The Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship

The Digital Skills Association

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Job Opening (Project Coordinator)

1. About DigiSkills the Youth, Technology, and Jobs Project

The Government of Jordan (GoJ) has received financing from the World Bank to implement the Youth, Technology, and Jobs (YTJ) project, which has become effective in April 2020. The YTJ project aims to improve digitally enabled income opportunities and expand digitized government services in Jordan. The project will build an impetus for private sector-led growth of the digital economy and make interventions to address specific constraints in the supply and demand sides of the digital economy.  The project duration is five years. The Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) is the implementing agency of the YTJ project.

Established in 2021 under Associations Law No. (51) of the year 2008, where the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) is the technical relevant Ministry, the Digital Skills Association (DigiSkills) is a novel product of years of work on making workable partnerships between the public and private sectors to enhance technical and vocational labor skills. 

The mission of DigiSkills is to provide strong employer leadership that can deliver sustained improvements in people’s competencies as a cornerstone to increasing productivity and competitiveness of the Jordanian economy. DigiSkills provides bridges between employers and learning institutions to reduce the gap between demand and supply in the labor market. In this regard, DigiSkills is hiring core staff members that will support in achieving its objectives.

Through the Youth, Technology, and Job (YTJ) project, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MODEE) is supporting DigiSkills to achieve its mandate by hiring consultants that will enable it in achieving its objectives.

The objective of this ToR is to identify and hire a (Project Coordinator) for DigiSkills through MoDEE to support the preparation and implementation of DigiSkills’ activities.

The (Project Coordinator) will report directly to the ICT Skills Development Manager.

II.     Responsibilities of the (Project Coordinator)

• Assist in implementing DigiSkills' projects, ensuring that all milestones are met on time and within scope.
• Support in the preparation and execution of project work plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Provide logistical and operational support to the ICT Skills Development Manager, including scheduling meetings, coordinating workshops, and following up on project actions.
• Assist in tracking progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting on project status.
• Maintain relationships with key partners and provide regular updates on project progress.
• Ensure proper documentation of all project activities, including filing reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports summarizing project achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Follow up on project tasks and action points with relevant stakeholders and team members to ensure timely completion.
• Identify potential risks or delays in project execution and report them to the ICT Skills Development Manager.
• Manage project-related documentation and ensure that databases are regularly updated.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documents as needed.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support the success of DigiSkills projects.

III.     Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project coordination or administrative roles, ideally within the education, digital economy, or vocational training sectors or related fields.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English, with the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Understanding of the digital economy and technical skills development sectors in Jordan is an advantage.
• A proactive and detail-oriented individual, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A high level of cultural adaptability and sensitivity.
• Willingness to travel domestically across various governorates and internationally, as required, including conducting field visits to multiple entities within Jordan.

IV.     Education Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, public administration, information technology, or any related field.

V.     Duration of Assignment

The contract period is for one year, renewable up on annual appraisal. The (Project Coordinator) must diligently perform in a proper and efficient manner the duties set out within this ToR and any other related tasks that may arise to support DigiSkills’ needs.