creative Overview:
Creative Associates International 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.
Position Purpose:
The Program Logistics Officer (PLO) assists the Senior Prorgam Manager and work closely with the Training and Event Coordinator to provide all logistics support to READ II training, workshop, meeting and other events. The READ II PLO will be responsible to ensure all logistics support including conference venue, refreshments, accommodation, travel, stationeries, etc. are adequately organized for smooth conduct of planned events. The PLO closely coordinates with procurement, logistics and finance officers to ensure arrangements are properly organized without fail.
S/he performs training and event related tasks needed to implement READ II planned training activities and support staff to ensure appropriate information sharing among technical, finance, operations and M&E units of the program.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Program Logistics Officer reports to the Senior Program Manager.
Key responsibilities:
General Program support