Recruitment: Apply For Creative Associates International Recruitment 2022

Recruitment, apply for Creative Associates International recruitment 2022 below.

Gatekeepers News reports that Creative Associates International provides outstanding, on-the-ground development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to global challenges. Its experts focus on building inclusive educational systems, transitioning communities from conflict to peace, developing sustainable economic growth, engaging youth, promoting transparent elections, and more.

Creative Associates International is seeking to fill the position below;

• Deputy Chief of Party
• Operations Manager
• Request for Application (RFA) to Target Youth in Inter-community Exchanges, Leadership Roles, and Advocacy Efforts to Address their Sense of Marginalization and Promote Positive Roles
• Request for Application (RFA) to Build the Capacity of Women’s Groups and Female Leaders

Deputy Chief of Party

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will work under the leadership of the Chief of Party (COP) to support technical teams to implement programs that improve early grade literacy through enhanced school leadership and teacher training, improved instruction and assessment, community-based initiatives, enhanced learning delivery systems, and close coordination with government officials at the federal, state and local levels to design and implement meaningful policy reform to support quality education. The DCOP will be responsible for the management of the technical activities and implementation of the project and will act as the Chief of Party (COP) in the absence of the COP.

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

The Deputy Chief of Party will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical direction and guidance to technical team members, work with the COP and various technical advisors to craft technically-sound training and early grade literacy programming, and develop/oversee a collaborative process for government policy reform in support of early grade reading.
• Support development of implementation strategies and work plans; coordinate day-to-day management of technical staff and technical management of the program in the field offices.
• Facilitate knowledge management, communications, and information flow for program implementation.
• Support timely report preparation, including quarterly and annual reports, and ensure reporting compliance to USAID, home office, and government counterparts.
• Maintain awareness of work plan budgets and expenditures; assist technical teams to set up and implement appropriate systems for program implementation.
• Build strong technical team management structure to enable productive and collegial team functioning with program partners and stakeholders.
• Represent the project in local, national, and international meetings and events in the absence of the COP.**Qualifications**

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience: At least ten years of experience in the management of international development programs
• At least seven years of experience managing high-quality education for development programs required, early grade reading programs preferred.
• At least five years of experience in senior program management, including direct supervision of professional and support staff required.
• Demonstrated experience working in the education sector in African region, preferably sub-Saharan countries. Demonstrated experience includes work in policy advocacy, monitoring, and oversight, capacity development in the education sector.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs, particularly education and systems strengthening projects.
• Prior experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote education-related goals.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (gender/race/disability/veteran) and provides equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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Operations Manager

The Operations Manager should be based thein the central office in Abuja, Nigeria. The Operation Manager will be responsible for overseeing the smooth running of the head and regional offices and ensuring that office operations are kept consistent with donor and project standards.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Operation Manager will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and supervise an operation team consisting of HR, logistics, IT, and administrative staff across the region, notably the central office located in Abuja, Nigeria and the three regional offices in Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ghana.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure streamlined operations systems in line with Creative and donor rules and regulations.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to support all Co-Investment and Technical Assistance activities of the Trade Hub.
• Ensure that the operational policies for all regional offices, including field operations management guide inventory, fleet management, and ICT are in place, compliant with project and donor policies, and implemented effectively.
• Responsible for overseeing the procurement of goods and services for Nigeria, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ghana offices. Working closely with the Procurement & Logistics Officer to procure goods and services per Creative’s policy.
• Oversee the hiring of staff, consultants, and work with HR officers to ensure that Creative’s HR policies are being followed.
• Ensure an in-depth awareness of operational issues in the context of Trade Hub countries.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of subcontracts for project operations, such as office cleaning services, car hire providers, guard services, etc.
• Manages and oversees staff responsible for arranging travel and logistics for staff, and oversee organization of workshops
• Oversee the management of project’s assets, safeguarding of inventory and ICT equipment, transport and vehicle management, and maintenance of office premises.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on the 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 USG rules and regulations, and Creative policies and procedures.
• Support COP and DCOP in all operations tasks and duties.
• Manages, trains, and mentors key project country team members in the areas of administration, procurement, logistics, human resources, IT, and other departments as needed.
• Respond to requests from donor and supervisors as needed.
• Travel as needed to regional offices to ensure smooth and harmonized operations, providing management support as necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned (ex. assisting in opening regional offices, project closeout, etc.).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• BA degree required in project management, Business Management/Administration/ accounting/financial management, or related field. MA/MS degree desired
• Must have at least 8 years of general work experience and 5+ years of specific experience related to the position required. Must have at least 4+ years of direct supervisory experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement, inventory, operations, logistics, and fleet management systems and procedures, such as fuel management, vehicle inspection, asset oversight/disposal, and budgeting
• Excellent teamwork including abilities to coordinate well with diverse individuals and teams and to negotiate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve results.
• Knowledge of operating procedures and security considerations in high-risk environments.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is highly desired, advanced knowledge/conversational working ability is required.
• Knowledge of French is a plus.
• Available to travel within the West Africa region when necessary, in particular to the other project offices.
• Previous experience working with USAID is strongly desired.
• Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send their CVs either in PDF or Word format as one document to [email protected] on or before March 15, 2022.

Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only finalists will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.

Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.

Request for Application (RFA) to Target Youth in Inter-community Exchanges, Leadership Roles, and Advocacy Efforts to Address their Sense of Marginalization and Promote Positive Roles

Locations: Hawul, Kwaya-Kusar and Shani LGAs of Borno

Title of Opportunity
Target youth in inter-community exchanges, leadership roles, and advocacy efforts to address their sense of marginalization and promote positive roles for them in Hawul, Kwaya-Kusar and Shani LGAs of Borno State.

Description

• Through this RFA, the Northeast Connection (NE Connection) seeks your assistance to implement activities in support of the program description provided in Section A of Attachment 1. The program description in this RFA may be updated periodically to account for any adjustments in program strategy.
• NE Connection will host three Pre-Application Conferences throughout the BAY States for this RFA. The dates and times for the conferences are below and more information can be found in Section D of Attachment 1. For planning purposes, interested applicants are requested to provide the name(s) of their representative(s) (no more than 2) to the “Grants Department” via email at: [email protected] prior to the date of the conference:
  • Location: Maiduguri
  • Venue: Grand Pinnacle Hotel, Jimna Road Pompomari Byepass, Maiduguri
  • Date and Times: 03 / 15 / 2022 form 9AM – 4PM

Activity Concept Template

• Interested applicants may obtain a full copy of the RFA and Activity Concept template, which includes detailed instructionsby (a) Google Drive – https://mega.nz/folder/kIgQURJS#Hraf01ZDZfTvNAA2XoItLg (b) making a written request to Grants Team at: [email protected], or (c) when you log in to the program’s SMART grants portal (https://smart.fluxx.io/).

Provisions

• Standard Provisions for Non-U.S. Non-governmental Organizations (PDF)
• Standard Provisions for Fixed Amount Awards to Non-governmental Organizations (PDF)

Certifications
A.) Conflict of Interest Avoidance Certification

• When signing a grant agreement with Northeast Connection, a successful applicant’s authorized representative will also be required to sign a certification affirming that the entity she/he represents (the Grantee) does not have any conflicts of interest pertinent to the award. Such conflicts would include, for instance:
  • Personal or professional relationships with entities that could directly benefit from the award.
  • Personal or professional relationships with other staff persons involved in administering the award.
  • Personal or professional relationships with government officials that may have influence or oversight of matters directly pertaining to the award.
  • Holding formal or informal positions in organizations that would be relevant to the award.
  • Holding any financial interest in any entity that would be impacted by the award.
• By virtue of the Grantee’s actions in carrying out the award, the authorized representative’s certification will affirm that she/he would endeavor to ensure that conflicts of interest or their appearance do not arise, understanding that such conflicts of interest would arise when there are situations in which the Grantee is involved in multiple interests (financial, personal, or otherwise) that could be conceived of as corrupting the motivation of herself/himself or the Grantee in the discharge of duties pertinent to the award.
• Should such real or perceived conflicts arise, the authorized representative’s certification will affirm that the Grantee will immediately inform the Chief of Party of the project with which the award is associated to discuss the matter.

B.) Other Certifications

• When signing a grant agreement with Northeast Connection, a successful applicant will be required to sign the Certifications, Assurances, Representations, and Other Statements of the Recipient referenced here: Certifications, Assurances, Representations, and Other Statements of the Recipient (PDF)

Deadline for Questions / Clarifications
18th March, 2022 (5:00 PM Local Time).

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2022 (5:00 PM Local Time).

Request for Application (RFA) to Build the Capacity of Women’s Groups and Female Leaders

Locations: Hawul and Shani LGAs, Borno

Summary

• The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Building Community Resilience to Violent Extremism and Conflict in Northeast Nigeria Activity (Northeast Connection) is seeking concepts from eligible applicants to implement a program titled “Link Existing Women for Peace platforms with female leaders and groups”.

Activity Concept Template

• Interested applicants may obtain a full copy of the RFA and Activity Concept template, which includes detailed instructions by
  • Google Drive https://mega.nz/folder/Edg2WKxD#ny0zDlCriYfdMLVEkJ8nkw
  • Making a written request to Grants Team at [email protected], or
  • When you log in to the program’s SMART grants portal (https://smart.fluxx.io/).

Provisions

Standard Provisions for Non-U.S. Nongovernmental Organizations
https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/303mab.pdf

Standard Provisions for Fixed Amount Awards to Nongovernmental Organizations
https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/303mat.pdf

Certifications
A.) Conflict of Interest Avoidance Certification

• When signing a grant agreement with Northeast Connection, a successful applicant’s authorized representative will also be required to sign a certification affirming that the entity she/he represents (the Grantee) does not have any conflicts of interest pertinent to the award. Such conflicts would include, for instance:
  • Personal or professional relationships with entities that could directly benefit from the award.
  • Personal or professional relationships with other staff persons involved in administering the award.
  • Personal or professional relationships with government officials that may have influence or oversight of matters directly pertaining to the award.
  • Holding formal or informal positions in organizations that would be relevant to the award.
  • Holding any financial interest in any entity that would be impacted by the award.
• By virtue of the Grantee’s actions in carrying out the award, the authorized representative’s certification will affirm that she/he would endeavor to ensure that conflicts of interest or their appearance do not arise, understanding that such conflicts of interest would arise when there are situations in which the Grantee is involved in multiple interests (financial, personal, or otherwise) that could be conceived of as corrupting the motivation of herself/himself or the Grantee in the discharge of duties pertinent to the award.
• Should such real or perceived conflicts arise, the authorized representative’s certification will affirm that the Grantee will immediately inform the Chief of Party of the project with which the award is associated to discuss the matter.

B.) Other Certifications

• When signing a grant agreement with Northeast Connection, a successful applicant will be required to sign the Certifications, Assurances, Representations, and Other Statements of the Recipient referenced here: https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/303mav.pdf.

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2022, 5:00 PM Local Time.

Deadline for Questions / Clarifications
18th March, 2022, 5:00 PM Local Time.

Application & Submission Information
1.) Content and Form of Activity Concept Submission:

• As a first step, interested applicants are requested to submit an activity concept. Each concept will be evaluated in accordance with Section E below. An applicant whose concept is accepted will be required to submit technical and cost applications for funding. The concept must be submitted using the template provided in Attachment 2, which provides instructions on the required content and format. An applicant not adhering to these instructions, risks being considered nonresponsive to the requirements of the RFA and eliminated from further consideration. All information must be submitted in English. If an application is in any other language, it will be considered nonresponsive and eliminated from further consideration.Finally, plagiarism is grounds for disqualification.

2.) Submission Guidance and Assistance:

• Northeast Connection may provide guidance to an applicant while it prepares an application. However, when such guidance is offered, Northeast Connection’s role is limited to facilitating the application process, ensuring that proposed activities contribute to the program objectives stated in Section A, and co-designing/creating activities with the applicant. Actual preparation of the technical and cost applications is the strict responsibility of the applicant.

3.) Method for Submission:

• Northeast Connection will accept Activity Concepts via the following methods:
  • Email to [email protected]
  • Electronically via its online grant’s management portal, which can be accessed at the following link: https://smart.fluxx.io/.
• Applicants are encouraged to use the online portal as it significantly reduces administrative burden for both the applicant and Northeast Connection. If the applicant would like to submit its application via the online grant’s management portal, but has not previously registered in the portal, it must complete an initial registration form, which can be found at the following link: https://smart.fluxx.io/apply/connection. After Northeast Connection reviews and validates the form, the applicant will receive an email with its username and password.
• Regardless of the submission method chosen, an applicant should retain for its records one (1) copy of its application and all enclosures that accompany it.

Click Here to Download the Concept Application Template (Ms Word)

Click Here for More Information (Ms Word)

4.) Registration Requirements for U.S. Government Funding:

• To be eligible for award under this solicitation, a non-U.S. NGO applicant may be required to obtain a valid Duns & Bradstreet number (DUNS). Information regarding DUNS registration can be found at http://www.dnb.com/get-a-duns-number.html. The program will notify non-U.S. NGO applicants of DUNS requirements where applicable. A U.S. NGO applicant must provide a valid DUNS number, be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting its application and continue to always maintain an active SAM registration with current information during which it has: a) an active award with the U.S. Government or b) an application or plan under consideration by the U.S. Government or a U.S. Government implementing partner. Information regarding SAM registration can be found at: http://www.sam.gov.
• Northeast Connection will not issue an award to an applicant until it has complied with the applicable requirements. As the registration process may take several weeks to complete, applicants are encouraged to register early. Please note that completion of an early registration does not constitute any commitment on the part of Northeast Connection to make an award.

5.) Submission Date & Time

• Applicants must submit their Technical and Cost Applications prior to the closing date and time listed on the cover page. Applications that are submitted late are at risk of not being considered for review. Late applications are marked as “late.” Northeast Connection reserves the right to accept and include late applications in the review and award process only when: a) Northeast Connection considers it to be in its best interest and b) applications received on time have not yet been opened and reviewed.

6.)Funding Restrictions:

• An applicant that receives an award under this RFA is responsible for ensuring that it only incurs post-award costs that were approved and determined to be allowable, allocable, and reasonable by Northeast Connection during pre-award negotiations. Furthermore, Northeast Connection will not reimburse a successful applicant for any costs it incurs prior to the date it signs a grant agreement with Northeast Connection.

7.) Questions & Answers:

• Any questions concerning this RFA should first be directed to the Northeast Connection representative assigned to the applicant. Alternatively, please direct questions to the “Grants Department” via email at [email protected].

8.) Pre-Application Conference:

• NE Connection will host three Pre-Application Conferences throughout the BAY States for this RFA. The dates and times for the conferences are below and more information can be found in Section D of Attachment 1. For planning purposes, interested applicants are requested to provide the name(s) of their representative(s) (no more than 2) to the “Grants Department” via email at [email protected] prior to the date of the conference.

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