Project Officer – Innovation in Sustainable Design (NPSA-9)
Quick answer
UNDP Egypt is hiring an in-office Project Officer in Egypt to lead innovation programming and youth-focused sustainable design initiatives for the Danish Egyptian Dialogue Initiative (DEDI).
- Role
- Project Officer – Innovation in Sustainable Design (NPSA-9)
- Organization
- UNDP Egypt
- Location
- Egypt
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
UNDP Egypt is seeking a Project Officer to support the Danish Egyptian Dialogue Initiative (DEDI), focusing on innovation in sustainable design for youth. The role involves coordinating innovation programmes, managing partnerships with SMEs and stakeholders, and overseeing monitoring and reporting activities. The incumbent will provide technical advisory and project coordination to facilitate Egypt's green transition and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
What you'll do
- Coordinate and implement innovation, entrepreneurship, and green transition activities.
- Develop and co-create programme concepts for bootcamps and incubation cycles.
- Cultivate and manage partnerships with universities, SMEs, and design institutions.
- Lead monitoring and reporting activities in line with the DEDI MEL Framework.
- Supervise national UNV personnel and manage project logistics.
What it takes
- Advanced degree in Business, Innovation, Sustainable Development, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (with Master's) or 4 years (with Bachelor's).
- Proven experience in designing and implementing innovation or youth-focused programmes.
- Fluency in both English and Arabic is required.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This role is based in Egypt and involves on-site coordination and stakeholder management, characterizing it as an in-office position.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this NPSA-9 level position is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must hold an advanced university degree (Master's) or a first-level degree (Bachelor's) combined with at least four years of relevant experience.
How can I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should review the eligibility tiers listed in the vacancy and submit their application through the official UNDP portal as per the instructions provided in the posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP Egypt's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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