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<p ><span >About Mercy Corps</span></p>
<p ><span >Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.</span></p>
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<p ><span >The Program </span><span > </span></p>
<p ><span >The </span><span >Communications Senior Officer</span><span > will support in the development, implementation, and monitoring of communications activities to promote the Iqlaa program and maintain informative and effective communication channels with the program’s different stakeholders. The Communications Senior Officer will have a key role in the implementation of the program’s communications and public outreach strategy, and its internal information structures in line with USG guidelines and branding and marking requirements. They will create high-end written and multi-media content capturing the impact created by the program’s activities. They will be responsible of developing and disseminating high-quality communications tools, materials, and donor reports, ensuring style and branding compliance, backstopping our media relations and events participation, making sure our electronic presence meets the desired communications objectives, and helping in the preparation of reports as per Iqlaa’s needs and standards. They will contribute to the implementation of creative, consistent, and effective outreach activities leveraging tools like public awareness campaigns, printed advertising, radio, website, and other forms of electronic communications. Ultimately, the goal will be to help ensure clear communication of Iqlaa’s message across all channels and platforms, raise awareness about Iqlaa’s work and impact, push-forward the program’s advocacy agenda, and help develop impactful relations with Iqlaa’s key stakeholders.</span></p>
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<p ><span >The Position </span></p>
<p ><span >The Communications Senior Officer will support in the development, implementation, and monitoring of communications activities to promote the Iqlaa program and maintain informative and effective communication channels with the program’s different stakeholders. The Communications Senior Officer will have a key role in the implementation of the program’s communications and public outreach strategy, and its internal information structures in line with USG guidelines and branding and marking requirements. They will create high-end written and multi-media content capturing the impact created by the program’s activities. They will be responsible of developing and disseminating high-quality communications tools, materials, and donor reports, ensuring style and branding compliance, backstopping our media relations and events participation, making sure our electronic presence meets the desired communications objectives, and helping in the preparation of reports as per Iqlaa’s needs and standards. They will contribute to the implementation of creative, consistent, and effective outreach activities leveraging tools like public awareness campaigns, printed advertising, radio, website, and other forms of electronic communications. Ultimately, the goal will be to help ensure clear communication of Iqlaa’s message across all channels and platforms, raise awareness about Iqlaa’s work and impact, push-forward the program’s advocacy agenda, and help develop impactful relations with Iqlaa’s key stakeholders.</span></p>
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<p ><span >Essential Responsibilities</span></p>
<p ><span >In coordination with the Director of Communications (DOC):</span></p>
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<p ><em >● Strategic: </em></p>
<p ><span >○ Have a key role in the implementation of Iqlaa’s communications strategies and plans in accordance with USG rules and regulations, and as per the accounts (partners/ sub-grantees/ contractors) assigned to them by DOC </span></p>
<p ><span >○ Establish deep understanding of program progress and activities and identify potential stories or news for publishing</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Refine and maintain Iqlaa’s desired identity throughout all channels of communication</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Conduct regular stakeholder/ audience analysis</span></p>
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<p ><em >● Content Development & Dissemination: </em></p>
<p ><span >○ Timely development of high-quality engaging and effective communication and media materials for internal and external dissemination, including video production, speeches, talking points, advocacy agendas, press releases, success stories, social media posts, fact sheets, and reports, etc (content submitted to DOC needs to be in its final stage requiring minimal to no feedback)</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Apply a collective-impact approach in capturing stories and drafting reports</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Disseminate and publish internal and external communications content online and offline</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Coordinate with relevant partners, sub-grantees, contractors and beneficiaries to produce professional photographs and videos and maintain a database of impactful project audiovisual materials</span></p>
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<p ><em >● Social Media, Media Monitoring & Media Reach:</em></p>
<p ><span >○ Create and manage social media calendars including planning, content creation, publishing, monitoring, and reporting on performance results</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Manage social media boosting and advertising within allocated budgets</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Monitor social media trends and identify new tools and innovate practices to maintain effectiveness and relevance of the applied social media approach through the Iqlaa and Mercy Corps’ social media platforms</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Track, analyze, evaluate, and adapt social media campaigns and exposure to reach desired outcomes</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Conduct media monitoring of local news outlets to capture important news and facts relevant to, or which may impact, the program or partners</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Support media efforts, including reaching out to media representatives and coordinating media attendance and coverage at events, etc</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Explore opportunities to feature Iqlaa’s activities and beneficiaries through TV, radio and magazines articles and interview</span></p>
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<p ><em >● Events:</em></p>
<p ><span >○ Lead on the organization and execution of events assigned by DOC and develop related communications materials and coverage. Have appropriate planning in place in good time ahead of every upcoming activity/event.</span></p>
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<p ><em >● Accounts Management and Review:</em></p>
<p ><span >○ Manage accounts assigned by DOC (partners/ sub-grantees/ sub-contractors) in terms of finalizing their communications plans, applying regular updates, and closely following up on their implementation, making sure the set activities are prepared for in good time in advance, allowing for sufficient time for review and seeking approvals</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Review accounts’ relevant content in terms of marking, messaging, and quality, and following up on the approvals process at Iqlaa</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Ensure program compliance with USG communications, branding and marking requirements throughout partners/ sub-grantees/ sub-contractors and Iqlaa team’s work and material</span></p>
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<p ><em >● Reporting: </em></p>
<p ><span >○ Contribute to the donor reports development process including collecting information, and drafting and editing high-quality content in a timely manner</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Preparing the communications section in the quarterly and annual donor reports </span></p>
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<p ><em >● Collaboration:</em></p>
<p ><span >○ Ensure collaboration and coordination within the communications team and with other functions and components of Iqlaa and Mercy Corps</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Collaborate with technical and administrative staff to finalize communications materials </span></p>
<p ><span >○ Support communications-related work as required</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Provide communication-related administrative support </span></p>
<p ><span >○ Implement creative, consistent, and effective outreach activities, in collaboration with the outreach team, leveraging tools like public awareness campaigns, printed advertising, radio, website, social media and other forms of electronic communications, in addition to events and information learning platforms</span></p>
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<p ><em >● Other: </em></p>
<p ><span >○ Assist in drafting requests for quotations/proposals and terms of reference for communication activities </span></p>
<p ><span >○ Initiate procurement requests as relevant to assigned work, and following up on their completion</span></p>
<p ><span >○ Update and manage contacts databases and media contacts lists </span></p>
<p ><span >○ Maintain up to date archiving of all relevant communications material on the dedicated online drives</span></p>
<p ><span >● Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and/or senior leadership</span></p>
<p ><span >● Flexibility to work across different sites in Jordan on day missions</span></p>
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<p ><em >SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES </em></p>
<p ><span >● Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.</span></p>
<p ><span >● Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.</span></p>
<p ><span >● Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.</span></p>
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<p ><span >Accountability </span></p>
<p ><span >Reports Directly To:</span><span > Communications Specialist or Director of Communications </span></p>
<p ><span >Works Directly With:</span><span > Director of Communications, Communications Team Members, Deputy Chief (s) of Party, Technical Leads and other relevant staff, partners</span></p>
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<p ><span >Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders</span></p>
<p ><span >Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.</span></p>
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<p ><span >Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills </span></p>
<p ><span >● BSc/BA in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is desired</span></p>
<p ><span >● 4 to 6 years of proven experience in communications and social media, preferably with experience working in USG-funded projects</span></p>
<p ><span >● Native Arabic speaker</span></p>
<p ><span >● Outstanding communication abilities and writing skills with proven capacity to produce high-quality briefs, press releases, reports, and other communication pieces in English and Arabic for internal and external stakeholders </span></p>
<p ><span >● Solid editing and translating skills in English and Arabic</span></p>
<p ><span >● Experience with management of online and social media communication</span></p>
<p ><span >● Demonstrated expertise in dissemination of information through print, web, and email</span></p>
<p ><span >● Daily monitoring of the media and identification of news and content relevant to Iqlaa</span></p>
<p ><span >● Events coordination experience</span></p>
<p ><span >● Research skills</span></p>
<p ><span >● Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office </span></p>
<p ><span >● Photo editing skills using Photoshop, Adobe </span></p>
<p ><span >● Skills using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier, InDesign, and content management systems is a plus </span></p>
<p ><span >● Video editing is a plus</span></p>
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<p ><span >Success Factors</span><span > </span></p>
<p ><span >The Communications Senior Officer will have a deep commitment to humanitarian principles and values as well as to the overall objectives and approach of the Iqlaa program. They will be curious and have a</span></p>
<p ><span >willingness to learn new skills and methodologies while bringing a solid foundation in communication and marketing at donor-funded programs ideally in Jordan or the region. They will be well-organized and strong communicators with excellent writing and editorial skills in English and Arabic. </span></p>
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<p ><span >They will have the ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision and will be highly organized with creative problem-solving skills. They will have high attention to details, excellent digital marketing experience, and demonstrate proactivity, administration, collaboration, teamwork, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will have strong planning and time management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks and respond rapidly to new events and competing priorities. </span></p>
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<p ><span >Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</span></p>
<p ><span >The position is based in Amman, Jordan and it requires up to 40% in-country travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. Housing for this role is in individual housing and staff will have access to good medical services and the living situation is of a high standard. </span></p>
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<p ><span >Ongoing Learning</span></p>
<p ><span >In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.</span></p>
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<p ><span >Team Efficiency and Effectiveness </span></p>
<p ><span >Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.</span></p>
<p ><span >We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.</span></p>
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<p ><span >Equal Employment Opportunity</span></p>
<p ><span >Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. </span></p>
<p ><span >We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.</span></p>
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<p ><span >Safeguarding & Ethics</span></p>
<p ><span >Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.</span></p>
<p ><span >As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).</span></p>
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<p class="ql-align-right" ><span >الصون والأخلاق </span></p>
<p class="ql-align-right" ><span >ميرسي كور تلتزم بضمان المعاملة اللائقة واحترام جميع الأفراد اللذين نتواصل معهم من خلال عملنا, سواء كانوا أعضاء الفريق أو أعضاء المجتمع أو المشاركين في البرامج أو غيرهم. نحن ملتزمون بالمبادئ الرئيسية المتعلقة بمنع الاستغلال والإساءة الجنسية التي وضعها الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة واللجنة الدائمة للتنسيق بين الوكالات الإنسانية (IASC)، وقد وقعنا على نظام الإفصاح المتبادل بين الجهات الفاعلة في حالة السلوك الغير اللائق. عند التقديم لهذا الدور، يؤكد المتقدم أنه لم ينتهك في السابق سياسة السلوك الجنسي، والاستغلال والإساءة جنسية، صون الأطفال، أو الاتجار بالبشر لأي جهة عمل. ميرسي كور لن تتسامح مع إساءة معاملة الأطفال أو الاستغلال الجنسي أو الإساءة أو التحرش من قبل أو بسبب أعضاء فريقنا. كجزء من التزامنا تجاه توفير بيئة عمل آمنة وشاملة, من المتوقع أن يتصرف أعضاء الفريق بطريقة مهنية, تحترم القوانين والعادات المحلية. والالتزام بسياسات وقيم مدونة قواعد السلوك الخاصة بمنظمة ميرسي كور في جميع الأوقات. كما يتطلب من جميع أعضاء الفريق إكمال دورات التعليم الإلكتروني الإلزامية لقواعد السلوك عند التوظيف وذلك بشكل سنوي.</span></p>
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<p ><span >RECRUITMENT SCAMS & FRAUD WARNING</span></p>
<p ><span >Mercy Corps has become aware of scams involving false job offers. Please be advised </span></p>
<p ><span >Recruiters will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.</span></p>
<p ><span >All active jobs are advertised directly on Akhtaboot.</span></p>
<p ><span >Official Mercy Corps emails will always arrive from a @mercycorps.org email address.</span></p>
<p ><span >Please report any suspicious communications to ((integrityhotline@mercycorps.org))</span></p>
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Org. Setting and Reporting<br>The position is located in the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen (OSESGY). The incumbent will be based in Amman, Jordan and will report to the Supply Officer in Sana’a.<br> Responsibilities<br>Within the limits of delegated authority, the Supply Officer will be responsible for performing the following duties: • Develops, reviews, monitors, assesses and manages technical contracts for the provision of support services. • Plans and prepares current cost estimates/budget implications and long-term forecasts of Organization’s requirements for machinery, equipment, tools, materials, services, supplies, food aid and utilities. • Monitors KPIs, designs business analytics reports for property, plant and equipment. Supervise asset management, property management and yearly financial report submission functions. • Initiates actions for disposal of items including preparing asset disposal plan, case preparation for write off in accordance with Financial rules and delegation of authority. • Undertakes market research and reviews best practices in contract development and adapts such practices to United Nation’s (UN) requirements. • Establishes and/or reviews mission requirements. Initiates actions to fulfill and control these requirements. • Conducts technical survey visits both in start-up phase and during implementation to plan and ensure most efficient use of resources. • Develops plans for redeployment of assets for intra and intra mission transfer when Missions are liquidated. • Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. • Analyzes problems, audit and performance reports on mission activities and provides remedial action programmes where required. • Maintains accurate allocation and control of all equipment and stores received, stored and distributed by the mission. • Manages Central Warehouse Operations including complex transactions, Inventory corrections, reporting. • Prepares Receiving and Inspection (R & I) Reports for submission to Procurement Unit. • Monitors Third Party Agent procurement status. • Reviews, prepares, defends supply-related Headquarters Committee on Contracts (HCC) cases and initiates action to fulfill and control these requirements. • Provides guidance to or supervises new/junior staff. • Performs other duties as required.<br> Competencies<br>Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.<br> Education<br>High school diploma or equivalent is required.<br> Job - Specific Qualification<br>Technical or vocational certificates in business administration, public administration, engineering, law or other relevant field is required. <br> Work Experience<br>A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in supply services, property and asset management, logistics, engineering, project management or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree. Experience in Mission liquidation activities including developing PADP right through to the finalization of the ADP is required. Advanced working skills in SAP ERP (Umoja ECC) and Umoja Business Analytics (BA) is required. Experience in Supply, Asset, Property, and Inventory management in International Organizations is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).<br> .headtable { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid gray; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .headTitle { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; /*color: rgb(65, 98, 145);*/ color:black; } .headtable tr td, .headtable tr th { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 6px; } .headtable th{ background-color: #F4F4F4; color: #002d62; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 12px; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable td { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: white; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable th:last-child, .headtable td:last-child { border-right: none; } .headtable tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .rounded-table-wrapper { border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; overflow: hidden; } Required LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeaking<br><b>English</b>UN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II<br> <br> Assessment<br>Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview or informal interview.<br> Special Notice<br>• This position is temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located. For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions.<br> United Nations Considerations<br>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br> </div>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The project aims to strengthen the national TVET ecosystem, respond to labour market needs, and address youth unemployment and gender disparities. It supports the Ministry of Education's (MoE) ongoing TVET reforms as outlined in the Education Strategic Plan <strong>2020-2025</strong> and the recent BTEC based vocational education reform, offering Level 2 and 3 certifications across multiple specializations. The TA project is supporting MoE s TVET reforms through three key areas, namely: (i) strengthening key institutional and policy elements of the national skills ecosystem for a better enabling institutional and policy environment; (ii) enhancing skills development in priority sectors for young women and men through innovation in TVET; and (iii) improving the perception of TVET while advancing gender inclusivity and equity for all students to become a more attractive pathway for girls and boys in Jordan. Under Output 1.2.1, UNESCO is providing technical assistance to MoE to review and strengthen career guidance systems and tools in schools. This includes reviewing current systems and tools, enhancing the model for the provision of gender sensitive and inclusive career guidance, developing/adapting tools and resources, and training relevant personnel on the updated system, tools and resources. The Career Guidance Review, led by UNESCO with the support of the career guidance expert, assessed existing career guidance and counselling systems, tools and practices in Jordan s TVET sector and provided actionable recommendations for strengthening these services in alignment with national and international standards and priorities. Building on this work and following the development of the Career Guidance Model and Manual, there is a need to operationalize the model through a structured Training of Trainers (ToT) programme. This assignment is therefore not intended to create a new career guidance model. Rather, it will support MoE in institutionalizing and applying the developed Career Guidance Model and Manual through a practical ToT package and training process. The ToT will help build a core group of MoE trainers and relevant staff who can support consistent application of the manual in vocational education schools and contribute to future roll-out and scale up. This assignment falls under the Technical Assistance Programme implemented by UNESCO, which supports the delivery of Output 1.2.1: Technical assistance to MoE to review and strengthen career guidance systems and tools in schools. Specifically, the assignment contributes to Activity 1.2.1.4: Training of relevant personnel on the updated career guidance system, tools and resources, and supports Activity 1.2.1.5: Organising workshops and experience/information sharing sessions on the updated career guidance system for vocational education schools and gender responsive approaches in guidance processes for girls and boys. In line with this, UNESCO Amman Office seeks a qualified individual expert/consultant to design and deliver a ToT programme on the Career Guidance Model and Manual for selected MoE staff, supervisors, counsellors, and/or other relevant vocational education stakeholders. The consultant will ensure: • Development of a practical ToT design and training package aligned with the Career Guidance Model and Manual, MoE priorities, and the TVET reform context. • Delivery of a ToT that enables selected MoE participants to understand, facilitate, and support the use of the Career Guidance Model and Manual in vocational education schools. • Integration of gender-sensitive and inclusive career guidance approaches , labour market information, TVET/BTEC pathways, and links with work-based learning and employer engagement where relevant. • Documentation of training outcomes, participant feedback, lessons learned, and recommendations for future roll-out and scale up. </p><p><br></p><p><span >DUTIES/TASKS AND EXPECTED OUTPUT: The consultant will collaborate closely with the Ministry of Education and UNESCO s program team: To initiate efforts in this area, the expert/consultant will undertake the following tasks: 1. ToT Planning and Alignment Conduct consultations with UNESCO and relevant MoE counterparts to confirm the target participants, training objectives, delivery modality, duration, and expected post training application. The consultant will review the Career Guidance Model and Manual and translate its content into a practical ToT structure, ensuring alignment with MoE systems, existing counsellor roles, vocational education schools, and the broader TVET reform context. 2. Training of Trainers (ToT) Package Design and prepare a complete ToT package that enables selected participants to deliver or support future training and orientation sessions on the Career Guidance Model and Manual. The package should include, at minimum: • Training agenda and session plan. • PowerPoint slides and facilitator notes. • Participant handouts and practical exercises/case studies.</span></p><p>SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • Strong understanding of labor market responsive programming, youth employability challenges, education-to-employment pathways, and inclusive/gender-sensitive career guidance approaches. • Strong coordination and follow up skills. • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications and other relevant digital tools. • Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a timely and efficient manner. • Ability to work proactively, with close daily coordination and limited supervision. • Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a multicultural environment. • High sense of professionalism, discretion, and reliability. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally and appropriately with government counterparts, education institutions, consultants, service providers, and other stakeholders. • Strong teamwork skills and ability to work constructively with UNESCO team members and external partners. • Good institutional understanding, including respect for communication channels, reporting lines, roles, responsibilities, and appropriate communication protocols. • Ability to maintain respectful, clear, and solution-oriented communication, including in sensitive or time sensitive situations. LANGUAGES • Excellent knowledge of English language including strong drafting, documentation, and reporting skills DESIRABLE QALIFICATIONS • Direct experience in Jordan and/or the MENA region, including familiarity with career guidance reforms, TVET/BTEC pathways, Ministry of Education systems, school counsellors, supervisors, or vocational education stakeholders. • Extensive experience in career services capacity building, especially in diverse contexts. • Track record of donor-funded education reform projects, preferably UNESCO. </p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong> EDUCATION • Advanced University degree (Master or equivalent) in education, international education, career development, counselling, psychology, organizational change, workforce development, TVET, education policy, social sciences, or a related field. WORK EXPERIENCE • At least 10years of relevant professional experience in career guidance/career development, employability, workforce education, TVET, or school to work transition programming. • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training, ToT, workshops, or capacity-building programs for education personnel, career guidance practitioners, counsellors, career services staff, or similar stakeholders. • Proven experience developing user centered career guidance, career readiness, employability, or job-search manuals, toolkits, training materials, facilitator guides, digital resources, or practical implementation tools. • Proven Experience engaging with senior education stakeholders, universities, ministries, development partners, or education institutions on career guidance, career services, workforce development, or education reform initiatives. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • Strong understanding of labor market responsive programming, youth employability challenges, education-to-employment pathways, and inclusive/gender-sensitive career guidance approaches. • Strong coordination and follow up skills. • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications and other relevant digital tools. • Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a timely and efficient manner. • Ability to work proactively, with close daily coordination and limited supervision. • Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a multicultural environment. • High sense of professionalism, discretion, and reliability. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally and appropriately with government counterparts, education institutions, consultants, service providers, and other stakeholders. • Strong teamwork skills and ability to work constructively with UNESCO team members and external partners. • Good institutional understanding, including respect for communication channels, reporting lines, roles, responsibilities, and appropriate communication protocols. • Ability to maintain respectful, clear, and solution-oriented communication, including in sensitive or time sensitive situations. LANGUAGES • Excellent knowledge of English language including strong drafting, documentation, and reporting skills DESIRABLE QALIFICATIONS • Direct experience in Jordan and/or the MENA region, including familiarity with career guidance reforms, TVET/BTEC pathways, Ministry of Education systems, school counsellors, supervisors, or vocational education stakeholders. • Extensive experience in career services capacity building, especially in diverse contexts. • Track record of donor-funded education reform projects, preferably UNESCO. • Direct engagement with ministries and educational regulators across several countries. • Contextualized understanding of youth employability challenges and solutions in Jordan and MENA. • Expertise in building employer-education partnerships and designing work-based learning models for diverse populations. • Knowledge of the Arabic Language. • Experience in BTEC or any similar programs.</p><p></p></section>
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<p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p>Anchored in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and aligned with the UNDP Strategic Plan 2026–2029, the Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) supports the Arab States region in achieving sustainable development by eradicating poverty in all its forms, accelerating structural transformations, and building resilience to crises and shocks. RBAS operates across the full spectrum of development settings in the region, including Least Developed Countries, Middle Income Countries, Net Contributor Countries, and countries affected by crisis. </p><br> <p>The Regional Hub for Arab States in Amman serves as the centre for thought leadership, crisis response, and country office support. Its work spans strategic policy advice, programme development and implementation, capacity development, policy research and analysis, knowledge services, and operations support. The Amman Regional Hub hosts the Regional Programme for Arab States, which responds to emerging regional priorities through knowledge generation, regional initiatives, and development projects aligned with the Regional Programme Document 2026–2029. </p><br> <p>Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a defining force in the development landscape of the Arab States region, presenting both transformative opportunities and significant governance challenges. In response to growing demand from governments, donors, civil society, and private sector partners, RBAS is accelerating its engagement on AI as a cross-cutting enabler for sustainable development outcomes. This work is embedded within the <i><strong>Regional Programme</strong></i> and implemented in close collaboration with governance, innovation, and programme teams across the Hub. </p><br> <p>UNDP’s <strong>AI Sprint</strong> is a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of Artificial Intelligence for sustainable development across the Arab States and Africa. The Sprint is structured around four key pillars: <strong>AI Landscape Assessment (AILA)</strong>, <strong>AI Trust & Safety</strong>, <strong>AI Capacity Building</strong>, and <strong>AI Model Development</strong>. The initiative seeks to equip governments, the private sector, academia, and civil society with the skills, policies, and tools required to leverage AI responsibly and effectively in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through the AI Sprint, UNDP supports partner countries in identifying national AI priorities, assessing ecosystem readiness, strengthening governance frameworks, building human capacities, and advancing inclusive AI solutions particularly in Arabic and local languages. </p><br> <p>Within this framework, and under the direct supervision of the head or regional digital and AI team - <strong>Digital Transformation Specialist</strong> the <strong>Artificial Intelligence(AI )Analyst</strong> will be responsible of supporting the implementation of activities across the four AI Sprint pillars, while also providing substantive support to the Regional Programme’s AI-related components and delivering tailored AI technical support to UNDP Country Offices across the Arab States. The candidate will support research, policy development, and knowledge sharing to ensure that AI adoption in the region is ethical, inclusive, and aligned with global best practices. </p><br> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><br> <p>Under the direct supervision of the<strong> Digital Transformation Specialist</strong>, the <strong>AI Analyst</strong> will perform the following key functions: </p><br> <p><strong>1. Contribute to the Regional AI work</strong> </p><br> <ul> <li>Providing substantive support to the Regional Programme’s AI-related components. </li> <li>Delivering tailored AI technical support to UNDP Country Offices across the Arab States.</li> <li>Coordinate AI Landscape Assessment (AILA) </li> <li>Coordinate country-level assessments of AI readiness, ecosystem maturity, and policy frameworks. </li> <li>Analyze findings to produce synthesis reports and actionable insights for national and regional planning. </li> <li>Support the facilitation of engagement with governments, academia, and private sector partners to validate and apply assessment results. </li> </ul> <p><i><strong>2</strong></i><strong>. Contribute to AI Trust & Safety</strong> </p><br> <ul> <li>Support the development of responsible AI governance frameworks and practical guidance on fairness, accountability, transparency, and privacy. </li> <li>Develop tools and methodologies for risk assessment and mitigation. </li> <li>Track global AI governance trends and align regional efforts with international standards. </li> </ul> <p><strong>3.Facilitate AI Capacity Building</strong> </p><br> <ul> <li>Design and coordinate capacity-building programmes and workshops for policymakers, practitioners, and institutions. </li> <li>Support in developing learning materials and toolkits on AI ethics, governance, and applications for sustainable development. </li> <li>Support the coordination with UNDP Country Offices to identify AI priorities, technical support needs, and opportunities for south-south collaboration. </li> </ul> <p><strong>4.Support AI model development and knowledge sharing </strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Support initiatives focused on Arabic and local-language AI model development and deployment. </li> <li>Support the engagement with partners to enhance linguistic inclusivity and representation in AI systems. </li> <li>Document lessons learned and promote inclusive and culturally relevant AI approaches. </li> </ul> <p><i><strong>5</strong></i><strong>.Research, policy and partnership support</strong> </p><br> <ul> <li>Prepare policy briefs, knowledge products, and concept notes on responsible AI. </li> <li>Support coordination among partners, including governments, research institutions, and the private sector. </li> <li>Contribute to advocacy, communication, and reporting on AI Sprint outcomes and progress. </li> </ul> <p><strong>6. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. </strong></p><br> <p><strong>Institutional Arrangement</strong> </p><br> <p>The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Analyst will report directly to the Digital Transformation Specialistand work in close collaboration with: </p><br> <p>• The Regional AI and Digital Team in Amman. </p><br> <p>• The AI, Digital, and Innovation Hub in New York. </p><br> <p>• Regional Programme Team. </p><br> <p>• UNDP Country Offices across the Arab States. </p><br> <p>The candidate will work remotely but may be required to travel for regional workshops, consultations, and coordination meetings. The candidate will provide their own work equipment (laptop, internet connection, etc.) and maintain flexibility to work across time zones. </p><br> <p><strong>Competencies</strong></p><br> <p>Core Competencies</p><br> <p><strong>Achieve Results</strong> – LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.</p><br> <p><strong>Think Innovatively</strong> – LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is a pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.</p><br> <p><strong>Learn Continuously</strong> – LEVEL 1: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.</p><br> <p><strong>Adapt with Agility</strong> – LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.</p><br> <p><strong>Act with Determination</strong> – LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in the face of adversity, confident.</p><br> <p><strong>Engage and Partner</strong> – LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion and understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.</p><br> <p><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion</strong> – LEVEL 1: Appreciates and respects differences, is aware of unconscious bias, confronts discrimination.</p><br> <p>Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies</p><br> <p><strong>Digital</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Artificial Intelligence Thought Leadership</strong><br> Deep understanding of current and emerging trends in AI, along with their social, ethical, and economic implications, including data privacy and human rights. Ability to engage with industry experts, government representatives, and academics to stay updated on the latest trends and to form partnerships. Strong skills in conducting and interpreting research to support thought leadership initiatives, including white papers, policy briefs, or case studies. Understanding of global trends and cultural nuances as they relate to the field of AI. Familiarity with international laws and standards regarding technology, particularly in a multi-stakeholder environment like the UN.</li> <li><strong>Policy/Regulations for Digital and Emerging Technology</strong><br> Ability to design or advise on regulations and policy for digital and emerging technology.</li> <li><strong>Transformation in Developing Organizations</strong><br> Knowledge of re-designing processes and leading projects that involve development issues.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Data</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Data Analysis</strong><br> Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision-making.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Management</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Digital Awareness and Literacy</strong><br> Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower others to do the same.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Communication</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Digital Capacity Building</strong><br> Ability to increase the impact of digital communications through trainings, partnerships, and relevant resources.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Direction & Strategy</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Systems Thinking</strong><br> Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.</li> </ul> <p>*Please refer to the competency framework site for the entire list of competencies and further explanations.</p><br> <p><strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong></p><br> <p>Minimum Education Requirements</p><br> <ul> <li>An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Telecommunications, International Development, Public Policy, or a related field is required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>OR</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.</li> </ul> <p>Minimum Years of Relevant Work Experience</p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum of <strong>2 years</strong> (with a Master’s degree) or <strong>4 years</strong> (with a Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible professional experience in AI development, digital innovation, or applied data technologies.</li> </ul> <p>Required Skills</p><br> <ul> <li>Proven experience in conducting AI ecosystem assessments and policy design.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in AI capacity building, research, and stakeholder engagement.</li> <li>Experience in developing AI models, AI governance, responsible AI, digital transformation, and emerging technology frameworks.</li> <li>Proven experience in developing project proposals and partnership engagement.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to draft high-quality technical reports, policy briefs, concept notes, and strategic recommendations.</li> </ul> <p>Desired Skills</p><br> <ul> <li>Experience in international or regional AI or digital development projects in the Arab States Region is an asset.</li> <li>Familiarity with UN or other international development organizations, Digital and AI teams' policies, procedures, and programme implementation frameworks is desirable.</li> <li>Experience supporting the development of national AI strategies or assessments, digital transformation roadmaps, or innovation policies in the Arab States Region is an advantage.</li> <li>Familiarity with emerging global debates, standards, and policy frameworks related to AI trust and safety, digital ethics, and responsible AI implementation is desirable. Relevant work in the Arab Region is preferred.</li> <li>Experience working with Arab States Region government institutions, regulators, innovation hubs, academia, or private-sector technology partners is considered an asset.</li> </ul> <p>Required Languages</p><br> <ul> <li>Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic is required.</li> <li>Knowledge of another UN language, particularly French, is an asset.</li> </ul> <p>Professional Certificates</p><br> <ul> <li>N/A</li> </ul> <p><strong>Equal opportunity</strong></p><br> <p>As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. 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