Deadline: 1 January 2025
This opportunity as an Egypt Project Assistant with Minority Rights Group (MRG) is ideal for individuals with strong organizational and logistical skills, a background in human rights, and experience working with Egyptian civil society organizations. Below is a comprehensive summary of the role and its requirements:
Role Overview
Title: Egypt Project Assistant
Reports to: Egypt Programme Coordinator
Duration: 4 days/week until January 2027
Location: Egypt (nationwide, remote)
Salary: €69.13 per day
The role supports MRG’s Egypt program, focusing on securing the human rights of minorities and assisting in broader program development in Egypt and the MENA region.
Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation Support
- Assist in executing program activities under the guidance of the Programme Coordinator and Head of MENA.
- Facilitate partnerships with civil society organizations (CSOs) and support capacity-building initiatives.
- Gather baseline data on minority communities.
- Organize and attend meetings, advocacy events, roundtables, and training sessions.
Administrative and Logistical Support
- Review and manage grantees’ financial reports and supporting documents.
- Assist in drafting contracts, outsourcing tenders, and coordinating travel arrangements (visas, insurance, etc.).
- Translate documents, emails, and reports between Arabic and English.
- Maintain a database of project contacts, ensuring wide dissemination of information, such as calls for proposals and advocacy materials.
- Provide documentation support for financial tasks, including contracts and payment requests.
General Support
- Collaborate with Egyptian organizations to expand MRG’s network.
- Follow MRG’s security guidelines, including digital security and data protection.
- Contribute to evaluations, attend staff meetings, and undertake other tasks as required.
Working Conditions
- Remote Role: Involves occasional travel (~1-2 weeks/year) based on safety assessments.
- High-Risk Context: Activities may face societal or political opposition, requiring caution and adherence to risk mitigation strategies.
- Multitasking Environment: Requires managing multiple responsibilities and maintaining confidentiality.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Education: University degree in political science, sociology, anthropology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- At least 2 years in an administrative or logistical role, preferably in local or international organizations.
- Proven experience working with CSOs in Egypt.
- Familiarity with human rights and gender issues.
- Skills:
- Exceptional organizational and logistics abilities.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication (written and oral) and numeracy skills.
- Knowledge of working in complex security environments, including digital security.
- Commitment to gender equity, minority rights, and multicultural collaboration.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with programs promoting tolerance, diversity, and addressing intersectional discrimination.
- Work experience with grassroots CSOs or minority/indigenous groups in Egypt.
- Knowledge of sub-granting procedures and standards.
For further details and applications please see MRG website:
