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<p><strong>Job Description</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="576"> <tbody> <tr> <td > <p ><strong>Position:</strong></p> </td> <td > <p >Director of Finance and Administration</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td > <p ><strong>Type of Contract:</strong></p> </td> <td > <p >Full-time, fixed term contract</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td > <p ><strong>Project: </strong></p> </td> <td > <p >Youth Grow Activity</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td > <p ><strong>Reports to:</strong></p> </td> <td > <p >Chief of Party</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td > <p ><strong>Location:</strong></p> </td> <td > <p >Amman, Jordan</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Youth Grow Activity </strong></p> <p>Launched in 2023, Youth Grow Activity (YGA) is a five-year US Government (USG)-funded initiative that aims to transform the economic trajectory of Jordan’s youth while strengthening resilient, opportunity-rich local systems to promote long-term stability and security. YGA reflects a growing strategic consensus: youth economic empowerment is no longer just a development objective; it is a tool for socioeconomic prosperity. YGA tackles the root causes of economic exclusion and youth unemployment—key drivers of social unrest, destabilized vulnerable communities, and brain drain and migration. By aligning local and national economic opportunities with shared regional and global strategic interests, YGA leverages economic empowerment as a force to foster resilient partnerships that help co-create future-ready systems.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Q2IMPACT (QED Group, LLC DBA Q2 Impact)&nbsp; </strong></p> <p>Q2IMPACT, a QED Group company, brings over 25 years of expertise in data-driven, impact-focused solutions at the intersection of development, diplomacy, and defense. Rooted in this dynamic history, Q2IMPACT leverages cutting-edge technology, data-driven insight, and strategic expertise to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. Evolving with global priorities, Q2IMPACT blends its rich legacy in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation (CLA); data analytics; systems strengthening; and adaptive programming with a renewed focus on strategic relevance, economic growth, and national security. Launched in 2023, Youth Grow Activity (YGA) is a U.S. Government-funded initiative working with national partners in Jordan to help youth build practical skills and connect to income opportunities, leading to stable communities in Jordan by supporting lawful work, productive routines, and positive engagement for youth themselves. The primary beneficiaries of YGA are youth aged 10 to 29. Additionally, YGA engages with key stakeholders including MOY, MODEE, CPF and AQACA, JREEF as well as private sector stakeholders. YGA activities are being implemented across all 12 governorates (Mafraq, Irbid, Ajloun, Jerash, Balqa, Amman, Zarqa, Madaba, Karak, Tafilah, Ma’an, Aqaba). YGA delivers structured upskilling programs, income-generating opportunities, and positive engagement through MOY centers and other national institutions. All of YGA's programs and activities are designed in alignment with Jordan's EMV and built to prepare a youth workforce capable of contributing to national priority sectors, including the National Conveyor Project and Jordan's growing digital economy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position Summary and Purpose</strong></p> <p>Q2IMPACT is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for YGA. The role involves cooperative agreement budgeting, expense monitoring, financial reporting, adherence to donor guidelines, and compliance with USG regulations. The DFA also ensures conformity with local laws, oversees audits, and manages budget projections and forecasts. This position is critical for the timely preparation and submission of financial reports, operational and procurement management, and safeguarding the organization’s financial sustainability.</p> <p>The DFA is a senior leadership role central to YGA’s success, and reports to the YGA Chief of Party. This position ensures the project’s financial integrity, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while fostering strategic decision-making and promoting excellence in operational, administrative, and human resource functions. The role currently oversees a team of four key professionals: a) Accountant b) Senior Grants &amp; Subcontracting Lead, c) HR Officer, and d) Office Driver, ensuring effective collaboration, performance, and alignment with project goals. The DFA also leads coordination with YGA technical leads for timely planning of procurements and budget projections.</p> <p>The role collaborates closely with home office, including the YGA Project Director, Director of Finance &amp; HR, and Finance Department. Additionally, this role regularly interfaces with financial teams of YGA stakeholder partners and service providers for timely coordination of joint procurements.</p> <p><br> <strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Daily Financial Management</strong> <ul > <li>Oversee the day-to-day field office financial management, accounting, and operations.</li> <li>Maintains and manages field office accounts, in coordination with Q2IMPACT home office.</li> <li>Reviews vouchers and payment requests, including proper backup documentation, to ensure compliance with Q2IMPACT policies and procedures and USG rules and regulations.</li> <li>Ensures timely payments to staff, consultants, and vendors.</li> <li>Calculates and issues payroll; calculates and submits payroll taxes to the proper Jordanian authorities.</li> <li>Maintains and oversees internal controls with direction from the home office Director of Finance and HR.</li> <li>Manages treasury functions, including daily supervision of cash position, accounts, and petty cash.</li> <li>Manages the field office financial filing system, both paper and electronic, in coordination with Q2IMPACT guidelines.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Budget Monitoring, Projections, and Financial Planning</strong> <ul > <li>Leads the development and regular updating of project budget projections, working closely with technical leads to obtain timely, accurate activity forecasts and spending assumptions.</li> <li>Proactively identifies and resolves issues affecting forecast accuracy, including delays in technical input, changing implementation timelines, or gaps between planned activities and available budget.</li> <li>Communicates projection updates, risks, and recommended adjustments to Q2IMPACT home office to support timely decision-making and effective financial management.</li> <li>Prepares estimates of monthly cash requirements and submits them to Q2IMPACT’s Project Management.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Audit and Financial Reporting</strong> <ul > <li>Maintains complete, accurate, and timely financial records in compliance with USG and Q2IMPACT policies and procedures; prepares and submits monthly financial reports to Q2IMPACT home office promptly, as directed.</li> <li>Prepares monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports to USAID, including accruals, expenditures, and related reporting.</li> <li>Coordinates with Q2IMPACT’s local legal and accounting advisors and serves as the liaison between local external auditing authorities and Q2 Impact headquarters.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Operational Coordination</strong> <ul > <li>Helps design and implement policies and procedures for achieving project efficiencies.</li> <li>Supervises financial, operational, and administrative staff, as required.</li> <li>Oversees procurement and inventory management of project supplies, services, and other items in accordance with USG rules and regulations.</li> <li>Conducts organizational capacity assessments for sub-awardees and partners and develops partner capacity-building plans covering financial management systems, procurement processes, human resource management, social security, tax procedures, and related areas.</li> <li>Leads the delivery of capacity-building activities to partners and coordinates with the MEAL Lead to identify and measure indicators that capture improvement.</li> <li>Oversees smooth project closeout in compliance with contract terms and USG regulations.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments.</li> <li>Strong organizational and decision-making skills to manage complex financial and administrative operations.</li> <li>Sound judgment, able to troubleshoot problems and develop creative solutions while identifying issues that need to be escalated.</li> <li>Ability to influence and pull through key financial data and metrics to ensure accuracy of projections and meeting monthly revenue targets.&nbsp;</li> <li>Expertise in financial analysis, risk assessment, and strategic planning.</li> <li>Ability to synthesize data into actionable insights for senior leadership.</li> <li>Operational, logistics, and procurement skills;</li> <li>Ability to prioritize.</li> <li>Superior organization skills and high accuracy, rigor, and attention to detail.</li> <li>Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; ability to collaborate with colleagues and partners nationally and internationally.</li> <li>Ability to adapt and work in a flexible, fluid, and evolving environment.</li> <li>Proactive self-starter with the ability to independently multitask and prioritize.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br> <strong>MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS &amp; QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Jordanian citizen.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field or a Certified Public or Chartered Accounting qualification</li> <li>A minimum of ten years of experience managing, in increasing roles of responsibility, finance, procurement, contracts management, operations, logistics, and/or human resource-related matters activities of similar dollar value;</li> <li>Demonstrated supervisory experience.</li> <li>Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements; and</li> <li>Experience managing donor-funded procurements and subcontracts/grants.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Scope of Work – Youth Grow Activity (YGA)</strong></p> <h1>Senior Communications Strategy Consultant<span dir="RTL"> - </span>Ministry of Youth</h1> <h1>About Youth Grow Activity</h1> <p>Youth Grow Activity (YGA) is a U.S. Government-funded project working with national partners in Jordan to help youth aged 10-29 build practical skills and connect to income opportunities, leading to stable communities in Jordan by supporting lawful work, productive routines, and positive engagement for the youth themselves.</p> <h1>Background</h1> <p>Ministry of Youth Centers represent one of the most geographically distributed public interfaces between the GOJ and its youth population. When these centers function effectively, visibly, and consistently, they serve as trusted anchors and safe spaces for structured engagement, skill development, and constructive participation. To help MOY realize the full potential of its youth centers, YGA operates as a technical and advisory partner to the MOY, working closely with its technical and operational directorates to strengthen program design, refine delivery mechanisms, enhance monitoring and performance frameworks, and support strategic communication. In collaboration with MOY, YGA provides a wide range of programs that span sports, arts, music, and upskilling programs. Youth centers serve as the primary venues for these activities.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Following a registration campaign in the first quarter of 2026, YGA seeks to engage a Senior Communications Strategy Consultant to lead and oversee the Ministry of Youth’s year-round communications strategy. The consultant will guide the overall strategic direction of MOY’s communications, ensuring that all campaigns, content, and outreach activities are coherent, impactful, and aligned with MOY’s priorities and YGA’s objectives.</p> <h1>Purpose of the Assignment</h1> <p>The Senior Communications Strategy Consultant will serve as the strategic lead for MOY’s communications engagement, responsible for developing and steering the overall communications framework, guiding content direction, and ensuring quality and consistency across all campaign activities. The consultant will develop and execute an integrated communications plan for Youth Centers, enhancing their image among youth and the broader community, and promoting training programs. The consultant will provide senior-level advisory support to MOY and will oversee the work of other Communications Consultants to ensure all outputs align with the agreed strategy.</p> <h1>Key Responsibilities</h1> <h2>Communications Strategy Development</h2> <ul> <li>Develop a comprehensive, year-round Ministry of Youth Communications Strategy that aligns with MOY’s priorities and YGA’s objectives for youth engagement and program visibility.</li> <li>Define strategic communications priorities, key messages, and target audience frameworks for each major program type and registration period.</li> <li>Establish the overarching campaign framework, including thematic direction, messaging pillars, and channel strategy across Facebook, Instagram, and other relevant platforms.</li> <li>Develop a campaign calendar and communications roadmap for the full period of performance, in coordination with MOY’s Media and Communications Manager.</li> <li>Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current media status of Youth Centers to inform strategy development.</li> <li>Develop communications’ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with MOY expected outcomes, including reach targets, youth registration numbers, and social media engagement rates.</li> </ul> <h2>Branding and Messaging Guidelines</h2> <ul> <li>Develop and document a messaging guidelines framework, ensuring all communications are youth-friendly, culturally appropriate, and consistent with MOY’s visual identity.</li> <li>Establish campaign visual identity direction and content tone guidelines for use by the Communications Consultant.</li> <li>Develop a unified media messaging guide for Youth Centers to ensure consistent messaging across the Kingdom.</li> <li>Ensure all content and campaigns funded by USG appropriately display USG and MOY logos and comply with U.S. Government marking and branding requirements.</li> </ul> <h2>Content Planning and Production</h2> <ul> <li>Prepare a detailed Content Plan covering social media platforms, traditional media (television, radio, press), and visual content production (short videos, success stories).</li> <li>Develop a plan for managing Youth Centers’ digital accounts and improving audience engagement.</li> <li>Develop detailed media campaign plans for each major campaign period.</li> </ul> <h2>Strategic Advisory and Quality Oversight</h2> <ul> <li>Serve as the primary strategic reference point for the other Communications Consultant throughout the period of performance.</li> <li>Review and approve monthly content calendars, campaign concepts, and key creative outputs before submission to MOY for final approval.</li> <li>Provide strategic direction and feedback on content quality, messaging relevance, and campaign effectiveness on an ongoing basis.</li> <li>Advise on social media strategy, including targeting approach, audience segmentation, and budget allocation recommendations.</li> </ul> <h2>Capacity Building</h2> <ul> <li>Provide capacity building support and training to MOY media staff (heads of media departments at the Ministry) on implementing the communications plan and managing digital accounts effectively.</li> </ul> <h2>Stakeholder Coordination</h2> <ul> <li>Participate in strategic alignment meetings with YGA, MOY, and other Communications Consultants as needed.</li> <li>Liaise with MOY’s Media and Communications Manager and YGA’s Communications Officer to ensure strategic alignment and timely approvals.</li> <li>Provide guidance on approval workflows and coordinate timelines to ensure the content approval process is respected.</li> </ul> <h2>Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting</h2> <ul> <li>Conduct quarterly strategic reviews to assess overall campaign performance, adjust priorities, and recommend course corrections as needed.</li> <li>Submit a final strategic summary report at the end of the engagement, covering key achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations for future communications activities. The report shall measure performance against agreed benchmarks including reach targets, youth registration numbers, engagement rates, and number of media appearances, as defined by MOY at the start of the assignment.</li> </ul> <h1>Deliverables</h1> <h1>·Current situation analysis report</h1> <h1>·Integrated communications plan</h1> <h1>·Content plan (3–6 months)</h1> <h1>·Media messaging guide</h1> <h1>·Detailed media campaign plan</h1> <h1>·Capacity building/training of MOY media staff</h1> <h1>·Quarterly performance reviews</h1> <h1>·Performance evaluation and impact report</h1> <h1>·Perform any additional tasks as requested by the Media and Communication Directorate at MOY</h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1>Level of Effort&nbsp;</h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="624"> <tbody> <tr> <td > <p><strong>Assignment</strong></p> </td> <td > <p><strong>Period of Performance</strong></p> </td> <td > <p><strong>Level of Effort</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td > <p>Senior Communications Strategy Consultant</p> </td> <td > <p>6 months</p> </td> <td > <p>This is a full-time assignment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Required Qualifications</h1> <ul> <li>Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in communications strategy, marketing, or public affairs, with a demonstrated track record of leading large-scale campaigns.</li> <li>Proven experience developing communications strategies for government entities, development programs, or youth-focused initiatives.</li> <li>Deep expertise in social media strategy and digital campaign management, including paid social media on Facebook and Instagram.</li> <li>Strong understanding of youth engagement, cultural nuances, and community communications in the Jordanian context.</li> <li>Experience designing and executing national media campaigns, including traditional and digital media.</li> <li>Experience working within USG-funded programs or in coordination with U.S. Government partners, including familiarity with branding and marking requirements, is preferred.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Media, or a related field.</li> <li>Fluency in Arabic and English.</li> </ul> <h1>How to Apply</h1> <ul> <li>CV / Resume.</li> <li>Detailed technical proposal including methodology and work plan.</li> <li>Statement of approach explaining the applicant’s strategic vision for this assignment.</li> <li>Work samples specifically related to communications strategy work (e.g., previous communications plans, campaign strategies, or messaging frameworks).</li> </ul> <h1>Operational Guidelines</h1> <ul> <li>Geographic scope covers youth centers across all governorates of Jordan, with priority given to underserved communities and high-activity centers.</li> <li>Primary content language is Arabic; English content is required for select programs and materials targeting external audiences.</li> </ul> <h1>Supervision and Coordination</h1> <p>The consultant will work in close coordination and under the technical review of MOY’s Media and Communications Directorate, while reporting to YGA’s team, to ensure all outputs are integrated and aligned with the overall communications strategy.</p>

<p><strong>Closing Date : Sept 22.2026</strong></p> <p><strong>Short-Term Consultancy: <em>Incubation Facilitator </em></strong></p> <p><strong>1. Background</strong></p> <p><strong>The Youth Grow Activity (YGA)</strong> is a five-year (2023–2028) initiative funded by the United States, implemented by Q2IMPACT (a QED Group company) and partners, in direct partnership with the Government of Jordan. YGA is a strategic U.S. investment in Jordan's workforce, stability, and long-term economic self-reliance, upskilling Jordanian youth and connecting them to opportunities to strengthen one of America's most reliable partners during a period of intense regional political, economic, and social turmoil.</p> <p><strong>College for Advanced Vocational Training (CAVT) </strong>was established in 2022 by the Crown Prince Foundation to promote the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector in Jordan. CAVT offers high-quality, accredited, affordable, future-oriented, and technology-enabled TVET programs across a diverse range of fields aligned with global trends, ensuring a highly skilled workforce capable of adapting to evolving market demands.</p> <p>Within the Jordanian TVET ecosystem, technical proficiency alone is no longer sufficient for competitiveness; graduates and skilled practitioners also need entrepreneurial tools — business model design, marketing, and financial management — to move from “skilled” to “employed” or self-employed. With several mega-projects on the horizon, Jordan's labor market increasingly demands innovative, professionalized talent. The Vocation-to-Venture (V2V) Launchpad responds to this need as an Incubation program designed for TVET students/graduates/labor and TVET skilled youth (18–29 years) from College of Advanced Vocational Training (CAVT)’ graduates and vocational labor. The program focusses on building foundational business and entrepreneurial competencies through experiential, challenge-based learning and practical application. Its primary objective is to strengthen entrepreneurial literacy, promote self-employment awareness, and equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to transform their vocational knowledge and skills into ventures, and to pursue sustainable income-generating opportunities.</p> <p>To ensure long-term operational sustainability and efficient delivery during the incubation phase, YGA is providing technical assistance to CAVT's V2V (Vocation-to-Venture) project by engaging a dedicated short term <strong>Incubation Facilitator</strong>.</p> <p><strong>2. Short term - Incubation Facilitator -Consultant Summary</strong></p> <p>The Youth Grow Activity (YGA) is seeking a qualified <strong>Incubation Facilitator</strong> (<strong>Short-Term Consultancy)</strong> to support the operational implementation and delivery of incubation programs and services under the supervision of CAVT Business Incubator.</p> <p>In this role, the consultant will oversee participant administration, program logistics, and operational workflows while directly supporting entrepreneurs in developing and executing their business models and milestones. Additionally, the position is responsible for coordinating with mentors and stakeholders, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), preparing operational reports, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure continuous improvement, efficient implementation, and sustainable incubator operations.</p> <p><strong>3. Scope of Work &amp; Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>The Incubation Consultant will be responsible for:</p> <ul> <li>Coordinating the operational implementation and delivery of incubation programs, activities, and services.</li> <li>Managing admission, registration, onboarding, and participant records.</li> <li>Supporting the development of incubation plans, milestones, and budgets for program participants.</li> <li>Guiding incubation participants in developing and executing their business models.</li> <li>Implementing and continuously improving incubation operational processes, workflows, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).</li> <li>Maintaining program databases, tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and preparing operational reports and program documentation.</li> <li>Coordinating with internal departments, consultants, mentors, service providers, and external stakeholders to ensure effective program implementation.</li> <li>Assisting in organizing networking events, competitions, Demo Days, exhibitions, and other incubator activities.</li> <li>Participating in Training of Trainers (ToT), knowledge transfer, and institutional capacity-building activities.</li> <li>Performing any other duties related to incubation operations as assigned.</li> </ul> <p><strong>4. Assignment Details</strong></p> <table align="right" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td > <p><strong>Item</strong></p> </td> <td > <p><strong>Details</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td > <p><strong>Assignment Title</strong></p> </td> <td > <p>Incubation Facilitator</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td > <p><strong>Period of Performance/ Duration</strong></p> </td> <td > <p>3 Months (36 Total Days | 12 Days/Month)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td > <p><strong>Level of Effort (LOE)</strong></p> </td> <td > <p>Short term Assignment</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div >&nbsp;