Political Economy Analysis Advisor - Creative Associates International : Job Details

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 a 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr