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Project Officer

Category: Research/Consultancy

Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the implementation of project activities, on both organizational and substantive matters– ensuring that budgeting, planning, and general monitoring of the projects are done per the Project and Annual work plan;
  • Provide assistance in procurement processes under the UNDP procedures and assure timely involvement of local and international experts, organization of training, etc.;
  • Assist the Technical Expert in preparing draft memos, briefs, and relevant materials;
  • Assist in organizing stakeholder meetings.
  • Perform other duties as requested by the Technical Expert and the Project Specialist.
  • Support the preparation of Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plans;
  • Lead in drafting Project reports, progress reports, etc.
  • Risk assessment of individual project activities (risk tolerances) and implementation of risk management 
  • Keeps the project archive updated. 
  • Support project audit and evaluation activities.
  • Maintain good cooperation and coordination between national counterparts, project partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Assist in the coordination and organization of meetings, training sessions and public events.
  • Prepare official correspondence related to the project implementation.
  • Ensure inclusive engagement of stakeholders, including private sector, SMEs and women representatives.
  • Assists the Coordinator and Senior Project Officer in representing DEDI in external meetings and seminars 
  • Identify, collect and analyze policy-related, relevant information and data to inform Monitoring and Evaluation process.
  • Codify and provide best practices and lessons learned, particularly linked to the areas of capacity development and national (economic, social, and human) development.
  • Identify and support transfer of knowledge and practice regarding the DEDI project.
  • Support activities related to Sensitization and Capacity building of stakeholders in close collaboration with national counterparts in Egypt.
  • Facilitate team’s learning and knowledge sharing
  • Cooperates with the DEDI Communication Officer on individual media products

Other Educational Qualification

  • Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) degree in development studies, social sciences, business administration or any other relevant field. OR
  • First level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the above mentionned field in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Advanced University degree.

Skills

  • Minimum 2 years with Advanced University degree or 4 years with Bachelor’s degree of relevant work experience in a field of project implementation, preferably in international/multilateral development context;
  • Experience in partnership building at the international, national, regional, and local levels.
  • Strong skills in coordination, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, logistics and finances. 
  •  Experience in training, youth capacity building, and entrepreneurship. 
  • Good communication skills are a must. 
  • Ability to work in teams is a must. 
  • Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
  • Hands-on experience with start-ups and entrepreneurship ecosystem is an advantage. 
  • Good knowledge of project management tools is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with the Danish and Egyptian climate and environment ecosystem and working experience with Danish and Egyptian partners will be an asset. 
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic. 

Salary

  • Negotiable

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UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

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Job Summary

  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Location: Egypt
  • Employment Type: Contractual
  • Experience: 2 to 3 Year (s)
  • Vacancy: Not Specific
  • Gender: Any
  • Published on:July 21, 2025
  • Application Deadline: September 20, 2025
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