Position Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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.
Project Description: Creative is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Market Systems Transformed (MST) Activity. The MST Activity will focus on strengthening businesses and the business enabling environment in targeted sectors, while working on the removal of policy and economic barriers to new and existing businesses owned by the women, youth, and people with disabilities participating in these sectors. The activity will focus on four sectors: (1) Information and Communication Technology (ICT), (2) Textiles, (3) Tourism, and (4) Green economy sub-sectors.
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will support the COP in managing the activity and responsible for day to day overight of operations, staff development, and provision of technical support.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall operational, administrative, and financial oversight and management for the activity coordinating closely with the Chief of Party and project team.
- Oversee all program operations, including administration, human resources, procurement and logistics, IT, communications, and grants.
- Coordinate the day-to-day management of operational staff in all project offices.
- Lead the development of annual work plans, milestone plans, and programmatic and operational budgeting.
- Ensure the timely preparation of required reports and deliverables, including quarterly, annual, and financial reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.
- Ensure project activities are meeting client expectations and that project results and accomplishments are disseminated appropriately.
- Work with the COP to improve implementation processes throughout the project.
- Serve as acting COP as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications– Masters degree or equivalent years of experience in international development or relevant field.
- Minimum eight years of experience managing donor-funded programs in the economic growth sector, preferably those funded by USAID and conducted in Central Asia, Eastern Europe or Eurasia.
- Demonstrated success in managing sub-awards with international consortiums including local organizations, NGOs, communities etc.
- Demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged, unstable environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
- Experience with M&E.
- Proven training and facilitation skills.
- Strong management and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor staff.
- Experience living and/or working in Uzbekistan and/or the Central Asia region.
- Advanced professional proficiency in Uzbek or Russian and English.
PI195647314