Job Description

Agency

Aga Khan Foundation

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Region

Middle East

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience
Education

• Master’s degree in education, Development Studies, International Development, Project Management, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with significant additional relevant experience.

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management.
• Minimum 5 years managing large donor-funded projects (UNICEF, UN agencies, EU, USAID, GIZ, World Bank, etc.).
• Proven experience managing multi-sectoral education programmes.
• Experience working with vulnerable children, refugees, migrants, and host communities.
• Experience managing grants exceeding EGP 50 million is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and spoken.

Promoting Equality, Inclusion, and Climate Responsibility
Employees of Aga Khan Foundation (AKF, Egypt) and Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF) are expected to uphold and advance the organization’s core principles of equity, inclusion, and environmental responsibility in all aspects of their work.

Gender Justice
OHF is committed to advancing gender equity and justice across all its programs and internal operations. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment, and ensures fairness and equity throughout all stages of employment, including recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, and career development.

Climate Justice
Environment and climate are core strategic priorities and cross-cutting themes for OHF. The Foundation supports communities in building resilience to climate change through integrated approaches that combine awareness, infrastructure development, sustainable resource management, and renewable energy solutions.

Safeguarding and Ethics
At Aga Khan Foundation (AKF, Egypt), and Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF), we recognize our responsibility to promote human dignity, social justice, and the protection of all individuals engaged in or impacted by our work. At the core of our mission is a deep and sustained engagement with underserved and marginalized communities, placing respect, dignity, and inclusion at the center of all programs and operations. We acknowledge that a strong organizational culture grounded in accountability, integrity, and professionalism is essential to creating a safe and supportive environment for our staff, partners, and the communities we serve. We uphold the principle that all individuals have the right to live and work free from harm, abuse, and exploitation. Accordingly, OHF maintains robust safeguarding policies and systems designed to prevent and respond to all forms of misconduct, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, bullying, neglect, and child abuse. These safeguards apply to all stakeholders, including employees, consultants, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries.

People with special needs
OHF is committed to including people with disabilities in all its programmes and projects.

Om Habibeh Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. OHF reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, including criminal record checks. OHF also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can find out more on this scheme on this link: https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/

The position

This is a Cairo based position.

BACKGROUND

Om Habibeh Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan Foundation (OHF) is an Egyptian non-profit foundation serving the people of Aswan for over 35 years. The foundation is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which supports over 1,000 initiatives in over 30 countries around the world.

The Foundation was established by Om Habibeh Mohamed Shah Aga Khan, whose enduring legacy in Aswan reflects a deep and personal commitment to the well-being, dignity, and development of local communities. Her vision continues to guide OHF’s work, anchoring it in compassion, service, and long-term partnership with the people of Aswan.

Position Objective
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, reporting, and successful delivery of the UNICEF-funded programme “A Collaborative and Sustainable Approach to Supporting Learning Continuity for School-Age Children in Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Situations.”

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Leadership and Strategic Management

• Lead the overall implementation of the project across all target governorates.
• Develop and maintain detailed annual workplans, implementation schedules, and operational plans.
• Ensure achievement of all project outputs, outcomes, indicators, and deliverables.
• Provide strategic guidance to project teams to ensure quality programme implementation.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation measures to ensure uninterrupted implementation.

2. Programme Planning and Implementation

• Oversee implementation of all programme components, including:
  • Learning Recovery Programmes
  • Non-Formal Education Interventions
  • Community-Based Learning Spaces
  • Early Childhood and Community-Based Kindergarten Activities
  • Community Cohesion and Extracurricular Activities
  • Child Protection and Psychosocial Support Services
  • WASH Interventions
  • Positive Parenting Programmes
  • Community Awareness Campaigns
• Ensure learning spaces are established, equipped, and operational according to project standards.
• Monitor implementation progress against approved workplans and target

3. Partnership and Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary focal point for UNICEF regarding project implementation.
• Maintain strong relationships with government entities, the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the Ministry of Education, local authorities, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with UNICEF technical teams to ensure compliance with programme requirements.
• Support community engagement and local ownership of project interventions.

4. Team Leadership and Capacity Development

• Lead and supervise multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management support to project staff.
• Ensure staff understand project objectives, safeguarding obligations, and donor requirements.
• Build the capacity of project teams, facilitators, teachers, community workers, and local partners.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

5. Financial and Grant Management

• Oversee project budget implementation and expenditure tracking.
• Ensure effective utilization of UNICEF funds and partner contributions.
• Monitor budget burn rates and financial forecasts.
• Work closely with Finance and Procurement departments to ensure compliance with donor regulations.
• Review financial reports and support timely liquidation of advances.

6. Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and submit high-quality narrative and progress reports to UNICEF.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and records.
• Produce presentations, briefing notes, case studies, and donor updates.