Insurance Coordinator Jobs in Egypt
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<p><b>Tiered Approach</b></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><b>Tier 0</b>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><b>Tier 1</b>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><b>Tier 2</b>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><b>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</b>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><b>Background</b></p><br> <p>UNDP’s decades-long partnership with Egypt has fostered a diverse portfolio of support across the economic, social, and environmental sectors. The current strategy builds on this strong foundation, aligning with Egypt Vision 2030 to advance a green, inclusive, and resilient development pathway driven by innovation and collaboration. </p><br> <p>As a strategic partner, UNDP Egypt plays a central role in accelerating progress toward the SDGs, with three pillars of support: Inclusive Growth and Digital Transformation; Governance, Social Inclusion, and Gender; and Climate and Nature. Drawing on global expertise and grounded in local experience, the Country Office works closely with partners on policy advisory and programmatic support, and bringing stakeholders together across the spectrum including government, private sector, academia and CSOs to address complex challenges and take advantage of opportunities.</p><br> <p>To remain agile within a rapidly changing development landscape, UNDP Egypt is implementing an organizational change process that aims to transition to a structure and financially viable business model that is more effectively and efficiently able to deliver on evolving national priorities. </p><br> <p>It is guided by four core principles:</p><br> <ul> <li>Retaining key capacities while investing in new expertise</li> <li>Strengthening and integrating quality assurance and programme finance</li> <li>Standardization and optimization across the teams / functions</li> <li>Financial sustainability of core structure - with flexibility for expansion / contraction</li> </ul> <p>This restructuring positions UNDP Egypt to remain a lean, responsive, and financially sustainable partner, one that is equipped to deliver integrated development solutions that support the country’s long-term aspirations.</p><br> <p><b>Position Purpose</b></p><br> <p>Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Analyst, the Finance Associate ensures effective execution of financial services and processes in the Country Office and transparent utilization of financial resources. The Finance Associate promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations</p><br> <p>The Finance Associate works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme, and projects’ staff in the CO and with UNDP HQ and GSSC staff to exchange information and resolve finance-related issues.</p><br> <p>UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.</p><br> <p>Incumbent is expected to display managerial innovation, initiative, and a strong client orientation that encourages and rewards the timely delivery of financial services for all clients and partners. S/he might be required to undertake emerging tasks and additional duties as requested by direct supervisor or senior management.</p><br> <p><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><br> <p><b>1.) Support administration and implementation of operational strategies and adapt processes and procedures:</b><br> • Ensure CO financial processes, financial records and reports, and audit follow-up comply with UNDP Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP). Implement effective internal control framework.<br> • Support office management in preparing and reviewing CO finance business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal standard operating procedures in finance in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management.<br> • Provide input for implementation of cost-saving and reduction strategies in consultation with the office management.<br> • Routinely monitor financial exception reports for unusual activities and/or transactions; and investigate anomalies or unusual transactions. Inform senior CO management and other UNDP staff at Headquarters of the results of the investigation when satisfactory answers are not obtained.<br> </p><br> <p><b>2.) Support administration of budgets of CO management projects, and functioning of an optimal cost-recovery system:</b><br> • Provide researched information for planning and status of financial resources of the CO.<br> • Prepare and modify budgets for UNDP management projects and Common Service projects.<br> • Assist in the preparation of required budget revisions (ensuring multiyear budget revision) within the unit at required period and timely securing of ASLs.<br> • Prepare timely cost-recovery/DPC bills in ERP for the services provided by UNDP, implement the revenue tracking system, and follow up on cost recovery.<br> </p><br> <p><b>3.) Provide accounting and administrative support to the Finance unit:</b><br> • Support proper control of the supporting documents for payments invoices and proper document management including systematic archiving. <br> • Prepare financial reports for projects and management funds/budget balance; and prepare all types of invoices.<br> • Maintain the internal expenditures control system which ensures that invoices processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in ERP, and travel claims and other entitlements are duly processed.<br> • Coordinate and review allocated General Ledger and sub-ledger accounts and support timely project closure.<br> • Answer inquiries from UN agencies with supporting documents and take timely corrective actions on erroneous data in ERP and on unposted invoices, including the invoices with validation errors, match exceptions, and/or unapproved invoices. Prepare financial reports as required. Provide timely response to HQ requests to resolve financial data issues. <br> • Maintain the Accounts Receivables for UNDP projects.<br> • Ensure timely recording, reconciliation, and submission of VAT claims to the relevant TAX authority and following up on VAT reimbursements.<br> </p><br> <p><b>4.) Ensure proper CO cash and Treasury management functioning:</b><br> • Timely review of cash position for local accounts to ensure sufficient funds for disbursements and maintain liquidity level approved by Treasury. Identify and record receipts and create deposits for revenue application on a timely basis. <br> • Identify and record contributions & Deposits<br> • Prepare timely and accurate bank reconciliations and provide documentation to GSSC according to service level agreement. Initiate bank transfers and deals in ERP. <br> • Timely preparation of monthly cashflow forecast to ensure sufficient cash balance in local bank account. Liaise with participating UN Agencies to obtain disbursement estimate of their cash requirement.<br> • Oversee multiple bank accounts associated with UNDP operations. Implement E-Banking and Check printing of Paycycle. Track issued checks and manage cancellations or reissuance when necessary.<br> </p><br> <p><b>5.) Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO:</b><br> • Assist in organizing training for the operations/ projects staff on finance, audit and compliance matters, and implementation of Internal Control Framework (ICF).<br> • Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in financial management.<br> • Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.<br> </p><br> <p>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.</p><br> <p>Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None</p><br> <p><b>Competencies</b></p><br> <i><b>Core </b></i> <br> <b>Achieve Results</b> LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline <br> <b>Think Innovatively</b> LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements <br> <b>Learn Continuously</b> <p>LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback</p><br> <br> <b>Adapt with Agility </b> LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible <br> <b>Act with Determination </b> LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident <br> <b>Engage and Partner</b> LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships <br> <b>Enable Diversity and Inclusion</b> LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination <br> <p><i><b>Cross-Functional & Technical competencies :</b></i></p><br> <i><b>Thematic Area</b></i> <i><b>Name</b></i> <i><b>Definition</b></i> <br> <i><b>Business Management</b></i> <p>Customer Satisfaction/Client Management</p><br> <ul> <li>Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns</li> </ul> <br> <i><b>Business Development</b></i> Knowledge Generation <ul> <li>Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need</li> </ul> <br> <i><b>Business Management</b></i> Working with Evidence and Data <ul> <li>Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making</li> </ul> <br> <i><b>Finance</b></i> Accounting (General) <ul> <li>Knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, regulations, policies and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations.</li> </ul> <br> <i><b>Finance</b></i> <p>Budget Management </p><br> <ul> <li>Ability to support budgetary aspects of work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets</li> </ul> <br> <i><b>Finance</b></i> <p>Financial Reporting and Analysis </p><br> <ul> <li>Ability to extract, evaluate financial data, derive relevant findings and present them in a meaningful and coherent manner to facilitate effective decision making and performance monitoring. </li> </ul> <br> <i><b>Finance</b></i> <p>Audit </p><br> <ul> <li>Ability to examine and verify accounts and records </li> </ul> <br> <p><b>Required Skills and Experience</b></p><br> <p><b>Education:</b></p><br> <ul> <li>Fully Qualified Accountant, from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy or Full Completion of the UNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP). No UNDP Accountancy and Finance Test (AFT) required. </li> <li>Candidates with no professional accountancy qualifications, but with degrees that major in accountancy and/or finance must complete UNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP), if recruited. However, no UNDP Accountancy and Finance Test (AFT) is required.</li> <li>Candidates with no professional accountancy qualifications but with relevant experience must successfully undertake UNDP Accountancy and Finance Test (AFT) before shortlisting and must complete the UNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP), if recruited.</li> </ul> <p><b>Experience:</b></p><br> <ul> <li>6 years (with high school diploma) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience at the national or international level is required.</li> <li>Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and web-based management systems such as ERP financials and database packages.</li> <li>Knowledge of IPSAS and/or IFRS is required. </li> <li>Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages is desired.</li> <li>Working Experience with UN/UNDP is an advantage.</li> </ul> <p><b>Language Requirements</b></p><br> <ul> <li> Fluency in English and Arabic is required.<br> </li> </ul> <p><b>Equal opportunity</b></p><br> <p>As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. </p><br> <p>UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.</p><br> <p><b>Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority</b></p><br> <p>UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. </p><br> <p><b>Probation</b></p><br> <p>For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.</p><br> <p><b>Right to select multiple candidates</b></p><br> <p>UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.</p><br> <p><b>Use of AI by candidates</b></p><br> <p>Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection</p><br> <p><b>Scam alert</b></p><br> <p>UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.</p><br><br> #LI-DNI<br><br> </div>
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Org. Setting and Reporting<br>This position is located in the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Cairo, within the Information Centres Service (ICS), Outreach Division (OD), Department of Global Communications (DGC). The UNIC Cairo is part of the global network of United Nations information centres, which is the principal source of information about the United Nations system in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. UNICs are responsible for promoting public understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating UN information materials to a local audience in English and in Arabic; engaging local and regional partners; and, overall, bringing the United Nations closer to the people it serves. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the National Information Officer and the overall supervision of the Director of UNIC Cairo.<br> Responsibilities<br>Within delegated authority, the incumbent may be responsible for the following duties: • Drive UNIC Director and visiting senior UN officials to and from official functions and events; provide transportation for other UNIC staff to official events, as needed. • Transport, collect and deliver packages/items as required, including picking up pouches from the airport or other document pick-up points. • Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicle; log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, services, etc. • Provides general office support services to help ensure the smooth functioning of an organizational unit. • Reviews, records, routes and/or processes mail or other documents; gathers pertinent background material; tracks and monitors follow-up action as required. • Receives phone call and visitors, and responds to routine inquiries and information requests, including drafting routine written responses, or routes to appropriate personnel for handling as required. • Maintains files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit. • Updates and maintains large distribution lists; assemble documents, reports and other materials for global dissemination, where possible using electronic formats; coordinates courier services. • Performs a variety of administrative duties (e.g., meeting organization, reservations, office supply and equipment orders, etc.), including preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (expense claims, vouchers, visa applications, etc.). • Photocopies a variety of documents and other materials. • Operates and maintains a variety of office equipment in the performance of basic office functions, e.g., photocopier, facsimile, printer, scanner, etc. • Performs other duties as assigned.<br> Competencies<br>• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of general office and administrative support. Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Knowledge of administrative policies, processes and procedures. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. • TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.<br> Education<br>A high school diploma or equivalent is required.<br> Job - Specific Qualification<br>Not available.<br> Work Experience<br>A minimum of two years of relevant experience in general office support, public communications support or related area is required. Experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. Experience using Mircosoft Word and Microsoft Excel is desirable. Experience providing support to an office in the United Nations Common System or similiar international organisations is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English <b>and</b> Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).<br> .headtable { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid gray; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .headTitle { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; /*color: rgb(65, 98, 145);*/ color:black; } .headtable tr td, .headtable tr th { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 6px; } .headtable th{ background-color: #F4F4F4; color: #002d62; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 12px; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable td { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: white; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable th:last-child, .headtable td:last-child { border-right: none; } .headtable tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .rounded-table-wrapper { border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; overflow: hidden; } Required LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeaking<br><b>English</b>UN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II<br><b>Arabic</b>UN Level IUN Level IUN Level IUN Level I<br> <br> Assessment<br>Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which will be followed by a competency-based interview.<br> Special Notice<br>• This position is temporarily available for an initial duration of six months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.<br> United Nations Considerations<br>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br> </div>
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<p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p><span>The Danish Egyptian Dialogue Initiative (DEDI) is a lab for Innovation in Sustainable Design and green transition, and a cross-cultural space for dialogue on climate, peace and security between Denmark & Egypt. A new four-year phase of DEDI started in 2025 financed under the Danish Arab Partnership Programme (DAPP). The new phase is designed to address the challenges and opportunities of climate change, circular economy, green transition and Innovation in Sustainable Design. DEDI implement activities on the following three components: i) Innovation in sustainable design by youth; ii) Green environmental literacy for youth; and iii) Youth dialogue on climate and security. DEDI is hosted by UNDP in Egypt with a range of Danish and Egyptian organizations and experts engaged to lead DEDI’s dialogue and exchange activities in Egypt and Denmark. </span></p><br> <p><span>As the host institution and implementing agency for DEDI, UNDP Egypt implements the initiative, ensuring alignment with broader development priorities and providing technical, operational and administrative support. Under the new phase of DEDI (2025-2028), UNDP is responsible for grant management, partnership development, financial oversight, and technical guidance across all three components. UNDP’s involvement ensures that DEDI benefits from its extensive expertise in sustainable development, youth engagement, and climate action, as well as its established networks with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. Furthermore, UNDP will support capacity-building efforts, monitoring, and reporting in line with its Results-Based Management (RBM) standards, ensuring that DEDI's activities contribute effectively to the Danish Arab Partnership Programme (DAPP) and Egypt’s green transition agenda.</span></p><br> <p><span>To support the effective implementation of the Danish Egyptian Dialogue Initiative (DEDI) under its new phase (2024–2028), UNDP Egypt is recruiting a Project Officer – Innovation in Sustainable Design (NPSA-9) to provide technical support, partnerships and programme coordination to DEDI. The position will support the implementation of Component 1: Innovation in Sustainable Design, with a focus on youth, innovation, green transition, and entrepreneurship. </span></p><br> <p><span>The role will contribute to the design and delivery of innovation programmes, including incubation cycles, partnerships with SMEs and ecosystem actors, and the development of youth-led business models and technical solutions, while supporting monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management to inform continuous learning and programme improvement.</span></p><br> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><br> <p><span>Under the direct supervision of the DEDI Project Technical Expert and guidance of the DEDI Project Manager, the Project Officer – Innovation in Sustainable Design will:</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Provide programme technical support and advisory </strong></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Support the coordination and implementation of programme activities related to innovation, youth, entrepreneurship, and skills for the green transition, ensuring efficient and timely delivery.</span></li> <li><span>Develop and co-create programme concepts for bootcamps, ideation activities, incubation cycles, mentoring, and showcase events in collaboration with a range of partners in Egypt and Denmark.</span></li> <li><span>Design and lead calls for proposals, including the selection and onboarding of youth participants, partners, and stakeholders for programme activities and related engagements.</span></li> <li><span>Support the development and refinement of youth-driven business models, technical solutions, and initiatives.</span></li> <li><span>Proactively identify project challenges and risks and contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies.</span></li> <li><span>Supervise a national UNV in supporting programme-related tasks and logistics.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Cultivate and coordinate partnerships and networks</strong></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Develop and maintain effective partnerships in Egypt and Denmark to ensure high-quality implementation of activities related to innovation, youth, entrepreneurship, and skills for the green transition.</span></li> <li><span>Support engagement and coordination with a diverse range of partners, including universities, innovation hubs, SMEs, design institutions, and entrepreneurship support organizations (ESOs).</span></li> <li><span>Lead and coordinate the design and finalization of contractual agreements in collaboration with UNDP procurement and partnership teams.</span></li> <li><span>Support financial tracking, procurement processes, and payment processing in collaboration with UNDP procurement and finance teams.</span></li> <li><span>Facilitate collaboration and showcase opportunities between youth innovators, stakeholders, and industry partners, including SMEs.</span></li> <li><span>Support networking efforts to expand DEDI’s partner base and stakeholder engagement, including through linkages with the UNDP Green Link Taskforce.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Contribute to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and reporting</strong></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Lead the development and refinement of indicators, tracking of KPIs, articulation of results, and follow-up on activities related to innovation, youth, entrepreneurship, and skills for the green transition, in line with the approved DEDI MEL Framework.</span></li> <li><span>Prepare progress and learning reports, including tracking results of innovation and youth-focused activities.</span></li> <li><span>Support bi-annual reporting to the DEDI Advisory Group and provide substantive technical inputs to ad hoc reporting requirements, as needed.</span></li> <li><span>Contribute to knowledge management and learning efforts within DEDI, with a view to capturing insights and lessons learned for continuous improvement and scale.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Facilitate knowledge management, communication, and innovation</strong></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Provide substantive inputs to communication and visibility efforts, including social media content, press releases, knowledge products, and related communication activities.</span></li> <li><span>Systematically document achievements and challenges related to innovation, youth, entrepreneurship, and skills for the green transition.</span></li> <li><span>Contribute to the identification and application of innovative approaches to programme delivery, using learning to inform continuous improvement and adaptation.</span></li> <li><span>Stay abreast of relevant local and global research and support the integration of emerging knowledge and best practices into DEDI programming.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.</strong></span></p><br> <span>Institutional Arrangement</span> <span><strong>The Project Officer will report to the DEDI Project Technical Expert.</strong></span> <p><strong>Competencies</strong></p><br>Core Competencies <ul> <li><strong>Achieve Results – Level 2:</strong> Scale up solutions and simplify processes, balancing speed and accuracy in delivering work.</li> <li><strong>Think Innovatively – Level 2:</strong> Offer new ideas, remain open to new approaches, and demonstrate systemic and integrated thinking.</li> <li><strong>Learn Continuously – Level 2:</strong> Step outside the comfort zone, learn from others, and support their learning.</li> <li><strong>Adapt with Agility – Level 2:</strong> Adapt processes and approaches to new situations and involve others in the change process.</li> <li><strong>Act with Determination – Level 2:</strong> Demonstrate perseverance and effectively manage multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.</li> <li><strong>Engage and Partner – Level 2:</strong> Act as a facilitator and integrator, bringing people together and building and maintaining partnerships and coalitions.</li> <li><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion – Level 2:</strong> Facilitate conversations that bridge differences and incorporate diversity and inclusion considerations into decision-making.</li> <li><strong>UNDP People Management Competencies</strong> can be found on the dedicated <span>site</span>.</li> </ul>Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies <u>Business Direction & Strategy</u> <ul> <li><strong>Strategic Thinking</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans aligned with UNDP objectives, based on a systemic analysis of challenges, risks, and opportunities.</li> <li>Ability to leverage learning from various sources to anticipate and respond to future trends and demonstrate foresight in identifying possible ways forward for UNDP.</li> </ul></li> <li><strong>System Thinking</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to use objective analysis and judgment to understand how interrelated elements coexist within a system and how changes to one element may affect other parts of the system.</li> </ul></li> </ul><u>Business Development</u> <ul> <li><strong>Knowledge Facilitation</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to engage individuals and groups, internally and externally, and design and facilitate activities that support knowledge sharing, information exchange, and collaboration.</li> <li>Knowledge of tools and approaches that encourage active participation, contribution, and exchange.</li> </ul></li> </ul><u>Business Management</u> <ul> <li><strong>Project Management</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific objectives.</li> </ul></li> <li><strong>Communication</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively through written and verbal communication, adapting messages and communication methods to different audiences.</li> <li>Ability to manage communications internally and externally through media, social media, and other appropriate channels.</li> </ul></li> </ul>Partnership Management <ul> <li><strong>Relationship Management</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to engage with a broad range of public and private partners and build, sustain, and strengthen working relationships, trust, and mutual understanding.</li> </ul></li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Education:</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field is required, OR</span></li> <li><span>A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at national and/or international level in designing and/or implementing innovation programmes, entrepreneurship support initiatives (e.g. incubation, acceleration), and youth-focused programmes related to sustainable development or the green transition.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Required skills and competencies</strong></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Demonstrated experience in supporting the design, coordination and/or implementation of development programmes is required. </span></li> <li><span>Experience working with youth-related initiatives, innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, or related fields is required. </span></li> <li><span>Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development, including collaboration with public, private, or civil society actors, is required. </span></li> <li><span>Demonstrated ability in programme coordination, including planning, implementation support, monitoring and reporting, is required. </span></li> <li><span>Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP is required. </span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Desired additional skills and competencies</strong></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Experience working with regional or international organizations, including UN or multilateral contexts, is an asset. </span></li> <li><span>Familiarity with youth, innovation, entrepreneurship, and/or sustainability ecosystems in Egypt or the Arab region is an asset. </span></li> <li><span>Experience in youth engagement, policy dialogue, or capacity-building initiatives is an asset. </span></li> <li><span>Exposure to innovation, research, or ecosystem development for SMEs or startups is an advantage. </span></li> <li><span>Experience in sustainable development, climate, or green transition programming is an asset.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Required Language(s) (at working level)</strong></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Fluency in English and Arabic is required. </span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Professional Certificates</strong></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Project/programme management certification is an advantage</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Equal opportunity</strong></p><br> <p>As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. </p><br> <p>UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.</p><br> <p><strong>Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. </p><br> <p><strong>Right to select multiple candidates</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.</p><br> <p><strong>Use of AI by candidates</strong></p><br> <p>Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection</p><br> <p><strong>Scam alert</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.</p><br><br><br> </div>