Program Officer
Giza Systems Education Foundation Cairo, Egypt Expires in 2 months Ref: JB5201725
Job Description
Design a compelling value proposition for mentors, highlighting the benefits and impact of participation. Create distinct mentor personas based on their functions, industries, and areas of impact. Attract and onboard mentors from various backgrounds, industries, and fields. Oversee and manage the mentor-startup matchmaking process, ensuring optimal pairings. Build a mentor community through gatherings, feedback loops, and shared learning opportunities. Develop training content and resources to enhance mentors' skills and effectiveness. Utilize data and feedback to continuously improve the mentorship experience. Leverage proof of concept to build a public platform for mentor-startup connections. Design and implement a reward system for mentor recognition and retention. Conduct empathy interviews with mentors to gather insights and enhance their experience. Cultivate partnerships with relevant organizations, such as investors and training providers, to support the program. Organize workshops, networking events, and other activities to enhance the mentorship experience. Promote the iMentor program through various channels to attract mentors and startups.
Personal Skills
Ability to clearly convey ideas, expectations, and feedback to mentors, startups, and stakeholders. Understanding and addressing the needs, challenges, and motivations of both mentors and startups to foster meaningful relationships. Working effectively with team members, mentors, and external partners to achieve shared goals. Ability to think critically and find creative solutions to challenges within the program. Flexibility in managing change and adjusting strategies based on feedback or new insights. Effectively managing disagreements or challenges between mentors and startups, ensuring positive outcomes. Paying close attention to participants’ concerns and ideas to respond thoughtfully and make informed decisions. Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with mentors, startups, and potential partners. Understanding and respecting diverse perspectives and backgrounds, especially when working with international mentors or startups.
Technical Skills
Experience in Mentorship
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Job Location Cairo, Egypt Job Role Other Years of Experience Min: 4 Max: 8 Residence Location Egypt
Giza Systems Education Foundation
IT Services Egypt Giza Systems Education Foundation is a civil educational non-profit foundation seeking to combat ignorance and poverty in the most marginalized areas in Egypt through the use of technology and technical expertise. The Foundation strives for the integration and exchange of experiences with civil society organizations and NGOs, in addition to creating successful partnerships with the priva... te sector and various state institutions in order to provide solutions that lead to real, on-ground development, while innovatively addressing the economic and social challenges faced by the Egyptian society.
