Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) – Mogadishu, Somalia

Overview

Creative Associates International (Creative) is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Creative is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Local Governance and Reconciliation Activity (LGRA) in Somalia. S/he will work in tandem with the Chief of Party (COP), to provide technical and administrative leadership in the implementation of project activities, to provide quality control for the program’s technical outputs, and to support the COP in representing the program.  The DCOP contributes to the timely submission of all required deliverables and reports and dedicates his/her efforts to ensuring that the project is implemented according to the technical stipulations in this statement of work and in conformity with the agreed-upon, finalized work plan.

The DCOP will report directly to the COP and will serve as Acting COP in the COP’s absence. S/he will also supervise various project staff and functions, including administrative project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for activities under the project, including conceptualizing, designing, implementing, and monitoring innovative, cutting-edge programming and technical leadership activities.
• Ensure both internal management and external coordination for successful project outcomes.
• Serve as the chief of party during COP absence.
• Supervise a team of professionals and experts in technical areas, administrative and operational activities, inclusion, monitoring and evaluation, and grants management.
• Support transfer of skills and knowledge to local staff and local organizations.
• May be required to oversee one or more regional offices.
• Support the COP with the coordination of local partners, including sub-recipients and sub-grantees
• Facilitate and support partnerships, collaboration, and collective action between a diverse group of local stakeholders
• Mentor and coach staff and partners to support their professional development and application of skills and knowledge to succeed in their roles .