Requisition Number: 17-0270 Location: Abuja Position Summary
Creative is seeking a Team Lead for a U.K. Department for International Development (DFID)-funded project proposal that seeks to address corruption in Nigeria.
The Team Lead is to be based in Abuja, Nigeria and will have overall management responsibility for the project.
Reporting & Supervision:
This position reports to the Program Director in the CIT Division or his designee.
Primary Responsibilities
The Team Lead will be responsible for the technical leadership and in-country management of the project.
S/he will oversee the long-term expatriate and local staff and short-term experts in achieving project results.
S/he will undertake regular assessments of the broader political environment within which the project operates to ensure flexibility and rapid reprioritization of activities when necessary.
Other Responsibilities Include:
Serve as principal liaison with U.K. Government representatives, Nigerian government counterparts and community stakeholders on program communications and technical implementation activities.
Provide technical direction and leadership and oversight of all administrative matters.
Provide technical support to the team in all program areas.
Develop and implement work plans for project activities.
Oversee implementation of project monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure that project results are met.
Supervise development and submission of project deliverables and provide timely and accurate reporting and briefings to U.K. Government/Stakeholders on all program areas.
Ensure compliance with all terms of the project contract and all relevant DFID and U.K. Government rules and regulations.
Oversee implementation of Creative’s security protocols and provide leadership in handling security-related issues.
Manage the program team in a manner that is open and respectful and encourages professional development, and solicits constructive staff input.
Required Skills & Qualifications
At least 10 years’ experience as a team lead, chief of party or similar in a related management role.
At least 8-10 years of relevant experience working for a DFID Contractor or international NGO; at least 5 of which should be in a supervisory capacity.
Previous experience working in the region.
Familiarity and experience working with U.K. Government.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing systems and overseeing program start-up and close-out.
3-5 years of experience working with anti-corruption programming, rule of law initiatives, and organizational development with local organizations.
Experience with activity design, development, implementation and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical capacity.
Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Experience working with citizen engagement and oversight of political processes, especially as they relate to anti-corruption.
Experience working with partnership organizations, especially civil society organizations and/or government agencies.
Experience in producing publishable material on anti-corruption.
Experience in developing survey tools and working with focus groups.
Master’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field.
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