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Project Manager - YES
Project Manager - YES
Aga Khan Foundation
The position
BACKGROUND
Om Habibeh Mohamed Shah Aga Khan Foundation (OHF) is an Egyptian non-profit foundation serving the people of Aswan for over 35 years. The foundation is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which supports over 1,000 initiatives in over 30 countries around the world.
The Foundation was established by Om Habibeh Sultan Mohammed Shah Aga Khan, whose enduring legacy in Aswan reflects a deep and personal commitment to the well-being, dignity, and development of local communities. Her vision continues to guide OHF’s work, anchoring it in compassion, service, and long-term partnership with the people of Aswan.
The Foundation works across key sectors including education, health, economic inclusion, agriculture and food security, civil society strengthening, women’s empowerment, and early childhood development.
THE PROJECT
“Enhancing Youth Skills and Employability” Program in Aswan aims to improve sustainable economic opportunities for young women and men through an integrated approach combining skills development, entrepreneurship, and climate-responsive livelihood interventions.
Key components of the project:
THE POSITION
The Project Manager will be accountable for achieving program outcomes while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, compliance, and accountability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Planning and Implementation
Team Leadership and Coordination
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (ME&L)
Quality Assurance and Reporting
Risk Management and Compliance
Om Habibeh Mohamed Shah Aga Khan Foundation (OHF) is an Egyptian non-profit foundation serving the people of Aswan for over 35 years. The foundation is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which supports over 1,000 initiatives in over 30 countries around the world.
The Foundation was established by Om Habibeh Sultan Mohammed Shah Aga Khan, whose enduring legacy in Aswan reflects a deep and personal commitment to the well-being, dignity, and development of local communities. Her vision continues to guide OHF’s work, anchoring it in compassion, service, and long-term partnership with the people of Aswan.
The Foundation works across key sectors including education, health, economic inclusion, agriculture and food security, civil society strengthening, women’s empowerment, and early childhood development.
THE PROJECT
“Enhancing Youth Skills and Employability” Program in Aswan aims to improve sustainable economic opportunities for young women and men through an integrated approach combining skills development, entrepreneurship, and climate-responsive livelihood interventions.
Key components of the project:
- Delivery of large-scale Youth Employability Skills (YES) training to over 2,000 youth,
- Strengthening employment pathways, career guidance, and market linkages,
- Build skills and capacity in the areas of Agriculture and establish over 300 youth-led kitchen and rooftop gardens,
- Raise community climate and environment awareness and support for community-led climate and environmental initiatives
THE POSITION
The Project Manager will be accountable for achieving program outcomes while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, compliance, and accountability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Planning and Implementation
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive annual, quarterly, and detailed implementation plans
- Oversee the effective rollout of all program components
- Ensure strong integration and coherence across program components to maximize impact and sustainability
- Monitor implementation progress and proactively address delays or bottlenecks
Team Leadership and Coordination
- Provide leadership and direct supervision to the program team
- Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and capacity building to team members
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
- Oversee program implementation in alignment with the approved budget
- Monitor expenditures and ensure efficient and cost-effective use of resources
- Collaborate closely with the Finance team
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Ensure effective coordination and alignment among all implementing partners
- Represent OHF in relevant coordination forums and external engagements
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (ME&L)
- Ensure effective implementation of the program’s Monitoring & Evaluation framework
- Track progress against key performance indicators and targets (number of youths trained, employment outcomes)
- Lead periodic program reviews, reflection sessions, and adaptive learning processes
- Ensure systematic documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and best practices
Quality Assurance and Reporting
- Ensure high-quality design and delivery of all program activities
- Review and approve technical outputs, training materials, and deliverables
- Lead the preparation and submission of donor reports, internal reports, and final reports and evaluations
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all reporting outputs
Risk Management and Compliance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks (operational, financial, reputational)
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, donor requirements and safeguarding standards
- Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and risk awareness
The requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in development studies, business administration, economics, or a related field
- Master’s degree is strongly preferred
- Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in program or project management
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Youth employment and livelihoods programming
- Skills development and training initiatives
- Managing large-scale, multi-component development projects
- Prior experience working in Upper Egypt, particularly Aswan, is highly desirable
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills
- Proven financial and budget management expertise
- Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in Arabic and English
Core Competencies
Employees of Aga Khan Foundation and Om Habibeh Foundation are expected to uphold and advance the organization’s core principles of equity, inclusion, and environmental responsibility in all aspects of their work.
Gender Justice
OHF is committed to advancing gender equity and justice across all its programs and internal operations. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment, and ensures fairness and equity throughout all stages of employment, including recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, and career development.
Climate Justice
Environment and climate are core strategic priorities and cross-cutting themes for OHF. The Foundation supports communities in building resilience to climate change through integrated approaches that combine awareness, infrastructure development, sustainable resource management, and renewable energy solutions.
Safeguarding and Ethics
At Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF), we recognize our responsibility to promote human dignity, social justice, and the protection of all individuals engaged in or impacted by our work. At the core of our mission is a deep and sustained engagement with underserved and marginalized communities, placing respect, dignity, and inclusion at the center of all programs and operations. We acknowledge that a strong organizational culture grounded in accountability, integrity, and professionalism is essential to creating a safe and supportive environment for our staff, partners, and the communities we serve. We uphold the principle that all individuals have the right to live and work free from harm, abuse, and exploitation. Accordingly, OHF maintains robust safeguarding policies and systems designed to prevent and respond to all forms of misconduct, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, bullying, neglect, and child abuse. These safeguards apply to all stakeholders, including employees, consultants, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries.
People with special needs
OHF is committed to including people with disabilities in all its programmes and projects.
Om Habibeh Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. OHF reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, including criminal record checks. OHF also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can find out more on this scheme on this link: https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Results-oriented and accountable
- Problem-solving and adaptability in complex environments
Employees of Aga Khan Foundation and Om Habibeh Foundation are expected to uphold and advance the organization’s core principles of equity, inclusion, and environmental responsibility in all aspects of their work.
Gender Justice
OHF is committed to advancing gender equity and justice across all its programs and internal operations. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment, and ensures fairness and equity throughout all stages of employment, including recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, and career development.
Climate Justice
Environment and climate are core strategic priorities and cross-cutting themes for OHF. The Foundation supports communities in building resilience to climate change through integrated approaches that combine awareness, infrastructure development, sustainable resource management, and renewable energy solutions.
Safeguarding and Ethics
At Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF), we recognize our responsibility to promote human dignity, social justice, and the protection of all individuals engaged in or impacted by our work. At the core of our mission is a deep and sustained engagement with underserved and marginalized communities, placing respect, dignity, and inclusion at the center of all programs and operations. We acknowledge that a strong organizational culture grounded in accountability, integrity, and professionalism is essential to creating a safe and supportive environment for our staff, partners, and the communities we serve. We uphold the principle that all individuals have the right to live and work free from harm, abuse, and exploitation. Accordingly, OHF maintains robust safeguarding policies and systems designed to prevent and respond to all forms of misconduct, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, bullying, neglect, and child abuse. These safeguards apply to all stakeholders, including employees, consultants, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries.
People with special needs
OHF is committed to including people with disabilities in all its programmes and projects.
Om Habibeh Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. OHF reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, including criminal record checks. OHF also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can find out more on this scheme on this link: https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/
Sector
Economic Development
About the Agency
The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.
Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.
Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.
Region
Middle East
Location
Egypt
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
23-May-2026
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