Project Officer for Economic Empowerment Project

About the role

The Project Officer will support the implementation of the Scaling Up Economic Empowerment and Systemic Integration project in Upper Egypt. The role focuses on coordinating capacity‑building activities, partnerships and community‑based interventions to strengthen partner CBOs and improve livelihoods for vulnerable groups, especially girls and young women.

Key responsibilities

• Support and follow up on capacity‑building activities with partner CBOs, including field visits to monitor progress and identify challenges.
• Organise reflection sessions to gather feedback and document lessons learned.
• Coordinate with consultants and service providers for assessments and trainings.
• Support delivery of social entrepreneurship and livelihood programmes.
• Manage logistics and administration for project activities across the four governorates.
• Collect and analyse data and feedback to inform improvements.
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting, including inputs for donor communications.

Required profile

• Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of relevant experience in the INGO sector, preferably working with government entities and civil society on livelihoods or community development.
• Proven experience in planning, conducting and facilitating trainings or workshops.
• Strong understanding of the socio‑economic and governance context in Egypt, especially challenges faced by vulnerable and marginalized groups.
• Ability to coordinate and deliver project activities effectively.