Deputy Chief of Party – Program

Position Location: Amman, Jordan

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 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.

Program Description:

The Jordan Technical Assistance Program (TAP), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is a five-year education and youth project that seeks to transform the organizational culture and improve the abilities within the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth to ensure officials can implement desired reforms. Creative and its partners will provide technical assistance in the development, roll-out, and tracking of policies and procedures to incorporate international best practices for public education and youth programming. Among the many activities in the Jordan Technical Assistance Program, it will support curriculum development, promote inclusive learning techniques, improve the skills of teachers and school managers, and other tangible activities that ultimately support changing the organizational culture within the two ministries and relevant agencies. The program will further support Jordan’s outreach and behavioral change communications initiatives that are aimed at creating a culture of reading, the inclusion of vulnerable children, and increased youth engagement.

Position Summary:

Creative seeks a Deputy Chief of Party – Program for the USAID/Jordan Technical Assistance Program. The DCOP makes programmatic decisions and manages various technical components of the program including youth development programs, capacity building, and communication and outreach. The DCOP works closely with the Chief of Party, other program team members, and external stakeholders, to ensure the program achieves results.

Reporting and Supervision:

The DCOP supervises staff in charge of youth programs, capacity building, communications, and program coordination, and reports directly to the Chief of Party (COP).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee specific program aspects, including youth development programs, capacity building, communication and outreach, coordination with donor coordination units at each on MoE and MoY, and Field coordination with field directorates.
• Coordinate the day-to-day management of technical staff in all project offices;
• Support the COP in in providing overall management and operational oversight to the program;
• Ensure the timely preparation of required reports and deliverables, including annual workplans, quarterly, annual, and financial reports in accordance with USAID guidelines;
• Facilitate knowledge management, communications, and information flow for program implementation;
• Ensure project activities are meeting client expectations and that project results and accomplishments are disseminated appropriately;
• Represent the project in local, national, and international meetings and events in the absence of the COP; and
• Assist in the identification, recruitment, and management of consultants, and subcontractors/ sub awardees.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent in management, or a related social science field;
• At least eight (10) years of experience in relevant management, supervisory, technical experience working with programs that are of a similar scope and scale to this project is required;
• At least five (5) years of experience working on education, youth, and/or systems strengthening programming within Jordan is required;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of capacity building and professional development;
• Demonstrated success in managing sub-awards with international consortiums including local government entities and stakeholders;
• Demonstrated communications and interpersonal skills and experience in managing team of 10+ people and ability to mentor staff;
• Proficiency in English preferred and proficiency in Arabic language is highly desirable,
• Previous experience with USAID-funded programs required; and Jordanian nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position contingent upon donor funding.