CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Executive Service Corps
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 28 Feb 2015

IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in 130 countries – mainly with the generous support of USAID – designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market-driven solutions.

IESC is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Supporting Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) Program in Egypt. SEED aims to promote inclusive economic growth and improve the competitiveness of the private sector in Egypt through the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and stimulating entrepreneurship. It is expected to create new jobs and generate additional income for Egyptian small business owners, laborers, and entrepreneurs, with a focus on women and youth. This position is full-time and based in Cairo.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the acting Chief of Party (COP) in the absence of the COP;
• Support the COP to coordinate and provide leadership to all technical and managerial activities;
• Oversee general office operations, financial management, administration, monitoring and evaluation, communications, logistics, and information technology support;
• Provide oversight to budgets, grants, operational plans, reporting, and procedural and financial compliance;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with key stakeholders, including government counterparts.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business, economics, international development, or a related field required;
• Minimum 10 years of experience implementing and managing similar economic growth programs;
• Previous DCOP and/or Team Leader experience required;
• Demonstrated familiarity and experience working with MSMEs and entrepreneurs;
• Experience working with USAID;
• Experience working in Middle East or North Africa preferred;
• English fluency required; proficient Arabic desirable.

How to apply:

How to apply:

Please submit a letter of interest and current resume to jobs@iesc.org with “Egypt SEED DCOP” in the subject line. IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IESC encourages all interested applicants, volunteers, and consultants to register with the IESC Skills Bank. To register, please visit http://www.iesc.org/register-with iesc.aspx.