Senior Technical Experts - Global Youth Programs

Background
	Creative Associates International 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 20 plus countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. The Office of Programs at Creative is comprised of two divisions: the Education for Development (ED) division and the Communities in Transition (CIT) division. The positions advise and support the two programmatic divisions.
	Position Summary
	The Senior Technical Expert(s) will provide technical assistance and support in strategy development for upcoming youth-focused market opportunities. In partnership with programmatic and cross-functional divisions, the STE(s) will ensure the integration of appropriate youth-focused programming in the areas of education, work-forces development, citizenship and health. The STE’s will support all youth-centered market opportunities and contribute to strengthening of Creative’s youth programming approaches with a focus on replicable and sustainability. The STE(s) will identify innovative and complimentary methodologies to be included in Creative’s youth portfolio to ensure holistic, positive youth development—including youth leadership, new media, cellular technology, entrepreneurship, employability, sports in development, life skills, etc.
	Reporting and Supervision
	The Senior Technical Experts report to Creative’s HQ Program Director.
	Required Skills and Qualifications
	Master’s degree in international development or a closely related field; At least five years of international development experience in one or more of Creative’s core lines of business: education, democratic transitions, livelihoods, governance & civil society, and stabilization, with significant experience in support to youth and gender equity; Prior field experience and work in technology and communications for development, public private partnerships, gender programming, employability, case management, sports in development, youth leadership and other youth-related activities valued highly. Proficiency in a second language a plus.
	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 RMS@CreativeDC.com with "Worldwide - Senior Technical Experts - Global Youth Programs CODE:PRP48837" on the subject line. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA).