Project Manager - GIZ APWA

Requisition Number

4558BR

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.

Agency

Aga Khan Foundation

The position

The Project Manager should be based in Aswan and will be reporting to the Country Manager. It is a one-year contract.

Background:

The Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF), an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network, is implementing the APWA project in partnership with GIZ. The initiative promotes community-centered site management of cultural heritage in West Aswan, fostering inclusive dialogue among civil society, government, and scientific actors. The project targets over 1,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries, with a strong focus on gender equity, disability inclusion, and climate resilience.

Position Objectives:

The Project Manager will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of the APWA project. This includes overseeing participatory processes, managing partnerships, ensuring compliance with donor and OHF policies, and delivering all outputs and indicators outlined in the project proposal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning and Oversight

Lead the development and execution of detailed work plans, budgets, and implementation schedules.

Ensure alignment with OHF’s strategic priorities and donor requirements.

Supervise project staff and consultants, including the mobilizers and facilitators.Community Engagement and Participatory Processes

Oversee 3 participatory planning meetings to identify and prioritize community challenges.

Ensure inclusive participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and local leaders.Solution Development and Implementation

Manage the co-solution selection process, including proposal review, budgeting, and stakeholder approval.

Ensure transparent and fair selection of 5 co-solutions (including 2 gender-responsive and 1 disability-inclusive).

Oversee implementation and financial settlement of trainings, campaigns, and events.Awareness and Capacity Building

Coordinate 28 heritage awareness sessions targeting diverse community groups.

Establish and support women’s committees within CSOs; deliver training in leadership, communication, and event planning.

Facilitate events such as 16 Days of Activism and International Women’s Day.Partnerships and Stakeholder Coordination

Build and maintain partnerships with government entities, private sector, academia, and CSOs.

Ensure stakeholder involvement in SILs, awareness sessions, and co-solution testing.

Serve as the primary liaison with GIZ and other donors.Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Track progress against all project indicators, including:

80% of sensitization participants reported increased heritage awareness.

5 gender-sensitive cooperation measures implemented.

Inclusive development concept drafted through a participatory process.

Prepare narrative and financial reports; maintain documentation (attendance sheets, surveys, photos).

Lead internal learning loops and contribute to OHF’s MEL systems.Compliance and Safeguarding

Ensure adherence to OHF’s safeguarding, gender equality, and disability inclusion policies.

Apply climate resilience principles across project activities.

Uphold transparency, accountability, and non-discrimination in all processes.

The requirements

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, cultural heritage, development studies, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in heritage or community development.

Proven track record in participatory planning, stakeholder coordination, and donor reporting.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Fluency in English and Arabic; Nubian language is an asset.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.CORE COMPETENCIES:

Strategic thinking and execution

Inclusive leadership and team management

Cultural sensitivity and community engagement

Results-based planning and reporting

Commitment to OHF’s values of equity, resilience, and inclusionSAFEGUARDING POLICY:

OHF has policies and systems in place to prevent sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation, harassment, bullying, and sexual harassment. It is also to safeguard children, adults, our teams, consultants, volunteers, partners, beneficiaries, and all stakeholders. OHF will ensure a workplace culture built on respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion.

GENDER EQUALITY:

OHF is committed to supporting gender equality in all of its programs and internal operations by eliminating sex discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment and promoting equality for women and men in all hiring processes, starting with an open call for a position, interview process, selection process, salary, benefits…etc.

CLIMATE RESILIENCE

Environment and climate are core strategic priorities and cross-cutting themes for OHF. OHF helps communities to increase resilience to climate change via awareness raising, infrastructure, resource management, and clean energy.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

OHF is committed to including persons with disabilities in all its programmes and projects.

Om Habibeh Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. OHF reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include criminal record checks. OHF also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can find out more about this scheme on this link:

Sector

Social Development

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires

13-Dec-2025