Project Field Coordinator Sustainable Tourism Wadi El Gemal Red Sea Egypt

Role Overview

The Project Field Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the Wadi El Gemal sustainable tourism component, ensuring all activities progress according to agreed workplans. This position requires close collaboration with government partners, local consultants, community stakeholders, and international development agencies to deliver high-quality ecotourism outcomes in the Red Sea Governorate. The coordinator serves as the primary field-based point of contact for project monitoring, reporting, and adaptive management.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily field operations for the Wadi El Gemal sustainable tourism project across multiple sites.
• Monitor activity implementation against approved workplans, timelines, and budgets.
• Liaise with Ministry of Environment, EEAA, local NGOs, and private sector tourism operators.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, community consultations, and training sessions on sustainable tourism practices.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports with quantitative and qualitative indicators.
• Support procurement, logistics, and contract management for field-level consultants and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with environmental safeguards, gender mainstreaming, and social inclusion standards.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess infrastructure development, visitor management systems, and biodiversity monitoring.
• Contribute to knowledge management by documenting lessons learned, case studies, and best practices.

Requirements

Hard Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management, Environmental Science, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination within sustainable tourism, protected area management, or international development.
• Proven track record working in Egypt's Red Sea region or similar arid coastal ecosystems.
• Strong proficiency in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, logical framework approach, and results-based management.
• Experience with donor reporting (USAID, EU, GIZ, UNDP, or similar).
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken); knowledge of local Bedouin dialects an asset.
• Advanced MS Office, GIS mapping basics, and data analysis tools.

Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptive management skills in remote field settings.
• Ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders: government officials, local communities, private investors.
• High level of initiative, resilience, and willingness to travel extensively within Wadi El Gemal National Park and surrounding areas.
• Commitment to gender equity, social inclusion, and environmental stewardship.

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to drive sustainable tourism development in one of Egypt's most ecologically significant protected areas. The Wadi El Gemal National Park hosts globally important marine and terrestrial biodiversity, cultural heritage sites, and indigenous communities. As the field coordinator, you will directly shape ecotourism models that balance conservation with local economic empowerment. The role offers exposure to multi-stakeholder partnerships, innovative financing mechanisms for protected areas, and the chance to influence national policy on sustainable tourism in Egypt's Red Sea region.