Project Officer

Contract type: Full-time

Location: Cairo

About Etijah

Youth and Development Consultancy Institute – Etijah is a non-profit organization specializing in developing, improving, and disseminating development methodologies in youth and community development.

Based in Cairo, Etijah’s primary concern is to create and tailor up-to-date and high-quality development methodologies, research tools, applicable practices of youth development, and training delivery models, to be able to qualify youth by providing them with the skills, know-how, and aptitudes, as well as contribute to building the capacity of governmental and non-governmental youth-serving organizations. Our role is to provide youth with direct access to unconditional participation by providing practical tools and models for developing community-wide initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Planning and Implementation

• Develop activities’ work plan in reference to the proposal, budget, and log frame;
• Manage field activities in project action areas;
• Develop a resources plan in reference to the project’s budget;
• Manage, request, and settle activities’ expenses as per the project budget;
• Ensure implementation of cost optimization activities;
• Plan and implement the outreach efforts to the targeted local communities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and local organizations, to enhance program outreach and impact;
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with key partners.

Managing the implementation of the Trainings

• Plan ahead for the implementation of training programs in coordination with trainers;
• Coordinating and organizing the different training programs;
• Managing the logistics and financial planning and implementation of the project training programs;
• Support the participants with Coaching and in developing their Business Plans.

Project Operations

• Set up files to ensure that all project information and communications are appropriately documented;
• Execute the project as per the project plan;
• Develop forms and records to document project activities;
• Monitor the field coordinators monthly tasks to ensure the successful completion of the project’s field activities;
• Coordinate with the Business Development department to execute the social media coverage of the activities;
• Responsible for major events organizing.

Team Management

• Conduct regular meetings with local coordinators to ensure effective communication and collaboration;
• Develop staff learning and development plans to ensure constant development;
• Manage team performance, provide feedback, and address challenges as they arise.

Reporting and M&E requirements

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and per activity reports;
• Manage and organize the project’s files and documents;
• Participate in preparing the final project report.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Economics, or relevant fields;
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in a relevant field or holding a similar reasonability;
• Having previous experience with supervision and team leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect, and interact with potential partners and donors;
• Able to professionally and confidently communicate with national and international organizations;
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills and commitment to meeting deadlines;
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team;
• Excellent command of English and Arabic is a must.

Etijah is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

How to apply

Interested applicant should submit their application, including their CV and Cover letter, following this link before Monday, September 23rd, 2024 following this link

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