The American University in Cairo (AUC) Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is inviting expressions of interest from independent trainers and facilitators across the MENA region. Selected professionals will join a pre-qualified roster to lead online capacity-building initiatives targeting middle and senior managers in the financial sector.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Trainer & Facilitator Roster
- For: Experienced corporate trainers and facilitators based in or with substantial experience in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, Algeria, Morocco, Yemen, or Tunisia
- Key Focus: Financial sector capacity building for middle and senior management
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis
- Location: Online / Remote (Live virtual delivery)
Call for Trainers Overview
The AUC Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is building a roster of qualified independent trainers to support future training assignments across the Middle East and North Africa. While joining the roster does not immediately commit the Center to a specific program, pre-qualified trainers will be drawn upon as relevant capacity-building opportunities arise. Training sessions will target professionals in leadership, technical, or functional roles within the financial sector, covering key domains such as leadership, strategy, risk, governance, digital/AI, ESG, and people management.
Delivery Requirements
- Online Facilitation: Proven ability to design and lead high-engagement virtual training sessions using interactive tools, polls, and breakout rooms on platforms like Zoom or MS Teams.
- Bilingual Execution: Sessions must be facilitated fluidly in native-level Arabic, while utilizing English-language slides, case studies, handouts, and standard international business terminology.
- Regional Relevance: Trainers must adapt their examples, case studies, and facilitation styles to be culturally and contextually relevant across the eight target MENA countries.
Eligibility Criteria
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate training, facilitation, or executive education targeting middle to senior management audiences.
- Demonstrated prior experience delivering training specifically within the financial sector.
- Proven track record of delivering virtual/online training to remote or multi-country audiences.
- Native or near-native fluency in Arabic combined with strong professional proficiency in English.
- Based in, or possessing substantial recent professional delivery experience in: Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, Algeria, Morocco, Yemen, or Tunisia.
- Subject-matter expertise in leadership, strategy, risk, governance, digital/AI, ESG, career development, or people management within financial services is considered a strong advantage.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your updated CV or professional profile highlighting your finance sector training engagements, along with your contact details (including a LinkedIn profile link) and an indicative daily or session facilitation rate. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for a short introductory interview.
Send your application directly via email to: cei@aucegypt.edu
About AUC Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI), housed within the Onsi Sawiris School of Business at The American University in Cairo, is dedicated to supporting capacity-building initiatives, fostering innovation, and advancing entrepreneurial and executive development across the MENA region.
Learn More: AUC Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
