Project Coordinator – PACs

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Cairo

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

Youth Empowerment and Raising Awareness for Population Issues (PACs) program was established in 2015 in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS). The program is funded by UNFPA and aims to contribute to Egypt’s 2030 sustainable development goals through tackling population issues.

Acknowledging that the youth are the highest segment in the Egyptian population, and the primary driver to a better future, the program targets the youth by means of raising their awareness about sexual and reproductive health. Through the partnership with the MoYS, the program has a wide reach to youth from all over Egypt. It operates in all 27 gov specifically in YCs (Youth Centers) reaching 432 YCs nationwide.

The program offers different types of awareness sessions that take place in youth clubs. There are interactive sessions, sports sessions, film sessions, singing sessions, and interactive theater sessions. Developing different techniques has given the program an edge and enabled it to reach countless numbers of beneficiaries and have a positive impact on many people’s lives.

Duties And Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Implementation

• Manage project field activities in the project targeted governorates;
• Manage and supervise field coordinators working in project targeted governorates;
• Develop activity plans in reference to the project budget;
• Manage, request, and settle activities’ expenses as per project budget;
• Ensure implementation of cost optimization activities;
• Create and maintain open and fluid communication with the volunteers based in different governorates;
• Prepare accurate technical and financial reports per activity.
  
  

Project Operations

• Execute the project as per the project plan;
• Develop forms and records to document project activities;
• Set up files to ensure that all project information and communications is appropriately documented;
• Monitor and supervise the field coordinators’ / volunteers’ monthly tasks to ensure the successful completion of the project’s field activities;
• Coordinate with the Business Development department to execute the social media coverage of the activities;
• Contribute to organizing major events.
  
  

Reporting And M&E Requirements

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and per activity reports;
• Review and edit the field coordinators’/volunteers’ monthly and per activity reports;
• Manage and organize the project’s files and documents;
• Participate in preparing the final report.
  
  

Required Qualifications And Expertise

• Experience in a project coordination position with development organizations with a minimum of 2 years of work experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in social studies, Economics, Business Administration, International Relations, or other relevant fields;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to connect, and interact with adolescents and youth volunteers;
• Well organized 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 command of English and Arabic is a must;
• Previous experience in similar projects /contexts.
  
  

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, before Saturday, October 11th, 2025 following this link.

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