Project officer, UZHF (Sohag) Re-advertisement Freelance NEW

THE ORGANISATION

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation/charity/non-profit that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

Scaling Up Economic Empowerment and Systemic Integration is a three-year project (July 2026 – June 2029) funded by the Ursula Zindel-Hilti Foundation (UZHF). The project aims to enhance the resilience and socioeconomic empowerment of vulnerable women and men within supportive and inclusive communities. The initiative focuses on strengthening collaboration between Plan International Egypt (PIE) and Ashoka Arab World (AAW) to achieve sustainable, community-driven impact. It engages social entrepreneurs, community leaders, and community-based organizations (CBOs) as key agents of change. The project will be implemented across four governorates: Assiut, Sohag, Beheira, and Damietta, targeting marginalized groups through integrated and inclusive economic empowerment interventions.

A total of 24 partner CBOs will be supported through comprehensive institutional capacity building, governance strengthening, and tailored technical assistance provided by PIE. In parallel, these CBOs will participate in social entrepreneurship training delivered by AAW, equipping them with innovative tools and approaches to design and implement effective, community-based solutions. Following the capacity-building phase, CBOs will be empowered to design, implement, and manage local initiatives, with continued technical guidance and financial support from both PIE and AAW.

At the community level, the project will directly target 1,600 beneficiaries, contributing to improved livelihoods and inclusive economic participation. The project is designed across 4 main outcomes:

Outcome 1: Strengthened capacities of community actors, and CBOs as key drivers of change within the targeted communities.

Outcome 2: Fostered influence and engagement of social entrepreneurs, youth emerging changemakers, and CBOs are across the targeted locations, as evidenced by the development and implementation of inclusive, community-based socioeconomic initiatives benefiting vulnerable women and youth.

Outcome 3 Enhanced resilience of 1,600 women, youth, and men across the targeted locations through expanded and equitable access to sustainable socio-economic opportunities, contributing to inclusive growth and long-term socioeconomic empowerment.

Outcome 4: Project’s best practices and lessons learnt were streamlined and disseminated among the project’s partners and participants to support women and youth entrepreneurs in establishing and scaling up their own businesses.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You will support the implementation of the “Scaling Up Economic Empowerment and Systemic Integration” project. You will focus on supporting the coordination of capacity-building activities, partnerships, and community-based interventions aimed at strengthening the capacities of partner CBOs and enhancing livelihood opportunities for vulnerable groups, particularly girls and young women.
You will work closely with Plan International Egypt teams, partner organizations, and local stakeholders, support the delivery of training and social entrepreneurship activities, follow-up on mentorship processes, and ensure effective coordination and communication among all partners. Further, you will support logistical and administrative arrangements to facilitate smooth implementation across targeted governorates.
Also, you will contribute to monitoring project progress, documenting lessons learned, and promoting knowledge-sharing to support project scaling, replication, and sustainability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support and follow up on capacity‑building activities with partner CBOs.
Conduct field visits to monitor progress, provide support, and identify challenges.
Organize reflection sessions to gather feedback and document lessons learned.
Coordinate with consultants and service providers for assessments and trainings.
Support delivery of social entrepreneurship and livelihood programmes.
Manage logistics and administration for project activities.
Collect and analyze data and feedback to inform improvements.
Contribute to monitoring and reporting, including inputs for donor communications.
Plan International has a robust global policy for Safeguarding and PII policy for Preventing Sexual Harassment Exploitation and Abuse; and Gender Equality and Inclusion standards, ensuring staff and associates within your scope strictly comply with these principles and guidelines.
You will be trusted to take on additional assignments within the scope of work as assigned by your supervisor on need basis.
What we are looking for:

Someone who possess a bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or similar field.
You should have 3-5 years of experience with a proven record of success at a similar level preferably in an INGO sector.
Someone experienced in working with government entities, civil society organizations on livelihoods, economic empowerment, or community development projects.
Someon experienced in planning, conducting, and facilitating trainings/workshops.
You should have strong understanding of the socio-economic and governance context in Egypt, particularly challenges faced by vulnerable and marginalized groups.
You should demonstrate ability to coordinate, and deliver participatory training and learning programmes.
Someone with proven skills in documentation, reporting, and analysis of lessons learned, good practices, and project outcomes.
Please respond to the requirements of this role in your cover letter.
Only applications in English language will be accepted.

Location: On site working and the role has work station is Sohag (Upper Egypt)

Reports to: Upper Egypt Area Manager

Job Grade: Hay Level 12

Vacancy advert closing Date: 26th October 2026

This vacancy is open to Egypt nationals only.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Disclaimer: Plan International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applicants on any basis. We also do not charge Job seekers any fees at any point of the recruitment process.

How to apply
To apply, click on the following link: Career Opportunities: Project officer, UZHF (Sohag) Re-advertisement

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