The Chief of Party (COP) is the leader of the entire project team, responsible for overall implementation, results, and management. He/she is the team’s interlocutor with USAID and is responsible for establishing and maintaining constructive relations with counterparts across Liberia. The COP is the final implementing team authority on management issues including staff, logistics, financial accounting and security.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Chief of Party will report to Creative’s Home Office Project Director.

Expected Outcomes:

• Expert-level contributions to the Economic Growth team;
• Technical direction, managerial support and fiscal oversight of assigned projects;
• Technical leadership and management of the project;
• Dynamic representation of Creative before clients and critical audiences; and
• Supervision and nurturing of staff in the field and the corporate office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide overall management and leadership of technical, administrative, operational, and logistical direction of the project;
• Serve as primary liaison with USAID on management and technical work;
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with Liberian government officials, and senior-level national and county-level government officials;
• Lead coordination with USAID, key stakeholders, and other implementing partners; and
• Manage and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least a Masters’ degree in business, economics, or other relevant field (or, alternately, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5 additional years of relevant experience);
• Minimum 7 years of experience implementing youth-focused economic growth, workforce development, or entrepreneurship projects in developing countries;
• Experience working collaboratively with host country governments and the local private sector, and coordinating activities with those of other donors;
• Experience in project design and implementation, including financial management experience, such as budgeting; tracking, reporting and accounting; and procurement;
• Experience managing projects and/or an office with culturally diverse teams and working with counterparts from other cultures;
• Prior experience in Tunisia or North Africa is preferred; and
• Excellent oral and written English required.