Officer, Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability, Community Projects                                                                     

Reports to: Senior Technical Manager

Purpose: The job holder will manage the implementation and coordination of one of Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability’s (CARES) community projects. This will include the planning, coordination, implementation and control of the project within AUC and with other partners as well.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the manager in managing and controlling the project team and the implementation of the Mangroves Restoration project activities and deliverables including The American University in Cairo’s (AUC) and partners’ deliverables
• Carry out necessary research of climate change, sustainable development or project related practices and report on it in form of papers
• Assist the project manager in designing climate change awareness and education programs for the communities
• Manage the budget of the assigned project and prepare necessary reports, along with the financial officers
• Liaise with partners and keep open channels of communication to achieve projects’ deliverables according to the planned timeline
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and prepare and maintain minutes and agenda.
• Keep updated records, create reports and assist in developing a proper monitoring and evaluation process for the project
• Update the grant provider by reporting to them the project’s updates and uploading reports and deliverables on time
• Track the progress of partners and team members in each assigned work package and report back to the community projects manager and Principal Investigator
• Review the work of the partners and ensure the quality of their work by making necessary revisions and producing the final version of the training materials, assessment, dissemination material, reports and so on
• Carry out necessary research of climate change, sustainable development or project related practices
• Evaluate the project process and results and provide recommendations for further improvement
• Develop the project’s dissemination and visibility plan and materials and/or website
• Organize and oversee dissemination events and workshops, including developing materials, preparing agendas, list of invitees, outreach work to reach the community members and so on
• Travel inside or outside Egypt to carry out project activities or attend meetings and training workshops as required
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as environmental engineering, environmental sciences, agriculture or other related fields
• MPA or MSc in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, sustainable development or relevant areas is preferred

Experience:

• Preferably 7 years of experience, environmental engineering, sustainable development, project management including three years of professional experience in coordinating community projects

Skills:

• Strong strategic planning and project management skills are necessary to set and evaluate progress against goals, develop plans and timelines, establish policies and procedures, and manage data to meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with partners, donors and other relevant stakeholders and personnel associated with this program.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple projects at once
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and effectiveness in problem-solving