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<p>AMAL Project Jordan | ICU Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria Location: 1 position covering Karak, with regular field work. Type of Employment: Full-time, fixed term 3 months. Reports to: Field Coordinator.</p><p>We are seeking an experienced Case Manager to lead the identification and selection of project beneficiaries according to vulnerability criteria. The Case Managers will manage individual beneficiary files from first contact to enrolment or referral, ensuring that the selection process is fair, transparent, protection-sensitive and well documented.</p><p>Key Responsibilities and Duties</p><ul><li>Manage individual beneficiary case files from identification to enrolment in project activities or referral to other organizations and programs.</li><li>Supervise and coordinate the work of the Enumerators, ensuring the correct application of the vulnerability criteria and selection quotas (30% Syrian refugees, 70% vulnerable Jordanians, at least 50% women, at least 15% persons with disabilities).</li><li>Conduct in-depth vulnerability assessments and verify the eligibility of candidates.</li><li>Provide beneficiaries with clear guidance on project services (TVET, life and soft skills training, cash for training, internships, matchmaking events) and on their rights and obligations.</li><li>Identify protection needs and refer cases to competent organizations and services through existing referral pathways, in coordination with SCJ and other actors.</li><li>Liaise with local CBOs, community leaders and partners to support outreach and community validation, ensuring the inclusion of marginalized groups.</li><li>Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date documentation of all cases in the project database.</li><li>Contribute to the verification of beneficiary lists and to reporting on the selection process.</li><li>Apply ICU s safeguarding, protection, gender and do-no-harm principles in all activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Qualifications and Experience</p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or a related field.</li><li>At least 2 years of case management experience with refugees and/or vulnerable populations.</li><li>Good knowledge of referral pathways and protection services in Jordan.</li><li>Previous experience supervising enumerators or outreach teams is an advantage.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to deal sensitively with vulnerable people.</li><li>Good computer literacy and familiarity with beneficiary databases.</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and good working knowledge of English.</li></ul>

<p>AMAL Project Jordan | ICU Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria Location: 1 position in Amman, with field work in the respective governorate. Type of Employment: Full-time, fixed term 3 months Reports to: Case Manager / Field Coordinator.</p><p>ICU Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria is an Italian International Non-Governmental Organization recognized by the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, established in 1966. ICU implements development co-operation projects in developing countries and fosters information and education on international solidarity issues. ICU has been active in Jordan since 1999.</p><p>The project AMAL Improved Access to Work for vulnerable Syrian refugees and Jordanians in the governorates of Amman, Zarqa and Karak (AID 10730/01/0) is implemented by ICU (applicant and overall coordinator) in partnership with Save the Children Jordan (SCJ) and Athar for Youth Development, and is financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). AMAL improves stable and lasting access to income for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians with a focus on women, youth (18 35) and persons with disabilities in the governorates of Amman, Zarqa and Karak. The project combines market-aligned vocational training (TVET), cash for training, paid internships and job matchmaking with grants and tailored support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and the active engagement of public institutions, the private sector and community-based organizations to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth.</p><p>Overall aim of the Action: Contribute to the economic empowerment and the strengthening of the resilience of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians in Jordan.</p><p>Specific objective: Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians in particular women, youth and persons with disabilities in the governorates of Amman, Zarqa and Karak obtain a stable income from employment or self-employment thanks to the development of market-aligned skills and the strengthening of MSMEs.</p><p>Expected results:</p><ul><li>R.1 Strengthened technical, practical and professional skills required by the local labor market among vulnerable Syrian refugees and Jordanians, with particular attention to youth, women and persons with disabilities.</li><li>R.2 Promoted inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship, contributing to the strengthening of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).</li><li>R.3 Strengthened activation and participation of the public sector, private sector and community associations to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth.</li></ul><p>We are seeking a motivated Enumerator to support the identification of project beneficiaries and the collection of baseline and endline data. The Enumerators will be the first point of contact between the project and the communities: the quality and reliability of the data they collect will guide the selection of the young beneficiaries of the training and employment pathway and the measurement of the project s results.</p><p>Key Responsibilities and Duties:</p><ul><li>Administer vulnerability screening and beneficiary identification tools to potential beneficiaries, applying the project s selection criteria (30% Syrian refugees, 70% vulnerable Jordanians, at least 50% women and at least 15% persons with disabilities).</li><li>Collect baseline and endline data through household surveys and structured interviews, in person and by phone where required.</li><li>Use digital data collection tools (e.g. KoBo Toolbox or similar) accurately and in line with the guidance provided by the project team.</li><li>Ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data collected, flagging gaps or inconsistencies to the Case Manager.</li><li>Guarantee the confidentiality of beneficiaries personal data in line with ICU data protection procedures.</li><li>Support community-level outreach and validation activities, helping to reach marginalized groups such as undocumented women and persons with disabilities.</li><li>Coordinate closely with the Case Managers on the referral of identified protection cases to competent organizations and services.</li><li>Participate in training, briefings and coordination meetings organized by the project team.</li><li>Apply ICU s safeguarding, protection and do-no-harm principles in all interactions with beneficiaries.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Secondary education or higher.</li><li>Prior experience in data collection, surveys or enumeration, preferably within humanitarian or development projects.</li><li>Familiarity with the target communities in Amman or Karak governorate.</li><li>Experience using smartphones/tablets for digital data collection is an advantage.</li><li>Ability to interact respectfully with vulnerable people, including refugees, women and persons with disabilities.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, reliability and ability to work in the field.</li><li>Fluency in Arabic; basic English is an asset.</li></ul>

<p>We are seeking a proactive Enterprise Outreach and Liaison Officer to identify, engage and support the selection of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that will benefit from the AMAL project. The selected MSMEs will access grants, Business and Human Rights training, financial, technical and legal accompaniment and green finance awareness sessions: the Officers outreach work will determine the quality and inclusiveness of this component.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management or a related field.</li><li>At least 2 years of experience in private sector engagement, business development services, outreach or similar roles.</li><li>Good knowledge of the local business environment in Amman or Karak governorate.</li><li>Experience with grant schemes or enterprise support programs is an advantage.</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation and networking skills.</li><li>Good computer literacy (MS Office, data entry).</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and good working knowledge of English.</li></ul>

<p>AMAL Project Jordan | ICU Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria Location: 1 position in Amman, with field work in the respective governorate. Type of Employment: Full-time, fixed term 4 months Reports to: Field Coordinator. Preamble ICU Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria is an Italian International Non-Governmental Organization recognized by the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, established in 1966. ICU implements development co-operation projects in developing countries and fosters information and education on international solidarity issues. ICU has been active in Jordan since 1999. The project The project AMAL Improved Access to Work for vulnerable Syrian refugees and Jordanians in the governorates of Amman, Zarqa and Karak (AID 10222/01/0) is implemented by ICU (applicant and overall coordinator) in partnership with Save the Children Jordan (SCJ) and Athar for Youth Development, and is financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). AMAL improves stable and lasting access to income for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians with a focus on women, youth (18 35) and persons with disabilities in the governorates of Amman, Zarqa and Karak. The project combines market-aligned vocational training (TVET), cash for training, paid internships and job matchmaking with grants and tailored support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and the active engagement of public institutions, the private sector and community-based organizations to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Overall aim of the Action: Contribute to the economic empowerment and the strengthening of the resilience of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians in Jordan. Specific objective: Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians in particular women, youth and persons with disabilities in the governorates of Amman, Zarqa and Karak obtain a stable income from employment or self-employment thanks to the development of market-aligned skills and the strengthening of MSMEs. Expected results: • R.1 Strengthened technical, practical and professional skills required by the local labor market among vulnerable Syrian refugees and Jordanians, with particular attention to youth, women and persons with disabilities. • R.2 Promoted inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship, contributing to the strengthening of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). • R.3 Strengthened activation and participation of the public sector, private sector and community associations to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Job Description We are seeking a proactive Enterprise Outreach and Liaison Officer to identify, engage and support the selection of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that will benefit from the AMAL project. The selected MSMEs will access grants, Business and Human Rights training, financial, technical and legal accompaniment and green finance awareness sessions: the Officers outreach work will determine the quality and inclusiveness of this component. Key Responsibilities and Duties • Map and identify MSMEs in the target governorate that are potentially eligible for project support, with attention to enterprises owned or staffed by women, youth and persons with disabilities. • Present the project s grant scheme, conditions and accompanying services to interested enterprises in a clear and transparent manner. • Support the collection and screening of applications and the verification of eligibility criteria. • Support the enterprise selection process, including documentation, due diligence checks and the work of the selection committee. • Act as liaison between selected businesses and the project team, facilitating communication and the planning of subsequent activities (grants, BHR training, accompaniment program). • Coordinate with the counterpart Officer engaged by Athar in Zarqa to ensure a harmonized approach across the three governorates. • Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, contacts and screening outcomes. • Contribute to reporting on the outreach and selection phase. • Apply ICU s transparency, accountability and do-no-harm principles in all interactions with enterprises. How to apply Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience to , including in the email subject "Enterprise Outreach and Liaison Officer ICU AMAL Amman" , by 16/09/26. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ICU is committed to safeguarding and to a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse; recruitment is subject to reference checks. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management or a related field.</li><li>At least 2 years of experience in private sector engagement, business development services, outreach or similar roles.</li><li>Good knowledge of the local business environment in Amman or Karak governorate.</li><li>Experience with grant schemes or enterprise support programs is an advantage.</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation and networking skills.</li><li>Good computer literacy (MS Office, data entry).</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and good working knowledge of English.</li></ul>

<p>AMAL Project Jordan | ICU Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria Type of Employment: Full-time, fixed term 3 months. Reports to: Field Coordinator. ICU implements development co-operation projects in developing countries and fosters information and education on international solidarity issues. ICU has been active in Jordan since 1999. The project AMAL Improved Access to Work for vulnerable Syrian refugees and Jordanians in the governorates of Amman, Zarqa and Karak (AID PHONE_NUMBER/01/0) is implemented by ICU (applicant and overall coordinator) in partnership with Save the Children Jordan (SCJ) and Athar for Youth Development, and is financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). AMAL improves stable and lasting access to income for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians with a focus on women, youth (18 35) and persons with disabilities in the governorates of Amman, Zarqa and Karak. The project combines market-aligned vocational training (TVET), cash for training, paid internships and job matchmaking with grants and tailored support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and the active engagement of public institutions, the private sector and community-based organizations to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Overall aim of the Action: Contribute to the economic empowerment and the strengthening of the resilience of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians in Jordan. Specific objective: Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians in particular women, youth and persons with disabilities in the governorates of Amman, Zarqa and Karak obtain a stable income from employment or self-employment thanks to the development of market-aligned skills and the strengthening of MSMEs. Expected results: • R.1 Strengthened technical, practical and professional skills required by the local labor market among vulnerable Syrian refugees and Jordanians, with particular attention to youth, women and persons with disabilities. • R.2 Promoted inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship, contributing to the strengthening of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). • R.3 Strengthened activation and participation of the public sector, private sector and community associations to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth. We are seeking an experienced Case Manager to lead the identification and selection of project beneficiaries according to vulnerability criteria. The Case Managers will manage individual beneficiary files from first contact to enrolment or referral, ensuring that the selection process is fair, transparent, protection-sensitive and well documented. Key Responsibilities and Duties • Manage individual beneficiary case files from identification to enrolment in project activities or referral to other organizations and programs. • Supervise and coordinate the work of the Enumerators, ensuring the correct application of the vulnerability criteria and selection quotas (30% Syrian refugees, 70% vulnerable Jordanians, at least 50% women, at least 15% persons with disabilities). • Conduct in-depth vulnerability assessments and verify the eligibility of candidates. • Provide beneficiaries with clear guidance on project services (TVET, life and soft skills training, cash for training, internships, matchmaking events) and on their rights and obligations. • Identify protection needs and refer cases to competent organizations and services through existing referral pathways, in coordination with SCJ and other actors. • Liaise with local CBOs, community leaders and partners to support outreach and community validation, ensuring the inclusion of marginalized groups. • Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date documentation of all cases in the project database. • Contribute to the verification of beneficiary lists and to reporting on the selection process. • Apply ICU s safeguarding, protection, gender and do-no-harm principles in all activities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ICU is committed to safeguarding and to a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse; recruitment is subject to reference checks. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or a related field.<br>At least 2 years of case management experience with refugees and/or vulnerable populations.<br>Good knowledge of referral pathways and protection services in Jordan.<br>Previous experience supervising enumerators or outreach teams is an advantage.<br>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to deal sensitively with vulnerable people.<br>Good computer literacy and familiarity with beneficiary databases.<br>Fluency in Arabic and good working knowledge of English.</p>

<p>We are seeking an experienced Field Coordinator to coordinate the field-level implementation of the AMAL project s enterprise support component, and in particular the online legal, technical and administrative-financial accompaniment program for MSMEs in Amman, Zarqa and Karak. The Field Coordinator will also act as the line manager of ICU s field staff, ensuring coherent and quality implementation across the three governorates.</p><p>Key Responsibilities and Duties</p><ul><li>Coordinate the preparation, implementation and reporting of the online accompaniment program providing legal, technical and administrative-financial support to the selected MSMEs in the three governorates.</li><li>Supervise and support ICU field staff, including Case Managers and Enterprise Outreach and Liaison Officers, ensuring quality and consistency of field activities.</li><li>Liaise with service providers, experts and partners involved in the accompaniment program, monitoring the quality of the services delivered.</li><li>Maintain relationships with local stakeholders, authorities, business associations and partner organizations (SCJ, Athar) at field level.</li><li>Monitor enterprises participation in the program, ensuring that attendance conditions linked to grant tranches are tracked and documented.</li><li>Monitor activity progress against the work plan, identify bottlenecks and risks, and propose corrective measures to the Project Manager.</li><li>Contribute to the verification of activity documentation and means of verification for donor reporting.</li><li>Organize and document field visits, coordination meetings and activity-level reviews.</li><li>Ensure compliance with AICS requirements, ICU procedures and visibility guidelines in field operations.</li><li>Apply and promote ICU s safeguarding, protection, gender and do-no-harm principles across field activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s or Master s degree in Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Project Management or a related field.</li><li>At least 4 years of proven experience in field coordination of development or humanitarian projects, preferably involving private sector development or MSME support.</li><li>Demonstrated experience supervising field teams.</li><li>Strong organizational, liaison and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience with EU/AICS-funded projects and donor compliance is an advantage.</li><li>Ability to travel frequently within Amman, Zarqa and Karak governorates.</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and proficiency in English</li></ul>

<p>ICU intends to award a services contract for a Technical Expert in Jordan with the financial assistance from the Interreg NEXT MED Programme of the European Commission.</p><p><br></p><p>The Technical Expert in Jordan, with experience in cooperation projects and strong expertise in accounting, administrative and financial management, will support the financial and operational coordination of WP4 and WP5 activities in Jordan.</p><p><br></p><p>He/she will contribute to budget monitoring, reporting of activities under WP4 and WP5, administrative follow-up, data collection and coordination with the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), Jordanian partner of the project, and local stakeholders, ensuring compliance with project procedures and donor requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition, he/she will support ICU, NARC staff and external experts by facilitating coordination and knowledge-sharing activities at transnational level, including the preparation of reports, the organisation of training activities and field exchange visits to be implemented in Jordan.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><br></p>

<p>ICU intends to award a services contract for a Technical Expert in Jordan with the financial assistance from the Interreg NEXT MED Programme of the European Commission.</p><p><br></p><p>The Technical Expert in Jordan, with experience in cooperation projects and strong expertise in accounting, administrative and financial management, will support the financial and operational coordination of WP4 and WP5 activities in Jordan.</p><p><br></p><p>He/she will contribute to budget monitoring, reporting of activities under WP4 and WP5, administrative follow-up, data collection and coordination with the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), Jordanian partner of the project, and local stakeholders, ensuring compliance with project procedures and donor requirements.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><br></p>