Project Manager

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 poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination that affect children, particularly girls. The organization is committed to ensuring that every child can realize their potential and live in a just world, free from harm and inequality. Plan International's mission is to support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood, enabling them to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. The organization drives 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 Manager will be responsible for the design, planning, and successful delivery of gender-transformative projects throughout the entire project management cycle, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and Plan International's minimum standards and best practices. This role involves leading the project team and overseeing all aspects of the project, including collaboration with local partners and stakeholders. The Project Manager will ensure that the project is feasible by conducting due diligence, shaping the gender-transformative scope, analyzing risks, and managing resources effectively. The position requires a commitment to Plan International's values and policies related to safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusion, as well as a focus on achieving sustainable, community-driven impacts through the project.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Manager will contribute to the initiation of the project idea in line with the country strategy and identify potential local partners. Responsibilities include leading due diligence processes, shaping the gender-transformative scope with partners, analyzing risks and resource needs, managing pre-startup activities, confirming partners, and embedding child safeguarding measures into project design and budgets. The Project Manager will collaborate with partners to establish governance structures, develop detailed implementation plans covering risk, procurement, HR, monitoring, and budgets, and work with senior leadership to launch the project. The role involves leading project implementation by coordinating teams and resources, overseeing monitoring and evaluation, managing risks, procurement, and finances, and ensuring timely reporting. The Project Manager will integrate gender-transformative approaches and safeguarding measures, establish data collection systems, support future project design, ensure compliance with data privacy policies, and facilitate smooth project closure by reviewing achievements, finalizing activities, leading evaluations, and maintaining institutional memory through proper archiving and knowledge management. Additionally, the Project Manager will provide leadership by modeling values, motivating the team, clarifying objectives, and distributing tasks effectively while maintaining strong partner relationships and supporting capacity strengthening as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have experience in project management and a strong understanding of project cycle management best practices. Knowledge and experience in working with partner organizations, project budgeting, activities and expenditure monitoring, and M&E activities tracking, evaluation, and reporting are essential. Candidates should also have a solid understanding of human resources management, procurement processes, and supply chain management. Experience in managing teams and a good working knowledge of donor compliance are also required. The ability to respond to the requirements of the role in a cover letter is necessary, and only applications in English will be accepted.

Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is required for this position, typically including a degree in project management, international development, social sciences, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in project management or related disciplines may be advantageous.

Experience:
Candidates should have a proven track record of experience in project management, particularly in the context of development and humanitarian projects. Experience working in similar roles within non-profit organizations or international development agencies is highly desirable. The role requires demonstrated experience in managing complex projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and achieving project objectives within specified timelines and budgets.

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 of the project and the communities served. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly if they relate to the communities involved in the project.

Additional Notes:
This position is based on-site in either Assuit or Damietta and reports to the Upper Egypt Area Manager. The job grade is Hay Level 1

• The vacancy is open to Egyptian nationals only, and the application deadline is set for 16th October 202
• Plan International is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and aims to reflect 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. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy, and the organization participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.