Senior Specialist, Programs Implementation, Trade Finance in Africa Certificate Program, Executive Education Unit, School of Business, Grant position

Reports to: Manager, Grants and government programs

Purpose: The job holder will ensure the successful implementation of the African Regional Trade program and meeting the targets of the business plan.

Responsibilities:

Planning and Programs Implementation

• Supervise the day to day Implementation of handled account including all academic, logistical and financial aspects
• Support the direct supervisor in understanding the new needs of the existing client to develop new tailored programs
• Assist in the recruiting of the facilitators
• Responsible for preparing all HR documents
• Supervise the performance of facilitators and account coordinators in order to meet the program’s objectives and participants’ expectations
• Follow up on instructors’ performance and evaluations and produce monthly report to the manager
• Manage complaints and report them instantly
• Monitor the actual performance against the qualitative and quantitative business plan for the program
• Attend a minimum of one class per course per instructor
• Prepare all the required reports in relation to the program
• Participate in widening the pool of Instructors
• Education Development
• Assist in maintaining different accreditations and comply with their standards
• Maintain records in accordance with the American University in Cairo’s (AUC) policies
• Produce Executive Education (ExecEd) documentation.
• Adhere to ExecEd quality standards, policies and procedures
• Participate in assignments related to general AUC wide projects

Reporting

• Produce monthly reports on all activities versus the business plan
• Produce ad-hoc reports as requested by management
• Participate and perform any other duties and projects as assigned by management

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, mass communication, or any related fields
• Postgraduate studies specialized in Human Resource Development discipline such as professional certificates, diploma is an asset.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in related filed.

Skills:

• Language skills: Fluent English both oral and written
• IT skills: Excellent Microsoft Office and Internet Research
• Soft skills: Strong leadership skills, business development skills, communication, presentation, negotiation and problem-solving skills, report writing skills, and ability to perform under stress

This position is open until October 12, 2022

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

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