English Language Programs Manager (Egypt)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Established in ‎1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated
to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the
Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing
opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local,
regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that
improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study,
empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language
and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in
Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in ‎11 countries in the MENA
region. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Amideast/Egypt provides a wide variety of English language and training
courses for professionals from different sectors, university and high school
students, and young learners with diverse language development needs. English
language and training programs and activities are designed for corporate
clients, government entities, donor agencies, and the public. Classes are held
in person at Amideast 's office in Cairo or client training sites, as well as
online - with English Langauge courses from beginning to advanced proficiency
levels as well as different training courses.
The English Language Programs Manager is responsible for managing the English
language portfolio for the Amideast/Egypt office in Cairo, which features
English language offerings for grant-funded and contract programs, as well as
fee-for-service courses. H/She is responsible for the oversight of all Cairo
grant projects, English language and test prep public classes delivered online
and face to face, Cairo's English language corporate clients, in addition to
the training portfolio. Along with the English language staff in Cairo, the
Programs Manager will also work closely with staff in Amideast's Alexandria
office, the Amideast Regional Director of English Language Programs, the
Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Director, and staff in other departments.
Working within a team environment, the English Language Program Manager will
ensure that program planning, design, delivery, and monitoring and evaluation
meet Amideast quality standards for English language programs.
RESPONSIBILITES
* Programmatic & Operational Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day logistical planning and implementation of English language (EL) and training programs in Cairo to ensure quality program delivery and effective operational management
* Provide financial and budgetary oversight for grant programs; participate in the development of annual program budgets and pricing reviews for EL programs and training services
* Utilize sound project management principles in the implementation of EL and training grant-funded, contract, and fee-for-service projects and courses
* Demonstrate accurate and up-to-date knowledge of all EL and training products and services
* Coordinate and monitor the implementation of internal policies and procedures to maintain consistency among EL and training services in Egypt
* Ensure adherence to donor and client agreements
* Implement agreed-upon EL and training strategic work plans, monitoring and evaluation systems, and program quality standards
* Contribute to the development and achievement of annual strategic objectives and KPIs for the EL and Training Department
* Contribute to the expansion of EL and training business through the provision of client details, possible leads, and innovative ideas.
* Participate regularly in Amideast's regional English language activities for joint planning, exchange of ideas, and alignment of quality standards
* Prepare and submit reports regarding EL and training activities for the Amideast/Egypt Country Director (ACD), Assistant Country Director, , HQ, and clients, as requested
* Monitor and report to the ACD on monthly expenditures and revenues for Cairo-based programs and implement measures to ensure highest level of cost control on all EL products and services
* Monitor and report to the ACD on all programmatic deliverables, timeline, progress, targets achieved and any obstacle/ challenges faced.
* Enhance and develop course offerings in order to best fit the market needs
Staff Management Responsibilities
* Participate in the final selection of staff and orient and train staff under the incumbent's purview
* Supervise and delegate responsibilities to EL and Training Department staff based on clear roles and responsibilities
* Maintain an engaging work environment through continuous staff coaching, training, and development to ensure a high level of productivity, motivation, and retention
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge about the English language and training field by remaining committed to professional development activities and engaged in the larger TESOL community

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required
* Bachelor degree in business, education or related field.
* A minimum of ‎7 years' experience in coordinating/managing programs
* Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
* Demonstrated problem-solving, innovation, and ability to take initiative
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
* Excellent computer literacy in MS Office
* Demonstrated experience leading and managing a team
* Native/near-native proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred
* Master's degree in Applied Linguistics/TESOL, Development or a related major
* Spoken and written fluency in Arabic
* Additional professional credentials such as Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), or Project Management for Development (PMD Pro) certification
* Minimum TOIEC score of ‎950 or equivalent
* A minimum of ‎3 years' experience in classroom teaching
* Experience with planning curriculum and assessment
* Experience with teacher training, mentoring, or coaching
* Extensive knowledge of e-learning and online teaching practices
* Extensive knowledge of the TESOL field and current ELT trends

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (temporarily due to COVID-‎19).
* Computer (laptop or desktop)
* Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
* Telephone
* Other (Specify if any)
Up to ‎5% business travel may be needed to support projects as needed.
Deadline for application is February ‎14,2023

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and
requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an
exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the
Employee 's Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed
appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for
additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read,
acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with
the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives
must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational
policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.