FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) USAID/Egypt for the anticipated Business Egypt opportunity. The goal of BUSINESS EGYPT is to create a vibrant and high functioning network of competitive private institutions that accelerate economic development in Egypt and expand the quality and quantity of job opportunities, especially for youth and women. Business Egypt will strengthen selected value chains, support the establishment and growth of existing enterprises as well as innovative start-ups.
Job Summary
The BUSINESS EGYPT DCOP reports to and provides back-up and support to the COP. S/he is the Acting COP when the COP is absent and is the project’s secondary point of contact to USAID and to government ministries. The DCOP provides technical leadership, strategic guidance, and oversight for the technical areas of competitiveness, business enabling environment, and utilization of financing, while also supporting cross-cutting themes of gender and social inclusion, capacity building, government relationship management and coordination, and other strategic project activities. S/he will work alongside technical specialists in developing strategic partnerships with GOE ministries, other USAID-funded projects, civil society actors, and the private sector. S/he will work in close collaboration with senior finance and administrative staff to ensure that activities are implemented on schedule and within budget.
The position will be resident-based in Cairo, Egypt. Employment is contingent upon successful award of the BUSINESS EGYPT project to FHI 360, as well as USAID approval of the finalist.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and oversight of project activities related to competitiveness, business enabling environment, and access to finance
Work with technical leads and overall project team to develop Annual Work Plans, monthly and quarterly progress reports, and manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities
Manage and support technical staff and local and international STTAs to achieve goals and ensure completion of programs on schedule and within budget
Work with technical specialists in developing strategic partnerships with GOE ministries, other USAID-funded projects, NGOs, and the private sector
Maintain a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts, implementing partners’ technical staff, and other FHI 360 departments and projects
Coordinate and work with external donors/clients on technical issues, while serving as a representative for the organization
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to staff on different aspects related to their professional development and to achieve project goals
Work in close collaboration with senior finance and administrative staff to ensure that activities are implemented on schedule and within budget
Serve as back-up to the COP, work as Acting COP in the COP’s absence, and support COP in donor requested tasks and deliverables
Serve as secondary POC for FHI 360 with USAID/Egypt representatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), or its international equivalent, in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Administration, or International Business
10 years of professional work experience, assuming increasing responsibilities and management functions
Minimum of five years of relevant experience in successfully implementing economic growth interventions that have resulted in increased competitiveness and growth
Demonstrated experience managing diverse teams and working collaboratively across teams
Demonstrated experience in using analytical tools to identify comparative and competitive advantages for targeted localities
Demonstrated experience in brokering private partnerships preferred
Experience relevant to accomplishment of the cross-cutting objectives that include gender and youth
Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English required
Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team on activities of similar scale (similar budget size, staff size, scope of activities, etc.)
Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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