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 dedicated to ensuring that every child can realize their potential, free from poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. Plan International aims to drive changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels, utilizing its extensive reach, experience, and knowledge to support children from birth through adulthood, especially in times of crisis and adversity.

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 communities across four governorates in Egypt. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating capacity-building activities, partnerships, and community-based interventions, focusing on strengthening the capacities of 24 partner community-based organizations (CBOs). The role involves overseeing operational, logistical, and administrative processes, supervising field officers, and ensuring effective collaboration between Plan International Egypt and local stakeholders. The Project Coordinator will also contribute to monitoring progress, documenting lessons learned, and promoting knowledge sharing to enable project scaling and sustainability, ultimately benefiting 1,600 direct beneficiaries.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Project Coordinator include coordinating 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 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, track progress against training objectives, maintain structured records and databases on training sessions and participant performance, and prepare progress updates and reports for donor and partner communication. Additionally, the Project Coordinator will troubleshoot operational or coordination challenges and escalate issues as necessary, while adhering to Plan International's global policies for safeguarding and preventing sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates 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 regarding the challenges faced by vulnerable and marginalized groups, is essential. The ideal 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, good practices, and project outcomes. Applications must be submitted in English.

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. A strong understanding of the socio-economic and governance context in Egypt is also necessary, especially regarding the challenges faced by vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English, as all applications must be submitted in English. Proficiency in Arabic would be advantageous, 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 is open to Egyptian nationals only, and the closing date for applications is 2nd July 202
• Plan International emphasizes equality, diversity, and inclusion in its hiring practices, ensuring that the organization reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. The organization is committed to safeguarding children and young people, and a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with its policies.