The GIZ Jordan Project “Green Action in Enterprises (GAIN)” is seeking to hire an “Environmental Policy, Resources Efficiency Advisor” based in Jordan- for full-time base employment.

The project “Green Action in Enterprises” (GAIN) was commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Its main objective is that “public and private actors use instruments to promote a Green Economy”. To achieve this goal, GAIN implements activities contributing to so far four, soon five outputs; from working with private sector representatives, intermediaries and various service providers to improve framework conditions. Output 1, the output of main concern for this position, aims to strengthen the organizational capacity of public sector institutions, especially the Ministry of Environment around the topic of Green Economy. 

Qualifications and specialist knowledge

• University degree in Environmental Studies/Engineering, Political Science, Economics, International Development or other relevant discipline.       
• At least 5 years of professional experience in policy consulting or advocacy with a focus on environment, (green) private sector development, and organisational development.
• Proven experience in working with political partners as well as good knowledge of global coordination processes and international actors in the field of (green) economic development
• Comprehensive understanding on Jordanian political development and political actor landscape
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, as well as ability to concisely prepare complicated technical issues in briefings and notes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, sense of initiative as required and ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong process management and diplomatic skills in front of project partners
• Experience in contracting and managing consultancy contracts, grant agreements, organisation of workshops, events, and capacity development programmes.
• Motivated, reliable and positive team player 
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both spoken and written

Main Responsibilities

• Within the scope of Output 1 activities, providing professional advisory services to public and private sector institutions to support in the implementation and data-driven monitoring of project’s contribution to government’s strategies (e.g. Economic Modernization Vision, Industrial Policy 2023-25, Green Growth Action Plan), predominantly the Ministry of Environment as political partner, as well as the Ministry of Industry Trade and Supply
• Responsible for the implementation of project activities related to green economy policy development with aforementioned ministries, as well as other relevant entities.
• Building synergies within the project to further strengthen policy impact on implementation of other activities 
• Building and maintaining professional networks with relevant public and governmental organizations, as well as GIZ and other donor-funded projects.  
• Ensuring proper monitoring and reporting of results and outcomes and supporting the development of information and communications products.
• Contributing to knowledge management in the project.
• Upon request from partners, contribute to the review and assessment of draft policy documents developed by the partners in green economy sectors.

Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description.

Emanating from GIZ’s role in enhancing and promoting the efficiency and competency of its political partners and entities and their respective employees, and in view of GIZ’s aim at maintaining and encouraging the stability of employment at its political partners and entities, this position will not be available to any official employee currently working at any of GIZ’s political partners, governmental ministry, department or entity, including any official employees who are on unpaid leave.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate's qualifications, experience, as well as the scope of responsibility of the job announced and in line with local standards.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

GIZ will send feedback only to the candidates that are shortlisted and interviewed.