English Language & Training Programs Manager America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST)

Amideast/Egypt provides a wide variety of English language courses for professionals from different sectors, university and high school students, and young learners with diverse language development needs. English language programs and activities are designed for corporate clients, government entities, donor agencies, and the public. Classes are held in person at Amideast s office in Cairo or client training sites, as well as online with courses from beginning to advanced proficiency levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programmatic & Operational Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day logistical planning and implementation of English language (EL) programs in Cairo to ensure quality program delivery and effective operational management
• Provide financial and budgetary oversight for grant programs; participate in the development of annual program budgets and pricing reviews for EL programs and services
• Utilize sound project management principles in the implementation of EL grant-funded, contract, and fee-for-service projects and courses
• Demonstrate accurate and up-to-date knowledge of all EL products and services
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of internal policies and procedures to maintain consistency among EL services in Egypt
• Ensure adherence to donor and client agreements
• Implement agreed-upon EL strategic work plans, monitoring and evaluation systems, and program quality standards
• Contribute to the development and achievement of annual strategic objectives and KPIs for the EL Department
• Contribute to the expansion of EL business through the provision of client details, possible leads, and innovative ideas.
• Participate regularly in Amideast s regional English language activities for joint planning, exchange of ideas, and alignment of quality standards
• Prepare and submit reports regarding EL activities for the Senior English Language Program Manager, Amideast/Egypt Country Director, Assistant Country Director, HQ, and clients, as requested
• Monitor and report to the Senior EL Manager on monthly expenditures and revenues for Cairo-based programs and implement measures to ensure highest level of cost control on all EL products and services
• Monitor and report to the Senior EL Manager on all programmatic deliverables, timeline, progress, targets achieved and any obstacle/ challenges faced
• Support the Senior EL Program Manager in enhancing and developing course offerings in order to best fit the market needs

Staff Management Responsibilities

• Participate in the final selection of staff and orient and train staff under theincumbent s purview
• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to EL Department staff based on clear roles and responsibilities
• Maintain an engaging work environment through continuous staff coaching, training, and development to ensure a high level of productivity, motivation, and retention
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about the English language field by remaining committed to professional development activities and engaged in the larger TESOL community

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

• Master s degree in Applied Linguistics/TESOL, or a related major
• A minimum of 5 years experience in coordinating/managing training programs
• A minimum of 3 years experience in classroom teaching
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing a team
• Experience with planning curriculum and assessment
• Experience with teacher training, mentoring, or coaching
• Extensive knowledge of e-learning and online teaching practices
• Extensive knowledge of the TESOL field and current ELT trends
• Native/near-native proficiency in spoken and written English
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving, innovation, and ability to take initiative
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• Excellent computer literacy in MS Office

Preferred

• Spoken and written fluency in Arabic
• Additional professional credentials such as Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), or Project Management for Development (PMD Pro) certification
• Minimum TOIEC score of 950 or equivalent