EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC) 

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations.  Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world. 

EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.    

EDC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

Project Description 

The goal of the Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI) project is to improve the quality and relevance of teacher preparation in Egyptian public universities so that current and future primary school teachers have enhanced skills to increase student learning and advance the Ministry of Education and Technical Education’s (MOETE) reform. The activity will achieve this goal through the following results: 

1. At least 7,500 pre-service teachers in undergraduate programs at Faculties of Education in five Egyptian universities have the skills and knowledge to apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom. 

1. 5,000 in-service teachers in postgraduate programs at Faculties of Education in 15 Egyptian universities apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom. 

1. 50 Government of Egypt personnel from the MOETE, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), and the Supreme Council of Universities demonstrate improved capacity to jointly plan, manage, and adapt teacher education. 

Job Summary:

The Human Resources-Finance Assistant will perform multiple tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization's Human Resource Department.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date Human Resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Maintain physical and soft HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Handle and update employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating.
• Assist with explaining human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees.
• Ensuring new hire paperwork is completed and processed.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Schedule job interviews appointment and contact candidates as needed.
• Assist with the recruitment process, which includes coordinating job posts, reviewing resumes, and performing reference checks and vetting.
• Stay up-to-date and comply with changes in labor legislation.
• Follow up with the medical insurance company any related issues for the benefit of employees.
• Handle the monthly petty cash expenses and reconciliation.
• Scan and file all accounting documentation on a monthly basis per EDC file retention policies. 
• Ensure photocopies of originals are properly attached to the voucher while originals are submitted to USAID.
• Replace photocopies with originals when USAID returns the originals.
• Work closely with finance teams, as requested.
• Provides clerical support to the HR and Finance department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job requirements:

• Experience as a HR Administrator or HR Assistant 
• Understanding various HR software systems, like HRMS
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Good understanding of labor laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize. 
• Interpersonal with good communicative skills
• BSc in HR or a relevant field
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in same positions.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Only candidates who are invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Candidates who previously submitted application need not to apply.

This position is located in county offices and reports to the Human Resourses/Office Manager. This position will maintain close communication relationships with the technical team as well as operational staff as relevant.

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EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.