Deputy Country Director for Programs - Executive level

Job Description

Oversees the portfolio of programs that are offered through its offices in Cairo and in Alexandria and through its network of partner institutions located throughout the country. This portfolio features programs, courses and services in the following areas: English language training, test preparation, standardized testing, workforce development, scholarships and exchanges, educational advising, and entrepreneurship. As a member of the Senior Management Team, s/he assists with the overall management of the office and with the development and execution of its annual plans and budget in close collaboration with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.The Incubment?of this position manages the program portfolio in the AMIDEAST Egypt Field Office, ensuring continued optimal operations of ongoing projects, programs, and services implemented at AMIDEAST Offices in Cairo and in Alexandria, and at off-site locations with partners and for clients. Specific emphasis will be on quality assurance of program and service offerings, monitoring and evaluating performance, and measuring the impact of the offerings. The incumbent must be an assertive self-starter who possesses strong entrepreneurial skills.The Assistant Country Director for Programs works as the deputy to?the AMIDEAST/Egypt Country Director (CD) to manage the offices technical departments and on ongoing business operations; and to contribute to new business development initiatives, including drafting technical proposals and developing budgets, as required.DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ?Supervises programmatic and service departments in Cairo and in Alexandria, including:?

• Testing

• Education (English Language and Training)
• Exchanges/Scholarships

• Grants

• Educational Advising

• Administration

• Customer Service

• In coordination with the CD, manages relationships with the US Embassy and US Consulate, USAID, Government of Egypt and key clients and other organizations.

• Assesses appropriate staffing levels for operations departments and makes recommendations to the CD regarding required staffing patterns and other consultant resources, as required.

• In departments overseen by incumbent directs the continued development of AMIDEAST human resources including setting strategy for hiring, staff development, promotion, salary and job classification structures, formal staff training and orientation. Creates a learning culture within AMIDEAST and acts as a mentor for on-the-job growth.

• Ensures that a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system is in place and is being implemented for all technical programs and services offered to clients.

• Analyzes the results gained from M&E of all programs to ensure that quality is maintained and decisions are made on the basis of data.

• Oversees the implementation of all contracts and grants management requirements to ensure proper implementation of technical requirements and budgets and of reporting requirements.?

• Plays a cross-functional role in the development of new business opportunities and maintains positive relations with current and potential clients.

• Oversees the implementation of programs and services to ensure that required facility and resources are in place.

• Focuses on developing and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction regarding all programs and services that AMIDEAST/Egypt provides.

• Represents AMIDEAST through active membership in professional business and education associations, and at conferences, meetings, and workshops.

• Remains current on changes within the education and training industries through publications and continuing education.

• Projects a qualified appearance and cooperative attitude, and maintains high ethical standards of confidentiality in representing AMIDEAST to ensure professional representation at all times.

• Oversees the proposal writing process from beginning to end.?Manages proposal process by building schedules, designing technical solutions and budgets, ensuring compliance to submission guidelines, tracking modifications, and internal managing reviews.

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