Overview / Mission of Function

This position will be joining a hard-working, dedicated team working to implement Africa’s largest EV bus programs and pave the way for full electrification of E-buses in Egypt in the longer term. This role is for a candidate that seeks big challenges, where they can leverage all their skill sets, and enjoys wearing many hats. The candidate has a ‘get it done’ attitude with the ability to navigate a complex project landscape with the willingness to drive success.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Project Management (60%)

• Project Management: Analyze and coordinate the scope, schedule, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risks, procurement & change of the project, through the use of provided Project Management Software, Accounting Tools and Time-tracking tools.
• Operations: Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations within the project, overseeing multiple experts working across locations and company boundaries.
• Team Leadership: Lead and guide the work of junior staff.
• Client Management: May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer, and facilitate targeted access to the relevant Key Expert.

Coordination (30%)

• Meetings & Events:  Coordinate activities of team, consortium partners, beneficiaries or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, workshops, consultations, or webinars.

Administration (10%)

• Technical Writing:   Write technical materials, such as meeting minutes, contracts, user manuals, appendices, operating instructions or other. Prepare bi-weekly powerpoint presentations for the client in Arabic.
• Administrative paperwork and Bookkeeping: Identify, classify, and record numerical and qualitative data to keep financial records and administrative paperwork complete. Perform any combination of routine follow-up, posting, and verifying duties. Compile and record employee time worked.
• Procurement: Buys materials and services or hires independent contractors for the project and team members to function.

Skillset (job specific, technical skills and behavioral competencies needed)

• Experiences with similar projects funded by World Bank or other development partners is preferred. 
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products (PowerPoint, Excel and Word), with knowledge in other presentational and organizational products or multi-media tools being an advantage
• Proficiency in a Project management software is essential (Gannt Charts, Milestones, workloads, resource management)
• Proficiency in remote work through video conferencing and use of online tools is essential.
• Fluency (Written and spoken) in Arabic and in English required;

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering, planning, economics or a related field
• At least 2-10 years of relevant experience, including work-related project management and project management training.1-2 years specifically to transport project implementation.
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred