Programme Manager
Job Description
Background
This job opening is at 50% part-time status.
The project is institutionalizing required employability services within the youth communities in Egypt transforming the centers to provide full employability eco-system from career advising, training, job placement and entrepreneurship for the youth population in the 21st century.
The project will allow the centers to foster the development of entrepreneurial skills and to promote creativity, personal initiative and independent thinking among young people bridging the gap between the educational system and the job market needs in Egypt.
The purpose of the proposed project is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in computer science among young Egyptian women enabling young women to develop technology solutions that addresses societal challenges and contribute to the growth of the national economy. The project aims at inspiring young women to learn about opportunities for young women in computer science, upgrade and enhance their knowledge in computer science bridging the gap between public education and job market needs; and creating entrepreneurial opportunities for them. The project addresses gender balance through providing talented young women with opportunities to access computer science training and capacity building resources as well as attain a job or become self-employed as developers. The project establishes the first innovation center for women in Egypt helping to demonstrate the ability of young women to become successful developers and entrepreneurs and provide a proto-type that can be replicated across Egypt. It also creates an innovation hub where young women can incubate innovative solutions that are both economically viable and at the same time address challenges facing women in Egypt.
Duties And Responsibilities
Responsible for implementation of Innovation for Development Projects involving: Developing background research-related inputs to the I4D programme. Coordinating with staff members of potential partner NGOs, Public and Private Sector. Giving research and implementation-related inputs. Developing background information notes and databases. Accountable for Preparation and finalization of concept notes and project proposals, Baseline and end-line evaluation of projects. Efficiently developing project monitoring and reporting templates. Undertaking field surveys of project implementation areas and preparing reports. Monitoring and evaluating the organizations work/ projects and contributing by delivering ideas. Handling various activities pertaining to Project management like Project planning, budgeting, implementing, monitoring, Fund Management, Resource Management, Crisis, and event management. Maintaining overall coordination and supervision of the project components and staff under the project and keep the team informed of any relevant development in the programmes.
Competencies
Ethics & Values. Organizational Awareness. Working in Teams. Communication. Self-management & Emotional Intelligence.
Skills & Behaviours
Accountability. Ambition. Collaboration. Creativity. Integrity.
Required Skills And Experience
University degree is a must in Computer Science or Engineering or a related field. At least 5 years of experience in Project Management. Experience in labor market is desired. Experience in Technical prgramme management. Strong partnership engagement is required. Fluent in Arabic and English with the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas. Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent planning, organizational, administrative and analytical skills. Willingness and ability to travel within the country.
Disclaimer
Important applicant information
All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
Applicant Information About UNDP Rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web
This job opening is at 50% part-time status.
The project is institutionalizing required employability services within the youth communities in Egypt transforming the centers to provide full employability eco-system from career advising, training, job placement and entrepreneurship for the youth population in the 21st century.
The project will allow the centers to foster the development of entrepreneurial skills and to promote creativity, personal initiative and independent thinking among young people bridging the gap between the educational system and the job market needs in Egypt.
The purpose of the proposed project is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in computer science among young Egyptian women enabling young women to develop technology solutions that addresses societal challenges and contribute to the growth of the national economy. The project aims at inspiring young women to learn about opportunities for young women in computer science, upgrade and enhance their knowledge in computer science bridging the gap between public education and job market needs; and creating entrepreneurial opportunities for them. The project addresses gender balance through providing talented young women with opportunities to access computer science training and capacity building resources as well as attain a job or become self-employed as developers. The project establishes the first innovation center for women in Egypt helping to demonstrate the ability of young women to become successful developers and entrepreneurs and provide a proto-type that can be replicated across Egypt. It also creates an innovation hub where young women can incubate innovative solutions that are both economically viable and at the same time address challenges facing women in Egypt.
Duties And Responsibilities
Responsible for implementation of Innovation for Development Projects involving: Developing background research-related inputs to the I4D programme. Coordinating with staff members of potential partner NGOs, Public and Private Sector. Giving research and implementation-related inputs. Developing background information notes and databases. Accountable for Preparation and finalization of concept notes and project proposals, Baseline and end-line evaluation of projects. Efficiently developing project monitoring and reporting templates. Undertaking field surveys of project implementation areas and preparing reports. Monitoring and evaluating the organizations work/ projects and contributing by delivering ideas. Handling various activities pertaining to Project management like Project planning, budgeting, implementing, monitoring, Fund Management, Resource Management, Crisis, and event management. Maintaining overall coordination and supervision of the project components and staff under the project and keep the team informed of any relevant development in the programmes.
Competencies
Ethics & Values. Organizational Awareness. Working in Teams. Communication. Self-management & Emotional Intelligence.
Skills & Behaviours
Accountability. Ambition. Collaboration. Creativity. Integrity.
Required Skills And Experience
University degree is a must in Computer Science or Engineering or a related field. At least 5 years of experience in Project Management. Experience in labor market is desired. Experience in Technical prgramme management. Strong partnership engagement is required. Fluent in Arabic and English with the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas. Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent planning, organizational, administrative and analytical skills. Willingness and ability to travel within the country.
Disclaimer
Important applicant information
All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
Applicant Information About UNDP Rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web
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Job Summary
- Date Posted : 6 years ago
- Job Type : Full Time
- Location : Cairo, EG, Egypt
About company
- Company Name : UNDP