Project Operations Manager, Cairo, Egypt at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) 91 views1 applications


Project background: CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for the USAID funded Feed the Future Egypt, Food-Security and Agribusiness Support (FAS) project. This $23 million project focuses on agricultural value chain development targeting smallholder farmers in Upper Egypt.

Position Summary: The Operations Manager supports the Chief of party (COP) in the overall administration and logistics of the program including management of personnel, reporting, finance, procurement, and compliance. In the absence of the COP, on a temporary basis, the Operations Manager assumes responsibilities for coordinating project management and implementation tasks. The position is based in Luxor, Egypt.

Qualifications:

  • 10-15 years of experience managing USAID-funded projects of a similar size and scope is required. Specialization in administration and operations is required;
  • Egypt experience is required, with experience/knowledge of Egyptian laws and regulations. Upper Egypt experience is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage complex development projects;
  • Experience managing horticulture value chains and private sector marketing activities strongly preferred;
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field is required;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English

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Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is an international non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. and Brussels, Belgium with offices in 16 countries throughout Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.  We work with businesses, foundations, governments and communities to build customized local and global partnerships that meet the world’s growing demand for food.  Since our inception in 1985, we have designed and implemented enterprise-based, agricultural development initiatives to facilitate market access, enhance agribusiness competitiveness, increase productivity and improve access to inputs and credit across 44 countries worldwide.

Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is an international non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. and Brussels, Belgium with offices in 16 countries throughout Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. We work with businesses, foundations, governments and communities to build customized local and global partnerships that meet the world’s growing demand for food. Since our inception in 1985, we have designed and implemented enterprise-based, agricultural development initiatives to facilitate market access, enhance agribusiness competitiveness, increase productivity and improve access to inputs and credit across 44 countries worldwide. 30 years on, our staff remains the most significant driver in pursuing CNFA’s mission to stimulate economic growth and improve livelihoods by cultivating entrepreneurship. We champion the entrepreneurial spirit at all levels and embrace the notion that bold development solutions can come from singular, sometimes unexpected sources. Recognizing this is inherent in our DNA. Our diverse organization has grown to more than 480 employees worldwide – we are development experts but also experienced business owners, agronomists, and farmers. As a global team, this collective knowledge shapes and informs our work. We are a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and are supportive of family, wellness, and a healthy work-life balance. We are always looking for top talent.

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0 USD Cairo CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)

Project background: CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for the USAID funded Feed the Future Egypt, Food-Security and Agribusiness Support (FAS) project. This $23 million project focuses on agricultural value chain development targeting smallholder farmers in Upper Egypt.

Position Summary: The Operations Manager supports the Chief of party (COP) in the overall administration and logistics of the program including management of personnel, reporting, finance, procurement, and compliance. In the absence of the COP, on a temporary basis, the Operations Manager assumes responsibilities for coordinating project management and implementation tasks. The position is based in Luxor, Egypt.

Qualifications:

  • 10-15 years of experience managing USAID-funded projects of a similar size and scope is required. Specialization in administration and operations is required;
  • Egypt experience is required, with experience/knowledge of Egyptian laws and regulations. Upper Egypt experience is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage complex development projects;
  • Experience managing horticulture value chains and private sector marketing activities strongly preferred;
  • Master's degree in Business Administration or related field is required;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
2017-05-05

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