Governance Specialist At Creative Associates International

Overview

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 Summary

The goal of this Activity is to improve the quality and sustainability of water and sanitation services for rural residents in Sikasso, Bougouni, and Koutiala Regions, including the underserved and most vulnerable, by building the capacity of key stakeholders to construct, maintain, and sustainably manage safe and reliable water and sanitation systems, as well as to develop and implement Commune-level Sanitation Strategic Plans.

Reporting & Supervision:

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

Responsibilities

The Governance Specialist will provide technical leadership over all aspects of improving governance and strengthening capacity for sustainable water and sanitation delivery in target regions, including at the Commune**Qualifications**

• Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the social sciences or another field related to governance systems;
• At least ten (10) years of demonstrated technical expertise, with substantial developing country context experience, in governance and local participation;
• At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in a technical leader position on a USAID or USG-funded governance activity in a context similar to Mali, in a combination of the following technical areas: community participation, rural WASH, behavior change, governance, institutional development, and private sector engagement;
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of government and civil society counterparts; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.

National and Regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

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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