Creative Associates International Inc. (CAII) is a dynamic and fastgrowing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments.
CAII is seeking applications from interested, qualified and experienced Chief of Party candidates for its on-going USAID Funded Health, Education and Reconciliation Project in the Three Areas of Sudan; Abyei, Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile.
The COP will provide overall leadership for managing the programmatic, administrative, financial, and logistical aspects of the project.
The Chief of Party will be located in Rumbek, Lakes Sates of GOSS with frequent travel to the Three Areas and will report to the Project Director who is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
Required Skills & Qualifications
CAII is seeking applications from interested, qualified and experienced Chief of Party candidates for its on-going USAID Funded Health, Education and Reconciliation Project in the Three Areas of Sudan; Abyei, Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile.
The COP will provide overall leadership for managing the programmatic, administrative, financial, and logistical aspects of the project.
The Chief of Party will be located in Rumbek, Lakes Sates of GOSS with frequent travel to the Three Areas and will report to the Project Director who is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
Required Skills & Qualifications
- A minimum of MA in Education or related field (Ph.D. preferred);
- Minimum 8 years experience in international development and managing community/school level projects;
- Experience in leadership position;
- Successful previous experience with USAID and/or other donors;
- Strong teamwork and management skills.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to work successfully in complex, post-conflict settings;
- Prior experience working in Sudan or East/Central Africa;
- Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by e-mail to: Tassewz @ caii.com and Recruitment @ caii.com with “COP-Sudan” on the subject line. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA).
