Deadline: Ongoing
Creative Associates International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Deputy Chief of Party in Tunis, Tunisia.
The Deputy Chief of Party will support the COP in the management of program operations.
Creative’s mission is to support people around the world to realize the positive change they seek.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief of Party will perform the following functions-
- Ensure streamlined operations systems in line with Creative and US Government rules and regulations.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the portfolio of programs.
- Ensure an in-depth awareness of operational issues in Tunisia.
- Streamline and maintain procurement processes to meet grant deliverable and milestones.
- Serve as the primary liaison to all vendors and subcontractors.
- Responsible for day to day management of subcontracts with international vendors.
- Serve as primary liaison for Creative HQ on international subcontractor issues.
- Manages and oversees staff responsible for arranging travel and logistics for staff and project equipment and inventory.
- Provide timely and accurate reports on location of staff and assets and maintains proper hard and soft copy files for each. Reports may be requested by Creative headquarters, the U.S State Department, or the US Embassy Regional Security Officer at any time.
- Responsible for program compliance with USG rules and regulations, and Creative policies and procedures.
- Support COP in all operations tasks and duties.
- Manage trains, and mentors key team members in the areas of administration, logistics, human resources, procurement, budgeting and finance.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience working for the U.S. Government, an international donor agency, or one of its implementing partners with in a supervisory capacity, managing an office or program.
- Experience supervising complex, high-speed, and challenging field operations in politically transitioning country contexts.
- Experience with operations, logistics, and subcontracts in an insecure environment.
- Knowledge and experience in full cycle grants management processes, preferably in compliance with US Government requirements.
- Fluency in English, Arabic, and/or French.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit Creative.
