Senior Education & Scholarship Programs Officer - Sawiris Foundation for Social Development - Cairo, Egypt - Closing Date : 15 June 2017

Senior Education & Scholarship Programs Officer 
Sawiris Foundation for Social Development 
Cairo, Egypt
Closing Date : 15 June 2017

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Sawiris Foundation for Social Development is seeking a Senior Education & Scholarship Programs Officer

TITLE: SENIOR OFFICER.
DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.
REPORT TO: EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM MANAGER
WORKING HOURS /WEEK: 39.5

Support the Foundation’s Education & Scholarship Programs Department by assisting in the implementation, administration, and monitoring of projects & programs, processes and communications; maintaining applicant and scholar information, providing information and resources to both internal and external beneficiaries, providing a general administrative support to the department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS:

• Assist in setting up new scholarship programs from concept phase to student selection.
• Assist in administrating all Scholarship programs
• Receive and answer mail, e-mail and telephonic inquiries for information regarding the scholarship programs.
• Receive student applications and mailing letters/e-mails students concerning awards and non-awards of all scholarships, sending  award notification packets, receiving and recording all documents, and follow-up on award payments for distribution,
• Serve as the primary contact and provide information on programs, eligibility, application, and the awarding process for applicants, recipients, parents, and schools.
• Ensure accuracy of student data in the database and department shared drive.
• Gather and distribute program materials as needed
• Assist in maintaining the department material on SFSD website.
• Assisting communication efforts scholarship programs.
• Provide assistance as needed for the Foundation’s Scholarship announcement ceremonies and other events.

EDUCATION PROJECTS:

• Assist in identifying new projects by meeting SFSD representatives, following leads, and conducting research related to project proposals.
• Assist in project concept development, proposal writing and project design.
• Assist in preparing proposals, tenders and pre-qualification documents
• Assist in monitoring and supervising projects through regular communication with partners, field visits, reviewing of technical reports as well as troubleshooting.
• Periodic update of project portfolio for website.
• Undertake administrative work related to projects including filing, letter writing, and documentation of project progress.
• Research topics related to the departments projects.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Department Manager.

QUALIFICATION:

Education:                        
Bachelor degree in related field preferred.
Work Experience:            
A minimum 3-4 years work experience in related field.
Computer Skills:       
Excellent computer literacy, with experience in Microsoft word, Excel, outlook and databases.
Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheets is preferable.
Languages:

• Native-speaker proficiency in Arabic composition.
• Proficiency in English composition.
• Experience in report writing.
• Intermediate proficiency in translation of documents from Arabic to English.

Required skills and abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptable in effective relationships with both Egyptians and foreigners. Ability to independently carry out tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to handle confidential information

All CVs must be sent to HR & Admin Manager

E-mail: vacancy@sawirisfoundation.org

Please write the job title "Senior Education & Scholarship Officer" in the email subject

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 JUNE 2017