Provincial Office Director –
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, workforce development, democratic institutions and 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:

Creative is seeking a Provincial Office Director in Peshawar for an anticipated USAID-funded project in Pakistan. The project will focus on preparing youth for workforce participation by providing them with educational opportunities and supporting them in identifying employment or entrepreneurial opportunities.

The Provincial Office Director is responsible for meeting all Project deliverables in some towns in Peshawar and some districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). They will provide strategic guidance and leadership related to the planning, management, and implementation of the Project and will oversee all aspects of Project performance, both technical and managerial in their region. The Provincial Office Director will also oversee implementing partners in KP, ensuring timely progress against schedules, achievement of deliverables, and quality of results in the region. The Provincial Office Director will serve as PYDP’s principal contact person for the relevant USAID Provincial Office, and must adjust the provincial programs and operations in response to the USAID Provincial Office’s technical direction. S/he will also be the main contact for local stakeholders, including civil society, government, private sector, and donor counterparts.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Provincial Office Director – KP in Peshawar reports to the Chief of Party.

Expected Outcomes:

• Prepare youth for workforce participation (employment or entrepreneurship) by focusing socio-economic needs and available opportunities of vocational & technical education, private sector and markets where market forces are in affect.
• Support disillusioned youth as they emerge from training programs to identify employment opportunities or pursue entrepreneurial ventures to improve livelihoods, reduce the prospect of economic marginalization, serve as role models for other youth, and contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth.
• Forge partnerships with private sector to complement this project via PPP and other appropriate ways.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Effective management of all aspects of contract implementation in Peshawar and KP to meet the objectives of PYDP, including technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of Project activities;
• Supervise Project technical and administrative staff in Peshawar and KP, including staff responsible for diverse technical activities related to implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of the Project to ensure completion of deliverables and achievement of planned results;
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of strong alliances at the local, provincial and federal levels and effective participation of multiple stakeholders (government, business, civil society organizations, and youth);
• Act as the key liaison between USAID and all other counterparts in the province and local implementing partners involved with the Project to achieve results; and
• Manage subcontractors to ensure that their performance meets or exceeds technical and financial contractual requirements.

 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in business, public administration or a field related to international/human development is required;
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in donor funded workforce development or economic growth programs;
• Prior experience in implementing civic engagement and economic growth programs in the region highly desirable;
• Prior experience in involving women as equal program beneficiaries;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other contractors, local implementing partners, and teams implementing USG- and other donor-funded programs;
• Demonstrated expertise in youth employability issues and enterprise development;
• Proven capability to implement business-led partnerships in youth employment;
• Demonstrated ability to find viable solutions to complicated problems in a flexible, time sensitive and creative manner, solid “troubleshooting” skills, and sound judgment in dealing with partners experiencing implementation challenges;
• Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff;
• Organizational acumen and cultural sensitivity with demonstrated exemplary diplomatic, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated excellence in strategic management of complex programs across multiple sites;
• Professional oral presentation and concise writing skills in English and Urdu are required; and
• Ability to speak the local language Pashto is preferred.

 

Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Only finalists will be contacted.  No phone calls.