National CEDO Director

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Nahdet El Mahrousa

NGO Registered with the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Registration # 5435 in 200318 Mahmoud Bassiouny St., Downtown Cairo, Egypt

Phone / Fax: +20 2575 1888 www.nahdetmasr.org

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Nahdet El Mahrousa Career & Entrepreneurship Development Office (CEDO)

Title: National CEDO Program Director

About Nahdet El Mahrousa

Nahdet El-Mahrousa (NM)1

is a non-profit non-governmental organization that seeks to make a

positive impact on Egypt’s cultural, economic and social development through activating and

engaging Egyptian young professionals in the country’s public work arena and decision-making. NM

achieves this through the cultivation and incubation of innovative social enterprises and

development projects until they are independent and successful national models. NM also hosts a

lively intellectual forum, both virtual online and through a lecture series, where NM members can

share resources, ideas, information, and opinions about development practices. NM is also involved

in several partnerships aiming at informing public debate and policy in Egypt. Under its incubator,

NM currently incubates several active projects in the areas of youth development, economic

development and arts & culture development.

About CEDO:

To complement the education process at Egyptian public universities and to bridge the gap between

education and employment, Nahdet El Mahrousa launched the first Career and Entrepreneurship

Development Office (CEDO) in public universities. The CEDO - an NM incubated project - aims at

equipping students with “key essential skills” necessary to compete in today's job market.

The office is geared to serve students with provision of essential career development services as well

as provide a direct link to employers and quality employment opportunities. The office attracts

corporate partners as key clients and stakeholders of CEDO.

About the National CEDO Program

In 2006, NM started a Career Advising office in Cairo University Faculty of Engineering to support

students in making career decisions, connecting with potential employers and developing their

employment skills. The project was initiated by two graduates of the Faculty of Engineering.

As of today, the CEDO program has grown into other faculties (including: the Science, Agriculture,

Mass Communication, Computer Science, Arts, and Urban planning), and has delivered career fairs,career counseling, numerous trainings in employment skills, and other services to the students.

The office has been funded by National and Multinational corporations, local and international

donors, as well as individuals, and includes a staff of 4 full time and 2 part time employees, as well as

a number of volunteers.

1 NM (http://www.nahdetmasr.org) is an Egyptian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered with theMinistry of Social Solidarity (MoSS) under number 5435 for the year 2003.

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NM is currently in the process of expanding this model into all national universities in Egypt within

the next 5 years. We already have plans and funding to establish it in two new universities this year,

and are working to secure funding and support to move into other universities soon thereafter.

NM may also consider regional partnerships to expand the model in other countries in the region, in

partnership with local institutions.

The National CEDO Program will serve as the national umbrella for all CEDOs in Egypt. It will also

serve as a hub for different resources that are to be shared among the different CEDOs.

Nahdet El Mahrousa seeks a self-motivated, proactive, dynamic, experienced, and creative individual

to fill the following position:

Position Title: Full-time National CEDO Program DirectorPosition Location: NM Office, downtown Cairo

Position Duration: One year contract (renewable upon performance appraisal).

Job Opening Date: 30 December 2010. Position open till filled.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of NM Managing Director, National CEDO Secretariat Director will be

responsible for leading the expansion and replication of the Career and Entrepreneurship

Development Offices in all Egyptian public universities. The Director will be the main liaison and focal

point among the different parties including NM, Donors, Advisory Committee, Supreme Council of

Universities, and Ministry of Higher Education.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Work with NM Managing Director and Board to define the replication strategy and plan

2. Work on formalizing and documenting the CEDO model, services and processes

3. Lead the process of building institutional partnerships

4. Lead the process of establishing CEDOs throughout Egypt

5. Initiate program implementation in newly established offices

6. Support existing CEDOs by offering guidance and strategic direction

7. Lead the Establishment of the National CEDO Program

8.

Act as the main liaison and focal point among the different parties including NM, donors,partner institutions, etc.

9. Additional relevant responsibilities and tasks as they arise.

Qualifications & Experience:

The ideal candidate will fit the profile below however we are open to consider strong candidates

with alternative profiles with business, CSR, or education backgrounds.

Education

Bachelor degree. A Masters degree in a relevant field is an asset

Experience



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Minimum 10 years of professional experience in leading programs in Egypt

Strong experience in leading/managing youth education programs (formal or informal) is an

asset

Experience in similar career offices at private universities is a plus

Very good knowledge and understanding of youth education and employment problems in

Egypt

Strong volunteer and NGO work experience

Experience in partnership building and resource mobilization (cash and in-kind)

Good knowledge of results based management tools & approaches

Experience in mobilizing sponsorship and funding from the corporate sector & deep

understanding of corporate social responsibility dynamics

Experience in managing program budgets & maintaining financial control

Skills and Languages:

Fluent in both Arabic and English (ability to write formal correspondences, proposals, etc in

both languages is very important)

Excellent proposal writing and research skills

Excellent communication, negotiation and partnership building skills

Excellent leadership & team building skills

Experience in working with different types of partners; including but not limited to, business,

government, senior officials, multinational corporations, grass root NGOs, international

organizations, students, and volunteers of different backgrounds

Travel Requirements: some travel across Egypt and the region is required.

Salary: A competitive package will be offered to selected candidate

Application Process:

To apply, please send your resume/CV along with a cover letter/email to [email protected]. The

subject should clearly refer to “CEDO National Director”. Selected candidates will be contacted - please do

not contact us directly.

Target Start Date: January, 2011

NM is an equal opportunity employer.

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