Private Sector Engagement Officer

Contract Type: Full-time

Location: Cairo

About Etijah

Youth and Development Consultancy Institute – Etijah is a non-profit organization specializing in developing, improving, and disseminating development methodologies in youth and community development.

Based in Cairo, Etijah’s primary concern is to create and tailor up-to-date and high-quality development methodologies, research tools, applicable practices of youth development, and training delivery models, to be able to qualify youth by providing them with the skills, know-how, and aptitudes, as well as contribute to building the capacity of governmental and non-governmental youth-serving organizations. Our role is to provide youth with direct access to unconditional participation by providing practical tools and models for developing community-wide initiatives.

Project Background

 

Tomooh project is implemented by Etijah in partnership with Secours Catholique Caritas France (SCCF). The project provides Employability and Entrepreneurship Services to targeted youth to increase youth economic empowerment and to combat youth unemployment in Egypt. The project-specific objective can be summed up as decreasing the gap between the workforce and the job market. The program has two components: Employability and Entrepreneurship.

The entrepreneurship component promotes entrepreneurial learning by raising youth awareness and building their capacities for entrepreneurship. It is a pre-incubation program that aims at developing the participants’ knowledge together with their intention to turn their business ideas into established enterprises on the ground. The component will serve 50 participants from any governorate around Egypt. Tomooh’s unique approach does not only focus on developing the technical skills of the start-ups but also on building the entrepreneur’s transferable and soft skills to be able to conduct their business activities successfully. This can be realized by providing online and offline business and capacity building trainings, coaching and mentorship programs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Partnership Development: Identify potential private sector partners aligned with our mission and objectives. Develop and implement strategies to engage these partners in meaningful collaborations.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in private sector organizations, including corporate executives, HR departments, and CSR teams.
• Proposal Development: Collaborate with program managers to create compelling proposals outlining the benefits of partnering with us, including opportunities for private sector companies to provide training and internships to our beneficiaries.
• Negotiation and Agreement: Negotiate partnership agreements with private sector partners, ensuring clear expectations, deliverables, and timelines are defined and met.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Work closely with project teams to monitor the progress and impact of private sector partnerships. Collect feedback from partners and stakeholders to continuously improve engagement strategies.
• Advocacy and Promotion: Promote the value of private sector engagement in development initiatives through workshops, seminars, and networking events. Advocate for the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable business practices.
  
  

Skills & Job Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, International Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in partnership development, private sector, or a related role within the nonprofit sector.
• Proven track record of securing partnerships and public relations.
• Strong understanding of the nonprofit landscape and development sector.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans.
• Relationship Building: Strong skills in building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiation: Ability to negotiate effectively to achieve win-win outcomes.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with attention to detail.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
  
  

Etijah is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

How To Apply

Interested applicant should submit their application, including their CV and Cover letter, following this link before Saturday, November 30th, 2024 following this link

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