Afghanistan: Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor

Position Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

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.

Position Summary:

Creative is seeking a Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor for a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded project proposal that seeks to address corruption in Afghanistan. The Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor is to be based in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Reporting & Supervision:

This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Party in Afghanistan.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor will serve as an anti-corruption Subject Matter Expert and will be responsible for interfacing with partner and other agencies to drive completion of project goals. S/he will provide strategic guidance on anti-corruption planning and will oversee the expatriate and local staff assigned to his/her component.

Other responsibilities include:

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  Serve as liaison with Afghanistan government counterparts and community stakeholders on component communications and technical implementation activities;

  
  


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  Provide technical direction and leadership and oversight of all matters related to component;

  
  


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  Provide technical support to the team;

  
  


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  Develop and implement work plans for component activities;

  
  


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  Oversee implementation of component monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure that component results are met;

  
  


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  Supervise development and submission of component deliverables and provide timely and accurate reporting and briefings program management on assigned program areas; and

  
  


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  Manage the component team in a manner that is open and respectful and encourages professional development, and solicits constructive staff input.

  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  At least 3 years’ experience as a Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor or in a related role;

  
  


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  At least 5-7 years of relevant experience working in international development;

  
  


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  Master’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field;

  
  


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  Previous experience working in the region;

  
  


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  Familiarity and experience working with U.S. Government;

  
  


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  5-7 years of experience working with anti-corruption programming, rule of law initiatives, and organizational development with local organizations;

  
  


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  Experience with activity design, development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation;

  
  


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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and

  
  


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  Strong analytical capacity.

  
  

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

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  PhD or JD degree from an accredited university in a relevant field;

  
  


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  Experience working with citizen engagement and oversight of political processes, especially as they relate to anti-corruption;

  
  


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  Experience working with partnership organizations, especially civil society organizations and/or government agencies;

  
  


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  Experience in producing publishable material on anti-corruption;

  
  


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  Experience in developing survey tools and working with focus groups; and

  
  


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  Fluency in Pashto/Dari a plus.