Project Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that focuses on advancing children's rights and equality for girls. Established over 85 years ago, Plan International operates in more than 80 countries, working collaboratively with children, young people, supporters, and partners to tackle the root causes of challenges faced by vulnerable children, particularly girls. The organization is committed to transforming the lives of children and ensuring their rights are upheld from birth to adulthood, especially in the face of poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. Plan International's mission is to create a just world where every child can thrive, and it actively engages in policy and practice changes at local, national, and global levels to achieve this goal.

Job Overview:
The Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in the implementation of the 'Scaling Up Economic Empowerment and Systemic Integration' project, which is a three-year initiative funded by the Ursula Zindel-Hilti Foundation. This project aims to enhance the resilience and socioeconomic empowerment of vulnerable women and men within supportive and inclusive communities across four governorates in Egypt. The coordinator will be responsible for overseeing capacity-building activities, facilitating partnerships, and implementing community-based interventions. This includes strengthening the capacities of 24 partner community-based organizations (CBOs), facilitating social entrepreneurship training, and ensuring effective collaboration between Plan International Egypt and local stakeholders. The role also involves managing operational, logistical, and administrative processes, supervising field officers, and supporting community-driven initiatives that directly benefit 1,600 individuals. The coordinator will contribute to monitoring progress, documenting lessons learned, and promoting knowledge sharing to ensure the project's sustainability and scalability.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Project Coordinator include coordinating and supporting the pilot capacity-building program with the Ministry of Local Development in Giza, organizing and facilitating participatory training sessions, workshops, and mentorship activities. The coordinator will manage logistics and administration for trainings, including securing venues, preparing materials, tracking attendance, and reporting on outcomes. They will adapt and deliver Project Management Training of Trainers (TOT) modules to ensure practical relevance for MLD staff, collect and analyze participant feedback to enhance training content and delivery, and document lessons learned, good practices, and success stories for future replication. The coordinator will also coordinate with UNHCR and MLD stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration, monitor program outcomes, and track progress against training objectives. Maintaining structured records and databases on training sessions and participant performance, preparing progress updates, reports, and inputs for donor and partner communication, and troubleshooting operational or coordination challenges are also part of the role. The Project Coordinator will adhere to Plan International's global policies on safeguarding and gender equality, ensuring compliance among staff and associates.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field, with a Master's degree preferred. They should have 3-4 years of experience in partnerships, community engagement, or related fields, particularly in working with government entities and civil society organizations on livelihoods, economic empowerment, or community development projects. A strong understanding of the socio-economic and governance context in Egypt, especially the challenges faced by vulnerable and marginalized groups, is essential. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to coordinate and deliver participatory training and learning programs, along with proven skills in documentation, reporting, and analysis of lessons learned and project outcomes. Applications must be submitted in English.

Educational Background:
Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred, indicating a higher level of expertise and understanding of the complexities involved in international development and community engagement.

Experience:
The position requires 3-4 years of relevant experience in partnerships, community engagement, or related fields. Experience working with government entities and civil society organizations on projects related to livelihoods, economic empowerment, or community development is highly desirable. The candidate should also have a strong understanding of the socio-economic and governance context in Egypt, particularly regarding the challenges faced by vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as all applications must be submitted in English. Knowledge of Arabic is also beneficial, given the local context and the communities involved in the project.

Additional Notes:
This position is based on-site and has two vacancies available, one in Assiut and one in Damietta, both located in Upper Egypt. The role reports to the Upper Egypt Area Manager and is classified at Hay Level 1

• The vacancy closing date is set for 2nd July 2026, and it is open exclusively to Egyptian nationals. Plan International emphasizes equality, diversity, and inclusion, striving to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. The organization is committed to safeguarding children and young people, ensuring that all staff adhere to strict policies regarding child protection and preventing sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse.