Project Summary:
The Egypt Civil Society Support program is designed to build
the organizational and management capacity of Egyptian civil society
organizations. Funded by USAID/Egypt’s Democracy and Governance Program and
implemented by MSI in partnership with FHI36O and IREX, the project provides
technical assistance and support to individual Egyptian CSOs and the broader
civil society to advocate for citizen interests and engage in a wide variety of
civic action.
Position Summary:
The Capacity Building Specialist will contribute within the
project framework to providing management support to USAID for its civil
society portfolio, developing the organizational and management capacity of
existing USAID civil society grantees, and providing targeted support to build
the capacity of Egyptian civil society organizations.
This position is from October 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013,
for a total level of effort of 43 days.
**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates
with Egyptian citizenship will be considered.**
Responsibilities:
• Analyze civil society grantee reports and materials.
• Monitor grantee compliance with USAID rules and
regulations.
• Develop and implement tailored capacity development plans.
• Develop grantee M&E systems and capacities.
• Provide financial management support to grantees.
• Conduct monthly site visits.
• Provide targeted capacity-building support to grantees.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline from an
accredited university.
• At least ten years’ experience in media sector support and
development.
• Demonstrated record of work in the field of monitoring,
evaluation, and reporting.
• Demonstrated record of work in the field of CSO capacity
building.
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, needs assessment,
training and evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to
lead and work effectively in team situations, particularly multi-cultural
teams.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic.
