CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Executive Service Corps
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 31 Mar 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 value chain facilitators 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 businesses, workers, and entrepreneurs, with a focus on women and youth. This position is full-time and based in Cairo.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Egyptian stakeholders, including CEOs from businesses both large and small, academic leaders, and senior government officials;
• Help guide and facilitate the development of stakeholder-led strategies and activities;
• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of activities selected in coordination with the stakeholders and the project;
• Support the development of all deliverables and the collection of monitoring and evaluation data in the assigned sector;
• Work with international experts to achieve program goals.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business, economics, or finance;
• Minimum two years of professional work experience – private sector experience strongly preferred;
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary and multinational teams;
• Understanding of supply chains and distribution networks in business with practical knowledge of the linkages within a value chain;
• Confident and resourceful in finding creative solutions to meet deadlines and solve problems in the face of challenges;
• Dynamic individuals who are logical thinkers;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• USAID or other donor experience welcome, but not required;
• English and Arabic fluency required.

How to apply:

How to apply: Please submit a letter of interest and current resume to jobs@iesc.org with “Value Chain Facilitator - Egypt” in the subject line. IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.