Senior Technical Associate , Economic Growth Division

Overview

Background:

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:

The Senior Technical Associate provides technical support to business development initiatives, project implementation, and Creative thought leadership. The Senior Technical Associate spends a significant percentage of timeon business development. This position will participate in business development capture efforts and support proposal development as a contributing writer, reviewer, or subject matter expert. The Senior Technical Associate will provide technical inputs to the development and execution of the EG annual business plans and multi-year strategic plan. This includes contributing to the development of internal and external communications, thought leadership, and positioning documents and activities; desk research and networking that contributes to new and promising technical approaches, potential partners, and staff; and support presenting Creative’s work in industry forums, conferences, and meetings with partners and clients. The Senior Technical Associate may provide technical and/or administrative support to field project(s) and may participate in field assignments and meetings with clients, external stakeholders, and government officials.

 

The Senior Technical Associate will have experience  in economic growth and development, with a particular interest and/or focus on workforce development, livelihoods development, private sector engagement, trade and investment, and/or private sector competitiveness. The EG Technical Advisor will also have interest and/or expertise in a cross-cutting area such as gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), climate change and environmental sustainability, youth engagement, and/or digital development and innovation.

 

Reporting & Supervision:

The Senior Technical Associate will report directly to a Technical Advisor, with indirect reporting lines to other EG technical team members for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Plays a key role in business development to assure continued portfolio development within the EG technical area, specifically:
  • Serving as a Subject Matter Expert for business development initiatives within the EG division and in other Creatives technical divisions
  • Participating in capture activities, including conducting desk research and in-country capture trips
  • Contributing to proposal development by conducting research, participating in technical design discussions, and drafting proposal sections.
  • Supporting partner, client and other stakeholder relationship building and communication
• Provides technical assistance to projects that ensures high-quality technical delivery of program implementation. This includes:
  • Coordinating technical activities between HQ technical and support divisions and field teams that supports high-quality technical delivery of projects
  • Contributing to the preparation of project reports and other project deliverables from a technical standpoint
  • Support technical capacity strengthening to project teams, project partners, and other project stakeholders
• Provides internal and external technical thought leadership by:
  • Providing technical input to company-wide initiatives and cross functional teams
  • Representing Creative at industry events and participating in industry working groups and other technical platforms
  • Collaborating on the development of technical briefs, blog posts, guidance notes, and other internal and external communications that deepen Creative technical knowledge and positioning within the industry

Qualifications

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and eigh