Background:
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.
Project Background:
The Reacting to Early Warning and Response Data in West Africa (REWARD) activity is part of a broader U.S. Government initiative, the Early Warning and Response Partnership (EWARP) that was announced at the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit in August 2014. The objective of EWARP is to bolster the capacity of the ECOWAS Early Warning and Response Network to monitor, gather, analyze and disseminate threat information to its 15 member states to support peace and security in the region.
In support of this objective, REWARD is addressing critical gaps in the conflict early warning and response systems of ECOWAS. REWARD has a two-tier approach:
- Work with the ECOWAS Commission for Political Affairs Peace and Security (CPAPS) to enhance conflict early warning and response systems to reduce the risk of violence in the 15 ECOWAS member states; and
- Support national and local stakeholders in targeted countries to mitigate electoral violence triggers before they escalate into violence. 

Position Summary:
The Organizational Development Consultant will work from home as well as make two trips to Abuja, Nigeria to complete the following tasks:
- Work with the REWARD team and ECOWAS counterparts to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and concrete recommendations to enhance effectiveness and efficiency for the Department of Political Affairs and, in so doing, help to strengthen early response to early warning.
- As part of the above effort, assess the current operating environment and organizational structure of the Department of Political Affairs (DPA) within the broader context of ECOWAS’ Commission for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) in consultation with designated REWARD team counterparts and based on review of relevant documents and interviews with DPA staff.
0 USD Abuja CF 3201 Abc road Consultancy ,
40 hours per week Creative Associates InternationalBackground:
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.
Project Background:
The Reacting to Early Warning and Response Data in West Africa (REWARD) activity is part of a broader U.S. Government initiative, the Early Warning and Response Partnership (EWARP) that was announced at the U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit in August 2014. The objective of EWARP is to bolster the capacity of the ECOWAS Early Warning and Response Network to monitor, gather, analyze and disseminate threat information to its 15 member states to support peace and security in the region.
In support of this objective, REWARD is addressing critical gaps in the conflict early warning and response systems of ECOWAS. REWARD has a two-tier approach:
- Work with the ECOWAS Commission for Political Affairs Peace and Security (CPAPS) to enhance conflict early warning and response systems to reduce the risk of violence in the 15 ECOWAS member states; and
- Support national and local stakeholders in targeted countries to mitigate electoral violence triggers before they escalate into violence. 

Position Summary:
The Organizational Development Consultant will work from home as well as make two trips to Abuja, Nigeria to complete the following tasks:
- Work with the REWARD team and ECOWAS counterparts to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and concrete recommendations to enhance effectiveness and efficiency for the Department of Political Affairs and, in so doing, help to strengthen early response to early warning.
- As part of the above effort, assess the current operating environment and organizational structure of the Department of Political Affairs (DPA) within the broader context of ECOWAS' Commission for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) in consultation with designated REWARD team counterparts and based on review of relevant documents and interviews with DPA staff.
2017-06-11 
