5 Consultancy jobs in Egypt

**The opportunity**

**Project**: We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking health and safety manager to join our established and growing team in Egypt.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Working on a prestigious project in West Cairo.
- Being fully responsible for leading and managing a project, or part thereof.
- Providing advice to the client in planning the project, including design, procurement, project controls, and delivery
- Managing relationships with the client and other project stakeholders.
- Providing advice to the client to enable him to make key project decisions in a timely manner and ensuring these are suitably administering.
- Planning, managing and monitoring the project, reporting any areas of concern in a timely manner, and you will recommend ways to resolve any issues as they arise.
- Producing and managing accurate records for all project issues as required.
- Complying with Mace processes and procedures and delivering our services in line with Mace core values.
- Managing and being accountable for the project or part thereof.
- Managing your subordinates in a professional, inclusive, and caring manner.
- Managing matters in relation to health, safety, and well-being on the project at all stages.
- Managing the planning and monitoring of the progress of your project
- Ensuring project budgets are managed.
- Ensuring quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored.
- Managing relevant meetings and site walks and ensuring these are suitably recorded.
- Being actively involved in risk management.
- Communicating with all project parties/stakeholders and ensuring suitable records are maintained.
- Working collaboratively and always in an inclusive manner.

**About you**

You have relevant experience in medium and high-rise buildings is preferred, good project planning skills and understanding - both time and budgets, good knowledge of HSE rules and regulations and a proactive approach, suitable technical qualification relevant to the specific project/role, good skills in communicating and presenting, good commercial awareness, good project controls skills, a good understanding of design processes and Authority requirements to be able to lead forums with related project stakeholders and a good understanding of industry best practice.

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships, and provide support to strong, motivated teams. You must have experience in programme or project management equating quality and value with the individual client and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

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**Consultancy - Ecommerce Technical Support**

***Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:
**OBJECTIVES**

***The overall objective of the assignment is to support and enhance SMEs’ capacities to increase their exports through different ecommerce platforms and connect them to B2B international buyers through those platforms. The consultant will work closely with the project’s selected SMEs to assess their capacities, identify the technical assistance needs, connect them with different ecommerce players and actors worldwide, and provide them with the needed coaching and guidance.

**Tasks**

***The consultant will support the USAID TRADE project with the following main responsibilities:

- Work with USAID TRADE team to assess around 20 SMEs in terms of their readiness for ecommerce
- Develop with USAID TRADE team ecommerce technical assistance action plans for SMEs.
- Implement with USAID TRADE team the SMEs’ technical assistance action plans including field visits, one to one coaching, trainings, networking with service providers, etc.
- Support USAID TRADE SMEs to connect with leading marketplaces, payment and logistics companies, and other major ecommerce ecosystem actors active in Egypt
- Support USAID TRADE in building the capacities of Trade Support Institutions (TSIs) in ecommerce.

**Deliverables**
- Assessment reports for around 20 SMEs.
- Technical assistance action plans for 20 SMEs.
- Monthly Progress report on the implementation of technical assistance action plans with SMEs
- Two trainings to SMEs and TSIs on ecommerce readiness and ecosystem.
- At least 2 service providers relevant and qualified can support selected SMEs and to get connected with USAID TRADE
- Brief consultancy report describing the purpose of the consultancy, progress achieved, observations, issues and/or problems encountered, and details of expected follow-on activities by USAID TRADE or its stakeholders.

**Level of Effort: 70 working Days**

**Required Qualifications**:

- Advanced degree in related field with 10+ years of related experience in related business, ecommerce, digital marketing, digital business development, online retail, and/or digital transformation/ecommerce.
- Knowledge of the ecommerce space that includes marketing strategies, product development, competitive strategies, consumer research, industry trends and usability best practices.
- Deep knowledge of various platforms especially for cross-border ecommerce and digital marketing and online sales strategies to promote online sales and conversions
- Proven experience developing, designing, and managing delivery of ecommerce capacity-building in close interaction with leading ecommerce companies and ecosystems.
- Proven experience in onboarding SMEs on leading global online marketplaces.
- Excellent relationships with leading marketplaces, payment and logistics companies, and other major ecommerce ecosystem actors active in Egypt; proven ability to convene these actors to dialogues and workshops in Egypt and the MENA region.
- Experience in conducting needs assessments with target audiences in trade and ecommerce-related capacity-building initiatives.
- Demonstrated excellent analytical, writing and reporting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff and partners in a cross-cultural environment.
- Proficiency in both oral and written communication in both English and Arabic.

**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**:
**About Palladium** - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

**Consultancy
- Risk Assessment for Non-Food and Industrial Consumer Products
- USAID TRADE**

**Project Overview and Role**:
Palladium was awarded the USAID/Trade Reform and Development in Egypt (TRADE) Activity contract, which has a 5-year timeframe and a ceiling of $36.3 million. The Project will be active throughout Egypt. The goal of the TRADE Activity is to increase Egypt’s international trade by increasing exports from SMEs, and in particular New and Expanding Export-Ready Enterprises (NEEREs). This will be achieved by addressing the constraints that impede the competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

In order to achieve the Activity’s goal (increasing exports in selected sectors), Palladium must attain the following three Results:
Enhanced Export Capacity of SMEs, in particular New and Expanding Export-Ready Enterprises (NEEREs)in Selected Sectors
Strengthened Public and Private Trade-Support Institutions (e.g., Trade
Associations, Export Councils, etc.); and
Improved Trade and Investment Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Environment

***Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:
Background on the assignment

The USAID TRADE Project is focused on enhancing trade and investment policies, as well as the regulatory and institutional framework, as outlined in result 3. This encompasses five key areas of focus. The second area aims to expedite and streamline the movement of goods across borders, aligning with the provisions of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and international best practice.

Ministerial Decree No. 283 amended the export/import regulation established by Ministerial Decree No. 770 of 2005. This addition, Bis Article No. 94, empowers GOEIC to institute a risk management system specifically tailored to the inspection and testing procedures of imported non-food and industrial commodities. This ensures that these operations are conducted selectively based on established disciplines and rules for evaluating risk factors. On the other hand, the second ministerial decree, No. 284, is dedicated to forming a high committee tasked with defining the disciplines and rules for implementing a risk management system within GOEIC for the inspection of imported non-food and industrial goods, considering the feedback from the related private sector’s stakeholders.

The overarching objective of TRADE’s support to GOEIC in this area is to expedite the release process and reduce associated costs for imported industrial goods and production supplies. To achieve this, the direct aim of this assignment is to support the formed GOEIC Technical Working Group in conducting a science-based risk assessment for the non-food & industrial consumer products (Electrical Appliances Sector), listed in the attached annexes No. (3) & (8) of the Executive Regulations of the Law No. 118 / 1975, issued by the Ministerial decree No. 770 / 2005, that evaluates, determines, develop a risk assessment matrix with risk levels for the products mentioned before, conduct training & coaching for the TWG’s members on Risk Assessment according to a Training Needs Assessment to be developed for that purpose considering the international best practices in this domain.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**

The consultant is required to perform the following tasks:

- Develop a term of reference for the Technical Working Group for electrical appliances, i.e., objectives and functions of the working group, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for conducting a consumer product risk assessment, setting a mechanism to classify the expected Product Risk, what Criteria to use, what roles/competencies are needed within the group, etc. GOEIC should be able to use the same terms of reference for other working groups with minor modifications.
- Based on the Technical Working Group Term of Reference (should be approved by GOEIC’s leadership), the consultant develops a training needs assessment report for the TWG’s members.
- Develop a science-based risk assessment procedure to evaluate, determine, classify, and quantify the risks of consumer products for electrical appliances listed in the Annexes 3 and 8 of the Ministerial Decree No. 770 of 2005, according to the well-recognized international guidelines and methods in this field.
- Prepare a risk assessment matrix with risk levels for each product of the electrical appliances in the said list, taking into consideration relevant EU Directives, and any other literature to benefit from their methods followed in this regard, i.e., how to assess risk, and how that risk can be mitigated.
- Conduct a training & coaching according to the training needs assessment that should include the following:

- Identification of the hazard that is intrinsic to each product.
- The determination of the probabilities and severities of the respective consumer injuries scenarios that could take place by the intrinsic product hazard.
- The combination of hazards with the probabilities i

As market and technology rapidly change and develop, finance functions must demonstrate real added value to their business. As a finance consultant, you’ll use your experience and knowledge in Finance, industry, and technology to help deliver greater insight - delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients’ businesses. You’ll be developing innovative, sustainable ways to improve the management of people, processes, and systems, working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams.

And as you deliver exceptional client service, you’ll have the opportunity to address some of the biggest issues facing client organizations today - supported by structured learning and development. With a network stretching across the world, the projects you work on will cross borders and sectors, providing unrivaled experience. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

**The opportunity**

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our team at the start of an exciting growth curve in the MENA region. We’re looking for people with enthusiasm to truly add value to clients, as well as ambition and potential to grow with us.

**Your key responsibilities**

As a member of the Business Consulting team, you’ll help the world’s leading organizations improve their performance in a rapidly changing environment with adequate enablement of finance transformation and technologies. You’ll be part of multidisciplinary teams, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge. You will also take the lead in developing and growing our business and client network, building relationships with our clients’ key stakeholders, and contributing to the overall revenue generation efforts of the consulting wide organization.

**Skills and Attributes for success**

You should have Consulting experience in Finance Transformation, within the Financial Services domain/industry:

- Increase how finance works cross functionally as part of an extended ecosystem to enable new business models and value creation
- Improve data and analytics capabilities to transform forecasting, risk management, and understanding of value drivers
- Take strategic decisions on what will be sourced, recruited, retained, and/or developed/upskilled to transform finance talent into a sustainable workforce
- Make significant changes to the finance function operating model and skill set utilizing a best-in-class model of internal and partner resources/ assets
- Reduce finance function costs through new technologies, and automation
- Optimize usage of Global Business Services (GBS) infrastructure, outsourcing, and SSC’s
- Process optimization across Procure-To-Pay (PTP), Order-To-Cash (OTC), and Record-To-Report (RTR)
- Leverage Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) to budget for and plan using appropriate technology
- Digital Finance

**To qualify for the role, you must have**
- 4-8 years of relevant working experience
- Experience in Big4 Consulting or any other Global consulting experience as a consultant
- MENA based experience (preferred)
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Ability to generate business deals and make business proposals
- Develop and maintain relationship at C-suite level

**Ideally, you’ll also have**
- A Master’s Degree and/or CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA professional qualifications
- Willingness to travel extensively across the region

**What we look for**

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

**What we offer**

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:
**Continuous learning**: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

**Success as defined by you**: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

**Transformative leadership**: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

**Diverse and inclusive culture**: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

**If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.**

**The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.**

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