Recruitment of an External Consultant for Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects

2021/8/8
The Embassy of Japan in Egypt hereby announces that we are recruiting an external consultant for Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects based on a commission contract with the embassy. If you wish to apply for the position, please read the following guidance and submit application documents to the contact personnel at the embassy before the deadline.
 
◆Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects
The Japanese Government offers financial assistance for development projects designed to meet the diverse needs of developing countries as a part of Japan’s ODA. Known as "Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP)”, this scheme supports projects proposed by various bodies such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local government authorities, etc.. The GGP program has acquired an excellent reputation because it provides flexible and timely support to development projects at the grassroots level. In Egypt, GGP have contributed to refurbishment of primary schools, construction of medical clinics, micro finance to proprietors and others.
More information about GGP is available on the website below.
https://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/oda/category/g_roots/index.html

I. Job description and responsibilities

An external consultant for Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects is in charge of, but not limited to, the following tasks.
 
  • Manage projects during the different phases of project life cycle, initiating, executing, monitoring and closing.
  • Communicate and coordinate with local NGOs and other potential applicants.
  • Examine applications from financial and technical aspects.
  • Conduct field surveys in the course of examination.
  • Monitor and Follow-up the disbursement and utilization of grants.
  • Prepare relevant reports, as well as other required documents
  • Arrange and organize holding different ceremonies related to projects.

II. Duration of the contract

From the beginning of November 2021 (subject to negotiation) till the end of March 2022
*Duration of the contract can be extended based on good performance.
 

III. Remuneration

The remuneration will be decided based on capacity, skills and experiences of the applicant, pursuant to the rules and framework of the Government of Japan for external consultants for Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects.
 

IV. Skills and qualifications

  1. Fluency in English and Arabic; oral and written proficiency is a requisite skill (knowledge of Japanese language will be an added advantage).
  2. Knowledge of project management and stakeholder management.  
  3. Sufficient experience and knowledge of socio-economic development field.
  4. Computer skills (particularly, Microsoft Office).
  5. Creative problem solving and effective communication skills.
  6. Egyptian nationality
  7. Residence in the vicinity of Cairo for daily commute to the Embassy of Japan.

V. Application documents

Applicants are required to submit the following documents. Documents must be in ENGLISH and submitted on time; otherwise your application will NOT be accepted and will NOT be examined for following stage.
  1. Curriculum Vitae (free format)
  • ID photo must be attached
  • Educational background and professional experience must be included
  • Description of language proficiency (preferable with certificates)
  1. Personal statement (free format)
Please submit the documents to the e-mail address of the contact personnel in “X. Contact detail”.
*Personal information provided in the documents will be solely used for this selection process and will not be disclosed to a third party.
**Submitted application documents will NOT be returned to applicants.
 

VI. Application deadline

Application deadline: 2nd September, 2021
 

VII. Selection Schedule

  1. 1st stage: Screening of Application Documents
      *Result will be informed to shortlisted applicants in the first half of September.
  1. 2nd stage: Interview and Exam at the Embassy of Japan in Egypt
*Result will be informed to applicants in the second half of September.
 

VIII. Number of consultants to be contracted

One consultant, only
 

IX. Important notice

  1. An external consultant is NOT employed by the Embassy of Japan as an official or a local staff. The consultant is to be commissioned some parts of operations of the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects pursuant to the contract.
  2. Welfare benefits that are included in normal employment contracts for officials and local staffs are NOT applied to an external consultant.
  3. An external consultant owes the duty of confidentiality. The consultant is NOT allowed to disclose any information obtained in the process of project operations.
 

X. Contact Detail

The Embassy of Japan in Egypt
81 Corniche El Nil St., Maadi, Cairo
TEL：02-2528-5910
E-mail:gagp.ishoku@ca.mofa.go.jp
*Contact personnel: OWADA Ayumu

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