ECHO Project Assistant (Aswan)

About the role

Plan International is recruiting an ECHO Project Assistant in Aswan, Egypt, to follow up the project and ensure its deliverables integrate seamlessly and meet the quality standards of the Country Strategy. The post holder implements, monitors and reports on project activities according to a detailed implementation plan, works with team members and partners, and reports to the ECHO Project Manager. The project is a 24-month collaboration between Plan International, The CARE Egypt Foundation and Women of the South aimed at improving access to safe, quality and inclusive education for refugee and Egyptian host community boys and girls in Aswan.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor project implementation in Aswan and support partner performance
• Coordinate project planning, implementation and team collaboration, and facilitate partner coordination meetings
• Track progress against plans and ensure safeguarding, gender equality, inclusion, MEAL and security standards are integrated
• Support quality and timely delivery of activities with government stakeholders and partners
• Manage SAP purchase orders in line with approved budgets and donor requirements
• Coordinate with Finance to monitor expenditures and generate project financial reports
• Provide support to the monitoring and evaluation of project interventions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or a similar field
• 3-5 years of experience, preferably in an INGO sector
• Experience in education, including education in emergencies and protection from violence
• Proven ability to coordinate and collaborate with civil society and community-based organisations
• Experience planning, conducting and facilitating training and workshops
• Good communication in English, both verbal and written, and good report writing skills
• Open to Egypt nationals only

Required skills

• Advanced understanding of the development needs and vulnerability of primary impact groups from birth to adulthood
• Knowledge of gender-transformative approaches, partnerships, evidence-based approaches and strengthening civil society
• Analytical and administrative skills, facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving
• Team player with good time management