Creative Associates Overview:
Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, 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.
Program Overview:
The five-year READ II project, funded by USAID, will boost the quality of literacy instruction and student support, reaching out to children at risk of failure and dropout caused by cognitive, emotional and physical effects of hunger, violence, and displacement. READ II seeks to better equip teachers with effective early grade reading instruction techniques and materials in seven mother-tongue languages and English, while simultaneously building a culture of reading in the school, home and community. The humanitarian needs in Tigray region are quickly escalating and bringing significant instability and vulnerability to the affected population. In response to the crisis, READ II will implement an integrated program that provides life-saving and sustainable activities to help meet the critical needs of the affected children and communities.
The ideal candidate will have excellent adaptive management skills to drive READ II’s flexible programming response to the crisis and coordinate and liaise with the multitude of other humanitarian actors present in the region to ensure the most efficient use of resources for the response.
Position Title: Tigray Response Lead (TRL)
Duty Station: READ II Tigray Regional Office (Mekele)
Required Numbers: One
Reporting & Supervision:
The Tigray Response Lead (TRL) will report to the Regional Director and works closely with the Team Leader: At-Risk & Vulnerable St. & Crisis Modifier, in Addis Ababa office.
Position Summary: