Study Tour Coordinator

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تفاصيل الوظيفة

Company Description


Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances
lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic
opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations. Since
‎1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating
powerful and innovative programs in more than ‎80 countries around the world.
EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services
and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse
backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace
culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the
communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.
EDC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Project Description
The goal of the Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI) project is to improve the
quality and relevance of teacher preparation in Egyptian public universities
so that current and future primary school teachers have enhanced skills to
increase student learning and advance the Ministry of Education and Technical
Education 's (MOETE) reform. The activity will achieve this goal through the
following results:
* At least ‎7,500 pre-service teachers in undergraduate programs at Faculties of Education in five Egyptian universities have the skills and knowledge to apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
* ‎5,000 in-service teachers in postgraduate programs at Faculties of Education in ‎15 Egyptian universities apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
* ‎50 Government of Egypt personnel from the MOETE, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), and the Supreme Council of Universities demonstrate improved capacity to jointly plan, manage, and adapt teacher education.


Job Description


The Study Tour Coordinator maintains a portfolio of study tour programs and
works to accomplish key TEI program objectives. The Study Tour Coordinator
ensures that work is performed efficiently, problems are resolved promptly,
and that EDC procedures and USAID policies are followed. The Study Tour
Coordinator will be responsible for all logistical, administrative, and travel
requirements during the different stages of study tours. This position reports
to the Capacity Building Manager. This is a full-time position based in Cairo,
Egypt.
Primary responsibilities:
* Prepare US participants ' training documents, communicating directly with USAID representatives to finalize R-‎3 packages including visa, travel documents, vetting and medical requirements, as well as obtaining approvals on study tour plans and itinerary.
* Responsible for all pre-departure activities and processing, troubleshooting, and support.
* Serve as R1 (Initiator) on TEAM, the USAID TraiNet and Visa compliance system.
* Serve as a constant resource to ensure that all USAID approvals including waivers, nomination lists, training material, clearances, and other requirements are completed.
* Coordinate participants' travel arrangements within Egypt and to and from the US.
* Assist the Capacity Building Manager in planning, budgeting, designing, implementing and monitoring study tour program requirements.
* Assist participants in completing and submitting US visa applications (DS ‎160).
* Liaise with USAID representative to arrange visa interview appointments, follow up on visa issuance and passport collections for study tour participants
* Work with the Capacity Building Manager in designing and leading pre-departure orientation.
* Work with the M&E Department to coordinate re-entry debriefings.
* Fulfill other tasks and duties as directed by the Capacity Building Manager.


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Qualifications
The candidate for the position of Study Tour Coordinator shall have at a
minimum the following qualifications:

Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or any related
field.
Qualifications:
* ‎4 years of relevant experience in program coordination, showing progressively more responsibility.
* Minimum of ‎2 years' experience working in training for USAID funded projects, preferred.
* Fine attention to detail, especially when working with large amounts of data and inputs
* Ability to respond effectively to time sensitive demands & inquiries
* Proficiency using Microsoft office suite, and other relevant software
* Strong verbal and written communications skills in both English and Arabic; ability to draft official correspondence in English and Arabic.
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communications skills and ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization and of different backgrounds
* Extremely well organized and self-directed
Language:**
Fluency in English is required.


Additional Information


Job closing date: November ‎1, ‎2022
Applications submitted without a resume or CV will not be reviewed.
Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified.
No phone calls, please.
EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly
inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a
supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.

This announcement is made possible by the support of the American People
through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The
contents of this notice are the sole responsibility of Education Development
Center, Inc. (EDC) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or

ملخص الوظيفة

  • المُعلن : Education Development Center
  • تاريخ الإعلان : 18/10/2022
  • نوع العمل : -
  • مستوى الخبرة : -
  • المستوى التعليمي : -
  • مكان العمل : القاهرة
  • الراتب : -
  • الهاتف : -

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