Gender and Youth Advisor, International Executive Service Corps, Egypt

Gender And Youth Advisor

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Source: IESC

22/01/2015

IESC is seeking gender and youth advisors for upcoming USAID-funded programs in Egypt. These programs are anticipated to address a number of topics related to economic including MSME development, facilitating entrepreneurship, improved business enabling environments, and inclusive value chain development in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors.

Deadline:          Open until filled

Location:          Egypt

Organization:   IESC

IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in 130 countries – mainly with the generous support of USAID – designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market-driven solutions.

IESC is seeking gender and youth advisors for upcoming USAID-funded programs in Egypt. These programs are anticipated to address a number of topics related to economic including MSME development, facilitating entrepreneurship, improved business enabling environments, and inclusive value chain development in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. Engagements could range from short and intermittent to long-term positions based in Egypt.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all gender and youth activities;
• Develop gender and youth strategies that align with program goals of greater participation in business, economic activities, and higher levels of employment and income;
• Ensure program activities’ design and development address both needs of women and youth as well as other stakeholder and beneficiary interests;
• Ensure that training opportunities are accessible to women and youth;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, gender, or similar required; advanced degree strongly preferred;
• Minimum five years of experience in programming for women’s development, gender or youth in an international development context;
• Background in women’s/gender and youth issues related to employment, business start-ups and ownership in Egypt or similar environment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of data collection and analysis;
• Experience working on USAID funded projects strongly preferred;
• Experience working in Middle East or North Africa preferred;
• English fluency required; proficient Arabic desirable.

How to apply:  Please submit a letter of interest and current resume to jobs@iesc.org with “Egypt – Gender and Youth” in the subject line and indicate your interest in short-term and/or long-term assignments.

IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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