Main Job Purpose:
Support the Education & Scholarship Programs Sector Director by assisting in the design, administration, and monitoring of projects & programs, processes, and communications; providing essential information and resources to internal and external beneficiaries; providing general technical and operational support to the sector.
Overall Accountabilities:
- Contribute to setting the sector strategy.
Key Accountabilities:
- Support Sector director in identifying key trends in higher education, in relevance to local needs and relation to global, regional, and local trends in designing future jobs and reviewing and d annual plans and strategies.
- Develop operational guidelines, strategies, plans, and methodologies that ensure interventions are managed and executed efficiently and effectively via a sustainable & replicable model.
- Initiate, establish, and maintain productive working relationships with key program stakeholders (e.g. partners, private sector, universities, and relevant Ministries).
- In collaboration with the Finance Sector, prepare, manage, and monitor annual budgets to maintain expenditures in accordance with yearly budgets.
- Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of new scholarship concepts.
- Lead on developing outreach materials; review content and ensure all SFSD platforms disseminate relevant and accurate information.
- Develop an alumni engagement strategy and leadership with the team on implementing it.
- Oversee alumni databases and ensure they are up-to-date and accessible.
- Ensure grievance redress mechanisms are in place and effective.
- Work closely with the Finance sector to ensure relevant governmental approvals are obtained.
- Manage and mentor team, including feedback; on-the-job training; period evaluations, and year-end performance evaluation.
- Abide by new tasks raised by Director.
Position Relationship with Other Parties:
- Internal Relationships: Finance Auditing - Learning & Strategy - HR & Admin.
- External Relationships: Partners - NGOs - INGOs - Associations.
Work Environment:
- In Office: 60%
- Out of Office: 40%
- Working Days: 5
- Days off: Friday & Saturday
- Working Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
- Work Hazard: Normal
Position Dimensions:
- Level of Authority: Authority and decisions within own departmental decisions.
- Financial Control: Department budget: responsible for the budget of a cost center
- Annual Amount: NA.
- Hiring Authority & Promotion: Coach New Employees - Direct Supervision - Responsible for Employees Performance Appraisal - Conduct Technical Interviews only.
No. Subordinates:
- Direct Reports: 2-3 (Senior Scholarships Program Officer - Scholarships Program Officer)
- Indirect Reports: NA
Job Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in public administration, Education, public policy, or any related field.
- A Master’s degree in a related field (education, development practice, public administration) is preferred.
- Basic legal knowledge is preferred.
Experience
- A minimum of 8-10 years of work experience in a related field and a minimum of 3-5 years at a managerial level.
- Able to do research functions.
Computer Skills
- Excellent computer literacy, with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases.
- Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheets is preferable.
Languages
- Native-speaker proficiency in Arabic composition.
- Proficiency in English composition.
- Good Knowledge of German Language speaking and composition is preferable.
- Experience in report writing.
- Intermediate proficiency in translating documents from German to English & Arabic is a plus.
Sawiris Foundation's Core Values:
Respect: Dealing with each individual considering all his/her needs, rights, differences, and opinions; we Value time, effort, place, and resources.
Equality: We grant each person the right to express, participate, and own all his/her rights, privileges, and equal opportunities.
Trustworthiness: Fulfillment of rights, duties, and responsibilities effectively with sincerity, integrity, and dedication to work.
Cooperation: Work within the spirit of support, and show flexibility with all people and entities we deal with.
Team Work: Organized collaboration between an integrated group of people with specific and interrelated roles to reach a common goal.
Core Competencies:
- Planning.
- Adhering to principles and values.
- Working with others.
- Accountability.
- Time management.
- Strong written and verbal communication and Networking skills.
Functional Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills; the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Working independently.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability in effective relationships with both Egyptians and foreigners.
- Ability to independently carry out tasks.
How to Apply:
To apply please send the application form and your CV to vacancy@sawirisfoundation.org with the subject line "Candidate Name – Scholarships Programs Manager – L13"
The deadline for applying is Aug 30th, 2023.
