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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. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Criminal Justice/CVE Expert
Requisition Number: 16-0182
Location: Abuja

Position Summary

• The Criminal Justice/CVE Expert will lead technical assistance efforts for ECOWAS staff members in criminal justice, countering violent extremism, and violence prevention.
• The position will require the ability to conduct trainings, generate consensus among variety of stakeholders, and develop policy recommendations.
• Previous experience working with multi-lateral organizations and/or in the West Africa region is preferred.

Reporting & Supervision:

• The Criminal Justice/CVE Expert will report to the Program Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to ECOWAS;
• Develops and delivers trainings as needed;
• Develops and/or modifies CVE and criminal justice tools based on capacity building needs; and
• Provides policy and strategy recommendations to ECOWAS.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in countering violent extremism, criminal justice, counterterrorism and/or crime & violence prevention;
• Advanced degree in Counterterrorism, Security Studies and/or Criminal Justice;
• Demonstrated experience in applying public health models of crime prevention, especially in developing countries;
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering trainings;
• Demonstrated experience working in West Africa, developing countries and/or multi-lateral organizations;
• Experience in policy development;
• Ability to relocate to Abuja, Nigeria; and
• Fluency in French a plus.

How to Apply

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Note

• Only finalists will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.