Team Lead at Creative Associates International

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic development and post-crisis 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead

Requisition Number: 17-0270
Location: Abuja

Position Summary

• Creative is seeking a Team Lead for a U.K. Department for International Development (DFID)-funded project proposal that seeks to address corruption in Nigeria.
• The Team Lead is to be based in Abuja, Nigeria and will have overall management responsibility for the project.

Reporting & Supervision:

• This position reports to the Program Director in the CIT Division or his designee.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Team Lead will be responsible for the technical leadership and in-country management of the project.
• S/he will oversee the long-term expatriate and local staff and short-term experts in achieving project results.
• S/he will undertake regular assessments of the broader political environment within which the project operates to ensure flexibility and rapid reprioritization of activities when necessary.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as principal liaison with U.K. Government representatives, Nigerian government counterparts and community stakeholders on program communications and technical implementation activities.
• Provide technical direction and leadership and oversight of all administrative matters.
• Provide technical support to the team in all program areas.
• Develop and implement work plans for project activities.
• Oversee implementation of project monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure that project results are met.
• Supervise development and submission of project deliverables and provide timely and accurate reporting and briefings to U.K. Government/Stakeholders on all program areas.
• Ensure compliance with all terms of the project contract and all relevant DFID and U.K. Government rules and regulations.
• Oversee implementation of Creative’s security protocols and provide leadership in handling security-related issues.
• Manage the program team in a manner that is open and respectful and encourages professional development, and solicits constructive staff input.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience as a team lead, chief of party or similar in a related management role.
• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience working for a DFID Contractor or international NGO; at least 5 of which should be in a supervisory capacity.
• Previous experience working in the region.
• Familiarity and experience working with U.K. Government.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing systems and overseeing program start-up and close-out.
• 3-5 years of experience working with anti-corruption programming, rule of law initiatives, and organizational development with local organizations.
• Experience with activity design, development, implementation and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical capacity.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a relevant field.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working with citizen engagement and oversight of political processes, especially as they relate to anti-corruption.
• Experience working with partnership organizations, especially civil society organizations and/or government agencies.
• Experience in producing publishable material on anti-corruption.
• Experience in developing survey tools and working with focus groups.
• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Position contingent upon donor funding.
• Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.