Background: Creative Associates International 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 Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Work Orders with accompanying Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as ad hoc level of effort (LOE) or one-time LOE or fixed-price performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary: Creative is seeking qualified and experienced technical consultants to support an upcoming governance opportunity in Guatemala.     RFQ closing date: May 10, 2024, at 5pm PM EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis) Estimated period of performance: May 10, 2024– September 30, 2024   Estimated Level of Effort: not to exceed 15 days of LOE     Reporting: The consultant will report tothe Technical Lead Writer of new business opportunity identifies in Work Order.   Travel Anticipated?No.  If yes, travel to Danger Pay locations anticipated? No.    This RFQ is for a ___One-time Work Order _X_Ad Hoc Work Order (check which one applies) *One-off work orders constitute one-time assignments with a finite beginning and end. *Ad hoc work orders constitute an arrangement in which work will be authorized as needed by Creative for a prolonged period of time not to exceed one year.

Project Summary: Creative Associates leads the USAID-funded West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Basic Education Activity, which will strengthen education services for Palestinian children of KG 1 through Grade 6 that enable them to thrive and reach their full developmental potential. Under the Basic Education Activity, USAID seeks to work with the private sector, non-formal, non-governmental, community-based, UN, and civil society partners to strengthen early childhood and primary educational opportunities through high-quality early childhood education services and supplemental support structures to strengthen foundational pre-primary and primary education for children in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. Specific areas of focus anticipated include strengthening foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, social-emotional learning (SEL)/soft skills, building teacher and student resilience capabilities and assets, and strengthening pathways between non-formal to formal education. Position Summary: The Gaza Start-up Consultant will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP), Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) as well as with our Gaza Lead (in Gaza) and with the HQ Senior Project Director (SPD) to lead a planning process for BEA’s work in Gaza. This includes: outreach to BEA partners and potential partners in Gaza, identification of activities and information gathering/assessments that can happen in Gaza during the conflict to help lay the groundwork for future programming, coordination with the local education cluster and with other humanitarian organizations in Gaza to find synergies and ensure we are not duplicating efforts, leading efforts to procure and store required goods/resources which will support BEAs programming post ceasefire, developing a concrete implementation plan laying out activities that can happen during the conflict, preparation activities to be ready post-conflict, and a path forward during a ceasefire. The Gaza consultant would also liaise with our Gaza staff on the ground and support recruitment of new Gaza staff and consultants as needed.

Background: Creative Associates International 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 Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as fixed price or level of effort performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary: The consultant will provide analysis and facilitation expertise on an as needed and authorized basis. The consultant will be responsible for conducting analysis and developing knowledge products to support Creative's analysis of regional programming with USAID/OTI.   RFQ closing date: May 11, 2024 at 4pm EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis) Estimated period of performance: 04/22/2024 - 06/06/2024 Estimated Level of Effort: Not to exceed 7 days of LOE   Reporting: The consultant will report to the Transitions Practice Area Director. Travel Anticipated? No.   This RFQ is for a _____One-time Work Order __X__Ad Hoc Work Order *(check which one applies) *One-off work orders constitute one-time assignments with a finite beginning and end. *Ad hoc work orders constitute an arrangement in which work will be authorized as needed by Creative for a prolonged period of time not to exceed one year.

Background: Creative Associates International 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 Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Work Orders with accompanying Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as ad hoc level of effort (LOE) or one-time LOE or fixed-price performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary: The consultant will work closely with the team in Berlin and inside Syria to offer expertise, guidance, and training on various aspects of Anaerobic Baffled Reactors (ABRs).   The external consultant will be responsible for collecting data, finalizing detailed engineering designs for ABR systems, and creating materials for planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of ABR components.   RFQ closing date: 05/30/2024 at 4PM EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis) Estimated period of performance: May 15, 2024 – May 14, 2025 Estimated Level of Effort: not to exceed 75 days of LOE   Reporting: The consultant will report to the Senior Program Manager. Travel Anticipated? No. If yes, travel to Danger Pay locations anticipated? N/A   This RFQ is for a ___One-off Work Order __X__ Ad Hoc Work Order (check which one applies) *One-off work orders constitute one-time assignments with a finite beginning and end. *Ad hoc work orders constitute an arrangement in which work will be authorized as needed by Creative for a prolonged period of time not to exceed one year.

Background: Creative Associates International 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 Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Work Orders with accompanying Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as ad hoc level of effort (LOE) or one-time LOE or fixed-price performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary: Creative is seeking a Consultant to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on business development efforts.   RFQ closing date: September 30, 2024 at 5PM EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)   Reporting: Reporting is determined at each individual Work Order level. Travel Anticipated? Possible. If yes, travel to Danger Pay locations anticipated? Possible.   This RFQ is for a ___One-time Work Order _X__Ad Hoc Work Order (check which one applies) *One-off work orders constitute one-time assignments with a finite beginning and end. *Ad hoc work orders constitute an arrangement in which work will be authorized as needed by Creative for a prolonged period of time not to exceed one year.

Background: Creative Associates International 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 Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Work Orders with accompanying Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as ad hoc level of effort (LOE) or one-time LOE or fixed-price performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary: Creative is seeking Consultants with the skills, qualifications, experience, education, and general expertise necessary to provide proposal management support to Creative’s growing business development portfolio.   RFQ closing date: September 30, 2024 at 5PM EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)   Reporting: The consultant will report to  the Vice President of Business Development Operations. Travel Anticipated? No. If yes, travel to Danger Pay locations anticipated? NA   This RFQ is for a ___One-time Work Order _X__Ad Hoc Work Order (check which one applies) *One-off work orders constitute one-time assignments with a finite beginning and end. *Ad hoc work orders constitute an arrangement in which work will be authorized as needed by Creative for a prolonged period of time not to exceed one year.

Background:  Creative Associates International 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.  The purpose of the CARI Guatemala is to strengthen management and advocacy mechanisms through catalytic actors to give voice to underserved communities. CARI Guatemala has different areas of intervention in various rural areas of Guatemala, providing a rapid response platform in the region, using "small grants" as a mechanism with activities that provide short-term, low-cost, and high-impact responses.  In this sense, CARI Guatemala identified the opportunity to implement social dialogue spaces during the government transition as a solid and sustainable mechanism that allows various sectors of society at the departmental level to participate in social dialogues in different sectors in the transition process with the aim of accompanying, analyzing, systematizing, and directing the follow-up and monitoring of achievements in this sector; and generate trust in political processes and the proposal of strategic actions, for which these terms of reference are presented.    The proposed SOW outlines a request for Short-term Technical Assistance (STTA) to the USAID-funded Central America Regional Initiative (CARI) program. The proposed STTA will provide the necessary administrative and/or procurement support to expedite processes that require the implementation of activities, specifically related to purchases through in-kind grant mechanisms (or others as required) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and manuals.       Estimated period of performance: on/aroundMarch 4 –May 31, 2024      Estimated Level of Effort: up to 60days of effort    Estimated total cost: $18,000    OBJECTIVE The consultant proposed STTA will provide the necessary administrative and/or procurement support to expedite processes that require the implementation of activities, specifically related to purchases through in-kind grant mechanisms (or others as required) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and manuals.    Español   Creative Associates International es una firma de desarrollo global dinámica y en rápido crecimiento que se especializa en educación, crecimiento económico, gobernanza y estabilización posterior a crisis. Con sede en Chevy Chase, MD (área metropolitana de DC), Creative tiene presencia en más de 25 países con una sólida cartera de clientes que incluye a la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional y al Departamento de Estado, entre otros. Desde su fundación en 1977, Creative ha ganado una sólida reputación entre sus clientes y es altamente valorada tanto por competidores como por socios.   El propósito de CARI Guatemala es fortalecer los mecanismos de gestión y defensa a través de actores catalíticos para dar voz a las comunidades desatendidas. CARI Guatemala tiene diferentes áreas de intervención en varias zonas rurales de Guatemala, proporcionando una plataforma de respuesta rápida en la región, utilizando "pequeñas subvenciones" como mecanismo con actividades que brindan respuestas a corto plazo, de bajo costo y alto impacto.En este sentido, CARI Guatemala identificó la oportunidad de implementar espacios de diálogo social durante la transición gubernamental como un mecanismo sólido y sostenible que permite la participación de diversos sectores de la sociedad a nivel departamental en diálogos sociales en diferentes sectores del proceso de transición con el objetivo de acompañar, analizar, sistematizar y dirigir el seguimiento y monitoreo de los logros en este sector; y generar confianza en los procesos políticos y la propuesta de acciones estratégicas, para lo cual se presentan estos términos de referencia.   La propuesta de SOW describe una solicitud de Asistencia Técnica a Corto Plazo (STTA, por sus siglas en inglés) para el programa de la Iniciativa Regional de América Central (CARI) financiado por USAID. La STTA propuesta proporcionará el apoyo administrativo y/o de adquisiciones necesario para agilizar los procesos que requieren la implementación de actividades, específicamente relacionadas con compras a través de mecanismos de subvención en especie (u otros según sea necesario), garantizando al mismo tiempo el cumplimiento de las políticas internas y manuales.   Periodo estimado de ejecución: aproximadamente del 4 de marzo al 31 de mayo de 2024.   Esfuerzo estimado: hasta 60 días de trabajo.   Costo total estimado: $18,000.   OBJETIVO El consultor propuesto de Asistencia Técnica a Corto Plazo (STTA) proporcionará el apoyo administrativo y/o de adquisiciones necesario para agilizar los procesos que requieren la implementación de actividades, específicamente relacionadas con compras a través de mecanismos de subvención en especie (u otros según sea necesario), garantizando al mismo tiempo el cumplimiento de las políticas internas y manuales.    

Background: 2024-2941 Approved Local Fixer - West Africa NIA Communities ln Transition DMslon New Global/ Remote Other � Creative Associates International 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 and operational expertise in accordance with the Scope of Work below and Creative's Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as fixed price or level of effort performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation.

BACKGROUND  Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm specializing in international development in education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in 30 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.       PROGRAM DESCRIPTION  In close coordination with the US Embassy and USAID, the goal of the USAID/OTI-funded Central America Regional Initiative (CARI) is to address the root causes of migration from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, including increasing community and institutional resilience.     REPORTING & SUPERVISION     The Sr. Program Advisor STTA will report to the Sr. Project Director and coordinate with the Sr. Project Manager and Operation Manager in the field.     

The proposed SOW outlines a request for Short-term Technical Assistance (STTA) to the USAID-funded Central America Regional Initiative (CARI) program. The proposed STTA will provide engineering assistance to the preparation and lead the development of aWater Quality Assurance Plan for Guatemala (WQAP), all according to USAID’s environmental regulations (see guidance here: Water Quality Action Plan) and to ensure that the water system complies with water quality standards established in the communities of Pacaman and Xepec in the municipality of Santa Catarina Palopo, Sololá. In coordination with the CARI Guatemala project team, the STTA consultant will coordinate the relevant actions with the members of the community's COCODE, the community assembly, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance, and other related actors who are involved in the area.    Estimated period of performance: on/around22 February - 20 March 2024     Estimated Level of Effort: up to 15days of effort    Estimated total cost: $12,000    - OBJECTIVE Consultant will lead the development of an activity WQAPfor Guatemala. The consultant will review data and information provided by local agencies for quality assurance, then develop WQAP.   Español:    El SOW propuesto describe una solicitud de Asistencia Técnica a Corto Plazo (STTA, por sus siglas en inglés) para el programa Iniciativa Regional para América Central (CARI) financiado por USAID. La STTA propuesta brindará asistencia en ingeniería para la preparación y liderará el desarrollo de un Plan de Garantía de Calidad del Agua para Guatemala (WQAP), todo de acuerdo con las regulaciones ambientales de USAID (consulte la guía aquí: Plan de Acción para la Calidad del Agua) y para asegurar que el sistema de agua cumpla con los estándares de calidad del agua establecidos en las comunidades de Pacaman y Xepec en el municipio de Santa Catarina Palopó, Sololá. En coordinación con el equipo del proyecto CARI Guatemala, el consultor de STTA coordinará las acciones pertinentes con los miembros del COCODE de la comunidad, la asamblea comunitaria, el Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social y otros actores relacionados que estén involucrados en el área.   Período estimado de ejecución: alrededor del 22 de febrero al 20 de marzo de 2024 Esfuerzo estimado: hasta 15 días de trabajo Costo total estimado: $12,000   OBJETIVO El consultor liderará el desarrollo de un Plan de Garantía de Calidad del Agua (WQAP) para Guatemala. El consultor revisará los datos e información proporcionados por las agencias locales para garantizar la calidad, y luego desarrollará el WQAP.

Background: Creative Associates International 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 Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Work Orders with accompanying Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as ad hoc level of effort (LOE) or one-time LOE or fixed-price performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary: We are seeking a professional with extensive experience in providing beginner level French language instruction.   RFQ closing date: December 15, 2023, at 5:00PM EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis) Estimated period of performance: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 Estimated Level of Effort: not to exceed 52 days of LOE   Reporting: The consultant will report to the Director, Field Accounting. Travel Anticipated? No. If yes, travel to Danger Pay locations anticipated? No.   This RFQ is for a ___One-time Work Order _X__Ad Hoc Work Order opportunity (check which one applies)

Background: Creative Associates International 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 Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Work Orders with accompanying Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as ad hoc level of effort (LOE) or one-time LOE or fixed-price performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary: Creative is seeking Consultants who will support our fast-growing portfolio. Administrative and Operations Consultant (Fixer).    

Background: Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, governance, and post-crisis 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.   Summary: Creative Associates seeks a Senior Early Childhood Education/Basic Education Advisor (Sr. ECD/BE Advisor) for the anticipated USAID-funded West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Basic Education Activity, which will strengthen education services for Palestinian children of KG 1 through Grade 6 that enable them to thrive and reach their full developmental potential. Under the Basic Education Activity, USAID seeks to work with the private sector, non-formal, non-governmental, community-based, UN, and civil society partners to strengthen early childhood and primary educational opportunities through high quality early childhood education services and supplemental support structures to strengthen foundational pre-primary and primary education for children in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. Specific areas of focus anticipated include strengthening foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, social emotional learning (SEL)/soft skills, building teacher and student resilience capabilities and assets, and strengthening pathways between non-formal to formal education. **Please note this is a local recruitment and only citizens from Palestine will be considered**

Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative 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 GESI Advisor will provide GESI leadership and capacity building to the USAID-funded, 5-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) Project. This includes updating the project’s GESI Analysis and GESI Action plan, and providing ongoing review of materials to ensure effective GESI integration.   The Senior GESI Advisor will work closely with the COP, DCOP, and senior Technical Leads of the project, as well as the HQ Project Director and Project Manager. This position will ideally help recruit and build the capacity of a Gender and Inclusion Advisor for the project.   The position is envisioned to provide up to 100 days of LOE per year for up to two years. This includes anticipated travel two to four times per year.   Reporting & Supervision:   This position reports to the Project Director.

Background: Creative Associates International 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 Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as fixed price or level of effort performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary: Creative Associates is seeking Contributing Writer, Integrating Writer, and/or Color Reviewer Consultants to support upcoming business development efforts. Consultant will be expected to have the skills, qualifications, experience, education, and general expertise necessary to design and write technically sound and responsive proposals regarding new business opportunities.   Additionally, Creative is specifically seeking consultants with strong USAID/OTI proposal development experience.   RFQ closing date: June 30,2023 at 6:00PM EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis) Estimated period of performance: May 20, 2023 to May 19, 2024. Estimated Level of Effort: not to exceed 150 days of LOE   Reporting: This will be determined at each individual Work Order. Travel Anticipated? No. If yes, travel to Danger Pay locations anticipated? No.   This RFQ is for a ___Renewable Consultant Agreement (RCA) _X__Work Order opportunity + RCA

Background: Creative Associates International 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 Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as fixed price or level of effort performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary: The five-year USAID-funded Bar ama Baro (“Teach or Learn” in Somali – BAB) program is a comprehensive primary education program designed to support the government of Somalia in providing quality non-formal education services to marginalized children across the country. Through working at both the national and local level, BAB systematically and strategically assists government and community actors in designing and delivering comprehensive non-formal education services to children most in need of accelerated education assistance. Specifically, the BAB project aims to increase student enrollment in accelerated basic education centers (ABE), improve student safety, monitor improvements in literacy, numeracy and socio-emotional skills, and improve the Federal Government of Somalia’s capacity to standardize and regulate the accelerated education space.   BAB seeks a consultant to support the evaluation of the effectiveness of the project and assess the impact on the learning outcomes of ABE students, BAB will apply cohort-based pre- and post-test approach. For this purpose, BAB will conduct effectiveness survey at the beginning and at the end of each cohort. The effectiveness survey includes: - Early grade reading assessment (EGRA) of ABE level 1 learners. - Early grade mathematics assessment (EGMA) of ABE level 1 learners. - Social emotional learning assessment (SELA) of ABE level 1 learners. - Student background questionnaire for ABE level 1 learners. - Teacher questionnaire for ABE level 1 teachers. - Head teacher questionnaire for ABE level 1 centers/schools.   Pre-test data for each cohort is collected at the start of the academic calendar year in August and post-test data is collected at the end of the academic year in May. The consultant is required to support the BAB team to conduct the post-test for cohort 2. The consultant is also required to support the BAB team conduct the second round of Fidelity of Implementation. ­­­

Background: Creative Associates International 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 Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as fixed price or level of effort performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary: Consultant will support operations activities in advance of and during close-out. The Close-Out  consultant will be responsible for supporting through oversight and on-the-ground field work all aspects of field office and operational closure in West Africa and/or Central Ameica. All applicable templates, policies and procedures will be provided to assist in the successful completion of the below activities. The applicant must be experienced in USAID close-out processes including grants close-out.

Background: Creative Associates International 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 Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as fixed price or level of effort performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation. Summary:  The proposed SOW outlines a request consultant to USAID-funded program in Nigeria. The proposed consultant will support the preparation and proposal development of the upcoming FCDO Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) opportunity that is expected to be released in March 2023.   RFQ closing date: 3/7/2023 at 4PM EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis) Estimated period of performance: March 8, 2023 – March 7, 2024 Estimated Level of Effort: not to exceed 150 days of LOE   Reporting: The consultant will report to the designated Corporate Monitor. Travel Anticipated? No. If yes, travel to Danger Pay locations anticipated? N/A