Project Manager - GIZ Funded Programme, Alexandria

About the role

A Save the Children Project Manager is needed to manage a two-year, donor-funded GIZ project in Alexandria, Egypt, covering two locations (Karmouz and El-Labban) through three implementing partners. The project uses an integrated, community-led approach combining economic vulnerability, mental health and psychosocial wellbeing, and climate resilience. The role reports to the Deputy Director of Program Operations and involves budget management, stakeholder coordination, supervision of field staff and compliance with donor and Save the Children requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the design and implementation of programme and operational activities, oversee the grant and ensure timely, compliant delivery of outputs and reports to the donor.
• Develop and manage the project budget, forecast and track expenditures, and ensure grant and contract compliance.
• Lead participatory needs assessments, coordinate procurement and supply chain, and recruit and supervise field staff, including performance management and wellbeing.
• Develop safety and security procedures, support child safeguarding, and represent Save the Children with local authorities, government and INGOs.
• Provide technical support, capacity building and monitoring and evaluation to partners and staff, and help identify advocacy issues.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in management positions, including managing multi-sector, multi-location programmes and working through sub-grants and partners.
• Budget management experience with institutional donors and demonstrable MEAL and beneficiary accountability experience.
• Experience dealing with government officials and building the capacity of local partners and communities.
• Fluency in English; professional expertise in one of Save the Children's programme areas is preferable.