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.

Position Description

The Technical Assistant will support the Sr. Education Advisor/Institutional Capacity Specialist and the Senior PD Specialist with document preparation, meeting coordination and scheduling, record keeping, travel arrangements, and other administrative tasks in support of technical component 2, as needed and/or required. The Technical Assistant will effectively interact with a diverse staff, engage as a member of the project team, accept feedback, troubleshoot questions or problems, and seek help, supervision, and support, as needed. The Technical Assistant will report to the Sr. Education Advisor. This is a full-time position based in Cairo, Egypt (no relocation allowances are provided for this position).

Specific Responsibilities

· Coordinates compiles, and formats reports, annual work plans, and other technical documents.

· Assists the technical components in research, preparing documents related to different technical aspects.

· Develop visual graphics and formatting of documents.

· Provide Translation of documents and in meetings, as needed.

· Handle travel arrangements for international experts (flights, accommodation, and other related arrangements).

· Participate in technical meetings, write minutes of meetings, and record action points.

· Follow up/ send reminders on the action points agreed upon during technical meetings.

· Develop (support developing) and implement documentation and archiving structure/system on SharePoint.

· Coordinates and communicates the team needs from the admin and operation (accountant; office manager, IT, logistics, event manager, database coordinator).

· Assume other responsibilities as requested

Minimum Qualifications

· Suitable graduate degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred in business administration or related area; or equivalent experience.

· 1-2 years of experience working in office administration.

· At least one (1) year of experience working in an international organization or agency.

· Basic translation skills from English to Arabic and vice versa.

Desired Qualifications

· Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Strong organizational and analytical skills.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Arabic.

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including local project staff, international staff, consultants, and government officials.

· Ability to multitask while attending to detail and efficiency; and

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.

Language

Fluency in Arabic is required. Proficiency in English is required.

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

Emails submitted without a resume and/or Job Code in the Subject Line will not be reviewed.

Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls, please.

EDC is 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.