Project Coordinator

Tagaddod is seeking a dedicated and organized CFYE Project Coordinator to manage

and support the execution of our youth employment initiatives in partnership with the

Challenge Fund for Youth Employment. This role is critical to ensuring the success of our

projects focused on creating sustainable, inclusive economic opportunities.

The Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE) is an initiative funded by the

Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and managed by Palladium in partnership with

VSO and Randstad. CFYE aims to create sustainable, decent employment opportunities

for young people across Africa and the Middle East. The fund supports innovative,

market-based solutions led by private sector partners to address youth unemployment

challenges, especially for women and vulnerable groups.

Through technical assistance and co-financing, CFYE works with businesses and

organizations to scale inclusive employment models, enhance youth skills, and drive

long-term economic impact.

Tagaddods Partnership with CFYE

Tagaddod collaborates with CFYE to tackle youth unemployment in Egypt by creating

over 3,050 jobs, with more than 80% targeted at women. This partnership is rooted in

Tagaddods commitment to environmental sustainability and inclusive economic

growth.

Key Initiatives Include:

• Geographic Expansion: Extending UCO collection to areas like the Red Sea and

Upper Egypt.

• Community Engagement: Social media campaigns and billboards to raise

awareness and drive participation.

• Youth and Women Empowerment: Training programs and the Women

Ambassadors Program to boost female engagement.

• Operational Enhancements: On-ground presence, app campaigns, and collector

training to optimize operations.

With CFYEs support, Tagaddod not only promotes sustainable waste management

through UCO recycling but also empowers young people—especially women—through

meaningful employment opportunities.

We are seeking a proactive, organized, and dynamic Project Coordinator to lead the

coordination of our CFYE project activities. This role will involve managing project

timelines, ensuring proper stakeholder engagement, and supporting reporting and

youth integration efforts across Tagaddods operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project execution aligned with the CFYE work plan and

support cross-functional alignment within Tagaddod.

• Serve as the main liaison between Tagaddod and CFYE partners, managing

communications and ensuring timely updates.

• Monitor project milestones and compile regular progress reports in line with

donor requirements, leveraging tools like Asana and Jira.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure full compliance with CFYE

standards.

• Support youth recruitment and engagement initiatives, including outreach and

training logistics in collaboration with internal teams.

• Collaborate with stakeholders on campaign execution and feedback collection

from youth participants and partners.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business, Social Sciences, Languages, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, preferably in development,

operations, or donor-funded environments.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder projects, with a focus on

youth and employment.

• Strong skills in communication, planning, and reporting.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Asana, Jira, and CRM systems.
• Bilingual - fluent in Arabic and English, with strong documentation and

presentation skills.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• 2-6 Years of Experience.
• Experience in project coordination or support roles in a similar environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello) is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Problem-solving mindset and adaptability
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges