People and Culture Coordinator

The Organization

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

Plan started working in Egypt in 1981 and has a presence in five of the 27 governorates in which the country including Greater Cairo, Alexandria, and Upper Egypt, Plan started working in Egypt in 1981 and has a presence in ten of the 27 governorates in which the country including Greater Cairo, Alexandria, Damietta, Aswan and Assuit. Plan international Egypt implements programmes designed to enable communities to improve the lives of the most marginalised children and their families. Plan Egypt’s Country Strategy focuses on five strategic objectives.

Through a five-interconnected, gender transformative and context-fit country objectives, PIE intends along with the various stakeholders at all levels to continue delivering positive and transformative changes so that “Children, especially girls, and young people grow up in an enabling environment, realizing their rights and contributing in both development and humanitarian settings as active agents of change”.

About the Role

The People and Culture Coordinator is responsible for coordinating core People and Culture functions at Plan International Egypt, including recruitment and selection, talent management, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, and HR information systems (HRIS).

The role provides technical, analytical, and advisory support to managers and staff, ensuring people practices are compliant, consistent, data-driven, and aligned with Plan International’s global policies, safeguarding standards, values, and Egyptian labor law.

The role contributes to fostering a positive organizational culture and supporting staff wellbeing initiatives that enhance employee engagement, psychological safety, and overall workplace satisfaction.

Through effective use of HR systems, people data, and strong stakeholder engagement, the role contributes to building organizational capability, strengthening performance, and promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

About you

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-6 years’ experience in supporting various P&C functions;
• Good understanding of Egyptian labour laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of HRIS (People and Culture Information System) and applicant tracking systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Proven experiences and ability to coordinate and collaborate with different departments.
• Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates.
• Previous involvement in coordinating and facilitating onboarding programs for new hires.
• Experience in supporting various P&C functions, such as employee relations, benefits administration, or P&C compliance.
• Experience working in a diverse and multicultural environment, demonstrating cultural sensitivity.
• Experience collaborating with hiring managers, team leaders, and other stakeholders throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and data related to recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Involvement in the design or delivery of training programs related to onboarding or talent development.
• Previous experience in effective communication with candidates, employees, and management

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of data management principles for maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Proficiency in using ATS software to manage and track the recruitment process efficiently.
• Experience with tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other video conferencing platforms for virtual interviews and meetings.
• Understanding of how to leverage social media platforms for recruitment purposes and employer branding.
• Proficient in using email systems and communication tools for coordinating with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of e-learning platforms for delivering online onboarding training programs
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams or Slack for effective communication within the P&C team
• Knowledge of systems for organizing and managing P&C documents securely.
• Basic understanding of P&C analytics and the ability to derive insights from recruitment and onboarding data.

Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that Humanitarian Program staff are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
• Ensures that Plan Egypt contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

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Location: Plan International Egypt Coutry Office, Maadi.

Type of Role: Fixed term contract till 31/07/2026.

Reports to: Country People and Culture Manager.

Closing Date: 10/03/2026.

This role requires 100% working from the office and the vacancy is open to Egyptian Nationals only

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.