Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator ( UNHCR) Cairo, Egypt Apply Now! Experience Needed : 2- 3 Years Experience Education Level : Bachelor s degree in development studies, Business Administration, social science, or related field Contract LENGTH : 8 Months From Jun to Dec 2026 Location : Maadi 6 October

Job Purpose The Project Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the "Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Support" project, ensuring timely delivery of activities, adherence to objectives, and coordination between stakeholders. The role focuses on self-employment support,Entrepreneurship, soft skills , vocational training, job placement, Arabic For non arabic speakers, Digital skills and social cohesion events for refugees and host communities in Greater Cairo.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Implementation & Coordination Lead day-to-day execution of project activities according to the work plan and timeline. Coordinate field assessments, beneficiary mapping, and selection processes for self-employment, skills training, and social cohesion components. Organize and monitor business development trainings and mentorship programs for at least 300 self-employment beneficiaries. Support in facilitating soft skills training, vocational training, job fairs, and placements for at least 160 beneficiaries, ensuring alignment with market demands. Support in planning and executing of social cohesion events (e.g., cultural festivals, community dialogues) engaging a minimum of 460 refugee beneficiaries and 1,500 host community members.
2. Monitoring & Reporting Collect beneficiaries data using KoBo and submit regular reports. Conduct field visits to verify business sustainability (minimum 6 months active) and job placement success (minimum 3 months employment). Address risks (e.g., beneficiary dropouts, market shifts) using the project s risk mitigation framework.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor s degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.

Experience: 2+ years in project coordination, preferably in livelihoods, refugee support, or economic inclusion. Familiarity with vocational training, and job matching programs. Experience working with vulnerable groups (refugees, PwDs, youth, etc..).

Skills:

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Proficiency in data collection tools (KoBo) and reporting Preferred . Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).

Personal Attributes:

Cultural sensitivity and teamwork orientation. Problem-solving skills and adaptability to dynamic environments.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Achievement focused: Follow Results-based management (RBM) in achieving planned goals and objectives.
• Working Smart: Achieve more in less time. Balances between work life and personal life to ensure the sustainability of high-quality performance. Able to contribute and create a participatory, enjoyable, fulfilling, and rewarding work environment.
• Accountability: Holds self-accountable to making decisions and managing resources efficiently. Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance.
• Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for himself/herself (and the team), takes responsibility for self-development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their vision, engages, and motivates others to contribute to the bigger vision of LMF. Future orientated and thinks strategically. Thinks globally and acts locally.
• Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships with project team, colleagues and external partners. Values diversity as a source of competitive strength. Approachable, good listener and easy to communicate with.
• Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions. Willing to take disciplined risks.
• Integrity: Honest and encourages openness and transparency