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Action Against Hunger seeks to contribute to the socioeconomic development of Egypt’s poorest populations through a multisectoral approach, while also supporting refugees and migrants living alongside Egyptian communities. The organization was operational in Egypt from 2015 to 2019 and is now resuming activities in the country, based on its technical expertise and previous experience and network.

The organization focuses on three main areas of intervention. First, in food security and livelihoods for rural areas, it works to improve agricultural conditions for small and medium farming households, including crops, horticulture, and livestock production. Additionally, the organization promotes job diversification and entrepreneurship for youth through training and the creation or consolidation of micro, small, and medium businesses outside agriculture. In urban areas, Action Against Hunger aims to enhance income generation through equipment, training, and improved access to markets. It supports youth, women, and men in creating businesses and accessing employment and development services. Secondly, in the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector, the organization strengthens capacities for good practices and rehabilitates infrastructure, manages solid waste, and promotes hygiene through schools, clinics, and community leaders. Research into innovative water practices is conducted to adapt to climate change and protect the environment. Finally, in health and nutrition, Action Against Hunger Spain monitors child growth and maternal health, prevents malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of life, and promotes breastfeeding, it strengthens the capacities of health personnel and community health workers and addresses the nutritional needs of adolescents, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.

To achieve these objectives, the organization collaborates with Egyptian ministries such as Agriculture, Environment, Social Solidarity, and Health, as well as local authorities, NGOs, universities, the private sector, and international organizations.

The Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day operational functioning of humanitarian/development programs, ensuring effective follow-up on project activities, partner implementation, logistics, finance, and internal compliance. The role ensures strong coordination with humanitarian stakeholders, streamlined operational support, and adherence to organizational and donor policies. The Operations Manager plays a key role in supporting program delivery, improving operational systems, and ensuring that all activities are timely, accountable, and efficient.

• Operational Management & Daily Follow-Up: Oversee daily implementation of program operations across all project sites. Ensure effective operational support, including addressing bottlenecks, risks, and emerging challenges. Conduct daily follow-up on activity plans, logistics requests, procurement timelines, and field missions. Support the development and monitoring of action plans to ensure projects remain on track and within scope.
• Program development and Partnership Oversight: Ensure support in fundraising and design of projects based on the needs identified. Identify, monitor and review progress of partner-implemented projects to ensure alignment with work plans, targets, and technical standards. Conduct regular field visits and operational assessments to verify activity implementation and compliance. Provide partners with ongoing operational guidance, troubleshooting, and capacity-building support. Ensure timely submission and review of partner narrative, financial, and logistical reports.
• Coordination with Stakeholders: Maintain strong coordination with NGOs, Egyptian Reed Crescent, INGOs, UN agencies, Egyptian authorities, other Egyptian or Arabic institutions, and cluster/sector groups. Participate in coordination forums and represent the organization when required. Ensure effective internal coordination between mission and HQ Facilitate information sharing and ensure consistent messaging with external and internal counterparts.
• Finance & Logistics Compliance and Risk Management & Quality Assurance: Participate in project budget and procurement plan developmen. Oversee procurement planning, purchase requests, and supply chain processes to ensure compliance with organizational and donor regulations. Ensure all operational processes meet internal policies, donor guidelines, and audit requirements.
• Reporting, Documentation & Systems Improvement: Produce high-quality operational reports, field visit reports, and incident updates. Maintain organized documentation systems for procurement, logistics, finance, and partner management. Contribute to donor reporting by providing operational inputs and updates. Lead improvements in operational workflows and SOPs to enhance efficiency and compliance.

• Knowledge in business administration, Humanitarian Studies, International Development, Logistics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Solid technical knowledge of compliance rules and regulations. Good Knowledge of donor rules and regulations (ECHO, GAC, UN, AECID, CDCS); fundraising capacity; knowledge of internal audit methodologies, Reporting skills;
• At least 3 years of experience in humanitarian or development operations, including project support, logistics, or finance. Proven experience managing partners, field teams, and multi-sector humanitarian projects. Strong understanding of compliance, procurement, budgeting, and logistics systems in humanitarian contexts. Excellent communication, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Fluent English is required. Native proficiency in Arabic is an advantage. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Ccapacity to engage and work with partners, Capacity in planning and organizing, ability to work within strict deadlines. High ethical standards and adherence to humanitarian principles. Attention to detail and strong compliance mindset.

We offer immediate Incorporation into a multicultural, professional and innovative organization with the possibility of participating in projects with high social impact.  

• Formal work contract: 6 months with high probability of extension.
• Base: Cairo
• Salary according to Action Against Hunger Salary scale. Action Against Hunger - Spain remuneration system allows a salary progression based on the annual development appraisal.
• 25 working days of paid leave per year.
• Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family. 

• 25 days holidays for year.