Creative Associates International, Inc. is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, governance, and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Chevy Chase, MD (metro DC area), 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. 

Creative is soliciting offers for technical expertise in accordance with the qualifications listed below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Ordering Agreement (RCOA) Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more RCOA(s) for a one-year period, which may then be continuously renewed, under which work may be negotiated as needed using level of effort (LOE) or fixed-price performance-based work orders. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. 

Instructions 

1. Review this solicitation in full.
2. Complete the Application section of this solicitation and submit to Creative.
3. Submit the following documentation with your application:

• Up-to-date CV 

• Optional: Completed forms linked under the “Additional Information Section” below  

Applicants will be evaluated and scored based on their qualifications and experience in comparison with the criteria listed under the Qualifications section below. Only applicants who can successfully demonstrate the Key Qualifications listed and, as a result, obtain the minimum required score may be considered for award.  

Summary/General Capabilities: 

Creative is looking for a consultant to provide technical support on a variety of education initiatives and related work products in areas including ECCE, inclusive education, STEM, foundational learning, and ed tech. The consultant may be utilized to support the technical implementation of existing and to-be-awarded projects. Strong written and oral communication skills are a must. 

Illustrative Tasks To Be Performed: 

The tasks listed below are meant to cover the various types of work that may be negotiated with Creative for programs. 

1. Providing technical guidance and/or surge support on programmatic activities. 

1. Drafting, reviewing or editing project reports or other deliverables. 

1. Developing and/or conducting professional development plans or packages including trainings for staff, partners, and/or beneficiaries.  

1. Developing, adapting and/or reviewing programmatic technical tools and approaches.  

1. Reviewing and providing feedback on programmatic documents.  

1. Supporting the development of foundational skills curriculum and associated TLM. 

1. Contributing education technical expertise to the development and/or review of monitoring, evaluation, research or learning tools, protocol docs, analysis or reports.  

1. Other similar tasks to be mutually agreed between Creative and the Consultant. 

Illustrative Results and/or Deliverables: 

Consultant may be responsible to complete, contribute to, or deliver the following items: 

• Written drafts and/or presentations of technical approaches. 

• Written analysis or feedback/comments and edits of programmatic reports, evaluations, technical strategies or approaches, or other project documents.  

• Specific inputs to manuals, guidance docs, tools/toolkits, or similar.  

• Curriculum scope and sequence, frameworks, and lesson plans along with associated TLMs. 

• Coaching or hands-on training to project teams, either virtually or in person. 

• Trip reports for any travel conducted in relation to specific programmatic activities. 

• Delivery of professional development or training packages for staff, partners, and/or beneficiaries, and submission of associated training materials. 

• Other similar results or deliverables to be mutually agreed between Creative and the Consultant. 

Work Assignments: 

Consultants with the requisite qualifications will be given a Renewable Consultant Ordering Agreement (RCOA) which contains Creative’s general terms and conditions and establishes a consultant’s rate for a one-year period, after which rate increases may be negotiated when this agreement renews.  

Specific assignments will be negotiated and agreed upon via Work Orders, as needed in line with the consultant’s availability, with specific scopes of work that are in line with the capabilities, tasks, and deliverables outlined above. The consultant will be required to submit a budget which must be vetted and approved by Creative for any specific work that will be contracted out via Work Orders. 

Anticipated Upcoming Assignments: 

Key Qualifications 

• Eight years of relevant experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Demonstrated track record of USAID education technical experience.  

• Experience in at least one of the following technical areas (early grade literacy, early grade numeracy, teacher professional development, Social and Emotional Learning, Psycho-social support, GESI, Ed-Tech, STEM/STEAM, education in crisis and conflict, early childhood development, or inclusive education. 

• Experience designing, implementing, and managing USG-funded education projects.  

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely. 

• Strong analytical and research skills to gather and synthesize technical information from diverse sources, and partners and capture notes. 

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams, including home and project office subject matter experts and managers. 

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Exceptional writing skills, including a strong command of grammar, vocabulary, and style, and ability to convey complex technical information clearly, concisely, and coherently. 

• Ability to find, gather, and synthesize technical information from diverse sources into cohesive and accurate content with light support. 

• Familiarity with key funding agencies (USAID, U.S. Department of State).