Technical Manager, Workforce and Youth Programs, Washington Creative Associates International

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Requisition Number	17-0104
Post Date	3/10/2017
Title	Technical Manager, Workforce and Youth Programs
City	Washington
Description	Technical Manager, Workforce and Youth Programs Workforce Development and Youth Practice Area Economic Growth Division Position Location:           Washington, DC Background: Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic development and post-crisis 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.   Position Summary: The Technical Manager – Workforce and Youth Programs is a Headquarters position with both administrative, technical and program research responsibilities. The position will support programs in workforce development, youth employment, community and household economic strengthening, conflict economies, economic governance, and livelihoods.   Expected Outcomes:                                             Provide high-quality technical and administrative support to programs, contributing to high (good and above) CPARs for programs supported Make significant contributions to EGD growth by assuming leadership roles on new business development efforts including leading capture activities and contributing to strong, winning proposals Contribute significantly to Creative visibility and technical excellence in workforce and youth by participating actively in external networks and communities of practice and providing short-term technical assistance to field programs Reporting & Supervision: This position is housed in the Economic Growth Division, reporting to the Practice Area Director of the Workforce Development and Youth Practice.  Primary Responsibilities: Provides technical, administrative, financial, and operational support to project teams, maintaining working knowledge of company systems and procedures; Provides technical input for project and activity design and implementation, including development of annual work plans; Prepares, tracks and re-aligns budgets, including quarterly financial reviews; Reviews and processes project-related documentation, including invoices, ensuring transactions are properly documented and in compliance with contractual requirements and budget; Monitors subcontractor performance, including contracts, budgets and deliverables; Contributes to the preparation of quarterly, annual, final and progress reports, project success stories and other project material as required; Supports consultant engagement and deployment, developing and monitoring agreements, coordinating travel and logistical arrangements, and processing payments; Creates and maintains well-organized, up-to-date electronic and paper filing system; Supports key personnel in field projects; Supports project team in ensuring responsiveness to and ensuring good relations with client. Supports business development efforts, participating in drafting proposals and budgets, personnel recruitment, research, etc.; Supports and participates in pre-capture and capture activities, including in-country trips as needed; and Supports Practice Area activities, as necessary. Required Skills & Qualifications: Master’s degree in Economic Development or related field; At least 6 years of relevant program experience, preferably for USAID; Experience contributing to successful business development efforts and proposals, in areas such as economic development and workforce development; Excellent communication and writing, analytic and problem-solving skills; Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills; Ability to develop and monitor program/project budgets, work plans and other management and reporting instruments; Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office); Ability to manage and execute multiple concurrent tasks with minimal supervision; and Ability to work well in team environment and under tight timelines. Desired Skills & Qualifications: Proficiency in French strongly preferred; Knowledge and experience working with USAID structure and assistance mechanisms; Field experience in international development settings; Subject matter expertise in workforce development, at-risk youth and/or disadvantaged children; and Familiarity with basic research methods, database management, and statistical analysis. Only finalists will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.
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