Employment Opportunities

Field Worker Cairo

Description:

Under the direct supervision of Area Manager, will assist in overseeing program implementation and the work of the volunteer Representatives in fulfillment of the organization’s stated goals and policies so that every vulnerable child in Egypt can confidently face the future with a renewed sense of hope and a life.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Day to day organization, implementation and delivery of the Coptic Orphans established programs, such as the Not Alone Program (NAP) and Valuable Girl Project (VGP), to agreed budgets, policies and plans;
• Determine eligibility of nominated Reps (volunteers);
• Review and determine eligibility of children cases submitted by Reps;
• Assist in conducting Rep orientation;
• Monitor field implementation by conducting regular home visits;
• Provide ongoing support and feedback to Reps;
• Assist in planning and arranging for workshops/meetings with Reps, children and mothers to include preparation of the meeting agenda and speakers;
• Maintain effective communication with Area Manager;
• Manage logistics management, specifically in the area of sponsor visits to the children;
• Coordinate and communicate with Coptic Orphans office in Cairo and at times Washington, DC;
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Prepare and submit trip reports, expenses reports and other required documents;
• Review and audit expense reports submitted by Reps;
• Prepare and submit area’s monthly report to the Area Manager;
Follow up with the administrative staff on requests for letters, pictures, and family reports needed for sponsors;
• Attend staff meeting in Cairo office and attend and prepare for Reps meetings (semi-annual, local and combined meetings) in the area served;
• Enter children in database, as required.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Fluent in Arabic with good English skills
• Experience with Microsoft office, internet and email
• Two years of experience in the nonprofit field or international development
• Able to assess social situations and act tactfully and responsibly
• Able to organize resources and staff to reach goals
• Stress-resilient to cope with complex conditions
• Self-starter, motivated and team player
• Must have the children’s interest at heart
• Must be currently living in area to be served

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Please send CV with cover letter and salary history to jobs@copticorphans.org.
No application will be accepted without cover letter. Include the country and position in the subject line of the email.

Salary commensurate with experience and within the limits of a small nonprofit organization.