Specialist, Civic Engagement, Gerhart Center for Philanthropy

Reports to: Senior Manager, Civic Engagement

Purpose: The job holder will provide support for different projects in the Civic Engagement Unit as needed, in terms of logistics, coordination, documentation and so on. He/she will work closely with the senior projects’ specialists and projects’ managers.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the projects’ calendar, maintains office calendars and sends out appointment reminders
• Assists in the planning and overseeing of significant events
• Processes payments for trainers, consultants, vendors and suppliers and other financial documents as required by the finance team
• Assists in managing the budget for special and routine events
• Reserves equipment and conference rooms for presentations and in-office meetings
• Attends meetings and takes minutes
• Responsible for the documentation of all the projects
• Writes letters and reports as required
• Communicates between program participants and managerial staff, creates and updates program schedules and assists in the planning and managing program events
• Makes reservations for various off-site business meetings
• Acts as a liaison between different projects of the Civic Engagement Unit
• Attends the projects’ workshops/trainings and writes reports
• Handles communication with the participants and alumni of the projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in communication, social sciences or other relevant field

Experience:

• 2 years of experience is required

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized to oversee several projects at once
• Excellent computer literacy
• Professional telephone and email etiquette
• Fluent in English and Arabic spoken and written

This position is open until October 6, 2022

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.

“The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.”

“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”