The GIZ Jordan Project “Digitalisation of TVET in Jordan” is seeking to hire a “Junior Digitilisation Advisor” based in Jordan- for full-time base employment.

DigiTVET- Digitilisation of TVET in Jordan” project is part of the TVET portfolio of GIZ Jordan, which aims to strengthen the quality and attractiveness of vocational education and training across the country. Working in close partnership with the Ministry of Education, public training providers, and civil society organisations, the project focuses on developing standardised procedures for digital TVET and designing inclusive, barrier-free learning methods that improve access for women and marginalised groups. A core element is the capacity building of teaching staff in both digital methods and inclusive, gender-equitable approaches. By combining technical and pedagogical skills development, the project ensures that learning content and platforms are accessible, engaging, and relevant to diverse learners. These efforts contribute to enabling young people — particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds — to acquire the skills needed in the digital age, while supporting companies in accessing a better qualified and digitally competent workforce.

Qualifications and specialist knowledge

• University degree in a relevant field (IT/ICT, economics, social sciences or equivalent)
• At least 2 years of work experience in the field of employment promotion or related areas, e.g. technical and vocational education and training (TVET), private sector development, or in an IT/ICT-related field, preferably in an international context
• Solid understanding of IT systems and concepts, with the ability to grasp the technical specifics of digitalisation measures
• Basic experience or knowledge in coordinating digitalisation projects, including working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Fluency in writing, reading and speaking in English and Arabic
• Strong communication and networking skills

Main Responsibilities 

• Contributes to the development of a framework for immersive technology integration in the Ministry of Education’s vocational technical education (VTE) system, including design and implementation of a pilot phase with immersive learning content.
• Assists in the digitalisation of administrative assessment procedures, including development of a digital solution in close cooperation with IT specialists.
• Contributes to the development of digital and AI readiness standards, including design and implementation of a pilot phase to test developed criteria.
• Supports the digitalisation of quality assurance within the Ministry of Education, including development of a digital solution in close cooperation with IT specialists.
• Provides technical advice and support to other upcoming digitalisation activities/measures in the project and cluster.
• Supports the design of digital labour market-oriented teaching and learning offers together with partners from the public sector, private sector and civil society, with a focus on disadvantaged regions and/or groups.
• Collects and ensures quality of data for monitoring and evaluation of activities within the project.
• Provides other duties at the request of management, such as organisation and documentation of workshops, simultaneous translations from Arabic to English and vice versa, formulating ToRs, etc.

The brief profile is not intended to provide a full and complete description.

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.