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.   Activity/Project Summary: Creative Associates seeks a Human Resources/Administration Officer for the USAID-funded Vietnam Local Capacity Development program (LCD) which will support the capacity of and engagelocal prioritycal governments and organizations and improve linkages with the national government on local  priority issues, leading to more transparent and effective policymaking and policy implementation processes, and better delivery of services to Vietnamese citizens, particularly  marginalized or underrepresented groups.   Position Summary: The HR/Admin Officer 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/Admin Officer 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 Human Resources Manager reports directly to Senior Operations Manager. The HR/Admin Officer will liaise regularly with HQ - HR or designated lead 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 15 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: Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils. The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform. The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains. LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts . Position Summary: The Chief of Party is responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of the project as well as the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner. Reporting & Supervision: The Chief of Party reports to the Senior Project Director based in Headquarters and supervises project staff.

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. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support education programs in Nigeria.   PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching (Adamawa) and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils. The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform. The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains. LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Pupil & Teacher Performance Advisor will be responsible for coordinating and implementing project activities in LEARN-supported schools and communities with the goal of improving P1 and P2 literacy outcomes. The SPTPA will provide technical leadership to the project team, USAID, and other stakeholders on high-quality and developmentally appropriate learning interventions. Supervise and provide quality assurance to the production of activity-supported materials, trainings, coaching, and pupil assessments. Supervise and provide quality assurance to the production of TA materials and support. Provide leadership in organizing curation and authoring of materials that are leveled and differentiated to meet learning needs.  Liaise with government representatives and technicians on technical matters. Responsible for management, leadership, and mentorship of technical staff. Work with Senior TA Coordination and Learning Advisor to develop plans to monitor and support TA Teacher and Learning Performance gaps as needed. Provide capacity building, coordination, and monitoring support to Data Systems TA staff and consultants in Abuja and in Legacy, Launching, and On-Demand states. The position reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.

Creative Associates seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to lead the anticipated USAID-funded Zambia Foundational Learning Activity, which will support the delivery of foundational learning in the early grades to improve learning outcomes.   Position Summary: The DCOP will be responsible for supporting the Chief of Party (COP) in the day-to-day management of the program, namely the coordination of project technical personnel and operational functions, including ensuring that financial reporting requirements are met and adherence to the operations of the project.

Creative Associates is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead the anticipated USAID-funded Zambia Foundational Learning Activity, which will support the delivery of foundational learning in the early grades to improve learning outcomes.   Position Summary:  The Chief of Party will provide overall technical leadership and in-country management of the program, overseeing the work of long-term staff and short-term experts and ensuring compliance with US government rules and regulations. The COP will also take the lead in coordinating with USAID representatives, the Government of Zambia, and other implementing partners. 

   Position Summary:       Creative is seeking a Social Accountability and Transparency Advisor for the USAID Local Governance, a 4-year program that will aim to is to strengthen the ability of local governments to be more responsive, effective, inclusive, and accountable. This Activity will be procured as a task order under the Active Communities - Effective States (ACES) IDIQ. The Social Accountability and Transparency Advisor will be responsible forproviding technical leadership to enhance the accountability and transparency of local government units (LGUs).   

      Creative is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director for the USAID Local Governance Activity, a 5-year program that will aim to strengthen local government units to deliver improved service and increase the effectiveness of their operations, better manage resources, engage with their constituents, and enhance accountability and transparency in municipal governance. This Activity will be procured as a task order under the Active Communities - Effective States (ACES) IDIQ. Under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), the MEL Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of MEL efforts for the Activity.  

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 Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as fixed price or level of effort performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary: The proposed SOW outlines a request for consultants to provide short-term information gathering and technical support to an array of Caucasus- and Central Asia-based donor opportunities in the area of economic growth.   RFQ closing date: May 15, 2023 at 5PM EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis) Estimated period of performance: May 15, 2023 – May 14, 2024 Estimated Level of Effort: not to exceed 150 days of LOE   Reporting: The consultant will report to the respective assigned opportunity Technical Lead Writer (TLW).   Travel Anticipated? Yes.If yes, travel to Danger Pay locations anticipated? TBD

Position Summary: Creative Associates seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for a USAID-funded project, that that seeks to strengthen local government to deliver improved services, better manage resources, and enhance accountability and transparency. The DCOP supports the Chief of Party (COP), acts for the COP as needed, and carries out any other tasks assigned by the COP to ensure proper management of the project.

Position Summary: Creative Associates seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for a USAID-funded project, that seeks to strengthen local government to deliver improved services, better manage resources, and enhance accountability and transparency. The COP provides overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise for the project’s activity as well as serves as the primary liaison with USAID on management and technical matters.

Project Summary:    Creative Associates International, Inc. (Creative) is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID-funded local governance program in Mali. The DCOP is to be based in Bamako, Mali and will be responsible for the technical leadership and in-country management of the program, in coordination with the COP. The DCOP will be responsible for overseeing the work of long-term staff and short-term experts in achieving program results and will ensure compliance with relevant US government rules and regulations. The DCOP will also coordinate with USAID representatives, the Government of Mali, and other implementing partners as a member of the project leadership team.   

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 in 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.     Project Summary: Creative Associates International, Inc. (Creative) is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded sub-national governance program in Mali. The COP is to be based in Bamako, Mali and will be responsible for the technical leadership and in-country management of the program. The COP will be responsible for overseeing the work of long-term staff and short-term experts in achieving program results and will ensure compliance with relevant US government rules and regulations. The COP will also take the lead in coordinating with USAID representatives, the Government of Mali, and other implementing partners.   

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.    

Operations Manager   USAID/Syria Transition Assistance Response Team (START) Growing Agriculture and Incomes in Syria  Communities in Transition Division      Position Location: Erbil, Iraq    Background:   Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, 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 International (Creative) seeks an Operations Manager (OM) responsible for building and managing systems and processes for the successful compliance and operations for USAID-funded program that will support agriculture markets in non-regime held parts of Syria. The OM will direct all operational, administrative, compliance and financial functions of the project on behalf of Creative, providing operational and administrative support and expertise to the program, serves as lead in the absence of the Chief of Party (COP), and liaise with the client, other implementing partners and any other key stakeholders at the direction of the COP.