Program Manager, Corporate governance - Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Onsi Sawiris School of Business

Reports to: Director, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Purpose:

The job holder will be overseeing all Corporate Governance unit under the Center activities/programs and budgets in report to the center director. He/She will be responsible for assisting director in mapping out, designing and executing activities and expanding and launching different programs for the center Corporate Governance unit. The position entails overseeing different activity employees and managing the fulfillment of their tasks towards the success of the activity/program. The purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, and build strong relationships with stakeholders, engage them in informative dialogue, and ensure effective fund raising and implementation of gifts and grants.

Responsibilities:

Center Design and Development

• Plan, research, design and develop Center Corporate Governance objectives according to school strategy, access of funding and fulfilling and catalyzing gaps in the ecosystem
• Manage business development efforts and fund-raising initiatives for the Center Corporate Governance
• Apply for gifts and grants through proposal writing, follow up and manage them

Center Planning and Promotion

• Plan and coordinate the annual strategy of the center Corporate Governance
• Prepare and manage the annual Center Corporate Governance budget and external gifts/grants for approval by the Center director
• Aggregate experts network and design events around them to keep ecosystem engaged and up to date
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulators, donors and partners
• Manage internal and external communications strategy
• Work in raising awareness of CEI Corporate Governance activities/programs through various networking channels
• Participate in relevant groups, forums, and meetings
• Ensure the CEI Corporate Governance website and social media platforms are consistently maintained, updated, and expanded to increase its reach and engagement
• Maintain a comprehensive record of all the partners and the regulators' communication materials

Overseeing Programs Delivery

• Schedule Center Corporate Governance programs/activities, manage the planning of events and conferences related to CEI activities
• Responsible for managing and handling workshops, roundtables and capacity building programs
• Recruit, hire and orient qualified program managers, officers and coordinators in liaison with the department director
• Manage department staff to ensure the availability of the resources needed for effective and quality delivery of programs/activities
• Ensure that the training programs offered under the gifts/grants are monitored, reviewed, and evaluated

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building

• Identify and prioritize key stakeholders based on relevance to the Center’s goals
• Engage stakeholders in discussions and activities to achieve shared objectives
• Cultivate strong and lasting relationships with stakeholders through regular communication, trust-building, and addressing their concerns proactively
• Effectively manage and resolve conflicts with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration

Management and Administration

• Create and renew contracts, MoUs, service provider, and consultant/instructors’ agreements
• Maintain a comprehensive record of all past and present MoUs and agreements
• Ensure compliance of invoices, purchase and payment orders
• Follow up with relevant offices on pending issues
• Provide general administrative support to the Center Corporate Governance unit junior staff

Quality Assurance and Reporting

• Supervise and manage Center Corporate Governance activities for efficient and effective implementation
• Set and assess KPIs for center activities team(s)
• Manage the M&E reporting for all CEI Corporate Governance related programs including grants and gifts
• Assist Center Director in all further needed activities

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or international development
• Master’s degree is a plus

Experience:

• Project management, grants management, or related field
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building

Skills:

• Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively both individually and in teams
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with a wide array of constituents exhibiting institution’s mission and goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills necessary to set and evaluate progress against goals, develop plans and timelines, establish policies and procedures and manage data to meet tight deadlines while maintaining good relations with colleagues
• Proficiency in understanding donor regulations.
• Proven ability in developing and managing effective relationships across all levels and functional areas of an organization; ability to collaborate and influence at a high level
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Familiarity with database management.
• Knowledge of marketing and communications strategies.
• Highly collaborative and productive with the ability to turn strategy into action
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and effectiveness in problem-solving

This position is open until November 22, 2025

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted

"The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."

“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”