Project Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that has been advancing children's rights and equality for girls for over 85 years. Established with the mission to support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, Plan International operates in more than 80 countries worldwide. The organization focuses on tackling the root causes of challenges faced by children, particularly girls, who are often the most affected by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. Through collaboration with children, young people, supporters, and partners, Plan International strives for a just world where every child can realize their potential. The organization is committed to driving changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels, leveraging its extensive reach, experience, and knowledge to create sustainable impacts in the communities it serves.

Job Overview:
The Project Coordinator will play a pivotal 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: Assiut, Sohag, Beheira, and Damietta. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating capacity-building activities, fostering partnerships, and facilitating 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 overseeing operational, logistical, and administrative processes, supervising field officers, and supporting the delivery of community-driven initiatives that directly benefit 1,600 individuals. The Project Coordinator will contribute to monitoring progress, documenting lessons learned, and promoting knowledge sharing to enable project scaling and sustainability.

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 (MLD) 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. Additionally, the coordinator will collect and analyze participant feedback to enhance training content and delivery, document lessons learned and success stories for future replication, and coordinate with UNHCR and MLD stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration. Monitoring program outcomes and tracking progress against training objectives will also be essential, along with maintaining structured records and databases on training sessions and participant performance. The coordinator will prepare progress updates, reports, and inputs for donor and partner communication, and troubleshoot any operational or coordination challenges that arise.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must 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 ideal candidate will 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.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes 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. Candidates should have experience working with government entities and civil society organizations, particularly in projects focused on livelihoods, economic empowerment, or community development. Familiarity with the socio-economic and governance context in Egypt is crucial, as well as experience in coordinating training and capacity-building initiatives.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as all applications must be submitted in English. Proficiency in Arabic is also highly desirable, given the local context and the communities served by 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 is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. The organization emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and strives to create a workplace environment rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. Additionally, Plan International has a robust global policy for safeguarding and preventing sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, and all staff are expected to comply with these principles.