Project Officer – UNOPS : Cairo

Agriculture, Project Management
Egypt, Cairo
April 7, 2025
Temporary Full Time
Urgent
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. Its mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. This position is part of the Egypt Country Programme, based in the Cairo duty station. It falls under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Egypt Country Programme Manager.

Duty station: Cairo.

Functional Responsibilities

The candidate will fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:
The Project Officer is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of the project by facilitating coordination among stakeholders, overseeing field operations, managing project deliverables, and supporting the design and implementation of irrigation modernization efforts.

1. Stakeholder & Project Coordination

  • Serve as the primary liaison between consultants, field teams, and project stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation.
  • Lead coordination meetings with FAO, field teams, consultants, and thematic experts to track progress and address challenges.
  • Ensure the efficient execution of all project components, including irrigation modernization, land consolidation, Farmer Field Schools (FFS), gender inclusion, monitoring and evaluation, and communication efforts.
  1. Management of Field Operations
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of Field Coordinators in Qena, Sohag, and Assiut.
  • Ensure timely coordination and facilitation of key field activities, including:
    • Collection of cropping pattern data, seasonal cycles, and irrigation design inputs.
    • Execution of topographical surveys and compilation of land use consolidation reports.
    • Monitoring and evaluation of FFS, Public-Private-Community Partnerships (PPCPs), and procurement processes.
  • Conduct regular field visits to ensure smooth on-the-ground implementation and address operational challenges.
  1. Coordination of Experts, Consultants, & In-House Teams
  • Assist in the hiring and on-boarding of consultants and experts, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of consultants, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
  • Work closely with the in-house project team, overseeing activities related to:
    • Implementation and training for FFS.
    • Gender inclusion and women’s participation in project activities.
    • Land use consolidation efforts and governance mechanisms.
    • Communication, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

A first level university degree in Agriculture, Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Management, Development Studies, or related field is required.

Experience:

A Minimum of two 2 years of experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and field operations is required. Expertise in agriculture, irrigation, land consolidation, and community development are required and a Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects, including government agencies, private sector actors, and donors is desirable.

Language:

Fluency in oral and written Arabic and English is required.

Special Notice

This position is open for recruitment for Nationals only for an initial period of 6 months and may be subject to extension.