Laboratory Technician Jobs in Jordan

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>Place: Amman, Jordan (with travel to Palestine when possible)<br> Starting date: 1st September 2026<br> Duration of contract: 12 months<br> Closing date for applications: 25th June 2026<br> We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.</p> <p>Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.</p> <p>Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development and humanitarian projects in more than 55 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros, with 4,000 employees worldwide.</p> <p>At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged in a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.</p> <p>Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview.</p> <h4>Job context</h4> <ol> <li><strong>Palestine</strong><br> Since 7 October 2023, the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) has deteriorated sharply. Access to lifesaving services—already limited by repeated conflict, political instability, and economic hardship—has further declined. In the Gaza Strip, between 7 October 2023 and 1 January 2025, the Gaza Health Ministry reported at least 70,663 Palestinians killed and 171,139 injured as a result of ongoing hostilities, including casualties recorded after the ceasefire that came into effect on 11 October 2025.</li> <li><strong>HI background and history</strong><br> HI has been working in Palestine since 1996, initially supporting disability organizations and expanding in 1999 to mine action. After the 2014 Gaza crisis, its activities increasingly focused on emergency and post-emergency response, integrating physical rehabilitation, including prosthetics and orthotics for people injured by conflict and those with pre-existing disabilities.</li> <li><strong>2026 perspectives</strong><br> In a complex and volatile environment that is difficult to navigate and operate in, Handicap International focuses on its added value in the fields of health, armed violence reduction, education and humanitarian logistics. The Palestine program will be handed over to the Regional Division in the months to come, involving a restructuring of the program’s governance alongside the challenges of implementation, risk management, and the restructuring of departments and program resources.</li> </ol> <h4>Your mission</h4> <p>Under the responsibility of the HI’s Emergency Manager, the Country Director contributes within his/her geographical area to the implementation of the mandate and the Strategy of Humanity & Inclusion. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of the activities in the Program, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. He/she shares with all HI managers the responsibility of sound management and successful functioning of the global organization.</p> <p>In line with the current project objectives, the Country Director will lead successful program management. He/she will ensure sound monitoring of the project in line with the expected outcomes of the project.</p> <p>The Country Director is the legal representative of the overall HI’s Palestine response internally and externally and promotes a high reputation and positive image of HI’s Palestine Program.</p> <p>The Country Director deploys HI’s full mandate and Strategy in his/her geographical area, with operational partners, institutions and/or donors.</p> <p>In his/her geographical area, he/she ensures compliance with his/her budget framework (including unrestricted funds) and HI policies and frameworks (safeguarding, commitment thresholds, security, human resources, risk management, etc.).</p> <p>In his/her geographical area, he/she actively monitors and analyses context developments, to identify risks and opportunities.</p> <h4>Responsibility 1: Management</h4> <ul> <li>Contributes to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism, and attachment to HI.</li> <li>Ensures compliance with the code of conduct of institutional policies, the state of mind and the expected individual and collective behaviour.</li> <li>Understands the strategy, makes it explicit, translates it into operational objectives for his or her team, and leads the necessary changes.</li> <li>Gives meaning to each management action.</li> <li>Encourages inter and intra-departmental exchanges of practice.</li> <li>Encourages innovation and risk-taking.</li> <li>Organises the operational and partnership management of his/her team, structures the work around identified processes, steers performance and facilitates the resolution of problems.</li> </ul> <h4>Responsibility 2: Strategy and steering</h4> <ul> <li>Ensures the definition, implementation, and adaptation of the HI Strategy in the Program.</li> <li>Is responsible for fundraising and resource planning: <ul> <li>Develops regular contacts with donors at field level and regularly informs the Institutional Funding teams.</li> <li>Ensures the best allocation of resources to match Program ambitions, and plans accordingly (including support missions).</li> </ul> </li> <li>Ensures the deployment and compliance with HI global frameworks, institutional policies, and standards.</li> <li>Conducts partnership Steering Committees with his/her direct managers/counterpart: the operational partner and HI project team.</li> <li>Ensures the design of project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project or the development of new projects upon request.</li> </ul> <h4>Responsibility 3: Operational implementation</h4> <ul> <li>Is responsible for security management: in link with the Humanitarian Access and Security Manager and HQ specialist, develops a culture of safety and security at the Program level; ensures that security documents are developed, up-to-date and that all necessary measures are in place; ensures incident management and reporting according to HI frameworks.</li> <li>Ensures financial control and monitoring of operations are effective in the Program: consolidation, control, and reporting of operational and organizational elements within the Program (dashboards, corrective measures, unrestricted funds consumption, etc.).</li> <li>Ensures technical quality standards are applied in the projects of the Program and monitors the implementation of evaluations and donor audits’ recommendations.</li> <li>With both potential opportunities and risks in mind, ensures continuous monitoring and analysis of current developments for the Program: implements analysis and monitoring of risks related to HI presence and activities; takes mitigation actions when relevant.</li> </ul> <h4>Responsibility 4: Representation, influence and leadership</h4> <p>The Country Director represents the overall HI’s response internally and externally and promotes a high reputation and positive image of HI. This includes:</p> <ul> <li>Ensuring close coordination with Chad Country Director (especially related to fundraising activities, mutualization, response plan).</li> <li>Ensuring authorizations to operate are secured and maintained, in compliance with the relevant country and state authorities’ requirements.</li> <li>Employer’s representative responsibilities and compliance with local working regulations.</li> <li>Communications on behalf of HI.</li> <li>Representation of HI vis-à-vis local, national, traditional, political, military and diplomatic authorities and bodies.</li> <li>Representation of HI vis-à-vis international organizations and coordination mechanisms and system.</li> <li>Negotiation and signature of operational partnerships.</li> <li>Developing external influence of HI (forums, operational and strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in the Program’s geographical scope.</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>You have at least 5 years of experience at key management positions within international organizations.</li> <li>You have management experience in humanitarian, security and emergency programs.</li> <li>You have strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.</li> <li>You are able to work under high pressure and without constant supervision.</li> <li>You have excellent organizational and coordination skills and you can transfer knowledge.</li> <li>You have excellent communication skills and you are committed to teamwork.</li> <li>You are able to travel and work in a tense and volatile context with strict security measures.</li> <li>You have proven experience in negotiation with institutional donors, project writing and reporting.</li> <li>You can manage risks and change.</li> <li>You are fluent in English; knowledge of French and Arabic would be a plus.</li> </ul> <h4>Benefits</h4> <p>At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission:</p> <ul> <li>12 months international contract starting from 1st September 2026.</li> <li>The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:</li> <ul> <li>Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals.</li> <li>Pension scheme.</li> <li>Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution.</li> <li>Repatriation insurance paid by HI.</li> </ul> <li>Salary from 3000 € gross/month upon experience.</li> <li>Per diem: 640 € net/month - paid in the field.</li> <li>Paid leaves: 25 days per year.</li> <li>Rest and recuperation according to the level of the mission: 1 day per period.</li> <li>Payment for travel costs (air ticket and visa) and transport of your personal effects.</li> <li>A child allowance of 100 € per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field.</li> <li>Support travel costs (air ticket and visa) for accompanying dependent and health/repatriation insurance if the dependent has no income (open to couples).</li> <li>Family package (open to families): <ul> <li>A child allowance of 100 € per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field.</li> <li>Contribution to school registration fees for children over 3 years.</li> <li>Family-wide health coverage.</li> <li>Payment for travel costs (air ticket and visa) and transport of your personal effects.</li> <li>Housing: individual taken in charge by HI.</li> </ul> </li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Job description</h4> <p>Employee will be part of the deployment pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules.</p> <p>Member will perform and inspect organizational and intermediate level maintenance and modifications on RPA systems and support equipment, as required. Lastly, this position requires an individual that can apply basic technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting Air Force technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals/instructions or similar documents through the usage of test equipment/instruments to affect repairs.</p> <p>Member will inspect, service, repair, and overhaul aircraft, aircraft engines, and other critical components to ensure airworthiness. Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants/trains, fuel systems, and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.</p> <p>Inspect and repair power plant malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc.; diagnose malfunctions, isolate causes and correct breaks; test engine operations, use test equipment to locate source of malfunction(s). Replace/repair damaged components and remove engine/major components from aircraft, using hoist or other lifting devices; disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects; repair/replace defective engine components and reassemble and install engines in aircraft; adjust, repair, or replace instruments, ADP flight controls, electrical/electronics, fuel/oil systems and associated aircraft accessories.</p> <p>Perform aircraft services to include engine flushing/cleaning, parts lubrication, and required maintenance checks. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies. Recommend revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship.</p> <p>USAF equivalent position is Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice.</p> <h4>Essential responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li>Performs all daily launch/recovery duties in support of operational requirements.</li> <li>Applies logic and good judgment, understands basic technical order diagrams and procedures, and uses test equipment for analysis of airframes, engines, flight controls, pneumatic, fuel, electrical/electronic systems, and problems.</li> <li>Supports aircraft utilization and maintenance activity schedules. Maintains accurate parts inventory during all maintenance activities. Performs maintenance and repair tasks and ensures their successful completion.</li> <li>Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft equipment, engines, and sub-systems to ensure serviceability. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems (including tanks and fuel/metering control systems), and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet gun, drills, and other tools.</li> <li>Inspects and repairs power plant (engine) malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc. Diagnoses malfunctions, isolates causes and corrects breaks. Tests engine operations, using testing equipment to locate source(s) of malfunction. Replaces and repairs damaged components, uses hand tools, gauges, and test equipment to complete repairs.</li> <li>Removes engine and major components from aircraft equipment, using hoist or other lifting devices. Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects. Repairs and replaces defective engine components and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.</li> <li>Adjusts, repairs, or replaces instruments, flight control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems and aircraft accessories. Performs aircraft and vehicle services, including engine wash/cleaning, parts lubrication, and maintenance checks.</li> <li>May service engines and airframe components at flight line operations making repairs, short of overhaul, required to ensure aircraft safe operating conditions. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies.</li> <li>Must be able to work with little-to-no supervision.</li> <li>Performs all other duties as assigned as requested.</li> </ul> <h4>Minimum requirements</h4> <ul> <li>Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li> <li>Minimum of one year of actual aircraft mechanic maintenance experience required.</li> <li>Must have basic knowledge of basic and complex mechanical maintenance and repair.</li> <li>Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft mechanical maintenance.</li> <li>Must know theory and principles of operation of engines, accessories and components, theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and have a basic understanding of applicable systems.</li> <li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li> <li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li> <li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li> <li>Must be able to deploy to forward locations (other countries) as directed by the government.</li> <li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear military issued equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li> <li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li> <li>Must have had an active secret US government clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.</li> <li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li> <li>Must have current/active state issued driver’s license.</li> <li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line government driver’s license.</li> <li>Must have valid U.S. passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li> <li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li> </ul> <h4>Preferred qualifications</h4> <ul> <li>Associate degree in a relevant career field.</li> <li>Licensed by the FAA as an airframe and powerplant mechanic.</li> <li>RPA deployment experience.</li> <li>Prior experience as a defense contractor.</li> <li>Aircraft mechanic experience within the last 10 years.</li> <li>MQ-9 experience as an aircraft mechanic.</li> <li>MQ-9 aircraft composite repair/replacement experience.</li> </ul> <h4>Compensation details</h4> <p>34.17</p> <p>The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.</p> <h4>Benefits overview</h4> <p>Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:</p> <ul> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Paid time off and holidays</li> <li>Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)</li> <li>Educational reimbursement</li> <li>Parental leave</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan</li> <li>Tax-saving options</li> <li>Disability and life insurance</li> <li>Pet insurance</li> </ul> <p>Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.</p> <h4>Additional information</h4> <p>Original posting: 05/05/2026 - 05/09/2026</p> <p>The company anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.</p> <p>The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under federal laws and supplemental language at labor laws posters.</p></p><p></p>

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong>Manager: Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships <strong>Job Family:</strong>Resource Moblisation Department Business Development <strong>Unit/Team:</strong>CD Unit <strong>Grade and Salary:</strong>E: Manager <strong>Contract Type:</strong>Fixed Term :1 Year, renewable <strong>Location:</strong>Amman (Jordanian Nationality) <strong>Budget Holder:</strong>No Reports to: ***(incl matrix reporting)***Director ActionAid Arab Regional Office <strong>Direct Reports :</strong>None currently Functional and Technical Reporting: Regional Partnerships Development Advisor (Asia) This role require travel Yes within Arab Region and occasional global travel. Role Overview: This is a middle management role responsible for providing strategic leadership across resource mobilisation, donor engagement and partnership development across Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia. The position will strengthen ActionAid Arab Regional Office's (AARO) ability to articulate contemporary development and humanitarian priorities, as outlined in the ActionAid Arab Regional Strategy and emerging regional trends, to a wide range of external stakeholders. The postholder will lead efforts to mobilise resources from a diverse portfolio of donors, including institutional donors, trusts and foundations, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Working closely with the Regional Director, Country Directors and relevant colleagues across the region, the role will develop and implement strategic donor engagement and resource mobilisation plans that leverage ActionAid's expertise in advancing women's rights, youth leadership, humanitarian response, conflict transformation and resilience. The role will work collaboratively with ActionAid International's Business Development and Partnerships as well as funding affiliate teams to identify, develop and pursue new funding opportunities, innovative fundraising approaches and strategic partnerships. As a senior representative of AARO, the postholder will engage with donors, partners and strategic investment initiatives, contributing to the federation's ambitions to diversify income, strengthen financial sustainability, and promote learning and good practice across ActionAid and the wider sector. Areas of Responsibilities Key Activities Resource Mobilisation Strategy Development and Leadership • Lead the development, implementation and periodic review of AARO's Resource Mobilisation Strategy, ensuring alignment with the ActionAid Arab Regional Strategy, ActionAid International Strategy, and regional priorities. • Provide strategic advice to the Director of ActionAid Arab Region and Senior Management Team on resource mobilisation, partnership development and emerging funding opportunities to strengthen the long-term financial sustainability of AARO. • Analyse regional and global donor trends, geopolitical developments, humanitarian and development priorities, and funding landscapes to inform strategic decision-making and organisational positioning. • Ensure resource mobilisation priorities are integrated into regional planning processes and aligned with programme priorities and organisational objectives. • Lead the development and regular review of strategic fundraising targets, performance indicators and resource mobilisation priorities, providing analysis and recommendations to senior management. • Promote a culture of strategic fundraising across AARO by strengthening organisational understanding of donor priorities, funding trends and resource mobilisation opportunities. Business Development and Opportunity Management • Lead the development and implementation of a systematic business development process to identify, assess and prioritise funding opportunities aligned with AARO's strategic priorities. • Establish and maintain a comprehensive business development pipeline, including a regularly updated database of existing and prospective funding opportunities across institutional donors, trusts and foundations, private philanthropy and other relevant funding sources. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of existing and prospective donor relationships, strategic partners, consortium members and other relevant external stakeholders to support proactive business development and partnership building. • Lead ongoing donor intelligence by monitoring donor strategies, funding priorities, eligibility criteria, regional trends and emerging opportunities to inform business development and organisational positioning. • Develop, implement and maintain an effective donor engagement tracking system to record donor interactions, relationship management activities, partnership opportunities and follow-up actions across the region. Donor Engagement, Cultivation and Strategic Partnerships • Develop, strengthen and maintain strategic relationships with institutional donors, trusts and foundations, funding affiliates, consortium partners and other key stakeholders to advance AARO's resource mobilisation objectives. • Represent AARO in donor, partner and consortium meetings, proactively positioning the organisation and identifying opportunities for strategic collaboration. • Develop and implement donor engagement plans that strengthen relationships, increase visibility and position AARO for future funding opportunities. • Lead, or support as delegated, the cultivation and strategic engagement of Gulf-based donors and philanthropic partners, identifying opportunities to strengthen relationships, expand partnerships and grow sustainable funding from the region. • Maintain regular and proactive communication with donors, funding affiliates, consortium partners and the Regional Partnerships Development Advisor by sharing funding intelligence, programme updates, success stories and strategic information that supports donor engagement and organisational positioning. • Identify, cultivate and coordinate strategic partnerships and consortium opportunities that strengthen AARO's competitiveness and expand its funding portfolio. Bid Development and Quality Assurance • Lead and coordinate the development of high-quality, competitive concept notes, proposals and expressions of interest, ensuring alignment with ActionAid's strategic priorities and donor requirements. • Coordinate proposal development processes across technical, programme, finance and support teams, ensuring timely contributions, clear accountability and adherence to submission deadlines. • Facilitate project design and proposal development workshops to support the development of evidence-based, high-quality programme designs, logical frameworks and budgets.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Education and Qualifications</strong><br>Graduate Degree Essential</p><p><strong>Experience</strong><br>• Minimum of 5 years' progressively responsible experience in programme Design, resource mobilisation, business development or fundraising within the international development and/or humanitarian sector of which at least 1-2 years should be in a functional / Technical Fund Raising / Donor Engagement role.<br>• Demonstrated experience in developing successful funding proposals and concept notes for institutional donors, trusts and foundations, multilateral agencies and other strategic funding partners.<br>• Proven experience in identifying, cultivating and managing donor relationships, partnerships and business development opportunities.<br>• Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary proposal development processes and working collaboratively across programme, finance and support functions.<br>• Experience in developing and implementing resource mobilisation strategies, donor engagement plans or business development initiatives.<br>• Experience working with donor compliance requirements, grant management processes and contract management systems is desirable.</p><p><strong>Essential Knowledge</strong><br>• Sound knowledge of the regional and global funding landscape, including trends, opportunities and challenges affecting resource mobilisation within the development and humanitarian sectors. Knowledge and working experience with Gulf donors a plus.<br>• Strong understanding of the donor landscape, including institutional donors, funding affiliates, trusts and foundations, private philanthropy, consortium partners and other key stakeholders relevant to the Arab region.<br>• Significant knowledge of contemporary development, humanitarian and geopolitical issues affecting the Arab region and their implications for programming and resource mobilisation.<br>• Strong understanding of donor compliance requirements, grant management principles and risk management frameworks applicable to high-risk operating environments, including Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards.<br>• Knowledge of due diligence requirements, partner risk assessments and compliance obligations associated with managing grants in high-risk and fragile contexts.</p><p><strong>Essential skills</strong><br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.<br>• Strong presentation, facilitation and influencing skills, with the ability to represent the organisation effectively to donors, partners and senior stakeholders.<br>• Excellent proposal writing, editing and report writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality donor-facing communications and fundraising materials.<br>• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across all levels of the organisation and with external partners.<br>• Strong planning, organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.</p><p><strong>Language requirements</strong><br>• Strong Communication Skills in English and Arabic</p><p>Typical People Management Responsibility Approximate number of people managed in total NA Matrix Manager (projects/dotted line) No Team Leader No Grandfather- manager of Team Leaders/Managers No What is the global remit? Operates in: Own country • Any country within ActionAid s Arab regional Office remit. • Only Nationals with Right to work in the country of Operation will be shortlisted Geographic Region Yes Multiple Geographic Regions No Remit covers all ActionAid countries Yes (Only in Countries Under ActionAid Arab Regional Office remit) Financial (limits/mandates) within the Budget in concurrence with the Line Manager. Direct departmental budget: No Organisation-wide expenditure No This Job Description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs. It is part of every staff member's responsibility to contribute to ActionAid International culture and comply with organisation s values and code of conduct. Staff are also committed to: • Leading Innovation and Change Establish a culture of excellence in respective team that values experimentation and continuous improvement • Feminist Leadership : Championing feminist leadership principles and values including commitment to diversity and inclusion (race, gender, power) • AAI Values Practice: Ensure personal and team culture that demonstrates all of AAI values including: Mutual Respect, Equity and Justice, Integrity, Solidarity with People Living in Poverty and Exclusion, Courage of Conviction, Independence and Humility • Promoting a healthy and safe working environment: ActionAid is committed to promoting SHEA and Safeguarding policies and values and has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of sexual exploitation and abuse to create a safe working environment for the staff.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Title: Health &amp; Nutrition Coordinator</strong></p><br><p>TEAM/PROGRAMME: Health &amp; Nutrition&nbsp;<br> LOCATION: Damascus/Aleppo.<br> GRADE: 3<br> Contract Length: 12 months renewable</p><br><p>CHILD SAFEGUARDING:&nbsp;<br> Level 3: &nbsp;the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.</p><br><p>ROLE PURPOSE:&nbsp;<br> The Health and Nutrition Coordinator will work to contribute and improve the overall Health &amp; Nutrition of the targeted Beneficiaries in Syria, through provision of quality Comprehensive primary health care including RH, child health and nutrition services (MIYCN, IYCF-E, CMAM, MAMI). The Health &amp; Nutrition Coordinator will work collaboratively with partners to meet the needs of patients, promote healthy behaviours, strengthen health systems and improve access to basic health and nutrition services. She/ He will work under the direct line management of Head of Office and is also expected to work closely/coordinate with Health &amp; nutrition Technical Advisors (Backstop) in the Country office on technical matters/inputs.</p><br><p>SCOPE OF ROLE:&nbsp;<br> Reporting: Head of Office.</p><br><p><br> KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Manage and Provide Technical support to the Health and Nutrition emergency programme by leading the establishment and setting up of an integrated nutrition component in the current service delivery point.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Manage, develop and review detailed implementation plans for health and nutrition projects and ensure quality standards in compliance with Save the Children strategies, donor guidelines and priorities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Review the partners’ narrative and financial report and prepare for the monthly BvA and Award Review Meetings.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To lead in the coordination and preparation of quality and timely donor reports thus ensuring that these are of high quality (Reporting clearly on progress towards the outputs of the project as stated in the project proposal).<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Manage and oversee the implementation of the agreed plan for health &amp; Nutrition projects with the partners, from a quality perspective and meeting project targets and deadlines. (for example, monitoring against log frames, monitor detail implementation plan and individual performance management work plans).&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Work closely with the Emergency programme teams to ensure an integrated programme approach, identify ways of maximising links, sharing of experiences and lessons learnt as well as leverage of SCI projects in the area.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As budget holder for health &amp; nutrition grants, be fully aware of the grant compliance regulations of the donors relevant to projects. The post holder will work with the Head of Office in Damascus and Aleppo to review and revise budgets, authorizing and monitoring expenditure in line with the budget and donor guidelines, SCI grant management and financial guidelines.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provides supervision, guidance and direction to all Health and Nutrition staff in partner organizations.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide training, capacity building and technical support to Health &amp; Nutrition staff and relevant ministry/partners&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure Save the Children Child’s Protection and Safeguarding Children policies are understood, implemented and monitored and that it is integrated into all aspects of the team’s work and program implementation.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management control and usage of Save the Children assets and funds and ensure the programme provides value for money.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Representation and coordination within the organization and other stakeholders:<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Engage with key Government Agencies Health ministry, and other stakeholders and duty-bearers at area and governorate levels, in particular to support the implementation of the health &amp; Nutrition programmes.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure an integrated and joined up approach to advocacy and programme work.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Represent Save the Children in various health &amp; nutrition related fora, meetings and workshops including relevant clusters/strengthen &amp; maintain links with relevant co-ordination mechanisms.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure that regular and effective communications are maintained with Health Technical Advisors and other sectors within the organization for smooth program operations, implementation and integration. &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As a key member of program Team, actively participate in program &nbsp;and other team Meetings held at the field office level.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead on multi-sectoral / health and nutrition technical assessments in coordination with other SCI thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working with the Health and Nutrition advisors and Head of Offices, develop Health/Nutrition sector response plans and master budgets and contribute to Save the Children’s overall response strategy.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare and oversee Health/Nutrition programme implementation to ensure timely delivery of programme activities Prepare timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SCI requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working closely with the HR team, identify Health/Nutrition staffing needs for emergency programmes, and ensure rapid recruitment, induction and training of new staff.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify Health/Nutrition programme supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working closely with the MEAL team to put in place accountability activities, ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in programme design.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief assistance are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter, Red Cross Code of Conduct and CHS.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In additional to the above listed responsibilities the Health &amp; Nutrition Program Coordinator will also be responsible for any other duty deemed necessary by the Line Manager.</p><br><p>CORE BEHAVIOURS</p><br><p>Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Able to assess and analyse key issues in the humanitarian situation and formulate actions around them<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actively engages in disaster coordination mechanisms and interagency cooperation<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leads on the development of a Field office response based on an understanding of the contexts.<br> SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)<br> Accountability:<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved<br> Ambition:<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale</p><br><p>Collaboration:<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.<br> Creativity:<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Integrity: honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;displays consistent excellent judgement<br> QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Qualified Health professional MD, (MPH preference) with medical background) medicine, pharmacy, public health, or other relevant health discipline with at least five years of relevant experience preferably in primary health care, preventive and curative service delivery in the context of emergencies.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong skills and experience in all aspects of programme development, including programme/project monitoring, review &amp; evaluation.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substantial experience of developing working relations with government, UN agencies INGO partner’s community stakeholders and beneficiaries.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fluency in written and spoken English and substantial experience in preparing projects proposals and reports to donors. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and commitment to capacity building of staff with proven skills as a trainer/facilitator and mentor.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demonstrate skills in resource and staff management/development and the implementation of appropriate policies, procedures, and systems.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability and willingness to travel to projects and stay in basic conditions.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Computer skills e.g. &nbsp;Word, Power Point and Excel.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Language skills: Excellent Arabic and English – writing and speaking</p><br><p>Desirable</p><br><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An area of particular expertise within humanitarian health &amp; Nutrition.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience of working on Health/nutrition programmes in emergencies and epidemic outbreaks.</p><br><br> <b>The Organization</b><br>We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:<br><br> · No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday<br> · All children learn from a quality basic education and that,<br> · Violence against children is no longer tolerated<br><br>We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.<br><br><b>Application Information:</b><br>Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs&nbsp;We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. <br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Deadline for Applications</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>July 10, 2026<p><b>Grade</b></p><br>NOA<p><b>Staff Member / Affiliate Type</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>National Professional Officer<p><b>Reason</b></p><br>Temporary &gt; Temporary Assignment/ Appointment<p><b>Hardship Level</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>A (least hardship)<p><b>Family Type</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Family<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><p><b>Residential location (if applicable)</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><p><b>Target Start Date</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>2026-07-01<p><b>Target End Date</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>2026-12-31<p><b>Standard Job Description</b></p><br><p>Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer<br>Organizational Setting and Work Relationships<br>The Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer is a member of the Protection Unit in a Country Operation and may report to the Protection Officer, Community-Based Protection Officer, or another more senior staff member in the Protection Unit. Under the overall direction of the Protection Unit, and in coordination with other UNHCR staff, government, NGO partners and other stakeholders, the Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer works directly with communities of concern to identify the risks they face and to leverage their capacities to protect themselves, their families and communities. The incumbent may have direct supervisory responsibility for part of the protection and/or support staff and supports the application of community-based protection standards, operational procedures and practices in community-based protection delivery at the field level. To fulfil this role the Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer is required to spend a substantial percentage of the workday outside the office, building and maintaining networks within communities of persons of concern (PoC). The development and maintenance of constructive relationships with PoC that measurably impact and enhance protection planning, programming and results form the core of the work of the incumbent. S/he also supports the designing of a community-based protection strategy by ensuring that it is based on consultation with PoC.</p><br><p><br>All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.</p><br><p><br>Duties<br>- Be fully informed about community structures and the protection and security situation of the PoC and develop strong links with a cross-section of members of refugee/IDP/stateless communities, using an AGD approach.<br>- Through relationships with PoC and network of partners stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to senior management.<br>- Ensure that the perspectives, capacities, needs and resources of the PoC are reflected in the protection strategy, planning processes and operations plan addressing the specific protection needs of women and men, children, youth and older persons, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups.<br>- Support a consultative process with government counterparts at local levels, partners and PoC to develop and implement integrated strategies that address the key protection priorities, including, for example, child protection, education and GBV, and solutions approaches.<br>- Provide technical guidance and support to UNHCR and partners and implement and oversee Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on all community-based protection related issues.<br>- Support the design, implementation and evaluation of protection centred and solutions oriented programming with implementing and operational partners guaranteeing that community-owned activities are integrated.<br>- Support communities in establishing representation and coordination structures<br>- Promote confidence building and conflict resolution among PoC, authorities and host communities.<br>- Maintain protection presence through regular field missions and reports, making direct contact with PoC, host communities, local authorities and partners. In operations applying the humanitarian cluster system, contribute the development of an AGD-compliant strategy on which the response of the Protection Cluster is grounded and covers all assessed and prioritized protection needs of the affected populations.<br>- Support the Operation's work to fully integrate the protection strategy into the Country Operations Plan, the UN Development and Assistance Framework (UNDAF), the Humanitarian Country Team's common humanitarian action plan where applicable.<br>- Contribute to the Protection team's information management component which: provides disaggregated data on PoC and their problems; researches, collects and disseminates relevant protection information and good practices to enhance protection delivery and provide technical advice if necessary.<br>- Support the inclusion of participatory, community-based protection and AGD approaches in strategies and plans in the Country Operation.<br>- Support community understanding of UNHCR's commitment to deliver on accountability and quality assurance in its response.<br>- Support PoC to develop structures that enhance their participation and protection.<br>- Contribute to the design of project submissions and the budget for endorsement by the supervisor.<br>- Intervene with authorities on community-based protection issues.<br>- Negotiate with local counterparts, partners and PoC.</p><br><p>-&nbsp;Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).<br>- Perform other related duties as required.<br>Minimum Qualifications</p><br><p>Years of Experience / Degree Level<br>For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree<br>Field(s) of Education<br>International Development, Cultural Studies, Human Rights,<br>International Social Work, Social Science, Political Science,<br>Anthropology, International Law</p><br><p>or other relevant field.</p><br><p><br>Certificates and/or Licenses<br>Not specified<br>Relevant Job Experience<br>Essential<br>Some professional working experience.in the areas of community services, social work (e.g., gender, GBV programs, women's empowerment and protection, work with refugees) or/and human rights or related tasks in government, NGO or international organisation.<br>Desirable<br>Proven communication skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated knowledge of community communication and engagement approaches. Understanding of and demonstrated competencies in forced displacement and protection, particularly GBV prevention and response, child protection, education, gender equality, and the application of the Age, Gender and Diversity Policy.<br>Functional Skills<br>PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework<br>IT-Computer Literacy<br>DM-Database Management<br>PR-Coordination in Forced Displacement situations<br>PR-Child Protection Prevention and Response Programming<br>PR-Gender Equality<br>PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD)<br>PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention programming<br>PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) response programming<br>(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)<br>Language Requirements<br>For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.<br>For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.<br>For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.</p><br><p><br>All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.<br>As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.</p><br><p><br>This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.</p><br><p><b>Desired Candidate Profile</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Essential<br>Some professional working experience.in the areas of community services, social work (e.g., gender, GBV programs, women’s empowerment and protection, work with refugees) or/and human rights or related tasks in government, NGO or international organisation.<br>Desirable<br>Proven communication skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated knowledge of community communication and engagement approaches. Understanding of and demonstrated competencies in forced displacement and protection, particularly GBV prevention and response, child protection, education, gender equality, and the application of the Age, Gender and Diversity Policy.<br>Operational context<br>The Assistant CBP Officer will report to the Senior Protection Officer (SPO) in the Protection Service in UNHCR, RB MENA. The MENA region’s protection strategy is geared towards strengthening refugee protection by maintaining dialogue and engagement with government counterparts in ensuring protection space for displaced people. Ensuring access to safety, maintaining a favourable protection environment and implementing the routes-based approach are corporate priorities within the region.<br>Under the overall director of the SPO, the incumbent will support the bureau’ efforts to fulfil UNHCR’s mandate and associated obligations on community-based protection based on policy and guidance. S/he assists operations with the development of protection strategies that include quality, timely and effective community-based protection responses that are in line with UNHCR policy and guidance and ensures that they are implemented in an age, gender and diversity inclusive manner. S/he also works with operations to ensure corporate approaches, such as the routes-based approach, and the inclusion agenda are incorporated in the strategy as well as all related approaches and plans. <br>The Assistant CBP Officer ensures that forcibly displaced and stateless people of all ages, gender and diversity groups are involved in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying and implementing appropriate solutions to their problems. <br>To undertake this role effectively, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with other relevant teams within the Bureau (including programme; PI and external relations; IM) and with Division of International Protection and Solutions DIPS, communities of concern, authorities, protection and assistance partners as well as a broader network of stakeholders who can contribute to enhancing protection and achieving solutions.<p><b>Functional Clearance</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>This position doesn't require a functional clearance<u><b><b>Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level)</b></b></u><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><p>,</p><br><p>,</p><br><u><b><b>Desired languages</b></b></u><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Arabic<p>,</p><br><p>,</p><br><p><b>Additional Qualifications</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><p><i>Skills</i></p><br>DM-Database Management, IT-Computer Literacy, PR-Accountability to Affected People - Principles and Framework, PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), PR-Child Protection Prevention and Response Programming, PR-Community-based Protection - Community engagement and capacity building, PR-Community-based Protection - Principles and methodologies, PR-Community Empowerment Projects, PR-Community Mobilisation, PR-Coordination in Forced Displacement situations, PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention programming, PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) response programming, PR-Gender Equality, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework<p><i>Education</i></p><br>Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts: Cultural Studies, Bachelor of Arts: Human Rights, Bachelor of Arts: International Development, Bachelor of Arts: International Law, Bachelor of Arts: International Social Work, Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, Bachelor of Arts: Social Science<p><i>Certifications</i></p><br><p><i>Work Experience</i></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><p><b>UNHCR Salary Calculator</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><p><span><span><span><span>https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales</span></span></span></span></p><br><p><b>Other information</b></p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>No additional information </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Org. Setting and Reporting<br>In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system under the oversight of the Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). In 2026, DCO undertook a recalibration to ensure the RC system remains optimally configured to support the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda, and fully embodies the UN 2.0 shift—anchored in data, digital, innovation, behavioral science, strategic foresight, and a mission driven organizational culture. The Regional Director reports to the Assistant Secretary-General (ASG)/Director, Development Coordination Office (UNDCO), under the overall leadership of the Chair of the UNSDG/Deputy Secretary-General as a second reporting officer. The Regional Director leads DCO's interface at the regional level, ensuring effective horizontal collaboration across the UN Development System. The Regional Director performs a key strategic role in advancing the collaboration across regional mechanisms, including the Regional Platforms for Integration, and provides field-facing support to regional and country offices, in close collaboration with the Regional Economic Commission. The Regional Director supports the Resident Coordinator system by enabling effective coordination with all parts of DCO to deliver coherent, timely, and high-quality support for the implementation of DCO's mandate. As a core member of the UNDCO senior leadership team, the Regional Director leads DCO's regional coordination support to Resident Coordinators. The Regional Director works closely with the Director of the Partnerships and Engagement Division, the Director of the SDG Coordination, Integrated Policy and Programme Division, the Chief of the RC System Leadership Branch, the Chief of Staff and the strategic units in the Office of the ASG, as well as with the Secretariat's OneEO, to promote coherent, timely and system wide SDG delivery. The position is located in the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) in Amman.<br> Responsibilities<br>The Regional Director is a team &amp; thought leader, convenor, facilitator and broker of partnerships and strategic analyst on sustainable development. The Regional Director is also an experienced development practitioner, and an accomplished Representative, with strong strategic and management capacities. The role is primarily outward facing on regional, sub-regional and country-support-led strategic support to RCs and is supported by a regional team. Within delegated authority, the Regional Director will be responsible for leading the Regional Office in the following areas: Regional Sustainable Development Thought leadership, partnerships and convening for SDG impact: • Leads Regional thought leadership on strategic regional issues pertinent to SDG acceleration both regionally and at the country level for countries within the region and across regions (in collaboration with peer Regional Directors and DCO HQ-NY)–convening the regional "development arena" and priorities to drive SDG acceleration. • Convenes and provides strategic direction at the regional level in collaboration with Secretariat entities (Regional Economic Commissions, other regional structures, International Financial Institutions and UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes (AFPs) both at the regional, sub-regional and country level (the latter in support of RC leadership). • Strengthens collaboration and partnership with Regional Economic Commissions, other regional mechanisms, and sub-regional bodies, leveraging innovative financing, digital partnership tools and multi-stakeholder platforms to unlock SDG acceleration opportunities. • Leads the development of regional, multi-country and special partnerships to deliver on regionally- identified priorities. • Leads the integration of development approaches, taking account of conflict and crises, prevention and peacebuilding, human rights, humanitarian needs as well as other complexities, applying scenario planning, risk analytics and foresight to strengthen organizational resilience and preparedness in close coordination with OCHA, OHCHR and DPPA, as well as providing advice to RCs on the exercise of preventive diplomacy. • Leads in influencing stakeholders on appropriate actions, deploying UN 2.0 skills such as foresight, behavioral science and data/evidence, that promote innovation and SDG acceleration. • Coordinates communications and strategic messaging for RC system at regional level including regional efforts on information integrity, countering mis/dis information and advising RCs on strategic communications, in close collaboration with the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Division. • Supports RC efforts for joint resource mobilization and investment and partnering efforts to support joint programmes and pooled funds at country and regional levels. • Engages in and facilitating links to global and regional joint funding mechanisms, in support of RC/UNCT efforts to link these to country level Agenda 2030 initiatives • Works with the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Division to translate partnership and engagement opportunities at regional and country level into dynamic, co-created initiatives that leverage cross-sector capabilities and digital innovation. • Supports the Chair of the Regional UNSDG in providing leadership and quality assurance for UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs) and joint program development, ensuring alignment with regional bodies, supporting cross-border strategies, and driving innovation to accelerate SDG progress. • Supports country delivery of UNSDCFs, integrating lessons, and integrated approaches across UNCTs. • Provides strategic guidance to Resident Coordinators (RC) and UN Country Teams (UNCT) to ensure quality and timely support to Member States in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, including support to RC decision-making in complex settings, promoting adaptive, forward looking leadership aligned with UN 2.0 capabilities. • Provides regular reporting on regional results and oversees backstopping support to RCs, UNCTs, and RCOs in the region on planning, monitoring and reporting results. • Supports, tracks and reports on implementation of UN reform and efficiency initiatives in the region, in line with policies and guidance from the High-Level Committees on Programmes and Management of the Chief Executives Board (CEB), the Secretary-General, and Deputy Secretary-General and Chair, UN Sustainable Development Group. • Provides a facilitating role with host Governments, donors and counterparts; chairs meetings and seminars on substantive issues; represents the Organization at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences, providing expertise, as needed. Corporate Management and People Leadership: • Directs, manages and is accountable for the UNDCO Regional office: a) Formulates and implements the substantive strategy and work programme and budgets of the Regional office under his/her supervision, determining priorities, allocating and monitoring resources for the delivery of outputs, and reporting on results; b) Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Regional office, ensuring that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinates work in the different areas both within the Regional office, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, regional bodies and partners; c) ensures delivery against all applicable results frameworks, including annual integrated planning and reporting frameworks, and supports delivery on UN efficiency targets (BOS, CBO, CP), ensuring all key performance indicators are met, d) drives efforts on digital transformation and process simplification to improve management agility and efficiency in support of Resident Coordinator leadership. • Supports day-to-day operations of the RC system in the region, including addressing RC/UNCT queries and requests for support, guidance and strategic advice; approves RC travel, mission and leave requests. Managing dispute resolution and facilitates trouble shooting; arranges for Regional UNSDG support missions, and convenes RCs as needed. • Demonstrates the adoption of systems thinking and integration of UN 2.0 competencies–strategic foresight, behavioral science, data, digital and innovative approaches into the content, systems and approaches to DCOs work at regional and country level. • Leads on the integration of risk management and foresight into all aspects of DCO's work at regional level. • Identifies and advocates for surge support as appropriate across countries in the region and facilitates and enables timely cross-regional surge support in collaboration with RCS corporate surge mechanisms. • Role models and promotes matrix linkages across functions, with countries and with HQ divisions and branches as well as facilitates this across regions, encouraging collaborative leadership behaviors and support to the matrix management of functions in the Regional Office in collaboration with relevant DCO HQ Division Directors. • Contributes to strategic senior leadership talent identification and management in collaboration it the RC System Leadership Branch, including support to RC and Head of RCO recruitment and RCS-wide strategic workforce planning. • Supports the performance management of Resident Coordinators and contributes to performance management of Heads of Resident Coordinators' offices. • Ensures compliance with UN policies on gender equality, disability and youth inclusion, staff well- being, safety and duty of care requirements. • Supports RCs, UNCTs and Resident Coordinator Offices (RCO) on Business Innovations • Contributes to the formulation of UNDCO strategies and policies by participating in various committees, preparing documents on policy issues, and acting, as required, in an advisory capacity to the ASG and Deputy Directors of UNDCO; contributes to the overall management of the Office's activities and operations as an SMT member. • Co-ordinates, oversees and contributes to the preparation of regional reports for presentation to interagency and intergovernmental bodies such as the UNSDG Inter-Agency Advisory Panel, High- Level Committees on Programmes and Management of the Chief Executives Board (CEB), Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate. • Oversees the recruitment of staff for the Regional Office, taking into account geographical and gender balance and other UN principles; manages, guides and trains staff under his/her supervision; fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Regional Office and across organizational boundaries. • Performs other related duties as requested by the senior management of the Organization.<br> Competencies<br>PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Shows ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Shows ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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. 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. CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. JUDGMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies key issues in complex situations, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.<br> Education<br>Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international relations or public administration, law, social sciences or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.<br> Job - Specific Qualification<br>Not available.<br> Work Experience<br>A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in development cooperation coordination is required, including at least ten (10) years in senior leadership roles in international settings involving interagency and/or inter-organizational collaboration. A minimum of five (5) years of field experience in development cooperation is required, along with demonstrated experience in leading strategy and/or policy formulation in the area of development coordination. Substantive international development experience is required, including demonstrated engagement with public-private sector interfaces, SDG financing, and innovation. Experience in leading organizational reform and/or change management is required, including performance management of senior managers in multicultural environments and integrating gender equality/inclusion. Experience in overseeing both programmatic and administrative functions necessary for the effective operation of a large and complex organizational unit is required. Experience in managing budgets in a development cooperation context, with demonstrated risk awareness and exposure to complex, humanitarian and/or conflict settings, is desirable. Experience as a United Nations Resident Coordinator or demonstrated substantive knowledge of the UN Resident Coordinator system, the United Nations system more broadly, or a comparable international organization, is desirable. Experience working in the Arab region is an advantage. Experience in the application of digital, data, foresight, and/or behavioral science tools and approaches in development contexts is desirable. Experience in strategic resource mobilization and partnership-building, including with governments, the private sector, international financial institutions, and/or civil society, is desirable. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a regional or sub-regional capacity, coordinating development actions across multiple countries and involving interagency and/or inter-organizational collaboration, is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is desirable. 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>Desirable LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeaking<br><b>Arabic</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.<br> Special Notice<br>Appointment against this post is open for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension subject to legislative body funding availability. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Internal Applicants: When completing the form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up-to-date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. Individual contractors and consultants (Non-Staff Personnel) who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious </div>