical Lead provides technical leadership and oversight of programmatic activities to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under this USAID-funded program. 

 Responsibilities:   

• Provide technical direction to the implementation of program activities aimed at strengthening the quality of inclusive student learning, utilizing evidence-based practices; 

• Work with the project team, USAID and partners to develop the detailed design and annual implementation plans, management and resources plans on all components related to the project; 

• Support implementation to ensure quality and timely delivery and build capacity of team to deliver activities independently in remote, rural areas; 

• Oversee the quality of project activities and build capacity of team to ensure collaboration and sustainability; 

• Lead the timely development of technical reports and deliverables, including annual workplans, quarterly, and annual reports in accordance with USAID guidelines 

• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to facilitate evidence-based decision-making; 

• Ensure program interventions build on existing evidence; 

• Support the CLA (collaboration, learning and adaptation) processes within the project and oversee the generation and use of evidence by the project and its partners; 

• Monitor the quality of program implementation and work with the project management team to make any necessary adaptations based on learning; 

• Facilitate knowledge management, communications, and information flow for program implementation.  

• Ensure project activities meet client expectations, and that project results and accomplishments are disseminated appropriately. 

• Develop private sector partnerships. 

• Establish effective communication and coordination with relevant personnel and local stakeholders, as well as existing Creative staff; 

• Support prioritizing and strengthening sustainability of the program, including working closely with Ministry of Education counterparts to ensure that sustainability plans are grounded in the realities of the context. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of master's degree in education, international development or related field; 

• Minimum of seven years’ experience working in support of planning, implementation and management of education programs in an international setting/NGO context, prior experience in early grade learning or inclusive primary education preferable; 

• Excellent training and facilitation capability; 

• Able to conceptualize and manage a project research agenda; 

• Experience in advocacy and policy development; 

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically; 

• Demonstrated creativity, innovation and initiative; 

• Excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English, and strong inter-personal skills; 

• Experience working towards sustainability of program priorities;  

• Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies; 

• Local nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. 

• Professional fluency in the Laotian language. 

Position contingent upon donor funding. 

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please. 

Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.