Deputy Chief of Party – Cameroon Local Governance Activity

Overview

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in democracy and governance, education, economic growth, and post-crisis 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.

Creative Associates International seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Local Governance Activity in Cameroon. This will be a five-year activity with the overall goal to advance decentralization and support regions and municipalities in enhancing their capacity to deliver transparent, efficient, and accountable public services.

The DCOP, under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP), will be responsible for the overall administrative and operational aspects of the project and ensure adherence to budget and donor requirements.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the COP and other senior staff, provide leadership to ensure the successful implementation of activities according to the contractual requirements.
Provide oversight in the areas of operations, administration, human resources, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial accounting, IT, and translation.
Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers and partners.
Supervise the daily financial operations of the contract, timesheet recording, reporting to the client on the financial aspects of the project, and daily monitoring of obligations, budgets, and expenditures.
Establish business conduct standards and procedures in compliance with Creative and USAID standards, and ensures staff are regularly trained in this area, including the establishment and use of systems and internal controls to reduce risk and exposure to vulnerabilities.
Support safety and security of project staff and property.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in international development or other relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.
Five (5) to seven (7) years of professional management experience in USAID-funded project administration and backstopping, including human resources, finance, compliance, and grants administration.
Demonstrated capability to communicate effectively and develop relationships with communities and government officials.
Expertise in USAID rules and regulations (ADS, FAR) and USAID procurement regulations (22 CFR 228) preferred.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external stakeholders including subcontractors, vendors, and grantees.
Prior experience in Cameroon required.
Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
Working proficiency in English and French is required.