Creative Associates International is a dynamic, global development company that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Chevy Chase, MD (metro Washington, D.C. area), Creative has programs in more than 30 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Founded in 1977, Creative is a minority-owned, mission-driven organization that has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building, seeking staff that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth. Our success depends on all our employees' points of view, and the principle that inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
Position Summary:
Creative seeks a Senior Technical Advisor (STA) for Governance to increase the company’s reputation as a pre-eminent expert, service provider with thematic and technical acumen programmatically and operationally in this area. The STA will bring expertise in public financial management, anti-corruption, local governance, accountability, civil society strengthening, and/or civic engagement. As a subject matter expert (SME), the STA will adopt an outward facing role championing thought leadership and positioning the company with relevant USAID Missions to secure increasing business in these areas. They will contribute to regular business development and work planning for CIT projects and proposals and contribute to CIT and the governance practice areas’ strategic planning processes. They spend a significant percentage of time on business development, monitoring market trends and business opportunities on governance issues, in close collaboration with the CIT Business Development (BD) team and across Creative, serving as Technical Lead or Lead Writer on relevant proposals. The STA will serve as Acting Practice Area Director (PAD) when designated by the PAD or the VP CIT.
The STA for Governance will provide superior technical leadership on issues, concepts, and practices relevant to the Governance practice through expert level contributions to programming, and program design and delivery enhancement within the company and to external stakeholders and clients. The STA will serve as Technical Lead, Lead Writer, or Subject Matter Expert (SME) for relevant proposals; write and/or review proposals; and provide strategic expertise to forecasted and live opportunities including supporting new opportunity analysis, identification, capture, and delivery. The STA will enhance Creative’s reputation as a governance (or governance sub-technical sector) leader in Washington DC circles and leverage their global network inside and outside of Washington, DC, contributing to the latest thinking on governance technically and in program implementation. The STA will exercise considerable entrepreneurism and independence in expanding governance and sub-technical sector credentials on the company's behalf.
Reporting & Supervision:
The STA for Governance reports to the Practice Area Director (PAD) for Governance. While the position does not envision a supervisory role for staff, the STA may be called upon as required to supervise home office or field staff in an acting capacity.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits:
For employees working in the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between ($142,800.00 - 156,100.00). Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Eligible U.S. based employees, will be able to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave, parental leave; as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended.
For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location.
EEOC Statement: Creative is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, Ameri-Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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