Senior Associate - Instructional Systems and School Governance Practice Area

Background
	Creative Associates International (Creative) is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in more than 20 countries with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm enjoys a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative offers one of the strongest education practices in the international development community.
	Position Summary
	This Senior Associate position requires a seasoned education professional with broad experience in donor-sponsored international education programming and proven expertise in technical areas relevant to instructional systems, educational governance, early grade student assessment, ICT applications in education, instructional quality improvements, decentralization, and community mobilization. This position will focus, though not exclusively, on teacher training and professional development. The Senior Associate will work collegially with other educational professionals to design and deliver state-of-the-art educational support services across broad and diverse circumstances. The Senior Associate directs or oversees the implementation of projects in the field, contributes to new business prospecting and development, and participates in providing leadership and technical depth to the ED Division and its practice areas.
	Reporting & Supervision
	The Senior Associate reports to the Instructional Systems and School Governance Practice Area Director and indirectly to the Vice President and Senior Director of the Education for Development Division.
	Primary Responsibilities
	Primary Responsibilities As Technical Leader: Develops strategies for improving teacher and principal professional development.Analyzes, catalogues, and organizes the firm's experience related to ED's Instructional Systems and School Governance practice areas. Assists the Instructional Systems and School Governance practice area director. Distills current and past activities into best practices and coherent approaches. Provides technical guidance and support to Home Office staff and Chiefs of Party in the field. Provides hands-on assistance in the field. Mentors junior colleagues in technical areas. As New Business Developer: Plays a leading, substantive role in the business development process as a proposal leader or writer. Helps to analyze the marketplace and identifies new business targets and leads or contributes significantly to capture preparation. Analyzes the competitive field and helps to develop fitting alliances and strategic partnerships. Helps to develop sophisticated market strategies to position the firm as a leading contender for specific market opportunities. As Project Director: Works with Home Office staff and COPs to ensure projects achieve contract/agreement deliverables. Troubleshoots technical, contractual, and personnel issues when they arise; serves as a conduit for negotiation with corporate offices and senior management. Ensures compliance to the firm's policies and procedures. Manages the firm's senior-level relationship with the client. Manages the firm's senior-level relationship with sub-contractor and services providers (in collaboration with the firm's Office of Contracts) Oversees the preparation of quarterly and annual reports to the client. Assists in recruiting of key personnel and consultants. Provides technical and programmatic coherence to project design and execution.  As a senior member of the ED Division: Participates in division management, planning, and strategic decision-making. Contributes to the creation of a technically rigorous and intellectually nurturing environment. Builds networks, publishes, and engages the field to enhance the public image and competitiveness of the division.
	Required Skills & Qualifications
	Master's degree in education or closely related field; A minimum of 10 years of experience in international development; A minimum of 8 years of experience in international education working on or in developing countries; Expertise in teacher training and professional development; Prior experience with USAID-sponsored programming, preferably in the education sector; Strong and demonstrated project management experience; Strong and demonstrated capture management and proposal development experience; Strong communications skills; and Team leadership skills.
	Desired Skills & Qualifications
	PhD in education or closely related field; Strong knowledge of the developmental education sector with emphasis on teacher professional development ; In-depth knowledge of USAID education programming; Experience in conflict, post-conflict and transitional settings; Senior level experience in the field, preferably as Chief of Party; Academic background, research experience, publishing in technical areas concerning position; Working fluency in a pertinent second language.
	Application Instructions
	To apply for this position, please complete and submit our simple on-line form, where you can upload your résumé and other documents.
	Only if you are unable to submit online, may you send your résumé and cover letter by e-mail to Recruitment@CreativeDC.com with "Senior Associate - Instructional Systems and School Governance Practice Area CODE:HDQ48877" on the subject line. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA).