Project Officer - WFP (Alexandria)

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!

Plan International started working in Egypt in 1981 and has a presence in ten of the 27 governorates in which the country including Greater Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Beheira, Kalyoubia, Damietta, Qena, Assuit and Sohag. Plan international Egypt implements programmes designed to enable communities to improve the lives of the most marginalised children and their families. Plan Egypt’s Country Strategy focuses on five strategic objectives.

Through a five-interconnected, gender transformative and context-fit country objectives, PIE intends along with the various stakeholders at all levels to continue delivering positive and transformative changes so that “Children, especially girls, and young people grow up in an enabling environment, realizing their rights and contributing in both development and humanitarian settings as active agents of change”.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Driven by the overall purpose of PII and anchored on Plan International core values, bolder commitment to gender transformation and feminist leadership, program quality and influencing and a more vibrant and efficient operating model.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Officer is responsible for the implementation of the “Smart Production: Enhance Competitiveness and Employability” project in the assigned governorate (Alexandria). In addition, the post holder supervises the Project Assistant implementing the “Enhance Stability and Social Cohesion in Egypt, Phase 2” project in the same location, and is accountable for the quality and timely delivery of both projects at governorate level. He/she will work with various stakeholders, including WFP, government entities, schools, the private sector, consultants and community partners.

THE SCOPE

Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Project Officer leads the day-to-day implementation of the Smart Production project in the assigned governorate, including coordination with production units, consultants, schools, education directorates, private sector actors and community partners. The Project Officer also supervises the Project Assistant of the Enhance Stability project in the same location, providing day-to-day direction, quality assurance and review of field, data and administrative work, and ensuring both projects are implemented in line with the approved work plans, budgets and WFP requirements.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Smart Production project implementation

• Develop and monitor implementation, procurement, and training plans, in line with the overall work plan, budget and WFP requirements.
• Assess production units and workshops, and oversee coaching, improvement plans, and quality compliance.
• Coordinate occupational health and safety training and safe work practices.
• Facilitate artisan linkages with production units and shared workspaces.
• Support seed fund assessments and monitor fund utilization and improvements
• Coordinate practical training placements and participant documentation.
• Manage Digital Skills Accelerator training, participant selection, and employment linkages.
• Coordinate vocational, soft skills, and employability training with education stakeholders.
• Build private sector partnerships to enhance market access and youth employment opportunities.

Supervision and oversight of the Enhance Stability project (location level)

• Supervise and coach Project Assistants, including work planning and performance management.
• Oversee quality implementation of participant selection, training, mentorship, and grant follow-up activities.
• Review participant data, selection decisions, and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Review procurement requests and supporting documentation against budgets and procedures.
• Promote project integration by creating linkages between beneficiaries, training initiatives, and market opportunities.

Partnerships and Coordination

• Represent the organization and maintain stakeholder relations with government, partners, donors, and the private sector.
• Coordinate and oversee consultants and service providers, including deliverables and performance.
• Secure approvals and facilitate smooth implementation of field activities through effective stakeholder engagement.