Project Manager (Economic and MSME Development) - (Esna, Luxor & Cairo)
Project Manager (Economic and MSME Development) - (Esna, Luxor & Cairo)
Takween Integrated Community Development - Maadi, Cairo
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Program Management / Technical Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and implementation support to the project management to develop of an
effective Economic and MSME Development Strategy that achieves the project goal and objectives
through research, field surveys, assessments, preparation of development scenarios, and suggestion of effective methods to support existing MSMEs and attract entrepreneurs to start their own businesses and to identify investment opportunities and innovative ideas;
Manage, in collaboration with the other project management team members, the implementation of the recommendations and action plans of the i) Tourism Competitiveness Plan (TCP) and ii) Tourism
Marketing and Promotion Plan (TMPP) produced by the project with the aim to map Esna’s cultural
tourism Value Chain and promote the city as a unique tourist destination;
Promote and facilitate private sector engagement to restore and utilize cultural heritage assets and to
develop higher value-added tourism products through participation in the: i) identification of potential
investment sites and activities for private sector engagement opportunities; ii) preparation of Investment Packages for the identified sites; iii) promotion of the Investment Packages among potential private sector entities; and iv) provision of technical support enabling the private sector partners to develop successful intervention plans;
Collaborate with tourism sector institutions and financial/ nonfinancial service providers to build the
capacity of- and mentor local entrepreneurs and MSMEs to develop and manage higher value-added
tourism products and services
Provide technical assistance to local entrepreneurs and existing/newly established MSMEs,
Develop and manage –in participation with relevant experts—capacity development activities for local
craftsmen to develop, produce and promote cultural heritage related creative products; including the
provision of trainings on handicrafts skills, development of creative products, and product branding and marketing;
Develop and implement –in participation with the project management—an Incentive Program as a
catalyst for private sector and community investments in the cultural tourism Value Chain;
Administrative and Financial Management
Monitor and approve in cooperation with the Financial Department all administrative and financial
processes and procedures related to the project’s relevant activities including procurement procedures and approval of contracts and consultants’ payments to monitor and control expenditure - all in compliance with Takween and the donor’s policies and procedures;
Human Resource Management
Manage the project-related staff to achieve the project objectives, develop staff training plans, approve
their work plans, and approve their related HR paperwork and documents - all in compliance with
Takween and the donor’s policies and procedures;
Communication and Reporting:
Track and report to the Program Director in coordination with the Grant and Reporting Officer and the
Financial Department technical and financial progress of the project-related activities through production and tracking of time schedules and financial tracking tools to ensure the preparation and timely submission of progress and final reports;
Attend and conduct regular coordination meetings with project staff, consultants, donors, clients and
beneficiaries as required; and report on a regular basis progress of activities to the Program Director to ensure the timely and coordinated implementation of project activities;
Assistance to Higher Management Levels:
Assist the Program Director and the Grant and Reporting Officer in preparation of relevant Monitoring,
Evaluation and Evaluation (MEL) reports, site visits, project presentations, and any related communication materials required for the good communication of the project objectives, policies, activities and achievements to higher management and different stakeholders;
Assist the Program Director in achieving the project objectives through i) dissemination and awareness activities; and ii) technical capacity building of the project-related staff to assist in achieving long-term sustainability of the project activities;
Assess and control risk, forecast potential opportunities and threats facing the implementation of the
project relevant activities, and provide the Program Director with necessary advice to ensure that proper actions and preventive measures are timely taken;
Job Requirements
The Requirements
Qualification:
BA degree in Economics or Business Administration
Master's degree in a related field
Experience:
10-15 years of experience working with the government, NGOs and donor-funded projects, progressively responsible work experience at a level that required supervision or management of projects and programs in economic development and entrepreneurship;
Experience of working with the government (at a senior level), CSOs and donor organizations in similar
projects, preferably in Upper Egypt;
Experience with USAID-funded projects is highly preferable
Proven experience in conducting and evaluating feasibility studies for MSMEs and supporting startups and entrepreneurial initiatives
Strong knowledge of processes and tools associated with economic development mechanisms (strategic planning, investments, legislation, etc.);
Skills:
Fluency in oral and written Arabic and English is a must;
Solid understanding of the latest effective trends of community economic development approaches;
Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to work independently on a wide range of
assignments/tasks
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and verbal / written communication skills
Critical thinking skills - able to understand situations and problems, identify cause and effect relationships and develop effective strategies;
Good intercultural skills and ability to work in a multicultural team
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Competencies:
Creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking;
Ability to work under high pressure and carry out multi-tasks in simultaneous projects;
Self-motivation and willingness to learn
Teamwork abilities and work collaboratively with other stakeholders and staff members
Accountability and high commitment to the company’s quality standards and code of ethics;
Work Location:
The Project Manager (Economic and MSME Development) will work mainly in Esna, Luxor; and should have the ability and willingness to travel to Cairo, Esna, and Luxor locations as required.
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