AICS sta selezionando un/a Program Manager - Middle da inserire nella sua operatività in Egitto. Durata 12 mesi. Tipo contratto: Tempo det. Scadenza candidature 01/04/2026

MAIN TASKS

The EU-ZIRA3A – EU Integrated Rural Development Programme, financed by the EU for a value of 24 million euros and implemented by AICS, is an area-based intervention for Egypt focussing on agriculture improvements and rehabilitation/construction of new hydraulic infrastructures.

The Team Leader coordinates the Project Management Unit (PMU) and the Field Support Units (FSUs) with the final aim of implementing the Programme’s activities and achieving the expected results. He/she will report to the EU-Portfolio Coordinator and the Coordinator of Rural Development, Food Security and Environment; while acting under the supervision of the Head of the AICS-Cairo.

In particular, the Team Leader will be responsible of:

·      Ensuring the overall technical and administrative management of the Programme.

·      Coordinating the technical formulation of call for proposals and call for tenders.

·      Ensuring the timely preparation of all technical and financial information as requested by the EU and AICS.

·      Formulating in a timely manner narrative and financial reports of the Programme to be submitted to AICS for clearance and then to EU.

·      Implementation, monitoring and assessment of the progress of the contracts (supply, service and works). Based on the AICS regulations, he/she shall be available to act as “Responsible for the Procedure - RUP” in case of appointment.

·      Facilitating external evaluation (e.g., mid-term review, final review) and audit missions (internal and external).  

·      Monitoring the implementation of the Communication and Visibility plan.

·      Promoting the communication and information activities according to the EU’s guidelines, including the opening and closure of workshops and events related to the Programme.

·      Liaising with the concerned stakeholders at central and local level (e.g., line Ministries at central and Governorates level).

·      Organizing the Steering Committee Meeting as well as setting-up and animating a non-formal platform for decision making purposes.

·      Performing any other activities as requested.