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Accenture

Associate Creative Director

Arlington, VA · On-site

$73K - $220K/yr

We're seeking an Associate Creative Director (Copy) to help shape bold ideas, elevate our creative output, andinspire work that makes an impact for both our agency and our clients. ABOUT THE ROLE

Range

Associate Creative Director, Marketing

Mclean, VA · On-site

Range Creative Director Opportunity Range is creating AI-powered solutions to eliminate financial complexity for our members. We're transforming wealth management through the perfect blend of cutting ...

Streetsense LLC

Creative Director

Washington, DC · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Provide management and mentorship across teams, and day-to-day managerial oversight of Associate Creative Directors and Visual Media Director. * Inspire, coach, and elevate emerging talent across the ...

Streetsense

Creative Director

Washington, DC

$130K - $150K/yr

Provide management and mentorship across teams, and day-to-day managerial oversight of Associate Creative Directors and Visual Media Director. * Inspire, coach, and elevate emerging talent across the ...

MyEyeDr.

Sr. Director, Creative

Vienna, VA · On-site

This role oversees the creative strategy, development, and execution for our digital platforms ... Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products * Participate in our ...

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Political Economy Analysis Advisor

Political Economy Analysis Advisor

Creative Associates

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Background:
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.
Position Summary:
Creative Associates seeks a Political Economy Analysis (PEA) Advisor for forthcoming donor-funded governance programs in West Africa. The PEA Advisor will implement a "thinking and working politically" approach through political economy analysis. The PEA Advisor will conduct desk and field research that will inform the creation of an operating environment for flexible, context-driven programming approaches.
Reporting & Supervision:
The PEA Advisor reports to the Chief of Party (COP).
Expected Outcomes:
  • Understanding of operating context, including institutions, power dynamics, and incentives.
  • Implementation of "best-fit" activities, grounded in contextual realities.
  • Rapid cycles of learning and adaptation throughout program implementation.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Conduct desk and field research to develop deep understanding of on-the-ground conditions and local political economy dynamics;
  • Conduct research to map the landscape of related donor-funded activities;
  • Develop analysis of political economy to ground truth programming approaches and refine program's theory of change;
  • Create a program learning agenda; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the COP.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree (master's or doctorate) in social sciences, conflict resolution, law, political science, international development, or a related field;
  • At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience conducting in-depth political economy assessments or similar analysis in conflict-affected and fragile states with international organizations or research institutions;
  • Demonstrated experience with a range of research approaches that support and/or complement political economy analysis, including qualitative and quantitative research, conflict assessment, and/or gender analysis;
  • Experience integrating views of different stakeholders at multiple levels to inform policy and programming decisions and activities;
  • Expertise in incorporating PEA learning into program design, monitoring, evaluation, indicator development, impact analysis, and collaborative learning;
  • Knowledge of analytical tools employed in crisis-affected/fragile contexts; and
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.

Local and regional candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position contingent upon donor funding.
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