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<p><h4>Description</h4>
<p><strong>Who are we?</strong><br>
We are Foodics! A leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment tech provider. Founded in 2014 with headquarters in Riyadh and offices across five countries, including UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and Kuwait. We are currently serving customers and partners in over 35 different countries worldwide. Our innovative products have successfully processed over 6 billion (yes, billion with a B) orders so far, making Foodics one of the most rapidly evolving SaaS companies to ever emerge from the MENA region.</p>
<h4>The job in a nutshell</h4>
<p>A Senior People Operations Specialist will be responsible for managing and supporting People Operations activities across the company's portfolio in the KSA, UAE, UK, and MENA region. This role will ensure seamless execution of payroll, benefits administration, employee lifecycle processes, compliance, and HR operations while maintaining adherence to local labor laws and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.</p>
<h4>What will you do?</h4>
<p><strong>Employee lifecycle</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Own the end-to-end employee journey, including preparing and issuing legally compliant employment contracts and amendments.</li>
<li>Manage comprehensive onboarding and orientation programs, ensuring a stellar first-day experience.</li>
<li>Administer employee status changes, handling promotions, transfers, and related documentation.</li>
<li>Conduct offboarding procedures including exit interviews, final settlements, and issuance of experience certificates.</li>
<li>Manage all employment-related letters and documentation with the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Payroll & HRIS management</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Prepare, verify, and submit accurate payroll inputs (attendances, leaves, adjustments) for timely, error-free monthly payroll processing.</li>
<li>Own the administration of employee benefits programs, with specific responsibility for medical/health insurance: manage policy renewals, employee additions/deletions, dependent updates, and serve as the primary liaison for employee claim inquiries and troubleshooting.</li>
<li>Maintain and audit employee data in our HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring data integrity and serving as the go-to expert for system configuration, reporting, and queries.</li>
<li>Coordinate with finance to ensure accurate accounting and disbursement of payroll.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Compliance & legal adherence</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure 100% compliance with all labor laws and regulations. This includes mandatory social insurance registrations, contributions, and filings, as well as managing all interactions with the labor office (e.g., submission of documents, resolving queries).</li>
<li>Regularly review and update HR policies, handbooks, and employment templates to reflect current legal requirements.</li>
<li>Proactively stay updated on legal changes impacting employment, benefits (including statutory health insurance schemes), and payroll.</li>
<li>Manage government inspections, audits, and surveys, preparing all necessary documentation and serving as the point of contact.</li>
<li>Maintain meticulous records for all compliance-related activities.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Policy development & process improvement</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Contribute to developing, reviewing, and updating HR policies and procedures in line with legal mandates and industry best practices.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities for automation, integration, and efficiency within the people operations framework to enhance service delivery and accuracy.</li>
<li>Document and standardize all operational processes and workflows.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Employee engagement & support</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with managers and the People team to coordinate local team-building activities and engagement initiatives.</li>
<li>Serve as a trusted, primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits (including medical insurance), payroll, and general HR matters, resolving issues promptly and with a high degree of service orientation.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of trust and transparency through clear and compassionate communication.</li>
</ul>
<h4>What are we looking for?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.</li>
<li>3-4+ years of proven experience in People Operations, HR Generalist, or HR Operations roles, with a strong focus on payroll, benefits administration, employee lifecycle management, and compliance.</li>
<li>In-depth, hands-on experience managing mandatory social insurance programs and labor office procedures.</li>
<li>Extensive experience administering group medical insurance policies, including employee enrollments, terminations, renewals, and claims support.</li>
<li>High proficiency in HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.</li>
<li>Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of local labor laws, employment regulations, and statutory benefits requirements.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who will excel?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
<li>Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.</li>
</ul>
<h4>What we offer you?</h4>
<ul>
<li>We believe you will love working at Foodics!</li>
<li>We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in offices.</li>
<li>We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including bonuses and the potential for shares.</li>
<li>We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.</li>
<li>Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 14 countries, and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.</li>
<li>We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and platforms that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong backend data engineering expertise and exposure to modern big data and AI-driven ecosystems.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Python or Java.</li><li>Build and maintain ETL/ELT frameworks using Apache Spark (Batch & Streaming).</li><li>Write advanced SQL queries for data transformation, validation, and analytics.</li><li>Develop APIs to share data with other services.</li><li>Integrate data from multiple structured and unstructured sources.</li><li>Collaborate with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Product teams to support analytics and ML use cases.</li><li>Implement data validation, logging, and error-handling mechanisms.</li><li>Optimize pipeline performance and manage large-scale datasets.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.</li><li>5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering or Big Data development.</li><li>Strong programming experience in Python and/or Java And scala.</li><li>Hands-on expertise with Apache Spark (Batch & Streaming).</li><li>Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, Shell).</li><li>API (Python, Java) Development skills.</li><li>Understanding of distributed systems and big data architectures.</li><li>Good knowledge in AWS services (S3, RDS, Redshift, Glue, EMR, Athena, Lambda, etc.).</li><li>Strong experience in data modeling and data warehousing.</li><li>Hands-on experience with batch and streaming data processing, and workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow.</li><li>Experience in API and data integration, with exposure to GenAI integrations (LLMs, LangChain) considered a plus.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment.</li><li>Excellent communication and documentation skills.</li></ul><p></p></section>
<p><strong>ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION</strong></p>
<p>Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region. For more information, visit us at <a href="http://www.amideast.org/">www.amideast.org</a>.</p>
<p><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></p>
<p>The Proposal Writing & Business Development Manager leads Amideast Jordan’s efforts to expand its donor and client portfolio by identifying funding opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and advancing new business in alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities. The role works closely with the Country Director, headquarters, technical teams in the Jordan office as well as regionally, and external partners to strengthen Amideast’s market positioning and pursue new opportunities.</p>
<p>The incumbent manages the business development process from opportunity identification through proposal submission by researching donor priorities and client needs, pursuing and meeting with new potential clients, assessing Amideast’s service portfolio, and working with technical and operational teams to design responsive, feasible solutions. The role prepares competitive technical and cost proposals, ensures compliance with Amideast’s internal processes, secures required approvals, meets submission deadlines, and maintains relationships with current and prospective donors and clients to support sustainable organizational growth.</p>
<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>
<p><strong>Business Development & Partnerships</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate the development and implementation of business development plans in collaboration with the Country Director.</li>
<li>Conduct market research and monitor relevant trends to identify potential opportunities and help determine which ones to pursue.</li>
<li>Maintain relationships with donors, local and international government entities, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector organizations, and implementing partners.</li>
<li>Maintain an updated pipeline of opportunities and support the development of partnerships that contribute to organizational priorities.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Proposal Development, Writing & Knowledge Sharing</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Manage the development of proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest, and related documents from initial review through final submission.</li>
<li>Coordinate technical, operational, and financial inputs with subject matter experts, program teams, Finance, Operations, and headquarters teams to develop clear, responsive, and feasible solutions aligned with Amideast’s expertise and client needs.</li>
<li>Ensure proposals meet submission requirements through effective review processes, quality checks, internal approvals, and adherence to Amideast procedures.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain proposal tools, templates, and guidance materials, and provide staff with support and best practices to strengthen proposal writing and business development capacity.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Organizational Contribution</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Contribute to organizational discussions related to growth, funding priorities, and strategic initiatives</li>
<li>Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Country Director.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Required</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Education, International Relations, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.</p>
<p><strong>Professional Experience:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the international development sector, with exposure to areas such as education, academic testing, workforce development, and youth programming.</li>
<li>At least 3 years of experience in business development, including identifying funding opportunities, developing partnerships, and supporting organizational growth.</li>
<li>Minimum of 6 years of experience in proposal development, including preparing successful technical and cost proposals for U.S. Government agencies, foundations, corporations, and bilateral or multilateral donors (e.g., EU, World Bank, UN agencies).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of donor procurement processes, compliance requirements, and funding mechanisms.</li>
<li>Understanding of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) principles and their application in program design.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Amideast’s technical areas, including education, workforce development, STEM, and youth programming.</li>
<li>Ability to conduct donor and market research and translate findings into effective proposal strategies.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to develop competitive proposals and respond to complex donor solicitations, including RFPs, RFAs, and EOIs.</li>
<li>Ability to develop proposals and pitches for private sector companies.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Communication & Interpersonal Skills</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent English writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, persuasive, and technically strong proposal content.</li>
<li>Fluency in English required; proficiency in Arabic highly desirable.</li>
<li>Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with donors, NGOs, government entities, and private sector partners.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Personal & Leadership Competencies</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex proposal processes involving technical, finance, operations, and senior leadership teams.</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality and attention to detail.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT</strong></p>
<p>The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (either on a full time, temporary, or hybrid basis).</p>
<ul>
<li>Computer (laptop)</li>
<li>Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax</li>
<li>Telephone</li>
</ul>
<p>Up to 70% business travel inside Jordan may be needed to support the Programs.</p>
<p>The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>
<p>This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.</p>
<p>Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p>
<p>Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.</p>
<p><strong>Amideast provides covered training opportunities for its staff within its current portfolio of offered services and that it invests in the advancement of its staff’s capabilities and skills to better perform at their roles.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</strong> <strong>Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.</strong></p>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Sales Development Representative (SDR) is responsible for driving pipeline growth by identifying, engaging, and qualifying new business opportunities across target enterprise, corporate, and government segments. This role focuses on outbound prospecting, early-stage relationship building, and generating high-quality opportunities that contribute directly to revenue growth.</p> <p>The SDR will work closely with Account Managers and Sales teams to ensure qualified prospects are effectively progressed through the sales cycle, supporting ZainTECH s expansion across key ICT solution areas.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p> <u>Pipeline Generation & Prospecting</u> </p> <ul> <li>Drive outbound prospecting activities to generate qualified leads and new business opportunities.</li> <li>Identify and research target accounts across enterprise, corporate, and public sector markets.</li> <li>Execute structured outreach through calls, emails, and digital engagement channels.</li> <li>Secure meetings and discovery sessions with key decision-makers and influencers.</li> </ul> <p> <u>Lead Qualification & Opportunity Development</u> </p> <ul> <li>Assess prospects based on business needs, buying intent, decision-making structure, and strategic fit.</li> <li>Gather insights into customer environments, challenges, and future initiatives.</li> <li>Maintain consistent follow-up to nurture prospects until qualified opportunities are created.</li> </ul> <p> <u>Sales Collaboration</u> </p> <ul> <li>Partner closely with Account Managers to transition qualified leads into active opportunities.</li> <li>Provide detailed handover notes, including customer context, requirements, and engagement history.</li> <li>Support broader sales initiatives aligned with ZainTECH s ICT portfolio. </li> </ul> <p> <u>CRM & Reporting</u> </p> <ul> <li>Maintain accurate records within Salesforce CRM, including prospect activity, pipeline updates, and engagement outcomes.</li> <li>Support reporting requirements and ensure data integrity across sales processes.</li> </ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul> <li>2 3 years of experience in sales development, lead generation, or outbound B2B ICT sales.</li> <li>Experience prospecting across enterprise or government customer environments is preferred.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to achieve activity targets and contribute to revenue pipeline growth.</li> <li>Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce.</li> <li>Familiarity with sales engagement tools and structured outreach methodologies.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.</li> <li>Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement capabilities.</li> <li>Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.</li> <li>Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow within technology sales.</li> </ul><p></p></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Business Development Representative (SMB Account Growth Focus) is responsible for driving revenue growth across ZainTECH s SMB customer portfolio through account expansion, upselling, cross-selling, and new business development activities. The role combines SMB account management with proactive sales development, focusing on high-volume, short-cycle opportunities within the ICT and digital solutions space.</p> <p>Working closely with Account Managers and Sales teams, the Business Development Representative plays a key role in accelerating pipeline generation, increasing customer engagement, and expanding existing customer relationships while identifying new SMB business opportunities across assigned markets.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p> <u>SMB Account Management & Growth</u> </p> <ul> <li>Own and manage a portfolio of SMB accounts, focusing on Account growth, Customer retention, Upsell and cross-sell opportunities</li> <li>Build and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders to understand evolving business and technology requirements</li> <li>Conduct regular account reviews to identify expansion opportunities and position relevant ICT and digital solutions</li> <li>Drive revenue growth through the successful execution of upsell and cross-sell initiatives across assigned accounts</li> </ul> <p> <u>Sales Development & New Business Generation</u> </p> <ul> <li>Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the SMB segment through outbound prospecting and lead generation activities</li> <li>Qualify opportunities by identifying Customer requirements, Decision-makers, Budgets, Timelines</li> <li>Maintain a healthy pipeline of short-cycle opportunities, ensuring consistent progression and deal closure</li> <li>Support pipeline acceleration and revenue generation initiatives across the SMB portfolio</li> </ul> <p> <u>Pipeline & Sales Management</u> </p> <ul> <li>Manage multiple opportunities simultaneously within a high-volume sales environment</li> <li>Maintain accurate CRM records including Pipeline updates, Account activities, Opportunity tracking, Forecasting data</li> <li>Ensure strong pipeline hygiene and reporting accuracy within Salesforce or similar CRM platforms</li> <li>Consistently meet or exceed defined sales and activity KPIs</li> </ul> <p> <u>Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment</u> </p> <ul> <li>Collaborate closely with Account Managers and Sales teams to align on Account strategies, Customer engagement plans, Revenue growth opportunities</li> <li>Support broader sales initiatives and campaigns targeting SMB customers</li> <li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth customer engagement and commercial alignment</li> </ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul> <ul> <li>2 4 years of experience in B2B sales, SMB account management, Inside sales, Business development roles</li> <li>Experience within ICT, technology services, or digital solutions environments is preferred</li> <li>Proven track record in Upselling, Cross-selling, Closing small to mid-sized deals</li> <li>Experience managing multiple accounts and short-cycle sales opportunities</li> <li>Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms, Sales engagement and prospecting tools</li> <li>Bachelor s degree in business administration, Marketing, Sales, Information Technology, or a related field</li> </ul> </ul><p></p></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience</p><p>2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience</p><p>Experience programming with at least on-</p><p>3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience</p><p>Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience</p><p>2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience</p><p>Experience programming with at least on-</p><p>3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience</p><p>Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent</p><p></p></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Identify and prospect new Business Opportunities via personalized emails, Telephonic calls, prospecting via social Media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, online Databases, Websites.</li>
<li>Introduce Zoho's Solution to appropriate buyers within the Targeted Geographical Markets.</li>
<li>Identify Key Decision Makers by performing research using prospecting tools Like LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, etc.</li>
<li>Perform Client-need Analysis, track their pain-points to develop a reach-out strategy.</li>
<li>Creating relationships with customers to identify their potential needs and qualify their interests</li>
<li>Schedule potential Client meetings with our in-house Sales Representatives.</li>
<li>Manage Sales Funnel while interacting with Prospective clients and maintain relationships for re-marketed prospects.</li>
<li>Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to achieve Monthly/Quarterly revenue Goals.</li>
<li>Prepare and Analyse lead Generation pipeline via Reports and Dashboards and give insights on the way ahead.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Required Skills & Experience:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>3 - 5 years of experience in Lead Generation / Sales development / Business development, preferably in a SAAS company.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience of CRM/prospecting tools like LinkedIn , Email drip tools like Outreach, Klenty and CRM tools like Zoho, Pipedrive is an added advantage.</li>
<li>Should have strong Arabic and English communication along with good analytical skills.</li>
<li>Experience in the Middle East market.</li>
<li>Commanding desire to learn and succeed in tech sales and business development.</li>
</ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Job Title : Sales Development Representative</p>
<p>Experience : 3-5 Years</p>
<p>Work Location : Amman, Jordan</p><p></p></section>
<p>The GIZ Jordan Project <strong><em>"</em></strong><strong><em>Improved Governance for the Support of Reform Projects in Jordan” (PARtner II)</em></strong><strong>” </strong>is seeking to hire a <strong>“Public Sector Reform Advisor – Focus: PSMR/Strategy”</strong> for full-time based employment.</p>
<p>The project “Improved Governance for the Support of Reform Projects in Jordan” (PARtner II) is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Government, in partnership with the Prime Ministry of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. From April 2026 to March 2030, PARtner II supports one of Jordan’s key national reform priorities: the modernisation of the public sector. Building on the achievements of its predecessor project, PARtner I, the project contributes to the implementation of the Public Sector Modernisation Roadmap and the Economic Modernisation Vision by strengthening institutional capacities, improving governance processes, and promoting evidence-based decision-making. Through its work with high-level government partners, PARtner II helps foster a more efficient, transparent, and citizen-oriented public administration, creating lasting impact for governance and sustainable development in Jordan.</p>
<p>Joining the project offers the opportunity to work at the heart of Jordan’s reform agenda, collaborate closely with senior government stakeholders and international partners, and contribute to meaningful and sustainable institutional change.</p>
<p><strong>Qualifications and Specialist Knowledge</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>University degree in Public Administration, Economics, Social or Political Sciences, Public Policy, or a comparable field. An advanced degree is desirable.</li>
<li>5 years of professional experience relevant to the duties.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Jordan’s administrative structures, ongoing reform processes (especially PSMR and EMV), and the relevant stakeholder landscape.</li>
<li>Experience in advising governmental institutions (desirable: the Prime Ministry), ideally in the context of managing, implementing and monitoring ongoing Jordanian public administration reforms.</li>
<li>Practical experience in organizational development and in the planning and implementation of capacity development measures in the public sector.</li>
<li>Ability to strategically position reform and innovation topics within a development cooperation context.</li>
<li>Strong ability to use ICT tools, and willingness to continuously upskill in the framework of GIZ’s further digitization.</li>
<li>Proven ability to work in an intercultural context, ability to work in a politically sensitive context.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and drafting skills.</li>
<li>Excellent command of English and Arabic (spoken and written).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Provide technical and methodological advisory support to the Project Management and Implementation Office within the Prime Ministry (PMIO) in advancing and implementing the Public Sector Modernisation Roadmap (PSMR).</li>
<li>Support PMIO and line ministries in identifying, prioritising, and shaping high-impact reform initiatives and flagship projects, particularly at the interface between public sector modernisation and economic development (PSMR–EMV).</li>
<li>Design, coordinate, and implement Capacity Development (CD) and organisational development measures in close cooperation with governmental counterparts.</li>
<li>Coordinate project activities and ensure effective collaboration with relevant government institutions, development partners, consultants, and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Advise on innovative reform approaches and international good practices and contribute to knowledge management and learning processes in the field of public sector modernisation.</li>
<li>Contribute to the strategic positioning and thematic development of the development cooperation portfolio on public sector modernisation.</li>
<li>Support monitoring, impact assessment, reporting (e.g., project progress reports, policy dialogues), communication, and visibility activities.</li>
<li>Support the Head of Project, the Senior Component Manager, and the wider project team in the implementation and coordination of cross-cutting project activities and operational tasks.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>The brief profile is not intended to provide a full and complete description.</em></p>
<p><em>Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description.</em></p>
<p><strong><em>Emanating from GIZ’s role in enhancing and promoting the efficiency and competency of its political partners and entities and their respective employees, and in view of GIZ’s aim at maintaining and encouraging the stability of employment at its political partners and entities, this position will not be available to any official employee currently working at any of GIZ’s political partners, governmental ministry, department or entity, including any official employees who are on unpaid leave.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate's qualifications, experience, as well as the scope of responsibility of the job announced and in line with local standards.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>GIZ will send feedback only to the candidates that are shortlisted and interviewed.</em></strong></p>
<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 >Program / Department Summary</span></p>
<p ><span >Mercy Corps implements a diverse portfolio of humanitarian and development programming across the Middle East in response to acute crises and protracted vulnerabilities. Under a newly established Multi-Country Office (MCO) structure, Mercy Corps oversees programming across Syria, Jordan, and Yemen, with enhanced regional coordination, efficiency, and strategic alignment.</span></p>
<p ><span >This role supports the implementation of Mercy Corps’ global ten-year strategy, Pathway to Possibility, which focuses on achieving resilient, inclusive, and sustainable outcomes across food security, water security, economic opportunity, and peace and good governance. The strategy is grounded in organizational commitments to being climate-smart, evidence-driven, locally led, innovative, and safe, diverse, and inclusive.</span></p>
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<p ><span >General Position Summary</span></p>
<p ><span >The Senior Business Development and Grants Manager leads and directly manages all business development, pre-positioning, and grants functions across the MCO portfolio covering Syria, Jordan, and Yemen.</span></p>
<p ><span >Based in Amman, the role leads multi-country resource mobilization efforts, ensuring high-quality donor engagement, competitive proposal development, and effective grants lifecycle management. The position has direct line management responsibility for a Reporting Officer and provides strong leadership, guidance, and coordination to country-level teams engaged in program development and donor compliance.</span></p>
<p ><span >The role reports to the MCO Portfolio Director and works in close collaboration with Country Managers, Program Teams, Regional Award Management, Business Development and Technical teams.</span></p>
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<p ><span >Essential Job Responsibilities</span></p>
<p ><em ><u >STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND COORDINATION</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for program development, business development, and grants management across Syria, Jordan, and Yemen, in line with Mercy Corps’ Program Management at Mercy Corps (PM@MC) standards and Pathway to Possibility strategic objectives.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Directly manage, mentor, and support the Reporting Officer, ensuring clear objectives, regular performance management, coaching, and professional development.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Strengthen harmonization, consistency, and quality of program development and grants practices across Syria, Jordan, and Yemen.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><em ><u >PRE-POSITIONING, DONOR ENGAGEMENT, AND EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Lead and oversee strategic pre-positioning efforts across the MCO, ensuring alignment with country strategies, regional priorities, and Mercy Corps’ global outcomes framework.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Systematically map, track, and analyze donor priorities, funding trends, and competitive intelligence across sectors and geographies.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Maintain and strengthen relationships with a diverse range of donors, including traditional institutional donors, private donors, foundations, and emerging financing partners, in coordination with regional and HQ teams.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Demonstrate willingness to expand knowledge and expertise related to development finance and non-traditional funding mechanisms in support of diversified resource mobilization.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Proactively support the MCO Portfolio Director and Country Managers in external representation, including preparation for and participation in donor meetings, partner engagements, and other stakeholder forums.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Guide the development of unsolicited concepts and donor engagement materials in partnership with the MCO Portfolio Director, Country Managers, regional Business Development teams, and HQ counterparts.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><em ><u >PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Oversee and lead go/no-go decision-making processes for new funding opportunities across the MCO portfolio.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure the development of high-quality, competitive concept notes and proposals.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Ensure the systematic use of evidence-based products, learning, and analysis to inform program design and value propositions in close collaboration with MCO and country staff as appropriate.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Coordinate multi-country, cross-border and cross-functional proposal development processes involving Programs, Finance, Operations, Technical Advisors, Evidence & Learning teams, and HQ.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Ensure proposals are operationally feasible, risk-informed, and financially sound, with budgets that accurately reflect the cost of doing business and donor compliance requirements.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Lead or support proposal revisions, negotiations, and program modifications in response to donor feedback or contextual changes.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Promote learning and continuous improvement through after-action reviews and documentation of proposal development lessons learned.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><em ><u >GRANTS OVERSIGHT, REPORTING, AND COMPLIANCE</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Provide strategic oversight of grants management systems and processes to ensure compliance with donor regulations, Mercy Corps policies, and PM@MC minimum standards.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality donor reporting across the Syria, Jordan, and Yemen portfolio, supporting program teams and the Reporting Officer to meet contractual obligations.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Oversee reporting trackers, internal review workflows, and coordination with HQ, regional teams, and donors, with day-to-day support from the Reporting Officer.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Support program teams in responding to donor information requests, audits, and amendments.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Ensure effective grant kick-off, review, and close-out processes are conducted and documented in line with Mercy Corps requirements.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><em ><u >PROGRAM LEARNING, EVIDENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Champion the integration of learning, evidence, and adaptive management into program development and grants processes.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Work closely with the MCO program and Evidence & Learning staff to ensure evidence, research findings, evaluations, and learning products are strategically leveraged to strengthen donor engagement and proposal quality.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Promote consistent use of tools, templates, and systems across Syria, Jordan, and Yemen to strengthen institutional knowledge and continuity.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><em ><u >Organizational Learning</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Foster a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement within the business development and grants function.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Supervisory Responsibility</span></p>
<p ><span >• Direct line management of the Reporting Officer.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Accountability</span></p>
<p ><span >Reports Directly To: </span><span >MCO Portfolio Director</span></p>
<p ><span >Works Closely With:</span><span > Country Managers, Program and Project Managers, Finance and Operations Teams, Regional Award Management Team, Regional Business Development Advisors, Technical and Evidence & Learning Teams, and HQ counterparts.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Knowledge and Experience</span></p>
<p ><span >• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; Master’s degree in International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, or a related field preferred.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Minimum of 5-6 years of progressive experience in business development, grants management, proposal development, and donor compliance.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience, preferably in multi-country or matrixed structures.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Strong familiarity with institutional donors (e.g., ECHO, FCDO, EU, SDC, GIZ,), private donors, and donor compliance requirements.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Knowledge or prior experience with DFIs and in development finance is a strong advantage.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Proven ability to manage complex processes, meet deadlines, and coordinate across diverse teams.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Strong contextual knowledge of the Middle East region preferred.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Success Factors</span></p>
<p ><span >The successful candidate will be a proactive leader with strong judgment, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for high-quality humanitarian and development programming. They will be comfortable operating in complex, fast-changing environments and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on support. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accountability and learning are essential.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</span></p>
<p ><span >The position is based in Amman, Jordan, with travel as required to Syria and Yemen (security permitting). Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs, and Mercy Corps policies at all times.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<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>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Team Engagement 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>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Equal Employment Opportunity </span></p>
<p ><span >Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<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>
<p class="ql-align-right" > </p>
<p class="ql-align-right" ><span >الصون و الأخلاق </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>
<p class="ql-align-right" ><span >كمتقدم للوظيفة، إذا كنت قد شهدت أو تعرضت لأي نوع من أنواع السلوك الجنسي الغير لائق خلال عملية التوظيف، يرجى الإبلاغ عن ذلك إلى خط النزاهة في منظمة ميرسي كور (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >RECRUITMENT SCAMS & FRAUD WARNING</span></p>
<p ><span >Mercy Corps has become aware of scams involving false job offers. Please be advise:</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>
<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>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Program / Department Summary</span></p>
<p ><span >Mercy Corps implements a diverse portfolio of humanitarian and development programming across the Middle East in response to acute crises and protracted vulnerabilities. Under a newly established Multi-Country Office (MCO) structure, Mercy Corps oversees programming across Syria, Jordan, and Yemen, with enhanced regional coordination, efficiency, and strategic alignment.</span></p>
<p ><span >This role supports the implementation of Mercy Corps’ global ten-year strategy, Pathway to Possibility, which focuses on achieving resilient, inclusive, and sustainable outcomes across food security, water security, economic opportunity, and peace and good governance. The strategy is grounded in organizational commitments to being climate-smart, evidence-driven, locally led, innovative, and safe, diverse, and inclusive.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >General Position Summary</span></p>
<p ><span >The Senior Business Development and Grants Manager leads and directly manages all business development, pre-positioning, and grants functions across the MCO portfolio covering Syria, Jordan, and Yemen.</span></p>
<p ><span >Based in Amman, the role leads multi-country resource mobilization efforts, ensuring high-quality donor engagement, competitive proposal development, and effective grants lifecycle management. The position has direct line management responsibility for a Reporting Officer and provides strong leadership, guidance, and coordination to country-level teams engaged in program development and donor compliance.</span></p>
<p ><span >The role reports to the MCO Portfolio Director and works in close collaboration with Country Managers, Program Teams, Regional Award Management, Business Development and Technical teams.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Essential Job Responsibilities</span></p>
<p ><em ><u >STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND COORDINATION</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for program development, business development, and grants management across Syria, Jordan, and Yemen, in line with Mercy Corps’ Program Management at Mercy Corps (PM@MC) standards and Pathway to Possibility strategic objectives.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Directly manage, mentor, and support the Reporting Officer, ensuring clear objectives, regular performance management, coaching, and professional development.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Strengthen harmonization, consistency, and quality of program development and grants practices across Syria, Jordan, and Yemen.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><em ><u >PRE-POSITIONING, DONOR ENGAGEMENT, AND EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Lead and oversee strategic pre-positioning efforts across the MCO, ensuring alignment with country strategies, regional priorities, and Mercy Corps’ global outcomes framework.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Systematically map, track, and analyze donor priorities, funding trends, and competitive intelligence across sectors and geographies.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Maintain and strengthen relationships with a diverse range of donors, including traditional institutional donors, private donors, foundations, and emerging financing partners, in coordination with regional and HQ teams.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Demonstrate willingness to expand knowledge and expertise related to development finance and non-traditional funding mechanisms in support of diversified resource mobilization.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Proactively support the MCO Portfolio Director and Country Managers in external representation, including preparation for and participation in donor meetings, partner engagements, and other stakeholder forums.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Guide the development of unsolicited concepts and donor engagement materials in partnership with the MCO Portfolio Director, Country Managers, regional Business Development teams, and HQ counterparts.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><em ><u >PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Oversee and lead go/no-go decision-making processes for new funding opportunities across the MCO portfolio.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure the development of high-quality, competitive concept notes and proposals.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Ensure the systematic use of evidence-based products, learning, and analysis to inform program design and value propositions in close collaboration with MCO and country staff as appropriate.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Coordinate multi-country, cross-border and cross-functional proposal development processes involving Programs, Finance, Operations, Technical Advisors, Evidence & Learning teams, and HQ.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Ensure proposals are operationally feasible, risk-informed, and financially sound, with budgets that accurately reflect the cost of doing business and donor compliance requirements.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Lead or support proposal revisions, negotiations, and program modifications in response to donor feedback or contextual changes.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Promote learning and continuous improvement through after-action reviews and documentation of proposal development lessons learned.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><em ><u >GRANTS OVERSIGHT, REPORTING, AND COMPLIANCE</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Provide strategic oversight of grants management systems and processes to ensure compliance with donor regulations, Mercy Corps policies, and PM@MC minimum standards.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality donor reporting across the Syria, Jordan, and Yemen portfolio, supporting program teams and the Reporting Officer to meet contractual obligations.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Oversee reporting trackers, internal review workflows, and coordination with HQ, regional teams, and donors, with day-to-day support from the Reporting Officer.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Support program teams in responding to donor information requests, audits, and amendments.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Ensure effective grant kick-off, review, and close-out processes are conducted and documented in line with Mercy Corps requirements.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><em ><u >PROGRAM LEARNING, EVIDENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Champion the integration of learning, evidence, and adaptive management into program development and grants processes.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Work closely with the MCO program and Evidence & Learning staff to ensure evidence, research findings, evaluations, and learning products are strategically leveraged to strengthen donor engagement and proposal quality.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Promote consistent use of tools, templates, and systems across Syria, Jordan, and Yemen to strengthen institutional knowledge and continuity.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><em ><u >Organizational Learning</u></em></p>
<p ><span >• Foster a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement within the business development and grants function.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Supervisory Responsibility</span></p>
<p ><span >• Direct line management of the Reporting Officer.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Accountability</span></p>
<p ><span >Reports Directly To: </span><span >MCO Portfolio Director</span></p>
<p ><span >Works Closely With:</span><span > Country Managers, Program and Project Managers, Finance and Operations Teams, Regional Award Management Team, Regional Business Development Advisors, Technical and Evidence & Learning Teams, and HQ counterparts.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Knowledge and Experience</span></p>
<p ><span >• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; Master’s degree in International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, or a related field preferred.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Minimum of 5-6 years of progressive experience in business development, grants management, proposal development, and donor compliance.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience, preferably in multi-country or matrixed structures.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Strong familiarity with institutional donors (e.g., ECHO, FCDO, EU, SDC, GIZ,), private donors, and donor compliance requirements.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Knowledge or prior experience with DFIs and in development finance is a strong advantage.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Proven ability to manage complex processes, meet deadlines, and coordinate across diverse teams.</span></p>
<p ><span >• Strong contextual knowledge of the Middle East region preferred.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Success Factors</span></p>
<p ><span >The successful candidate will be a proactive leader with strong judgment, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for high-quality humanitarian and development programming. They will be comfortable operating in complex, fast-changing environments and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on support. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accountability and learning are essential.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions</span></p>
<p ><span >The position is based in Amman, Jordan, with travel as required to Syria and Yemen (security permitting). Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs, and Mercy Corps policies at all times.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<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>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Team Engagement 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>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >Equal Employment Opportunity </span></p>
<p ><span >Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.</span></p>
<p > </p>
<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>
<p class="ql-align-right" > </p>
<p class="ql-align-right" ><span >الصون و الأخلاق </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>
<p class="ql-align-right" ><span >كمتقدم للوظيفة، إذا كنت قد شهدت أو تعرضت لأي نوع من أنواع السلوك الجنسي الغير لائق خلال عملية التوظيف، يرجى الإبلاغ عن ذلك إلى خط النزاهة في منظمة ميرسي كور (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).</span></p>
<p > </p>
<p > </p>
<p ><span >RECRUITMENT SCAMS & FRAUD WARNING</span></p>
<p ><span >Mercy Corps has become aware of scams involving false job offers. Please be advise:</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>
<p class="x_xmsonormal" ><b><span >Estimated Duration:</span></b><span > from contract signing until November 2026</span></p>
<p class="x_xmsonormal" ><b><i><span >** This opportunity is only open for national individual consultants. Companies or non-Jordanians are not eligible to apply.</span></i></b></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><a name="x__Toc233806924" ></a><a name="x__Toc233880839" ><span ><b><span >About Mercy Corps</span></b></span></a></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><span ><span ><span >Mercy Corps is an international relief and development organization that operates in more than 40 countries around the world, whereby its Jordan office was founded in 2006 and has since worked to expand clean water access, strengthen youth and women's civic participation, and boost economic stability for both Jordanians and refugees. Mercy Corps Jordan partners with local governments and organizations to support communities in building economically secure and more peaceful futures, with programs focused on climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and inclusive economic growth.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" > </p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><span ><span ><b><span >About Iqlaa</span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><span ><span >The Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa), funded by the United States Government - implemented by Mercy Corps as lead implementer within an implementation consortium of six partners, aims to support Jordan's Home-Based Businesses (HBBs) and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) to grow, transform, and become resilient to future challenges. Iqlaa’s approach explores new ways of doing business and improving access to finance, markets, and services. It focuses on four sectors: agriculture, tourism and hospitality, manufacturing, and services, with a special focus on technology development and implementation. The program encourages and supports the participation of all MSE-owner segments. </span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><span ><span >Through research and adaptive collaborative learning, Iqlaa has identified opportunities, incentives, and constraints that facilitate or restrict formalization and growth. Based on findings, Iqlaa implements best practices to strengthen businesses and develop an MSE-focused financial sector within a market systems development framework. Program activities are delivered with a strong localization element to respond to specific market needs and the local context. Iqlaa also leverages innovative behavioral change methodologies to facilitate long-term, sustainable changes in the MSEs ecosystem in Jordan.</span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><span ><span >Using a Market Systems Development (MSD) approach, Mercy Corps collaborates with private sector market actors to pilot and scale innovative solutions that address key market constraints. These partnerships aim to catalyze sustainable business practices that continue beyond the duration of the Activity.</span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><a name="x__Toc233806926" ><b><span >Activity Description</span></b></a></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><span >As part of its market systems development (MSD) approach, Iqlaa is supporting a digital marketplace operating in the home improvement sector to develop the core technology of its platform, connecting a network of local merchants and suppliers to customers nationwide and improving market participation and operational efficiency for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) across Jordan.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><span >To support this effort, Mercy Corps, within the scope of Iqlaa, seeks to engage a national individual consultant to deliver platform technology development services comprising backend inventory management, online product publishing and synchronization, and the fulfillment center and warehousing system. The consultant will work in close coordination with Iqlaa’s partner team and Mercy Corps Jordan, following Mercy Corps Jordan’s procurement and compliance requirements as a United States Government-funded program.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><b><span >Scope of Work</span></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><span >You can download the full Scope of Work including the evaluation criteria and the required submittals through this link:</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><span ><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aupT2VwrFQvNe2ihxeWVEwD2uaE6RlQq?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aupT2VwrFQvNe2ihxeWVEwD2uaE6RlQq?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aupT2VwrFQvNe2ihxeWVEwD2uaE6RlQq?usp=sharing</a></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><b><span >How to Apply</span></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><span >Please submit the following at <a href="mailto:jo-procurement@mercycorps.org" title="mailto:jo-procurement@mercycorps.org">jo-procurement@mercycorps.org</a>, mentioning the consultancy title in the subject line. Offers must be submitted <b>maximum by Wednesday 29 July, 2026 at 4:00 pm Amman time</b>:</span></p>
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<li class="x_MsoListParagraph" ><span >All the documents requested in the <b><i>“Application”</i></b><i> </i>section in the SOW document (pages 6-7) .</span></li>
<li class="x_MsoListParagraph" ><span >A copy of your Jordanian ID or passport.</span></li>
<li class="x_MsoListParagraph" ><span >A screenshot showing the applicant’s active account on <b>Jo Fawtara</b> system.</span></li>
<li class="x_MsoListParagraph" ><span >A filled & signed copy of the NIC Data Form in this link: <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XByAzzzrWO1OSZNfAQmFCKLYJjL1As6D?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XByAzzzrWO1OSZNfAQmFCKLYJjL1As6D?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XByAzzzrWO1OSZNfAQmFCKLYJjL1As6D?usp=sharing</a></span></li>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" ><b><i><span >** Mercy Corps has the right to disqualify any late offers.</span></i></b></p>
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<p class="ql-align-right" ><span >الصون و الأخلاق </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>
<p class="ql-align-right" ><span >كمتقدم للوظيفة، إذا كنت قد شهدت أو تعرضت لأي نوع من أنواع السلوك الجنسي الغير لائق خلال عملية التوظيف، يرجى الإبلاغ عن ذلك إلى خط النزاهة في منظمة ميرسي كور (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).</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 advise:</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>