Nicaragua: Chief of Party

Creative Associates International, Inc. (Creative) is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated donor-funded project in Nicaragua. The COP is to be based in Managua, Nicaragua and will be responsible for the technical leadership and in-country management of the project. S/he will oversee the long-term staff and short-term experts in achieving project results. The COP ensures compliance with all terms of the project contract and all relevant donor rules and regulations. The COP will also take the lead in coordinating with donor representatives, the Government of Nicaragua, and other implementing partners.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Chief of Party will report to the Project Director at Creative headquarters.

Expected Outcomes:

• Ensures successful program implementation in targeted geographic areas
• Develops strong collaborative relationships with client and stakeholders

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages and is responsible for technical and financial performance of the project;
• Provides technical direction, leadership, and oversight of all administrative matters;
• Ensures technical, financial, and administrative activities are carried out according to Creative’s policies and procedures and consistent with donor regulations;
• Develops and implements work plans for project activities;
• Oversees implementation of project monitoring and evaluation activities and ensures that project results are met;
• Supervises development and submission of project deliverables and provides timely and accurate reporting and briefings to Donor/Stakeholders on all program areas;
• Oversees implementation of Creative’s security protocols and provides leadership in handling security-related issues; and
• Manages project team in a manner that is open and respectful and encourages professional development, and solicits constructive staff input.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have an undergraduate and Master's Degree in Administration, Economy, Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, or similar fields;
• Must possess at least eight years of prior relevant management experience of which 4 years must be working with international cooperation agencies and in complex political settings;
• Must have demonstrated experience in working with a range of stakeholders, including CSOs, private sector, municipal authorities, academia, and media to support activity objectives;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge establishing systems and overseeing start-up under limited time constraints as well as program close-out;
• Financial management experience, including budgeting; financial management (tracking, reporting, and accounting); and procurement;
• Experience with activity design, development, and implementation;
• Strong management and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor staff;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong analytical capacity; and
• Must have excellent written and spoken English and Spanish.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working in Latin America, and/or Nicaragua specifically;
• Experience working on programs relating to governance strengthening, community development, and related programming; and,
• Experience engaging women and marginalized groups to ensure their inclusion.

Please apply on company website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*DEA71223C60539AC