Creative Associates International (Creative) is dynamic and fast-growing
professional services firm
that specializes in international
development in the area of education, democratic transition and
stabilization in post-conflict environments.
Based in Washington DC the
firm has field presence in more than 20 counties worldwide with a
strong arid diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the
US Agency for international Development (USAID) and other clients
including the US Department of State and the US Department of Defense.
The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions
worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
We are recruiting to fill the positions of:
Job Title: Non-Formal and Teacher Education Specialist
Location: Yobe
Project Duration: 2 years
State Date: Immediately
Project Description
- This project will support the expansion of access to quality
non-formal and alternative education opportunities for out-of-school
children and youth, ages 6-17, in Bauchi, Gombe,Adamawa, and Yobe
states.
Position Summary
- The Non-Formal and Teacher Education Specialist will be
responsible for coordinating all training activities for the project,
focusing on improving instruction for literacy, numeracy and life
skills. - S/he will lead the development and implementation of the teacher
training component of the program, working in close collaboration with
the non-formal education advisor and the technical team. - This person will also be responsible for coordinating activities
to increase access to NFE and alternative learning options for
children, especially girls, disabled children and lOPs in Yobe state.
Primary Responsibilities
- Trains and provides support to learning facilitators and
implementing CSO in all activities related to teacher professional
development. - Support the development and field testing of strategies, tools
and resources for teacher training and ensures their dissemination and
use. - Supervises the implementation of introductory workshops and meetings, implementation of all master trainers workshops;
- Coordinates the identification of NFLCs with government
authorities, faith-based organizations and community leaders and
establishes qualifying parameters for program participation. - Liaises with government agencies and NFLCs to maximize opportunities for access quality education for out-of-shool youth.
- Works with CSO5 to ensure NFLCs they have materials and
resources to provide quality education, that they integrate academic and
SEL subjects into the curriculum, and that out-of-school youth are
accessing NFLCs. - Coordinates closely with the Non-Formal Education Advisor based in Bauchi for streamlined implementation.
- Reports to Non-formal EducationAdvisor
Required Skills & Qualifications
- At least 5years’ experience in training and/or teaching and NFE programming
- Experience in research and/or policy work regarding formal and non-formal education systems.
- Demonstrated experience developing reading and numeracy curricula
- Demonstrated experience in Training of Trainers (TOT) or similar models
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related fields.
- Master’s degree highly preferred.
Important Information
- The physical demands and work environment that have been
described are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. - This position descriptions are an overview of the functions and
requirements for the position. They are not Intended to be an
exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the
position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate
and necessary.
Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Location: Yobe
Project Duration: 2 years
State Date: Immediately
Project Description
- This project will support the expansion of access to quality
non-formal and alternative education opportunities for out-of-school
children and youth, ages 6-17, in Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Yobe
states.
Position Summary
- The M&E Specialist will evaluate the results of training
interventions; initialize, manage and implement the M&E system for
in-country training; ensure all evaluation instruments/methodologies are
correctly administered to obtain quality data, produce written
evaluation reports providing dear and concise information on training
results in a format and style that can easily and ready use.
Primary Responsibilities
- Based on project results and standard, develop appropriate
models and tools for data collection, analysis, and synthesis, train
staff in the use of these M&E models and tools; - Develop and implement project level performance monitoring plans
for gathering, reporting, and analyzing performance data, work closely
with the management team to ensure that plans capture the scope and
content of PRP results and objectives; - Ensure technical coordination of province-level M&E activities and obtain support from State authorities as needed;
- Work closely with the Project Director and M&E Advisor to
manage support staff and consultants as needed to ensure the
feasibility, appropriateness and time lines of all M&E plans and
interventions; - Ensure the timely production, coordination, and reporting of all
state-level data: quarterly reports, M&E data, financial
information, etc.; - Participate in regular meetings and maintain regular
communication with state-level team counterparts, and with the Team
Leader, to ensure coherent planning, M&E practices, and project
trouble shooting; - Represent the project in major state meetings and events as appropriate.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- At least 5 years program and/or monitoring evaluation experience, preferably for an international development organisation
- Demonstrated prior experience in project monitoring and evaluation, applied education statistics, and data quality analysis
- Demonstrated experience in the application of various analytical methodologies and tools used in education evaluation designs
Important Information
- The physical demands and work environment that have been
described are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. - This position descriptions are an overview of the functions and
requirements for the position. They are not Intended to be an
exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the
position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate
and necessary.
Job Title: Logistics Officer
Location: Yobe
Project Duration: 2 years
State Date: Immediately
Project Description
- This project will support the expansion of access to quality
non-formal and alternative education opportunities for out-of-school
children and youth, ages 6-17, in Bauchi, Gombe,Adamawa, and Yobe
states.
Position Summary
- The Logistics officer will be responsible for assisting Operations Manager in the day-to-day management of NECR operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provides oversight of Vehicle logs, vehicle maintenance
- Identify Vehicle needs and reviews driver time sheet
- Customs Clearance for NECR properties
- Coordinates transportation and delivery of Procurement and inventory.
- Conducting and updating inventory database of the office ona monthly basis
- Soliciting bids and quotes from potential vendor and ensure they are accord with NECR procurement protocols.
- Preparation of price comparison sheets
- Procurement, logistic, Events Management and Transportation as per the NECR policies and procedures.
- Any other related tasks as assigned by supervisors.
- Any logistical task required for the good project operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- At least 3 year experience responding to procurement/logistics
requests related to supplies, materials for project related activities. - Bachelor’s degree in are related field
- Must be extremely reliable, trustworthy and a good team worker.
- Flexible in working hours.
Important Information
- The physical demands and work environment that have been
described are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. - This position descriptions are an overview of the functions and
requirements for the position. They are not Intended to be an
exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the
position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate
and necessary.
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Yobe
Project Duration: 2 years
State Date: Immediately
Project Description
- This project will support the expansion of access to quality
non-formal and alternative education opportunities for out-of-school
children and youth, ages 6-17, in Bauchi, Gombe,Adamawa, and Yobe
states.
Position Summary
- The Accountant will be responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial
- information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
- The accountant will also be responsible for maintaining personnel leave files that inform payroll.
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
- Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
- Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities.
- Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of expenses.
- Coordinate closely with other service providers on the renewal of their contracts, agreements and obtaining their invoices.
- Track and file personnel leave records both manually and electronically and maintain the tracking spreadsheets
- accurately and verify staff’s monthly timesheets.
- Perform other related duties as directed by the Director of Finance
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related Field
- 2-3 years of experience in Accounting
- Demonstrated experience in administration and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs especially Excel
- Desired experience working with USAID funded programs
Important Information
- The physical demands and work environment that have been
described are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. - This position descriptions are an overview of the functions and
requirements for the position. They are not Intended to be an
exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the
position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate
and necessary.
Job Title: Database Specialist
Location: Yobe
Project Duration: 2 years
State Date: Immediately
Project Description
- This project will support the expansion of access to quality
non-formal and alternative education opportunities for out-of-school
children and youth, ages 6-17, in Bauchi, Gombe,Adamawa, and Yobe
states.
Position Summary
- The Database Specialist will be responsible for liaising with
M&E, programs, communications, and grants to ensure data integrity. - He/she will collect, organize and analyze data on project
implementation to support transparent management of project resources
and M&E. - The Database Specialist will support the development
and.implementation of the data management system to ensure data quality
and accurate reporting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support development and implementation of data collection and
reporting system, including instruments, forms, procedures, guidelines,
database, data quality assurance, etc. to ensure professional M&E
data management in-line with standards and related best practices. - Liaise with M&E, programs, communications, finance,
procurement and grants, as needed to ensure data integrity and complete
information in all grants management systems - Compiles information in IDMS grants management systems.
- Conduct database analysis, identifying strengths and weakness of
data quality and implementing/supervising implementation of procedures
to improve data quality and reporting. - Assist the M&E Advisor in organizing data collection schedules and verifying data gathered.
- Compile reporting and performing associated analysis of data
quality and implementing/supervising implementation of procedures to
improve data quality and reporting. - Support the production of both scheduled and ad hoc reports in
coordination with other relevant departments and sectors as needed - Support the response to USAID information requests
- Assist the M&E Advisor in establishing and maintaining an up
to date filing system within office containing both hard and soft copy
of M&E reports and data.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- At least 3 years’ experience in developing and implementing database systems.
- Previous experience with USAID-funded programs
- Expertise in collecting and analyzing data for project monitoring.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related fields.
Important Information
- The physical demands and work environment that have been
described are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. - This position descriptions are an overview of the functions and
requirements for the position. They are not Intended to be an
exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the
position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate
and necessary.
Job Title: Cashier
Location: Yobe
Project Duration: 2 years
State Date: Immediately
Project Description
- This project will support the expansion of access to quality
non-formal and alternative education opportunities for out-of-school
children and youth, ages 6-17, in Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Yobe
states.
Position Summary
- The main duties of the Cashier will be the management of cash and cash transactions for NECR.
- He/she will also be responsible for day to day bank liaison and general Finance Department office duties.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer petty cash operations, and provide accountability and reporting in full compliance with USAlD and Creative standards
- Assist logistics and procurement staff in cash disbursement of
items paid in petty cash and submitting daily expense report to
accountant/finance manager - Coordinate with district teams to ensure directly managed labor
activities are following timekeeping procedures and labor payments are
made in a timely fashion - Maintain an efficient and accessible paper and electronic filing system
- Modify or improve filing system if required
- Perform periodic inspections of files in order to ensure correct placement.
Other Duties:
- Assist in establishing systems to reduce overhead costs and propose cost-effective systems to save money
- Any other duties suitable to task and commensurate with ability
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Analytical Skills,
- 2 years of progressive work experience in banking or a relevant trade
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or Relevant education certificate
Important Information
- The physical demands and work environment that have been
described are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. - This position descriptions are an overview of the functions and
requirements for the position. They are not Intended to be an
exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the
position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate
and necessary.
Job Title: Wrap-Around Service Specialist
Location: Yobe
Project Duration: 2 years
State Date: Immediately
Project Description
- This project will support the expansion of access to quality
non-formal and alternative education opportunities for out-of-school
children and youth, ages 6-17, in Bauchi, Gombe,Adamawa, and Yobe
states.
Position Summary
- The Wrap-Around Services Specialist supports the development and
implementation of training and materials on the full range of
interventions that address barriers to access including community-led
solutions, alternative/accelerated education, safety, and psycho-social
approaches. - S/he works closely with the senior technical team to ensure alignment of materials and training.
Primary Responsibilities
- Works closely with Teacher Education specialist to provide
teachers with professional development opportunities that help them
understand and use skills to promote students’ SEL and well being and to
create a safe learning environment. - Works closely with Materials Development specialist to provide
teachers with instructional materials that promote psycho-social support
for students - Trains staff to support and monitor SEL and safe learning environment activities in the targeted communities and schools.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Expertise in social-emotional learning and child well-being.
- Demonstrated experience in child psychology.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related fields.
- Master’s degree highly preferred.
Important Information
- The physical demands and work environment that have been
described are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. - This position descriptions are an overview of the functions and
requirements for the position. They are not Intended to be an
exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the
position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate
and necessary.
Job Title: Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer
Location: Yobe
Project Duration: 2 years
State Date: Immediately
Project Description
- This project will support the expansion of access to quality
non-formal and alternative education opportunities for out-of-school
children and youth, ages 6-17, in Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Yobe
states.
Position Summary
- The Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer will be
responsible for implementing activity to increase community awareness
and support of schooling in targeted non-formal education and
alternative education learning center communities in Yobe. - This includes implementing a small grants program to enable CSOs
to establish community coalitions and learning centers, building the
capacity of CSOs and executing awareness campaigns to strengthen the
community’s demand for education.
Primary Responsibilities
- Establishes and trains new Community Coalitions or other local education support groups and committees
- Provides partner CSOs in Yobe with day-to-day mentoring on project design, implementation, and monitoring.
- Supports the consistent application of training materials to
strengthen CSO organizational management, HR and financial systems and
provide technical support in community mobilization. - Engages and serves as program focal point with CSOs and supported communities in Yobe.
- Coordinates donor, stakeholder, and field staff visits to CSOs and communities in Yobe.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in community outreach or community mobilization
- Demonstrated experience managing community engagement campaigns, preferably in the education sector
- Experience with international organizations’ community grants mechanisms
- Demonstrate experience in developing and implementing capacity
building plans in culturally, politically and security sensitive
environments - In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development
- Demonstrated capacity in managing staff
- Bachelor’s Degree International Development, Communications, Social Work, or other related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Important Information
- The physical demands and work environment that have been
described are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. - This position descriptions are an overview of the functions and
requirements for the position. They are not Intended to be an
exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the
position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate
and necessary.
Job Title: State Team Leader
Location: Yobe
Project Duration: 2 years
State Date: Immediately
Project Description
- This project will support the expansion of access to quality
non-formal and alternative education opportunities for out-of-school
children and youth, ages 6-17, in Bauchi, Gombe,Adamawa, and Yobe
states.
Position Summary:
- The Team Leader (Yobe) will be responsible for overseeing strategic and day-to-day implementation of Yobe activities.
- The Team Leader will provide supervision and guidance to the technical advisors and support services personnel.
- He/she will work closely with the Project Director to ensure Yobe implementation is closely aliened with the overall Project.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provides technical leadership in the implementation of education
programming, managing critical program components and service delivery,
and coordinating the work of the technical team. - Supports The development of implementation strategies and work
plans, and coordinates the day-to-day management of technical staff and
program implementation. - Provides leadership and oversight of the core program functions (program design, documentation, approvals, and dose-out).
- Ensures That planned program activities are included in work plans, within budget and are properly documented.
- Ensures that the technical advisors provide information for weekly, quarterly and annual program updates and reports.
- Ensures close cooperation and coordination between programs and procurement, HR, finance and administration units.
- Promotes a team approach and a learning culture across at
operational support services to prioritize and ensure responsive,
quality support to delivery of programs. - Ensures the consistent implementation of the project with
adherence to donor policies and procedures across all operational
support services. - Provides on-going problem-solving guidance for program staff on issues related to operational functions.
- Interacts productively and collegially with program partners and stakeholders
- Represents the project in meetings and events
- Serves as an active member of the projects Senior Management Team.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ management experience, preferably with USAID-funded education projects
- Demonstrated management ability with capacity to think
strategically, prioritize and meet deadlines in a complex and
challenging environment. - Strong diplomacy skills; ability to establish and maintain good
working relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders in a
sensitive environment. - Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related fields, Master’s degree highly preferred.
Important Information
- The physical demands and work environment that have been
described are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. - This position descriptions are an overview of the functions and
requirements for the position. They are not Intended to be an exhaustive
list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; your
supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to:
recruitment-necr@creativeworldwide.com on the subject line indicate the job position you are applying for and state.
Note: Only finalist will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an equal opportunity employer
Application Deadline 10th September, 2015.
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