Deadline: Ongoing
Creative Associates International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Country Director in N’Djamena, Chad.
Creative’s mission is to support people around the world to realize the positive change they seek.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Country Director performs the following functions-
- Leads and manages implementation of the program.
- Renders technical services related to youth empowerment, media and outreach, civil society strengthening and local governance.
- Ensures program interventions contribute directly the established Performance Management Plan and annual work plans and are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all policies and procedures.
- Responsible for the technical development, implementation, and oversight of all grants (Fixed Obligation and In-Kind) in support of program interventions.
- Manages international and local implementing partners, including budgets, project deliverable, procurement, and staff assigned to the project at the national and regional levels.
- Manages the country budget, ensuring all program, operational, and administrative expenditures adhere to policies and procedures.
- Builds capacity of staff through coaching, formal and informal training, and performance management.
- Recruits, manages and motivates an informed, skilled and efficient team; conducts regular capacity and team building exercises.
- Manages security and safety of the team and field office/s supported by necessary systems and training.
- Ensures proper internal controls are established and maintained in accordance with policies and procedures and relevant USAID rules and regulations.
- Articulates program goals, objectives and strategies to team members, local and international partners, and project stakeholders, including USG and other donors.
- Displays cultural sensitivity in developing internal and external relationships and networks.
- Builds support among stakeholders for the project, to include headquarters and regional staff, international and local NGOs, government officials, vendors, media and the general public.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Affairs or related field.
- USAID funded programs involving small-scale construction.
- 8+ years managing USAID funded programs with emphasis on youth development, media programming, vocational training, civil society and local government capacity building.
- Long term work experience in one of the following: countering violent extremism, community governance, Muslim outreach, youth issues, and regional experience in West Africa.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, International Affairs or related field.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Fluency in French and English.
- Fluency in Arabic, More, or Fulani.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit Creative.
