Afghanistan: Deputy Chief of Party

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 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:

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) is a senior position with responsibility for the successful implementation of the program’s programmatic goals. The position supervises the program’s technical staff and grants department, and has overall responsibility for the management of relations with grantees, contractors and sub‐contractors, both international and local. The position provides technical assistance to the Ministry of Education, Deputy Minister for TVET in the implementation of the on budget portion of AWDP. At the request of the COP and the Senior Technical Advisor, the DCOP participates in the management of AWDP through participation in management meetings.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Deputy Chief of Party reports to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversees the implementation of the programmatic activities of AWDP;


• Provides technical supervision and consultation for AWDP grants and contracts;


• Supervises the grants and contracts function of the program, including the technical managers and the grants department employees. Provide advice and training to grants and technical staff;


• Ensures that technical activities are carried out and documented according to USAID and Creative policies and procedures;


• Works in partnership with the Chief of Party and the Senior Technical Advisor. Engages in frequent, routine communication and solicit assistance and input as needed to ensure that grants and contracts performance meets program policies;


• Provides technical support to the on‐budget portions of the program;


• Prepares and ensures timely program activity reporting including the programmatic activity sections of quarterly and annual reports; and


• Supervises proposal reviews and the selection of grantees and contractors.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in business administration, education, public affairs or related field;


• Minimum of seven years’ experience in implementing USAID projects;


• Technical expertise in private sector workforce development;


• Familiarity with Creative International human resources policies and experience in supervising a diverse team of employees;


• Demonstrated problem solving, communications, and interpersonal skills; and


• Excellent oral and written English.