Job Synopsis:

The MCC Egypt Representative provides overall leadership of the MCC program in Egypt. The MCC Egypt program accompanies partners with grants for projects in education, peacebuilding, health, and humanitarian assistance. Key partners are the Coptic Orthodox, Evangelical and Anglican churches and their service agencies. MCC Rep(s) are responsible to nurture relationships with partners and engage in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation. A primary aspect of the role is supporting the MCC Egypt team, which includes both national and international staff and participants in a young adult exchange program. Maintaining awareness of and responding to any security concerns is part of the role.

The MCC office in Cairo has four staff working with office and project administration. MCC Rep(s) report to the Area Directors for Europe and the Middle East (EME), based in Amman, Jordan.  MCC Rep(s) are part of the larger EME leadership team, which meets regularly for mutual support.  

The Egypt Rep role may be filled with a married couple sharing the role, with a single person, or with a married candidate whose spouse is not interested in the Rep role.

Qualifications:

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Required for all MCC Representative Positions:
Minimum Education Level: BA/BSc or equivalent
Minimum Experience: International experience and MCC experience preferred

Invitations to serve with MCC are contingent on the successful outcome of criminal background check(s).

1. Relational Skills: Ability to form, foster and maintain positive, working relationships with MCC service workers, MCC staff, local churches and MCC partners, building trust by demonstrating integrity in actions and communications and modeling the values of the organization. Ability to create an environment on the team that is supportive of staff who may experience oppression or sexual violence.
2. Supervisory Skills: Ability to manage/supervise personnel, which includes staff appointments and terminations, performance appraisals, interpreting and enforcing policies, conflict resolutions/problem solving and development of staff (in cooperation with the Human Resources Department).
3. Computer Literacy: Ability to use email programs, navigate the internet, locate resources, use Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to navigate and use MCC specific databases for the purpose of planning, monitoring, evaluation, and recording.
4. Adaptability: Ability to adapt as needed to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations and with diverse individuals and groups.
5. Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options and support sound decision making.
6. Planning and Organizing: Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and adjust plans to reach goals, ensuring the optimal use of resources.
7. Initiative: Ability to be proactive and persistent in efforts, identifying opportunities and needs, then taking action for resolution.
8. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals, taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others.
9. Communication: Ability to listen, to model open communication and foster goodwill among others.
10. Self-awareness: Ability to understand one’s own emotional framework, maintain a non-defensive posture and manage personal reactivity when leadership is challenged.
11. Cross cultural/multi-cultural awareness: Ability to work with issues of equity in a cross-cultural setting.
12. Financial Management: Ability to successfully manage MCC resources within a country program.
13. Program, Monitoring and Evaluation: Ability to understand and implement Program, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Results based management.
14. Previous experience in making well-informed, effective and timely decisions, taking into consideration impact and implications within local and regional context.
15. Demonstrated ability to serve as MCC Representative without bias or conflict of interest, with ability to withstand intense pressure from local constituents.

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Required for all MCC Representative Positions:
Minimum Education Level: BA/BSc or equivalent
Minimum Experience: International experience and MCC experience preferred

Invitations to serve with MCC are contingent on the successful outcome of criminal background check(s).

1. Relational Skills: Ability to form, foster and maintain positive, working relationships with MCC service workers, MCC staff, local churches and MCC partners, building trust by demonstrating integrity in actions and communications and modeling the values of the organization. Ability to create an environment on the team that is supportive of staff who may experience oppression or sexual violence.
2. Supervisory Skills: Ability to manage/supervise personnel, which includes staff appointments and terminations, performance appraisals, interpreting and enforcing policies, conflict resolutions/problem solving and development of staff (in cooperation with the Human Resources Department).
3. Computer Literacy: Ability to use email programs, navigate the internet, locate resources, use Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to navigate and use MCC specific databases for the purpose of planning, monitoring, evaluation, and recording.
4. Adaptability: Ability to adapt as needed to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations and with diverse individuals and groups.
5. Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options and support sound decision making.
6. Planning and Organizing: Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and adjust plans to reach goals, ensuring the optimal use of resources.
7. Initiative: Ability to be proactive and persistent in efforts, identifying opportunities and needs then taking action for resolution.
8. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals, taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others.
9. Communication: Ability to listen, to model open communication and foster good will among others.
10. Self-awareness: Ability to understand one’s own emotional framework, maintain a non-defensive posture and manage personal reactivity when leadership is challenged.
11. Cross cultural/multi-cultural awareness: Ability to work with issues of equity in a cross-cultural setting.
12. Financial Management: Ability to successfully manage MCC resources within a country program.
13. Program, Monitoring and Evaluation: Ability to understand and implement Program, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Results based management.
14. Previous experience in making well-informed, effective and timely decisions, taking into consideration impact and implications within local and regional context.
15. Demonstrated ability to serve as MCC Representative without bias or conflict of interest, with ability to withstand intense pressure from local constituents.

For this specific assignment:

1. Creativity and Innovation: Ability to generate new approaches and viable solutions
2. Organizational Awareness: An understanding of the structure and organizational culture of large non-profit     organizations, such as MCC, and ability to work successfully within the structure to achieve results.
3. Development of Others: Ability to foster worker development by providing a supportive learning environment.
4. Partnering: Ability to seek and build alliances that further MCC objectives and benefit all people.
5. Conflict Resolution: Ability to bring conflict and dissent between others into the open to arrive at     constructive solutions while maintaining positive relationships with all parties.
6. Risk Taking: Ability to identify, assess and manage risk while striving to attain objectives.
7. Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand and process complex information and exercise sound judgment,     considering the situation, the issues and the key players. Is able to propose course(s) of action that further     the objectives, priorities and       vision of the program and/or MCC.
8. Team Leadership: Assumes a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.
9. Writing Skills: Can communicate ideas and information in writing to ensure that information and messages are     understood and have the desired impact.
10. Commitment: Deep commitment to the church and ability to represent Anabaptist expressions of the body of Christ     to Egyptian church leaders and members with a respectful and learning posture.

Key Responsibilities:

1. MCC Vision and Mission - Be the carrier/communicator of institutional identity in relationship to local partners, churches, government, and other international NGOs.  With MCC workers, nurture understanding of and respect for MCC values and witness
2. Oversight of Country Program - Direct and oversee implementation of regional priorities and country-specific strategies 
   Select, build, maintain and strengthen relationships with partners
   b. Prepare and administer long-term country strategies
   c. Plan, monitor, report and evaluate projects
   d. Facilitate, coordinate and respond to disasters, including those that generate unexpected additional resources and require shifts in focus of time/energy and requiring development of immediate and/or short term plans
   e. Understand and ensure compliance with local laws
   f. Coordinate and strengthen local advisory committees
3. Management of MCC Resources 
   Prepare, monitor and evaluate annual goals and objectives in the context of a multi-year strategic plan
   b. Prepare and monitor budgets in accordance with strategic and annual plans and in alignment with Financial Management Policies
   c. Develop and monitor financial record-keeping and reporting, taking corrective action where needed
   d. Develop and maintain lists of inventories of equipment, including computers, vehicles, etc. along with replacement plans 
   e. Maintain and update registration documents in respective countries
   f. Ensure resource stewardship across the country
   g. Prepare and monitor project reporting
   h. Ensure maintenance of personnel records and other documents for MCC Records and Archives
   i. Manage Material Resources distribution as needed
   j. Provide information about the country situation.... through MCC’s Insight database, Annual Plans and Reports, Learning Tours, and written communication.
4. Select, supervise, and motivate MCC International Staff and National staff 
   a. Negotiate suitable assignments and write assignment descriptions
   b. Select highly qualified international staff and national staff using predetermined criteria based on job content and organizational values
   c. Provide orientation for new workers, including language study
   d. Create an environment where all individuals are comfortable openly addressing concerns/opinions
   e. Ensure spiritual, emotional and professional support for workers
   f. Monitor relationships between workers and partners with whom they work
   g. Implement MCC Human Resources policies and assist in policy interpretation for workers
   h. Conduct timely performance appraisals and End-of-Term reports for staff
   i. Ensure workers compliance with MCC values and witness
   j. Develop and/or monitor compensation, benefits and policies for national staff
5. Teambuilding: build and maintain MCC personnel team 
   a. Clarify team expectations regularly
   b. Monitor team relationships
   c. Lead team in decision making
   d. Demonstrates skill in resolving difficult situations, drawing on a variety of resources
6. Hospitality: arrange for hospitality as needed for
   MCC program and support staff, as well as MCC constituents from North America
   b. Others who are travelling in the country and who are interested in the work of MCC
7. Represent the Country to MCC and Constituents 
   Cultivate and maintain awareness of the political, economic, social, cultural, and historical contexts of the country/region
   b. Provide information about the situation, needs and resources of the country/region to the Area Directors and others within MCC and to MCC constituency
8. Relate to the local church
   Develop channels for mutual learning and transformative relationships between Egyptian Christians and Anabaptists/MCC constituents
   b. Nurture relationships with leaders and staff of Egyptian church-related institutions (partners and others)
   c. Regularly attend a local congregation

FTE: 1.0

Compensation Type: Salary

Salary Description:

Compensation for international roles is calculated based on prior experience and anticipated living expenses of the household in the location of service.

Benefits:

In addition to a monthly compensation amount based on the sum of relevant allowances, the MCC Rep would receive the following benefits;

Travel expenses to and from assignment,
Housing,
Transportation related to work,
Education for children benefit,
Retirement Plan,
Life Insurance and Death Benefits,
Student Loan reimbursement benefit,
and End-of-term benefits

Start: March 1, 2027

Term Length: 2 years

Location: Middle East

Location Country: Egypt

Location Description:

Cairo is a bustling metropolis of 22 million people; streets are crowded and busy at all hours of the day and night. Cultural opportunities abound: museums, art galleries, theatre, ancient monuments, lectures, shopping, and restaurants. Egypt's ancient sites, natural beauty and cultural attractions are generally affordable and easy to access for day trips and longer holidays. Western consumer products, services and entertainment are readily available and prices are affordable. Good medical care is available. The weather is hot for five months, cool for three, and beautifully pleasant with warm sunny days and cool evenings for the four months in between.

Challenges:

Extreme Heat; High levels of pollution; Occasional evening and weekend work; Occasional long days; Work requires healthy boundaries; Local church not supportive to LGBTQ+ persons; Local area not supportive to LGBTQ+ persons.