Project Coordinator (FGM) - Aswan

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and monitor the 'ASWAN ASPIRE: Together Against FGM' project to ensure it meets its objectives with high quality.
• Work closely with local partners and technical advisors to facilitate project activities and implementation.
• Engage with community members, including parents, family members, community and religious leaders, and medical staff, to promote awareness and change perceptions on gender roles and harmful practices.
• Coordinate community mobilization and youth-led activities to empower girls and young women.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of project progress and challenges.

Requirements

• Experience in project management, preferably in community development or health projects.
• Strong understanding of issues related to gender, violence prevention, and harmful practices such as FGM.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse community stakeholders and local partners.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Fluency in Arabic; knowledge of English is an advantage.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience working in Upper Egypt or similar cultural contexts.
• Knowledge of SRH (Sexual and Reproductive Health) issues.
• Experience with community mobilization and youth engagement.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background in social sciences, health, or related fields.
• Previous experience in project coordination or community development roles.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time, fixed-term contract position.
• Opportunity to contribute to social change and community empowerment.
• Work in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.