Job Description
Please note: Egyptian nationals are encouraged to apply.
Duration: 9,5 months (contingent on donor funding)
The project offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive compensation and benefits based on
experience. The project “Promotion of Employment and Socio-economic Development Opportunities through a better
quality TVET System in Sharkeya” (PESDO), implemented in the framework of the Multi-Educational Programme for
Employment Promotion in Migration-Affected Areas implemented in Egypt by AICS and funded by the European Union
Emergency Trust Fund, intends to address the root causes of emigration, of young people in particular, from Sharkeya
Governorate. This will be pursued through a coordinated intervention built on the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Cairo
(DBIC)’s well-established and renowned expertise in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) domain.
Through the project, the DBIC will be engaged to achieve the two main expected objectives, consisting of improving the
efficiency and effectiveness of the local TVET system and the access to employability and self-employability of TVET
graduates in the local job market by providing high-quality vocational training and skills development paths.
The project will build the capacity and ability of local existing TVET providers, especially the 10th Ramadan City
to
efficiently
and
VTC,
sustainably plan, organize, and run market-driven and competency-based vocational
education paths. It will lead grad graduates to inclusive and sustainable livelihood opportunities by developing market
driven technical skills and job readiness to access the local labor market as qualified technicians and professionals
overcoming unemployment or underpaid and not dignified work conditions. The training paths will mainly relate to the
industrial and energy sectors, creating a work environment through a network of companies and enterprises willing to
host internships and provide opportunities to TVET graduates. Specific emphasis will be attributed to paths focusing on
sustainable resource management and renewable energy-based systems aligned with national policies. At the same time,
special measures will be put in place to address the power imbalance, social inequity and gender-based discrimination.
The Planning and Development office of Don Bosco Middle East is seeking a TVET Expert based in Cairo, Egypt, to support
the Project Manager in implementing all the activities foreseen in the project most effectively. Furthermore, she/he will
guarantee specific professional and technical support Vocation Education to the Project Manager and the other team
members.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks:
• Coordinate activities of the project in collaboration with the Project Manager and Technical Coordinator;
• Initiate advice for the Project Manager and Technical Coordinator, using data and information;
• provide technical and specialist expertise during the development of the market research;
• examine the result of the market research related to TVET sectors in order to assist Don Bosco Technical Institute
in the development of training curricula in the technical sectors;
• provide technical and specialist expertise for the development of a technical tender and for the procurement of
training equipment, machinery, and ToT to the Don Bosco Technical Institute to be installed for a renewable
energy lab;
• contribution to quarterly and annual reporting procedures along with a technical recommendation for writing
reports;
• undertake additional technical tasks based on the needs;
• support the project manager in the reporting;
• support the admin and finance office in procurement procedures;
• support the project team in any other needed tasks.
Required Skills
• Excellent planning, management, and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a demanding workload
comprised of diverse and challenging tasks and responsibilities
• Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator with the ability to positively influence cross-departmental and cross
sector working
• Very strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to analyze trends
• Flexible and able to travel at short notice as needed.
• Strong communication (written and spoken) in Italian and English, and strong interpersonal skills, Cultural
awareness, and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
• Arabic Fluent (speaking and writing)
• English fluent (speaking and writing)
• Italian fluent (speaking and writing
• Patient, resilient, problem solver, with good communication skills.
Required Experience
• University degree in technical disciplines;
• Between 3 and 5 years of proven experience working on donor-funded education and/or development
programs, with substantial expertise in EU contracts and financial management;
• At least 2 years prior experience working in development/humanitarian field
• Recognized management role in relevant technical areas at both field and country level
• Proven experience in managing projects financed by international cooperation agencies and EU
• Experience in budgeting and financial planning processes and procurement planning
• Proven training, capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Proven experience in managing projects in the educational/TVET domain
• Experience in working and dealing with church-based institutions and contexts
Job Location: Cairo, Egypt
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Please submit a CV with at least a contact for references and a cover letter describing your interest in this position and
how you meet the requirements. Applications must be submitted in English.
Applications should be emailed to alice.salvadego@donboscomor.org, reporting “Don_Bosco_TVET Expert_Vacancy” as
the subject, and add recruitment@donboscomor.org in cc.
Deadline of submission is June 12th, 2024, at 5:00 PM