Capacity Building Manager/Gerente de Capacitación y Diseño Instruccional

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Position Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Project Summary:

The Leveling the Field for American Workers in U.S.-Mexico Trade (LEVEL) project, funded by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL), supports the effective implementation of labor rights and labor reform commitments in Mexico, with a focus on strengthening compliance, improving labor relations, and promoting fair and transparent workplace practices. Through collaboration with government institutions, the private sector, worker organizations, and other key stakeholders, the project seeks to strengthen capacities, increase awareness and adoption of labor standards, and foster constructive dialogue among labor market actors.

Position Summary:

The Capacity Building Manager leads the design, coordination, and implementation of capacity strengthening initiatives that support the achievement of project objectives. The Manager conducts capacity assessments, identifies learning needs, and develops training programs, tools, and technical assistance activities for a diverse range of stakeholders, including government institutions, private sector actors, worker organizations, and other partners.

Serving as a cross-cutting resource across project components, the Capacity Building Manager works closely with technical teams and Outcome Leads to ensure that capacity development approaches are aligned, responsive to stakeholder needs, and informed by project learning and evidence. The position promotes knowledge sharing, supports stakeholder engagement, and helps strengthen the skills, systems, and institutional capacities necessary to advance sustainable project outcomes.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Capacity Building Manager will report to the Project Director based in Mexico City.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of the project’s capacity-building strategy and related activities.
Conduct capacity and training needs assessments for key stakeholders and identify opportunities for institutional and individual strengthening.
Design training curricula, workshops, learning materials, toolkits, and technical assistance resources.
Coordinate and facilitate capacity-building activities for government institutions, private sector stakeholders, worker organizations, and other project partners.
Work closely with technical teams to ensure capacity-building activities are aligned with project objectives, work plans, and performance targets.
Promote knowledge sharing and learning across project components to strengthen coordination and maximize impact.
Support the development of guidance materials, knowledge products, and practical resources that enhance stakeholder capacity and performance.
Coordinate with MEL staff to measure the effectiveness of capacity-building interventions and incorporate lessons learned into future activities.
Build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders, partners, and service providers involved in training and organizational development activities.
Conduct research and analysis to inform the design and continuous improvement of learning and capacity-strengthening approaches.
Contribute to project planning, reporting, and adaptive management processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Policy, Business Administration, International Development, Social Sciences, or another relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in capacity building, training, organizational development, adult learning, workforce development, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training programs and capacity-strengthening initiatives for diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience conducting needs assessments and developing learning strategies and capacity development plans.
Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience working with government institutions, private sector organizations, worker organizations, civil society organizations, or other development stakeholders.
Experience with U.S. Government-funded projects preferred, or similar experience with other international donors.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and build effective working relationships.
Candidate must be authorized to work in Mexico.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is preferred.

Ubicación del puesto: Ciudad de México, México

Resumen del proyecto

El proyecto Leveling the Field for American Workers in U.S.-Mexico Trade (LEVEL), financiado por el Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos (USDOL), apoya la implementación efectiva de los derechos laborales y de los compromisos derivados de la reforma laboral en México, con el objetivo de fortalecer el cumplimiento de la legislación laboral, mejorar las relaciones laborales y promover prácticas laborales justas y transparentes. A través de la colaboración con instituciones gubernamentales, el sector privado, organizaciones de trabajadores y otros actores clave, el proyecto busca fortalecer capacidades, incrementar el conocimiento y la adopción de estándares laborales, y fomentar un diálogo constructivo entre los distintos actores del mercado laboral.

Resumen del puesto:

El/la Gerente de Capacitación y Diseño Instruccional lidera el diseño, la coordinación y la implementación de iniciativas de fortalecimiento de capacidades que contribuyan al logro de los objetivos del proyecto. Esta persona realiza evaluaciones de capacidades, identifica necesidades de aprendizaje y desarrolla programas de capacitación, herramientas y actividades de asistencia técnica dirigidas a una amplia gama de actores, incluyendo instituciones gubernamentales, actores del sector privado, organizaciones de trabajadores y otros socios clave.

Como un recurso transversal para los distintos componentes del proyecto, el/la Gerente de Capacitación y Diseño Instruccional trabaja estrechamente con los equipos técnicos y responsables de resultados para garantizar que los enfoques de desarrollo de capacidades estén alineados, respondan a las necesidades de los actores involucrados y se basen en la evidencia y los aprendizajes generados por el proyecto. El puesto promueve el intercambio de conocimientos, apoya la participación de actores clave y contribuye al fortalecimiento de las habilidades, sistemas y capacidades institucionales necesarias para alcanzar resultados sostenibles.

Reporta a:

El/la Gerente de Capacitación y Diseño Instruccional reportará al/a la Director(a) del Proyecto, con sede en la Ciudad de México.

Responsabilidades principales:

Liderar el diseño e implementación de la estrategia de fortalecimiento de capacidades del proyecto y de las actividades relacionadas.
Realizar evaluaciones de capacidades y necesidades de capacitación de los principales actores involucrados, identificando oportunidades para el fortalecimiento institucional e individual.
Diseñar programas de capacitación, planes de estudio, talleres, materiales de aprendizaje, herramientas prácticas y recursos de asistencia técnica.
Coordinar y facilitar actividades de fortalecimiento de capacidades dirigidas a instituciones gubernamentales, actores del sector privado, organizaciones de trabajadores y otros socios del proyecto.
Trabajar estrechamente con los equipos técnicos para garantizar que las actividades de fortalecimiento de capacidades estén alineadas con los objetivos del proyecto, los planes de trabajo y las metas de desempeño.
Promover el intercambio de conocimientos y el aprendizaje entre los distintos componentes del proyecto para fortalecer la coordinación y maximizar el impacto.
Apoyar el desarrollo de guías, productos de conocimiento y recursos prácticos que fortalezcan las capacidades y el desempeño de los actores participantes.
Coordinar con el equipo de Monitoreo, Evaluación y Aprendizaje (MEL) la medición de la eficacia de las intervenciones de fortalecimiento de capacidades e incorporar las lecciones aprendidas en actividades futuras.
Desarrollar y mantener relaciones de trabajo productivas con actores clave, socios y proveedores de servicios involucrados en actividades de capacitación y desarrollo organizacional.
Realizar investigaciones y análisis para informar el diseño y la mejora continua de los enfoques de aprendizaje y fortalecimiento de capacidades.
Contribuir a los procesos de planificación, elaboración de informes y gestión adaptativa del proyecto.

Habilidades y calificaciones requeridas

Licenciatura en Educación, Políticas Públicas, Administración de Empresas, Desarrollo Internacional, Ciencias Sociales o una disciplina afín. Se prefiere contar con estudios de maestría.
Mínimo de 6 años de experiencia profesional relevante en fortalecimiento de capacidades, capacitación, desarrollo organizacional, aprendizaje para adultos, desarrollo de la fuerza laboral o áreas relacionadas.
Experiencia demostrada en el diseño e impartición de programas de capacitación e iniciativas de fortalecimiento de capacidades para diversos grupos de interés.
Experiencia en la realización de diagnósticos de necesidades y en el desarrollo de estrategias de aprendizaje y planes de fortalecimiento institucional.
Excelentes habilidades de facilitación, presentación, comunicación y relacionamiento con actores clave.
Experiencia trabajando con instituciones gubernamentales, organizaciones del sector privado, organizaciones de trabajadores, organizaciones de la sociedad civil u otros actores del desarrollo.
Experiencia en proyectos financiados por el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos (preferentemente) o experiencia similar con otros organismos donantes internacionales.
Excelentes habilidades de organización y gestión de proyectos, con capacidad para gestionar múltiples actividades simultáneamente.
Capacidad demostrada para trabajar de manera colaborativa en equipos multidisciplinarios y establecer relaciones de trabajo efectivas.
Contar con autorización legal para trabajar en México.
Se prefiere dominio del inglés oral y escrito.

Program Coordinator

3 min read

Damascus, Syria

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Program Lead, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the activity development, implementation, reporting and close out components of the FURAT III program. This role will be responsible for the timely development and technical implementation of all field activities with the main local partners and in accordance with project documents, an approved budget, and in conformity with Creative’s rules and procedures. The Program Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the team inside SYria and in Berlin to oversee designing, developing, implementing and closing out of project activities to further essential services in Syria.

The Program Coordinator will report to the Program Lead and work closely with the Berlin based Program Team and the Syria field team.

Key Responsibilities / Scope of Work

In collaboration with project beneficiaries and program team, assist in the strategic design and development of project activities focusing on essential service provision in Syria, based on input and feedback from the client;
Develop the activity approval forms, budgets, risk assessments, activity agreements, and negotiation memorandum for the Program Lead review including risk assessment and mitigation measures;
Coordinate with procurement, finance, security, operations, and M&E teams, as needed, to ensure effective design and development of activities;
Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of assigned FURAT III activities, ensuring alignment with approved Activity Approval Forms (AAFs), workplans, and budgets;
Serve as a primary point of contact for implementing partners and local counterparts on activity-level matters, including local councils, local authorities, and NGOs;
Assess and report on activity performance and implement improvements where necessary;
Contribute to program documentation, including weekly and quarterly reporting, success stories, and donor-facing materials;
Support the selected ToT trainers in developing and producing training strategy;
Provide mentorship and support to the newly hired field team;
Develop and maintain activity trackers, log sheets, and statistical tools, monitoring and reporting on project indicators and progress; and
Other similar tasks to be mutually agreed between Creative and the Consultant.

Submission closing date: August 15, 2026, at 06:00 PM EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Estimated period of performance: 09/01/2026 to 12/31/2026

Travel Anticipated? Yes, within Syria, to FURAT III areas of operation, as security conditions allow. If yes, travel to Danger Pay locations anticipated? No.

Required Qualifications:

University degree and at least 5 years of experience in program coordination, training curricula development, activity implementation, preferably in Syria or comparable contexts.
An excellent command of written and spoken English (working language) and Arabic.
Experience in coordinating and implementing activities across multiple sectors, such as governance, social cohesion, stabilization, essential services, or capacity building.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle several requests in a proper, timely fashion.
Prior USG project experience pertaining to stabilization, recovery, or governance programming is a plus; and
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.

Work Assignment:

Consultants with the requisite qualifications will be given a work order with accompanying LCA which contains Creative’s general terms and conditions, and which establishes a consultant’s rate for a one-year period, after which rate increases may be negotiated when this agreement renews. Subsequent work orders may be issued under the LCA with consultants being required to compete against other similarly qualified consultants in order to receive additional work orders. One-off work orders constitute one-time assignments with a finite beginning and end. Ad hoc work orders constitute an arrangement in which work may be on-going and authorized as needed by Creative.

Consultants must submit an up-to-date CV for all applications.

TVET Governance and Quality Assurance Specialist

1 min read

Location: Belize (Anticipated MCC-Funded Opportunity)

Background:

Creative Associates International brings more than four decades of global experience designing and implementing market-responsive TVET and workforce development programs. Our demand-driven, competency-based approach strengthens the alignment between labor market needs and the institutions that prepare people for employment. We work with governments, national agencies, private-sector partners, universities, TVET institutions, civil society, and youth to expand pathways from education to employment through career guidance, technical and soft skills training, employer engagement, and employment services. Creative also builds the capacity of government counterparts and national institutions to design, manage, and sustain effective TVET and workforce development systems.

Position Summary

The TVET Governance and Quality Assurance Specialist shall support the development of regulatory and operational frameworks required for effective oversight of TVET providers and programmes.

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced degree in education policy, TVET, quality assurance, educational leadership, or a related discipline.
At least seven (7) years of experience in the development or implementation of TVET quality assurance systems, accreditation frameworks, national vocational qualifications frameworks, or regulatory systems for training providers.
Experience designing or implementing accreditation and certification systems for training providers.
Knowledge of competency-based education and training frameworks and alignment with national or regional qualification systems.
Experience supporting institutional reforms within education or skills development systems.

Position Contingency

This position is contingent upon project award and client approval.

Team Leader/TVET Systems and Institutional Reform Specialist

2 min read

Location: Belize (Anticipated MCC-Funded Opportunity)

Background:

Position Summary

The Team Leader shall provide overall leadership and technical oversight for the consultancy. The Team Leader will be responsible for coordinating the work of the technical team, ensuring the quality and coherence of deliverables, and serving as the primary point of contact with MCA-Belize and national counterparts.

Minimum Qualifications

· Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in education, technical and vocational education and training, public policy, economics, labour market studies, or a related field.

· At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in education or workforce development reform, including substantial experience in the design or implementation of national or subnational TVET systems or skills development initiatives.

· Demonstrated experience supporting institutional reforms related to TVET governance, accreditation, or workforce development policies is required.

· Strong understanding of TVET policy frameworks, institutional governance models, and labour market alignment mechanisms.

· Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and managing complex reform initiatives.

· Experience working with Ministries of Education, labour agencies, or skills development authorities in developing or middle-income countries is required.

Position Contingency

This position is contingent upon project award and client approval.

Housing, Land, and Property Expert

2 min read

Damascus, Syria

Position Purpose

The HLP Expert will provide technical oversight to ensure that all land registry digitization activities are implemented in accordance with international Housing, Land and Property (HLP) principles, while preserving the integrity, security, neutrality, and accessibility of land records. The Expert will ensure that project activities strengthen records preservation without influencing or adjudicating ownership rights or property disputes.

Summary Scope of Work (SoW)

Key Responsibilities

1. HLP Technical Advisory

Advise the project team on the integration of international HLP principles throughout implementation.
Ensure that digitization activities remain limited to preservation, indexing, and secure archiving of records.
Review technical procedures to ensure neutrality and compliance with HLP good practice.

2. Records Protection and Integrity

Develop procedures for secure handling, transport, storage, and tracking of physical land records.
Review chain-of-custody procedures for registry documents.
Advise on document preservation standards to minimize loss or damage during digitization.

3. Quality Assurance

Review digitization workflows, metadata standards, indexing protocols, and document classification.
Participate in periodic quality assurance reviews to ensure completeness and integrity of digitized records.
Recommend corrective measures where inconsistencies or risks are identified.

4. Risk Management

Identify HLP-related operational risks affecting land records.
Advise on measures to reduce risks of document manipulation, unauthorized alteration, loss, or misuse.
Contribute to the project’s risk assessment and mitigation planning.

5. Capacity Building

Develop and deliver training modules on:
- HLP principles
- Protection of land registry records
- Ethical handling of sensitive property documentation
- Record integrity and confidentiality
Provide mentoring to Ministry staff during implementation.

6. Data Protection and Safeguards

Advise on access controls for sensitive land registry information.
Ensure that confidentiality and data protection measures are incorporated into operational procedures.
Coordinate with the Cybersecurity Specialist regarding protection of digitized records.

7. Monitoring and Reporting

Conduct periodic field visits to digitization centers.
Prepare technical monitoring reports with recommendations.
Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for secure records management.

8. Handover and Sustainability

Support preparation of HLP-related operational manuals and SOPs.
Advise the partner on institutional arrangements for long-term protection of digitized records.
Contribute to the final handover and sustainability plan.

Required Qualifications

Advanced degree in Law, Land Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Housing, Land and Property (HLP), land administration, cadastral systems, or property rights programming.
Experience working on digitization of land records or land administration reform is highly desirable.
Familiarity with international HLP frameworks (e.g., Pinheiro Principles, VGGT, and relevant humanitarian/development guidance).
Experience working with government institutions and donor-funded projects in similar region/context.
Strong knowledge of records management, conflict-sensitive programming, and data protection principles.
Excellent analytical, report writing, and training skills.

Data Center / IT Infrastructure Expert

3 min read

Damascus, Syria (with possible coordination visits as required)

Position Purpose: The Data Center / IT Infrastructure Expert will serve as the Technical Advisor to the project team and Creative’s implementing partners on all ICT, data center, and systems architecture components.

Position Type: Consultant / Technical Advisor

Duration: Five Months

Reporting Lines: The Data Center / IT Infrastructure Expert will report to the Program Lead and work in close coordination with:

Project Technical Team
Implementing Partners
ICT vendors and contractors

Key Responsibilities / Scope of Work

Act as the main technical liaison between the project team and implementing partners on all ICT and data center matters;
Facilitate technical coordination meetings and workshops with implementing partners;
Support the implementing partner in defining technical and functional requirements for; Centralized Data Center; Digital Data Transformation Centers (DDTCs); and Network and connectivity architecture;

Provide technical advisory support for the design and architecture of the Centralized Data Center;
Review and validate technical designs and specifications developed by vendors and contractors;
Serve as the internal ICT subject matter expert for the program team;
Review technical outputs from ICT vendors and service providers;
Ensure alignment of vendor outputs with project technical requirements;
Review proposed security frameworks including: Access control systems; Data encryption protocols; and Secure data transmission between centers;
Advise on system resilience against cyber threats;
Lead the finalization of the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for the Centralized Data Center, Digital Data Transformation Centers (DDTCs), and all associated ICT infrastructure and equipment;
Develop and finalize the technical specifications for all ICT hardware, software, networking, storage, backup, security, power, and data center infrastructure to support procurement activities;
Develop the technical evaluation and selection criteria for ICT and data center procurements, ensuring compliance with project objectives and procurement standards;
Prepare technical evaluation tools, including scoring matrices and evaluation sheets, for the assessment of bids and proposals;
Serve as a technical member of procurement evaluation committees, participating in the technical review, evaluation, clarification, and recommendation of ICT and data center vendors and contractors;
Provide technical support during bid clarification meetings, contract negotiations, and vendor selection processes, as required; and
Review and approve technical deliverables, factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning reports prior to final acceptance of ICT systems and infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in ICT infrastructure, enterprise IT systems, data center design and implementation, or digital transformation projects.
Demonstrated experience in the design, planning, and implementation of enterprise ICT infrastructure, including data centers, networking, storage, virtualization, and cybersecurity solutions.
Proven experience serving as a technical advisor on digital transformation, e-government, or large-scale ICT modernization initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in developing technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and technical requirements for ICT infrastructure and data center procurements.
Proven experience participating in technical evaluations of ICT procurements, including developing evaluation criteria, scoring methodologies, and serving on technical evaluation committees.
Strong technical knowledge of:
- Data center architecture, virtualization, and cloud/on-premises infrastructure;
- Enterprise networking (LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, routing, and switching);
- Cybersecurity frameworks, identity and access management, encryption, and disaster recovery;
- Enterprise storage, backup, database systems, and business continuity planning.
Experience reviewing ICT vendor proposals, validating technical designs, and overseeing system testing, commissioning, and acceptance is highly desirable.
Experience working with government institutions, public sector digital transformation programs, or donor-funded projects is highly desirable.
Excellent analytical, technical writing, communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and provide technical leadership within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Microsoft Azure, VMware, AWS, or Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) are considered an asset.

Senior Mentor – Investigations & Financial Intelligence

2 min read

Position Summary

The Senior Mentor – Investigations & Financial Intelligence serves as the program’s lead advisor on investigations, financial intelligence, anti-money laundering, and counter terrorist financing. The Senior Mentor provides strategic guidance and operational mentorship to partner nation FIUs, investigators, prosecutors, customs authorities, and specialized law enforcement units responsible for identifying, investigating, and disrupting illicit financial networks associated with illicit gold mining and terrorist financing.

The Senior Mentor operates as both a technical expert and capability architect. Responsibilities include designing technical assistance packages, developing curricula and training materials, mentoring partner institutions, and recruiting and supervising specialized trainers, investigators, and advisors deployed in support of country interventions.

Primary Responsibilities

Advise partner nation institutions on financial investigations, AML/CFT, and counter terrorist financing.

Support FIU development, financial intelligence workflows, suspicious transaction analysis, and investigative methodologies.

Design and deliver training curricula, workshops, and case-based mentoring.

Develop operational pathways linking investigative leads to prosecutions and broader network disruption.

Recruit and supervise specialized trainers and technical advisors.

Support cross-border cooperation and information sharing related to illicit financial flows.

Advise on sanctions evasion, trade-based money laundering, and emerging financial threats.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of experience in financial crimes investigations, AML/CFT, or counter threat finance.

Experience working with FIUs, prosecutors, customs authorities, financial investigators

Demonstrated expertise in complex criminal investigations and financial intelligence.

Experience with trade-based money laundering, sanctions, and cryptocurrency investigations preferred.

Experience designing and delivering technical assistance or institutional capacity-building programs.

Demonstrated ability to translate strategic analysis into operational interventions and partner nation action plans.

Prior service with federal law enforcement, Treasury, financial intelligence, or prosecutorial organizations strongly preferred.

Spanish language proficiency desired but not required.

This position is contingent upon proposal award and client approval.

Senior Mentor – Illicit Gold Networks & Supply Chain

2 min read

Position Summary

The Senior Mentor – Illicit Gold Networks & Supply Chain Disruption serves as the program’s principal advisor on illicit gold economies, mine-to-market supply chains, and network disruption strategies. The Senior Mentor leads analytical and operational efforts to identify vulnerabilities across extraction, transportation, trade, export, finance, and revenue generation systems exploited by Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), transnational criminal organizations, and other hostile actors.

This position is designed for an individual capable of operating simultaneously as a strategic advisor, technical expert, and capability architect. The Senior Mentor designs and oversees technical assistance focused on supply-chain vulnerabilities, chokepoint analysis, trade transparency, mine-to-market assessments, and disruption strategies targeting the financial and logistical mechanisms sustaining illicit gold networks.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead mine-to-market network mapping and chokepoint analysis activities.

Identify vulnerabilities across extraction, transportation, trade, export, and financial systems.

Design technical assistance packages focused on illicit gold network disruption and supply-chain transparency.

Develop curricula, workshops, and analytical frameworks supporting partner nation investigations and trade oversight.

Advise partner governments on strategies to disrupt illicit gold networks while protecting lawful economic activity.

Recruit and supervise specialized trainers, analysts, and technical advisors.

Support cross-border cooperation and regional network disruption initiatives.

Provide strategic advice on illicit commodities, trade systems, and counter threat finance approaches.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of experience addressing illicit commodities, transnational organized crime, trade systems, or illicit financial networks.

Demonstrated expertise in supply chains, trade analysis, export systems, or network disruption strategies.

Experience analyzing or disrupting illicit commodity markets, including precious metals, mining economies, or other high-value commodities preferred.

Experience designing and implementing technical assistance programs in international environments.

Strong understanding of FTOs, TCOs, counter threat finance, and mine-to-market supply chains.

Demonstrated ability to translate strategic analysis into operational interventions and partner nation action plans.

Western Hemisphere experience strongly preferred.

Spanish language proficiency desired but not required.

This position is contingent upon proposal award and client approval.

Program Manager / Network Disruption Lead

2 min read

Position Summary

The Program Manager (PM) serves as the senior leader and principal integrator for a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) program focused on disrupting Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) financing through illicit gold network disruption in the Western Hemisphere. The PM provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and partner engagement across all countries and lines of effort, ensuring that assessment findings are translated into actionable country intervention roadmaps and network disruption strategies.

The PM functions simultaneously as a strategic advisor, operational leader, and capability architect. Beyond overall program management responsibilities, the PM designs country-specific technical assistance packages, coordinates specialized interventions, and oversees the recruitment, deployment, and supervision of trainers, mentors, investigators, and subject matter experts required to execute approved activities.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of program implementation, strategy, and operational oversight.

Direct the Assessment-to-Action process, ensuring assessments produce operationally relevant recommendations and intervention roadmaps.

Coordinate with CT, Embassy teams, partner governments, FIUs, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, mining authorities, and other stakeholders.

Design and oversee country-specific technical assistance and capacity-building activities.

Recruit, deploy, and supervise specialized trainers, mentors, and technical advisors.

Oversee work planning, reporting, quality assurance, and adaptive program management.

Ensure all interventions support U.S. counterterrorism, counter threat finance, and regional security objectives.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing complex international security, counterterrorism, or rule of law programs or field operations.

Demonstrated experience leading multi-country programs in challenging operating environments.

Significant experience working with U.S. Government agencies, Embassies, and partner nation institutions.

Experience translating strategic analysis into operational interventions and partner nation action plans.

Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams and surge technical experts.

Strong understanding of transnational organized crime, terrorist financing, and network disruption strategies.

Western Hemisphere experience strongly preferred.

Spanish language proficiency desired but not required.

This position is contingent upon proposal award and client approval.

TVET Systems Reform Lead

2 min read

Background:

Creative Associates International is an international professional services firm with more than four decades of experience strengthening education systems, workforce development programs, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems in partnership with governments, the private sector, and local institutions. Creative designs and implements market-driven, competency-based workforce development initiatives that improve school-to-work transitions, strengthen labor market alignment, and expand economic opportunities for youth and adults. Our expertise spans national TVET policy and governance reform, institutional strengthening, qualifications and accreditation systems, curriculum modernization, instructor development, public-private partnerships, and workforce transition services. Through a systems-strengthening approach, Creative helps governments and stakeholders build sustainable, inclusive, and data-driven education and workforce systems that improve learning outcomes, employability, and economic growth.

Project Summary:

Creative is preparing for a forthcoming Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)-funded opportunity under the Belize Compact’s Education Project focused on strengthening Belize’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system and improving pathways from training to employment. The anticipated program will support the establishment and operationalization of the National Training Authority, strengthen industry engagement through Sector Skills Councils, enhance the quality and relevance of TVET programs, expand work-based learning opportunities, and improve labor market information and workforce outcomes. Creative is seeking qualified experts with experience in TVET systems reform, workforce development, institutional strengthening, employer engagement, competency-based training, labor market systems, and related fields to support proposal development and potential program implementation.

TVET Systems Reform Lead

Desired Experience, Expertise, Skills, and Capabilities

Experience leading and/or contributing to TVET capacity building and institutional strengthening activities

Establishing or strengthening national TVET authorities, training agencies, qualifications authorities, or accreditation bodies

Experience leading TVET policy reform implementation and instructional training initiatives

TVET financing and grant facility design

Experience working on the development of national qualifications frameworks

Strong understanding of accreditation and certification systems

Institutional development and change management

Experience operationalizing a National Training Authority, such as the development of governance structures, operational procedures, and strategic planning tools required for the effective oversight of the TVET system

Experience supporting donor-funded programs, preferred MCC experience and/or World Bank, Caribbean Development Bank, USG-funded programs, Inter-American Development Bank

Experience working in Belize, the Caribbean or a similar context in the relevant sectors

TVET Data Systems Lead

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Background:

Project Summary:

TVET Data Systems Lead

Experience conducting M&E activities on TVET, workforce development, and/or institutional strengthening activities

Experience working with labor market information systems, indicator reporting, impact evaluations, data collection and quality reviews

Experience with employment outcome tracking

Familiarity with international donor-funded M&E systems, MCC or World Bank experience preferred

Experience supporting donor-funded programs, preferred MCC experience and/or World Bank, Caribbean Development Bank, USG-funded programs, Inter-American Development Bank

Experience working in Belize, the Caribbean or a similar context in the relevant sectors

Private Sector TVET Lead

2 min read

Background:

Project Summary:

Private Sector TVET Lead

Desired Experience, Expertise, Skills, and Capabilities

Experience improving pathways from training to employment, leading demand-driven training, coordinating public-partner partnerships, and facilitating apprenticeship opportunities.

Experience enhancing work-based learning and employment pathways, aligning to labor market needs, for TVET graduates

Experience developing and refining frameworks and systems to strengthen job placement mechanisms

Experience establishing and managing Sector Skills Councils and other mechanisms that enable systematic collaboration between training providers and industry

Experience expanding access to training opportunities and improving labor market information systems

Strong understanding of the Belize labor market, occupational standards, context, trends, and opportunities, specifically in the tourism, agriculture, energy, ICT, and other priority sectors.

Experience supporting donor-funded programs, preferred MCC experience and/or World Bank, Caribbean Development Bank, USG-funded programs, Inter-American Development Bank

Experience working in Belize, the Caribbean or a similar context in the relevant sector