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. Position Summary: Creative Associates seeks a Political Economy Analysis (PEA) Advisor for forthcoming donor-funded governance programs in West Africa.