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District Coordinator

Aga Khan Foundation

The position

BACKGROUND

The Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF) is an Egyptian non-profit organization established in 1991 under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Solidarity. OHF is the implementation agency for the Aga Khan Foundation Egypt and is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network of organizations and was founded by Om Habibeh Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan to contribute to and support local communities in the governorate of Aswan in areas including health care, education, and providing income for deprived communities through long-term development activities. OHF works in the following areas: Continuing Education, Civil Society, Agriculture and Food Security, Economic Inclusion, Women Empowerment and Early Childhood Development.Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF), in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), is implementing a project entitled Integrated Livelihood “I-live” Program. The project aims at fostering an enabling environment for the socio-economic inclusion of forcibly displaced persons (including refugees, asylum-seekers, and vulnerable migrants), together with their host communities. The project seeks to improve both immediate and long-term access to protection, livelihoods, and employment opportunities while empowering local actors and strengthening community resilience.The project will be implemented in five governorates: Aswan, Alexandria, Cairo, Matrouh, and Damietta, targeting 2,000 individuals with vocational training, 1,000 with business training, and 250 with start-up support.POSITION OBJECTIVES:The District Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of project activities within the assigned district. They will serve as the main focal point for local stakeholders, ensure smooth day-to-day operations, support participant engagement, and monitor progress in line with project plans. The District Coordinator will work closely with the Project Manager, local authorities, community-based organizations, training providers, and other stakeholders.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will assist to:

• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of all project activities within the assigned district, ensuring alignment with the overall work plan and objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for OHF in the district, maintaining strong communication and coordination with local authorities, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Support participant identification, registration, and follow-up, ensuring gender equity and inclusion of target groups.
• Supervise and support the work of trainers, community facilitators, and service providers engaged in project activities.
• Monitor progress of vocational training, business development sessions, and distribution of start-up funds, reporting challenges and successes to the central project team.
• Organize and facilitate community outreach sessions, awareness activities, and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure proper documentation of project activities, including attendance sheets, feedback forms, photos, and reports.
• Identify and escalate any protection concerns or risks affecting participants, referring them to appropriate support channels when necessary.
• Coordinate logistical needs related to project delivery, including training venues, materials, transportation, and visibility. etwQzpE BTn6yA
• Contribute to regular project reporting, success stories, and lessons learned from the field.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

The requirements

REQUIRED QULAIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in community development, livelihoods, or humanitarian programming.
• Experience working with refugees, migrants, or vulnerable communities is a strong asset.
• Prior experience coordinating projects at the district or governorate level is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, and community groups.
• Fluent in Arabic; working knowledge of English is an asset.
• Familiarity with the local context and geography of the assigned district.
• Willingness to travel within the district and occasionally to other governorates.

WORKING CONDITIONS:Hybrid work that is a blend of in-office and field visits.

SAFEGUARDING POLICY:OHF has policies and syst

GENDER EQUALITY:OHF is committed to supporting gender equality in all of its programmes and internal operations by eliminating sex discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment and promoting equality for women and men in all hiring process starting from open call for a position, interview process, selection process, salary, benefits … etc.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:OHF is committed to including persons with disabilities in all its programmes and projects.

ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE RESILIENCE:Environment and climate resilience are core strategic priorities and cross-cutting themes for OHF. OHF helps communities to increase resilience to climate change via awareness raising, infrastructure, resource management and clean energy.All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks which include criminal record checks. OHF also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can find out more on this scheme on this link: https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.

Region: Middle East

Location: Egypt

Salary: Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires

17-May-2025

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