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Category: Programs
Req ID: OPERA01982
Posted Date: 2020-03-12
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Abuja, Nigeria NGA

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 15 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:

Creative Associates seeks an Operations Manager for an upcoming education project in Nigeria, which seeks to improve student access to school and literacy outcomes in a language they use and understand in Grades 1-3 in select areas of Nigeria, equitably and sustainably. The Operations Manager is responsible for the management of human resources, local procurement, and information technology of the program in a fluid and complex operational environment.

Reporting & Supervision:

This Operations Manager reports to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ensure streamlined operations systems in line with Creative and donor rules and regulations;
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to the portfolio of programs;
  • Ensure an in-depth awareness of operational issues in the context of Nigeria;
  • Streamline and maintain procurement processes to meet grant deliverables and milestones;
  • Serve as the primary liaison to all vendors and subcontractors;
  • Responsible for day to day management of subcontracts with international vendors;
  • Serve as primary liaison for Creative HQ on international subcontractor issues;
  • Manage and oversee staff responsible for arranging travel and logistics for staff and project equipment and inventory;
  • Provide timely and accurate reports on location of staff and assets and maintain proper hard and soft copy files for each. Reports may be requested by HQ or donor;
  • Responsible for program compliance with Task Order, U.S. Government rules and regulations, and Creative policies and procedures;
  • Support DCOP in all operations tasks and duties;
  • Manage, train, and mentor key team members in the areas of administration, logistics, human resources, procurement, budgeting and finance; and
  • Respond to requests from donor and supervisors as needed.
    Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • At least five (5) years of relevant work experience, including experience with a Contractor or international NGO managing an office or program;
  • At least four (4) years of experience supervising complex, high-speed, and challenging field operations in developing countries;
  • Familiarity with or have experience in education-type projects;
  • Experience with operations, logistics and subcontracts;
  • Knowledge of basic operating procedures in high-risk environments;
  • Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa;
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and local languages;
  • Strong analytical capacity; and
  • Previous experience working with USAID desired.
    Local nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Creative is an international development organization dedicated to supporting people around the world to realize the positive change they seek.

In 1977 in a Washington, D.C. basement, four women with diverse cultural backgrounds and a single passion for educational excellence and opportunity founded the enterprise that would become Creative Associates International.

Charito Kruvant was a pioneer in bilingual education who had worked with Head Start in minority neighborhoods in New Jersey. Mimi Tse, originally trained as a chemist, was fascinated by child psychology and the development of the young mind. Diane Dodge was an early childhood specialist, and Cheryl Jones was an accomplished education practitioner. Both were from the United States.

MISSION

To support people around the world to realize the positive change they seek.

VISION

Creative envisions stable neighborhoods, communities and regions that can develop effective institutions to provide for their people, enabling them to overcome hardship and live peaceful and fulfilling lives.

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Category: Programs Req ID: OPERA01982 Posted Date: 2020-03-12 Schedule: Full Time Location: Abuja, Nigeria NGA

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 15 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:

Creative Associates seeks an Operations Manager for an upcoming education project in Nigeria, which seeks to improve student access to school and literacy outcomes in a language they use and understand in Grades 1-3 in select areas of Nigeria, equitably and sustainably. The Operations Manager is responsible for the management of human resources, local procurement, and information technology of the program in a fluid and complex operational environment.

Reporting & Supervision:

This Operations Manager reports to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ensure streamlined operations systems in line with Creative and donor rules and regulations;
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to the portfolio of programs;
  • Ensure an in-depth awareness of operational issues in the context of Nigeria;
  • Streamline and maintain procurement processes to meet grant deliverables and milestones;
  • Serve as the primary liaison to all vendors and subcontractors;
  • Responsible for day to day management of subcontracts with international vendors;
  • Serve as primary liaison for Creative HQ on international subcontractor issues;
  • Manage and oversee staff responsible for arranging travel and logistics for staff and project equipment and inventory;
  • Provide timely and accurate reports on location of staff and assets and maintain proper hard and soft copy files for each. Reports may be requested by HQ or donor;
  • Responsible for program compliance with Task Order, U.S. Government rules and regulations, and Creative policies and procedures;
  • Support DCOP in all operations tasks and duties;
  • Manage, train, and mentor key team members in the areas of administration, logistics, human resources, procurement, budgeting and finance; and
  • Respond to requests from donor and supervisors as needed. Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • At least five (5) years of relevant work experience, including experience with a Contractor or international NGO managing an office or program;
  • At least four (4) years of experience supervising complex, high-speed, and challenging field operations in developing countries;
  • Familiarity with or have experience in education-type projects;
  • Experience with operations, logistics and subcontracts;
  • Knowledge of basic operating procedures in high-risk environments;
  • Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa;
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and local languages;
  • Strong analytical capacity; and
  • Previous experience working with USAID desired. Local nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

PI119020417

2020-04-13

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