Training & Events Manager

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Training & Events Manager will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of programmatic training and events. S/he will ensure that training and events are implemented effectively and on time and in close coordination with technical teams.

TASKS

Coordinate annual Training/Events plan for all three Result areas, including budget estimates, and track training/events plan implementation progress accordingly.
Meet with technical teams to provide guidance on events budget to ensure that they are accurate and within cost range and assist them in negotiating events/training related contracts.
Work with Results leads for submission of monthly forecast to Finance.
Support project staff in developing concurrence requests for all planned training and events.
Responsible for all reports to training and training plans.
Ensure that participants understand training program objectives, have pre
- and post-training assessments, have clear curriculum, and that the training program is evaluated appropriately in coordination with the MEL team.
Serve as liaison person in the implementation of all TRADE events from the planning and design phase, through meticulous follow-up of action plans, including all pre and post logistics and requirements.
Working with the Procurement Advisor on Preparing RFP/RFQ/RFAs and oversee formation and supervision of evaluation committees for Events/Training activities, as needed.
Working with the Procurement Advisor on establishing and maintaining/extending contracts with hotels in all governorates that TRADE works in, as well as events venues.
Building a data base of training providers and training and events’ related service providers.
Manage and coordinate logistics for all TRADE events (workshops, conferences, public awareness seminars, roundtables, and training sessions), starting with the Purchase Requisition issuance through invoicing and payment.
Maintain a high standard of successful role modeling that reflects enthusiasm, creativity, ethics and professional integrity.
Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field.
10+ years of relevant work experience providing similar support, preferably in an international office environment.
Prior experience working on USAID projects, especially in the field of training and events management, is highly desirable.
Successful experience overseeing staff and working collaboratively in teams.
Excellent written and communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail is essential.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work well in diverse teams but also productive working individually with minimum supervision.
Well organized, strong analytical skills, creative thinker, innovative and demonstrated personal initiative.
Willing to travel to Governorates within Egypt, when required.

Project Overview and Role:
USAID’s Trade Reform and Development in Egypt (TRADE) project builds on decades of U.S. investments in Egyptian businesses and economic policy with the aim of substantially increasing Egyptian exports from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The TRADE project focuses on six selected sectors: engineering products, food processing, home têxtiles, ready-made garments, chemicals, and building materials. Through the project, USAID works with the Government of Egypt to improve the trade and investment policy environment and reduce barriers to trade. USAID also partners with business associations and export councils to strengthen the trade services ecosystem for small
- and medium-sized exporters, as well as with private companies to help them access new international markets to increase export sales. TRADE tackles many trade and investment-related issues to sustainably increase Egyptian exports and drive economic growth.

Company Overview:
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