Location: Damietta
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.
Program Background
Etijah’s Economic Empowerment Department operates as a dynamic force dedicated to creating enduring positive impact across Egypt. The department strategically focuses on enhancing livelihoods, fostering entrepreneurship, developing employability skills and facilitating social integration through innovative and inclusive programs.
At its core, the department aims to uplift refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and host communities by addressing immediate needs and fostering long-term resilience. Through initiatives that encompass skills development, vocational training, and employment generation, Etijah equips individuals with the tools necessary for sustainable and dignified livelihoods. Simultaneously, by promoting entrepreneurship and creating spaces for diverse communities to converge, the department not only stimulates economic growth but also nurtures a sense of inclusivity, contributing to the development of a vibrant and interconnected social fabric in Egypt.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a full-time Field Coordinator, you will be assigned the following rules and responsibilities:
- Organize and coordinate the necessary logistics for the implantation of field activities
- Assist in achieving the training objectives of the program and periodic follow-up with the participants;
- Work on spreading the program to the largest number of target audience according to criteria in the communities hosting in Damietta;
- Organize and facilitate interviews to select the beneficiaries joining the program;
- Effective communication and follow up with the beneficiaries enrolled in the program;
- Support the program’s beneficiaries with any challenges that may arise during the implementation phase;
- Responsible for procuring and maintaining training logistics including the evaluation tools, and assisting trainers in training as well as various financial matters related to training;
- Prepare activity reports and periodic reports;
- Responsible for the financial, administrative and logistical tasks associated with the implementation of activities (including handling of data related to the project);
- Conduct any other tasks as required to support the successful implementation of the project.
Job Requirments
- Experience in project management in the Egyptian Context;
- Bachelor’s degree in social studies, Economic Development, Business Administration, Economics or relevant fields;
- At least 1 year of previous work experience in the field of non-governmental organizations;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; to represent Etijah with local organizations;
- Persuasive and goal-oriented;
- Excellent analytical and time-management skills and commitment to meeting deadlines;
- Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team;
- Excellent speaking and writing English and Arabic is a must;
- Good knowledge in the use of computer programs, especially (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint.);
- Previous experience in similar projects /contexts;
- Familiarity with the financial and procurement procedures for project activities.
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 Thursday, Oct 31st, 2024, following this link
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