Indonesia: Deputy Chief of Party

Position Location: Indonesia

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:
Creative is pursuing a five-year inclusive workforce development activity in Indonesia to improve the access to quality workforce development programs, to increase private sector training opportunities, and to improve the capacity of decision-making at the regional-level in support of workforce development, for poor and vulnerable youth.

Position Summary:

The Deputy Chief of Party will provide technical and management leadership, develop technical strategies and oversee the design and implementation of the technical assistance to the IWD PIs and stakeholders. S/he will oversee the quality of all technical aspects of the Project, including the management of subcontractors and short-term consultants. The DCOP will assist with the management, development and monitoring of PI work plans and budgets; will ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance for interventions; and will perform other duties assigned by the COP and represents the project in the absence of the COP.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international development, education, monitoring and evaluation methodologies or a related field required;


• Minimum 7 years of experience required in the design, management and implementation of international development projects;


• Demonstrated experience required in performance monitoring, tracking data quality, data management, and/or training in performance management topics;


• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs required.


• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance required.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia required.

Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon donor funding.