mitrobeCreative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization.
The Creative Associates International
Creative is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and operates in over 15 countries with a diverse client portfolio that includes notable organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department.
With a solid track record since its establishment in 1977, Creative is highly respected by its clients, competitors, and partners.
Currently, Creative is seeking to fill the positions listed below.
1. Office Manager
Location: Abuja
The Office Manager will perform a broad range of clerical, secretarial, operations, office management, and reception duties.
The Office Manager will be responsible for intra-office communication, office building/supply management, streamlining administrative and operational procedures, inventory control maintenance/management, and staff supervision.
Reporting & Supervision
The Office Manager will report to the Senior Manager–Operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Coordinates the planning and organization of meetings and workshops.
Manage logistics, catering, and bookings
Handle all email, mail and phone general inquiries and requests for information and materials.
Provide day-to-day support to staff in general office operations and identify future needs.
Ensure timely welcome services, store management and other support services for staff and visitors.
Controls store inventory levels by conducting physical checking and counts.
Liaise with IT Manager to ensure staff and office IT infrastructure is established and fully functional
Maintain employee telephone lists, Project Operations Guide, desk/office assignments, and floor map.
Liaise with building landlord as required for premise management and maintenance
Order office supplies and inventory as required
Coordinate travel arrangements, arrange hotel bookings and coordinate car hire pick ups
Assist staff with mailing projects and provide support as needed
Organize the schedule of vehicle movements and allocate drivers to programs for all field activities
Preparing of duty roaster for car hire drivers
Collate all used log sheets from car vendor, with invoices and request for payment to process payment for each month
Manage the monitoring diesel consumption of generators ensure diesel for generator doesn’t go below buffer stock level
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in business administration, management, or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.
At least six years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least four years of years of experience in office management/administration.
At least three years of supervisory experience with groups or teams of staff required.
Knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred.
Strong knowledge of USG procurement rules and regulations.
Strong ability to use and develop management and tracking systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent record keeping and documentation skills.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel and Word;
Advanced knowledge of Spoken and Written English required.
Deadline: Currently Ongoing
2. Study Officer
Location: Sokoto
Primary state-based support the development and implementation of state-based assessments, studies, and research.
Reporting & Supervision
The Study Officer will report to the MERLA Officer with dotted line reporting to the Research and Learning Advisor.
Primary Responsibilities
- Research and Assessment Manager to set up and conduct research activities and situational studies and collaborate with state and LGEA counterparts on planning and logistics for all studies.
Work with Research and Learning Advisor to set up and conduct research activities and situational studies.
Collaborate with state and LGEA counterparts on planning and logistics for all studies.
Support training of staff in the use of data collection tools.
Support in the collation and analysis of research and study data in the State to facilitate learning and collaboration.
Support in development of Research reports with the Research and Learning Advisor.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in data systems, statistics, or related field preferred, high school diploma required.
At least three years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least two years designing and delivering education studies
At least six months’ supervising experience required, if supervising employees.
International development experience, particularly in education, assessments, and special studies
Strong planning, organization, critical and strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with a dynamic, engaging facilitation style.
Prior experience with supporting civil society-based monitoring of literacy outcomes is required.
Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English required.
Proficiency in Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba preferred.
Deadline: Currently Ongoing
3. Federal Budget and Planning Advisor
Location: Abuja
Position Summary
Work with the federal level education MDA’s and other stakeholders in developing and using evidenced-based decision-making process for planning and budgeting.
The Advisor will liaise with the relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation, institutionalization, sustainability and scale up of planning, management, and budgeting tools.
Reporting & Supervision
The Federal Budget and Planning Advisor will report to the Senior Federal Policy Reform and Planning Advisor.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the provision of an enabling environment in relevant education MDAs and other parastatals for states to leverage funding sources and other opportunities in teacher training;
Also, in teaching, learning materials production, and school support services for EGR.
- Provide support for national and sub-national NEMIS/EMIS systems for generating harmonized and robust education data analysis that incorporate MLA;
And, reading assessments, evaluations, and research to make decisions and plan education improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical support to relevant education MDAs in the development, review, utilization, and performance tracking of the Education Sector Strategic Plan;
Also, National Education Account, Budget Planning Tool, costed implementation guidelines and Institutional Capacity Assessment.
- Provide support to improve the capacity of government education officials to develop leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills for sustainability of EGR policies and regulations.
Provide technical assistance for disseminating new policies, tools, procedures and opportunities for bottom-up feedback at all levels through workshops involving government education officials;
Also, community meetings, paper publications, and ongoing media campaigns.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in business, finance, or related field required; master’s degree may be substituted for an undergraduate degree in business, finance, or related field and two additional years of relevant experience.
At least eight years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least six years in a leadership position responsible for developing budgets and financial frameworks, preferably in the field of education.
At least four years of direct supervisory experience required.
Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, actors, and stakeholders at the federal and state levels.
Demonstrated expertise in federal and state system planning and budgeting.
Demonstrated expertise in systems development and roll-out.
Demonstrated capacity to lead workshops, trainings, and strategic planning sessions.
Experience in developing and using monitoring and accountability systems.
Knowledge in data management, analysis and report writing.
Fluency in written and spoken English highly desired, advanced proficiency required.
Deadline: Currently Ongoing
Creative Associates International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
Creative Associates International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
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