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<p>The Communications and Campaigns Officer will work under the direct management and supervision of the Regional Communications and Campaigns Coordinator and support the implementation of ActionAid Arab Region s communications and campaigns strategy across regional programmes and humanitarian responses. The role will strengthen the visibility of ActionAid s work, coordinate communications with partners across the region, develop high-quality multimedia content, and ensure the timely delivery of donor visibility and communications products. Working closely with programme teams and partners, and under the guidance of the Regional Communications and Campaigns Coordinator, the Officer will contribute to storytelling, digital engagement, media products, and campaign implementation across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Tunisia.</p><p><strong>Areas of Responsibilities Key Activities</strong></p><p><strong>Communications and Visibility</strong></p><ul><li>Support in Implementing the regional communications and visibility plan.</li><li>Develop high-quality communications materials including success stories, blogs, newsletters, press releases, fact sheets, presentations, and donor visibility products.</li><li>Ensure all communications products comply with ActionAid branding and donor visibility requirements.</li><li>Coordinate the production of communication materials with designers, photographers, videographers, translators, and consultants.</li><li>Maintain and regularly update regional communications assets and multimedia libraries</li></ul><p><strong>Digital Communications and Storytelling</strong></p><ul><li>Develop engaging content for social media platforms, including graphics, reels, videos, and digital campaigns.</li><li>Draft compelling human-interest stories highlighting programme impact.</li><li>Produce multimedia content including podcasts, short documentaries, interviews, and promotional videos.</li><li>Support website and digital content updates.</li><li>Monitor social media performance and prepare regular analytics reports with recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>Partner Coordination and Programme Support</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate communications activities with partners across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Tunisia.</li><li>Follow up on the timely submission of stories, photographs, consent forms, quotes, and activity updates.</li><li>Support visibility for programme launches, workshops, campaigns, donor visits, and regional events.</li><li>Provide communications support to humanitarian responses and emergency interventions.</li><li>Ensure communication deliverables are completed according to project workplans and donor requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Communications, Influencing and Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain effective working relationships with programme teams, partners, donors, consultants, and external service providers.</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging across regional programmes.</li><li>Support regional advocacy and campaign initiatives through strategic communications.</li><li>Represent the Communications Unit in internal coordination meetings when required.</li></ul><p><strong>Other delivery on strategic/ functional priorities (Directorate-specific - maximum 5 KPIs)</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver high-quality communication products within agreed timelines.</li><li>Strengthen ActionAid Arab Region's digital visibility and audience engagement.</li><li>Ensure timely implementation of donor visibility requirements.</li><li>Maintain an organized communications archive and asset management system.</li><li>Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement of communications approaches</li></ul><p><strong>PERSON SPECIFICATIONS</strong></p><p><strong>Education and Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in communications, Journalism, Media, Public Relations, Marketing, or another relevant field.</li><li>Master s degree is an advantage.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 3 5 years of professional experience in communications, media, public relations, or digital communications.</li><li>Experience working with NGOs, humanitarian, or international development organizations.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in content creation, digital storytelling, newsletters, and social media management.</li><li>Experience coordinating communication activities across multiple countries is an advantage.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic communications and visibility.</li><li>Digital communications and social media management.</li><li>Storytelling and content development.</li><li>Donor branding and visibility requirements.</li><li>Humanitarian and development communications.</li><li>ActionAid values and feminist leadership principles (desirable).</li></ul><p><strong>Essential skills</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent writing and editing skills in English and Arabic.</li><li>Strong graphic design skills (Canva and Adobe Creative Suite).</li><li>Video editing skills</li><li>Excellent coordination and organizational skills.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and time management.</li></ul><p><strong>Language requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).</li><li>French is an advantage</li></ul><p>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:</p><ul><li>Leading Innovation and Change Establish a culture of excellence in respective team that values experimentation and continuous improvement</li><li>Feminist Leadership : Championing feminist leadership principles and values including commitment to diversity and inclusion (race, gender, power)</li><li>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</li><li>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.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in communications, Journalism, Media, Public Relations, Marketing, or another relevant field.</li><li>Master s degree is an advantage.</li><li>Minimum 3 5 years of professional experience in communications, media, public relations, or digital communications.</li><li>Experience working with NGOs, humanitarian, or international development organizations.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in content creation, digital storytelling, newsletters, and social media management.</li><li>Experience coordinating communication activities across multiple countries is an advantage.</li><li>Strategic communications and visibility.</li><li>Digital communications and social media management.</li><li>Storytelling and content development.</li><li>Donor branding and visibility requirements.</li><li>Humanitarian and development communications.</li><li>ActionAid values and feminist leadership principles (desirable).</li><li>Excellent writing and editing skills in English and Arabic.</li><li>Strong graphic design skills (Canva and Adobe Creative Suite).</li><li>Video editing skills</li><li>Excellent coordination and organizational skills.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and time management.</li><li>Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).</li><li>French is an advantage</li></ul>
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<p>At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests by empowering our people. We are looking for an experienced and strategic Human Resources Director to lead our HR function, foster a high-performance culture, and support our hotel's business objectives through exceptional people practices.<br> </p><br><p>A little taste of your day-to-day</p><br><p>As the Human Resources Director, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across all areas of human resources. You will partner closely with the General Manager and the hotel leadership team to develop talent, strengthen employee engagement, ensure compliance, and build a workplace where colleagues can thrive.</p><br><p>Your key responsibilities will include:</p><br><p>People</p><br><p>• Create programmes to foster a positive work environment for all employees. Support and administer an annual team member satisfaction survey.<br>• Educate and train managers on HR disciplines to foster productivity and enhance performance. <br>• Oversee maintenance of accurate and up-to-date personnel files and records for all employees. <br>• Ensure hiring standards and applicable laws and regulations are followed.<br>• Build great relations with outside contacts.</p><br><p>Financial</p><br><p>• Help create and work within the HR budget.<br>• Monitor staffing and labor standards to manage costs. <br>• Mitigate financial risks associated with employee relations issues.<br>• Mitigate financial risks associated with employee relations issues.</p><br><p>Guest Experience</p><br><p>• Develop creative ways to inspire and motivate team members to provide guests with a unique experience. <br>• Make time to interact with guests to hear feedback and build relationships to understand how team members can increase guest satisfaction. <br>• Work with department managers to develop initiatives to reach service standards and drive continuous improvement in the guest experience.</p><br><p>Responsible Business </p><br><p>• Develop employer awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community and promote team member involvement in local community. <br>• Research and investigate all workplace issues to discover facts, identify potential risks to the hotel or company, and facilitate resolution through your employee relations programmes.<br>• Collect and maintain data from exit interviews, turnover statistics, absenteeism reports to identify trends, training needs, and supervisory issues.</p><br><p>What we need from you</p><br><p>• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent. <br>• 4 years of related experience in HR. <br>• Some supervisory experience also preferred. <br>• Professional HR designation preferred.<br>• Ability to maintain confidentiality to the extent possible in all HR related matters. <br>• Must speak local language(s). <br>• Other languages preferred.</p><br><p>What you can expect from us</p><br><p>We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. </p><br><p><br>Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. </p><br><p><br>IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. <br>So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.<br> </p><br><br> </div>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>As a Principal Pricing Specialist at Unifonic, you will lead the company's pricing strategy across its portfolio of AI-powered customer engagement solutions. This is a highly analytical and commercially driven role responsible for developing pricing strategies that maximize revenue growth, improve profitability, and strengthen our competitive position across global markets. You will partner closely with Product, Sales, Finance, Product Marketing, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership to ensure our pricing and commercial models support business objectives while delivering value to customers. You will also own the commercial deal desk, ensuring complex enterprise opportunities are structured efficiently with the right balance of competitiveness, profitability, and long-term customer value.</p><p>Help us shape the future of communication by:</p><ul><li>Define and continuously optimize pricing strategies across Unifonic's product portfolio.</li><li>Develop pricing models for new products, AI capabilities, feature launches, and packaging updates.</li><li>Evaluate pricing performance and recommend improvements based on customer behavior, market trends, and business goals.</li><li>Drive pricing governance and establish pricing best practices across the organization.</li><li>Own the commercial deal desk for strategic enterprise opportunities.</li><li>Partner with Sales and Leadership to structure competitive, profitable, and scalable commercial proposals.</li><li>Review pricing exceptions, discount approvals, and commercial terms while ensuring pricing governance.</li><li>Balance customer acquisition objectives with long-term profitability.</li><li>Identify pricing opportunities that accelerate revenue growth and improve margins.</li><li>Analyze customer usage patterns and buying behavior to recommend pricing optimization initiatives.</li><li>Drive monetization strategies for new products, premium features, AI capabilities, and value-added services.</li><li>Support annual pricing reviews and commercial planning.</li><li>Conduct ongoing competitive pricing analysis across CPaaS, SaaS, Customer Engagement, and AI markets.</li><li>Benchmark Unifonic's commercial offerings against competitors and identify differentiation opportunities.</li><li>Monitor market trends, customer expectations, and pricing innovations.</li><li>Work closely with Product teams to align pricing with product strategy and roadmap.</li><li>Partner with Product Marketing to ensure pricing and packaging are clearly communicated to customers and internal teams.</li><li>Collaborate with Finance on revenue forecasting, profitability analysis, and pricing governance.</li><li>Support Sales and Customer Success teams with pricing guidance and commercial recommendations.</li><li>Build dashboards and reports to monitor pricing effectiveness, discount trends, deal profitability, and commercial performance.</li><li>Analyze pricing elasticity, customer segmentation, and win/loss data to inform strategic decisions.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>5+ Years of relevant experience in Pricing, Commercial Strategy, Revenue Management, Deal Desk, Business Strategy, or Pricing Analytics.</li><li>Experience in B2B SaaS, CPaaS, Martech, CCaaS, Telecommunications, Cloud, Enterprise Software, or Technology industries is highly preferred.</li><li>Strong understanding of pricing frameworks including subscription pricing, usage-based pricing, enterprise licensing, and value-based pricing.</li><li>Experience supporting enterprise sales organizations and complex commercial negotiations.</li><li>Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Excel and experience with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker is an advantage.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field. MBA is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Craft & Toolkit:</strong></p><ul><li>Pricing Strategy & Optimization</li><li>Commercial Strategy & Revenue Management</li><li>Pricing Models & Packaging</li><li>Deal Desk & Commercial Structuring</li><li>Financial Modeling & Profitability Analysis</li><li>Pricing Analytics & Market Intelligence</li><li>Business Intelligence & Reporting (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)</li><li>Enterprise SaaS/CPaaS Pricing</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Sales Support</li></ul><p><strong>Character Traits:</strong></p><ul><li>Analytical thinking and problem-solving approach problems clearly, use data, and find solutions.</li><li>Ownership and accountability take responsibility and follow projects through to completion.</li><li>Communication explain ideas clearly and listen to others across teams.</li><li>Collaboration work well with others and support team goals.</li><li>Adaptability and learning adjust to change and keep learning new skills or tools.</li><li>Mentorship and knowledge sharing help others grow and share what you know.</li><li>Resilience stay calm under pressure and handle setbacks constructively.</li><li>Quality and attention to detail do work carefully and strive for improvement.</li><li>Advocacy and innovation encourage best practices, efficiency, and new ideas</li></ul><p></p></section>
<p>Achieve Targets: Maintain a high closing ratio on qualified leads. Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs to hit sales targets. Lead Generation and Acquisition: Generate new leads by leveraging digital marketing campaigns and participating in industry networking events. Convert demo sessions into confirmed sales. Relationship Management: Establish relationships with new strategic partners and maintain positive business relationships with existing and potential partners to ensure future sales. CRM Proficiency: Use CRM systems to follow up on projects and cases related to customers, ensuring meticulous tracking and reporting of sales activities. Data-Driven Approach: Leverage data and CRM insights to inform sales strategies and optimize performance. Pipeline Generation: Proven ability to generate a sales pipeline that is four times the monthly quota. Skill Development: Complete all scheduled training sessions on new product features and advanced sales techniques. Achieve high scores on product knowledge assessments. Innovative Mindset: Foster a creative and dynamic startup attitude, contributing innovative ideas to drive business growth.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h2>What Are We Looking For</h2>
<p>Educational Background: BS/BA degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.</p>
<p>Sales Experience: 2-3 years of direct sales experience in Information Technology, FMCG, Software, or SaaS industries is preferred. Talented fresh graduates with a passion for SaaS sales will also be considered.</p>
<p>Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</p>
<p>Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic. Fluency in other languages is a plus.</p>
<p>Mobility: Valid driver s license and access to a personal car, with a willingness to conduct fieldwork.</p>
<p>Independence: Self-starter with the ability to work independently across functional groups and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.</p>
<p>Adaptability: Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.</p>
<p>Passion: Enthusiasm for technology and being part of a fast-growing SaaS company.</p>
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<p>Previous experience in the SaaS, technology, or F&B industry.</p>
<p>A proactive approach with a track record of exceeding sales targets.</p>
<p>A collaborative team player with a passion for driving growth and innovation.</p>
<p>Restaurant operations experience is a plus.</p>
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<p>The data platform technology architect leads the architecture, design, and evolution of the government's core data platforms — ensuring scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions. You will enable seamless data exchange and integration across government entities and oversee data ingestion, storage, APIs, master data management, and advanced analytics capabilities, all in alignment with government-wide strategy and policy.</p>
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<li><strong>Define and own the end-to-end architecture for core data platforms</strong> — ensuring scalability, performance, and security.</li>
<li><strong>Advise on technology selection, solution architecture, and platform harmonization</strong> for optimal, future-proof, cost-effective deployments aligned to government-wide data strategy.</li>
<li><strong>Lead architecture and oversight of a complex ecosystem of data platforms</strong> — ensuring interoperability, consistency, and alignment across multiple vendors and technologies.</li>
<li><strong>Design and govern the data sharing platform</strong>, enabling secure, standardized data flows across entities.</li>
<li><strong>Oversee implementation and evolution of platform components</strong> for sharing, provisioning, and performance measurement.</li>
<li><strong>Guide design and implementation of entity-level data solutions:</strong> ingestion, storage (lakes/warehouses), catalogues, master data management, integration layers, and analytics.</li>
<li><strong>Ensure interoperability across entities</strong> through standardized data exchange, APIs, and integration patterns.</li>
<li><strong>Oversee platform lifecycle management</strong> — setup, operations, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of legacy platforms.</li>
<li><strong>Engage stakeholders</strong> to align the platform roadmap with strategic priorities and evolving data use cases.</li>
<li><strong>Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors</strong> to ensure high-quality platform delivery and deployment.</li>
<li><strong>Drive platform adoption and value realization</strong> through enablement and use case activation.</li>
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<li>Bachelor's or master's in computer science, data engineering, or related field.</li>
<li>20+ years in technology architecture — including designing and deploying large-scale data platforms in multinational or multi-entity environments (preferably with exposure in Europe or North America).</li>
<li>Proven hands-on experience architecting and implementing cloud-based data platforms, data marketplaces, and integration ecosystems across entities.</li>
<li>Strong expertise across modern data platforms and technologies — e.g., Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, Palantir Foundry, or similar.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to assess, select, and harmonize technologies across diverse vendors.</li>
<li>Government or large-scale enterprise ecosystem experience strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent English communication; Arabic a plus.</li>
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<p><h4>Description</h4>
<p>The data platform technology architect leads the architecture, design, and evolution of the government's core data platforms — ensuring scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions. You will enable seamless data exchange and integration across government entities and oversee data ingestion, storage, APIs, master data management, and advanced analytics capabilities, all in alignment with government-wide strategy and policy.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Define and own the end-to-end architecture for core data platforms</strong> — ensuring scalability, performance, and security.</li>
<li><strong>Advise on technology selection, solution architecture, and platform harmonization</strong> for optimal, future-proof, cost-effective deployments aligned to government-wide data strategy.</li>
<li><strong>Lead architecture and oversight of a complex ecosystem of data platforms</strong> — ensuring interoperability, consistency, and alignment across multiple vendors and technologies.</li>
<li><strong>Design and govern the data sharing platform</strong>, enabling secure, standardized data flows across entities.</li>
<li><strong>Oversee implementation and evolution of platform components</strong> for sharing, provisioning, and performance measurement.</li>
<li><strong>Guide design and implementation of entity-level data solutions:</strong> ingestion, storage (lakes/warehouses), catalogues, master data management, integration layers, and analytics.</li>
<li><strong>Ensure interoperability across entities</strong> through standardized data exchange, APIs, and integration patterns.</li>
<li><strong>Oversee platform lifecycle management</strong> — setup, operations, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of legacy platforms.</li>
<li><strong>Engage stakeholders</strong> to align the platform roadmap with strategic priorities and evolving data use cases.</li>
<li><strong>Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors</strong> to ensure high-quality platform delivery and deployment.</li>
<li><strong>Drive platform adoption and value realization</strong> through enablement and use case activation.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
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<li>Bachelor's or master's in computer science, data engineering, or related field.</li>
<li>20+ years in technology architecture — including designing and deploying large-scale data platforms in multinational or multi-entity environments (preferably with exposure in Europe or North America).</li>
<li>Proven hands-on experience architecting and implementing cloud-based data platforms, data marketplaces, and integration ecosystems across entities.</li>
<li>Strong expertise across modern data platforms and technologies — e.g., Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, Palantir Foundry, or similar.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to assess, select, and harmonize technologies across diverse vendors.</li>
<li>Government or large-scale enterprise ecosystem experience strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent English communication; Arabic a plus.</li>
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Org. Setting and Reporting<br>In its resolution 72/279 of 31 May 2018, the General Assembly created a dedicated, impartial empowered and sustainable development-focused coordination function for the United Nations development system, drawing on the expertise and assets of all United Nations development system entities, including specialized and non-resident agencies. The Resident Coordinator system ensures the coordination of all organizations of the United Nations dealing with operational activities for development at the country level, regardless of the nature of their presence in the country. It encompasses the UN Resident Coordinator, the UN Country Team and Resident Coordinator's Office and is served by the UN Development Coordination Office. In line with this General Assembly mandate, the Resident Coordinator (RC) is the highest ranking representative of the United Nations development system (UNDS) at the country level, with the responsibility to lead United Nations country teams, and ensure system-wide accountability on the ground – including through a matrixed dual reporting model - for the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and coordinating UN support to countries in their implementation of the 2030 Agenda. She/he brings to the role an appreciation of the breadth of assets of the United Nations in the service of sustaining peace. The Resident Coordinator is the designated representative of – and reports to – the Secretary-General. The Resident Coordinator also reports annually to the host Government on the system-wide implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The Resident Coordinator system is focused on the advancement of sustainable development, leaving no one behind, and with the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions as an overarching objective, consistent with the integrated nature of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In performing her/his functions, the Resident Coordinator is guided by the respective United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and international frameworks, norms and standards agreed amongst the Member States of the United Nations.<br> Responsibilities<br>• Represents the United Nations at the highest-levels of state and together with the relevant agency representative(s) fosters engagement with Government, civil society, bilateral and multilateral partners, academia and private sector to enable the UN development system to address national needs, priorities and sustainable development challenges to advance the 2030 Agenda and to advocate for action and acceleration on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); • Ensures, as leader of the UN country team, the coordination of operational activities for development of the United Nations and system-wide response on the ground in support of countries in their implementation of the 2030 Agenda; • Leads the UN country team (UNCT) in the development, monitoring and reporting on the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, and enables the UNCT’s implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, in full consultation with Government, and through engagement with diverse partners; • Coordinates UN system-wide support to Government, taking a preventive approach and identifying and mitigating risks to the achievement of the SDGs and their benefit to all; • Supports, catalyzes and advocates for the work of UNCT member agencies, funds and programmes and supports Country Representatives in reaching their agency specific goals; • Coordinates UN entities' contributions to context and trend analysis, including a high-quality Common Country Analysis, sharing key findings with the Government and keeping the Secretary-General informed, as appropriate; • Promotes and advocates for the fundamental values, standards and principles of the UN Charter, including respect for and protection of human rights and gender equality and advocacy on the SDG commitment to leave no one behind in achieving the sustainable development goals, and reaching the furthest behind first; • Together with the UN development system entities, engages, convenes and forges strategic partnerships at the national and sub-national level with diverse entities including with civil society, trade unions and employers' organizations, networks of young people, the private sector, parliamentarians, academia, media and think tanks, and the broader development community, around UN's collective support to the 2030 Agenda; • Advances, with Government and the UNCT and relevant regional entities, regional knowledge-sharing and collaboration, south-south and triangular exchanges, multicountry and transboundary initiatives in pursuit of greater system-wide results and impact on the implementation of Agenda 2030 in country; • Identifies, and leverages expertise and assets from across the UN development system, resident or non-resident, to improve shared results, addressing gaps in SDG coverage, effectively utilizing the mandates, capacities, comparative and collaborative advantages within the UN system to do so and ensures alignment of UN development efforts with national development needs and priorities, to foster coherence and impact, and to reduce overlaps, duplication and fragmentation; • Provides governance and oversight of system-wide country financing instruments. Pursues funding on behalf of the UN development system for joint UN efforts, system-wide plans and initiatives in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and public and private financing for the implementation of Agenda 2030; • Leads continued engagement on and pursuance of the UN's normative agenda, as per international and regional treaties, conventions and recommendations in support of national capacity development in normative and operational areas, in accordance with respective mandates and based on the UN's comparative advantage, roles and responsibilities; • Fosters an enabling environment inside and outside the UN, aimed at facilitating collaboration, knowledge and data gathering, analysis and sharing practices to underpin a dynamic and forward-thinking UN contribution to the country, drawing on the global knowledge and expertise of the entire UN system to benefit the country's access to sustainable development solutions; • Facilitates access to national, regional and global resources to advance new avenues and pathways to innovation around but not limited to financing and new technologies for sustainable development; • Leads and enhances, together with the UNCT, strategic communication that advances UN system efforts and collective results to promote the 2030 Agenda, including for national goals and priorities for sustainable development to generate positive public support and ownership; • When appointed as Designated Official, ensures effective coordination of country level security and is accountable to the Secretary-General, through the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security, for the security of United Nations personnel and their eligible family members, UN premises and assets throughout the country, designated area or mission, and leads the inter-agency Security Management Team; • Promotes and nurtures staff learning and the implementation of staff rules and policies, including on prevention of sexual abuse and harassment, and gender parity; • Manages a matrixed dual reporting system with UNCT heads with respect to their contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework objectives and the collective results of the UN development system towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda at the country level, in accordance with the Management and Accountability Framework; • Advances, with the UNCT, country-specific measures to promote UN common business operations, including common premises and back-offices, to enable joint work and generate greater efficiencies, synergies and coherence, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 71/243; • In contexts where international humanitarian assistance is required, and a separate Humanitarian Coordinator is not designated and when there is no lead agency, leads and coordinates the response efforts of United Nations and relevant humanitarian actors, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 46/182 and related resolutions, facilitating linkages between humanitarian and development programming for enhanced and sustainable impact; • In conflict and post-conflict settings, facilitates the integration of the UNCT’s work with UN peacekeeping or political missions to fully contribute to building resilience, prevention, sustaining peace and transition planning and management; • Manages and provides strategic guidance and oversight to the Resident Coordinators Office.<br> Competencies<br>The Resident Coordinator competencies are embedded in the RC Leadership Profile. (https://unsdg.un.org/resources/resident-coordinator-leadership-profile)<br> Education<br>Master’s degree – or equivalent post graduate qualification – in development studies, international relations, political science, economics, social sciences, human rights, law or closely related fields (for otherwise suitably qualified candidates, a first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced post graduate university degree).<br> Job - Specific Qualification<br>Not available.<br> Work Experience<br>Minimum 15 years of substantive experience and results in leadership roles at the international level is required (including five years of cumulative experience in development, human rights, rule of law peace-building or humanitarian work at country level outside of one’s own country). Previous RC experience is desirable. Experience in the management and/or coordination of humanitarian programmes, disaster, and emergency response, preferably at the country level is desirable. Strong political acumen, judgement, sound understanding of regional dynamics and experience working with senior government officials and diplomats and ability to engage at various levels, using political sensitivity to handle complex national and regional contexts, is desirable. Demonstrated sound understanding of regional dynamics, ability to provide insightful analysis to senior officials and identify situations that could warrant preventive action, is desirable. Experience engaging with women’s groups is desirable. Previous experience as a senior official with accountability for security (for example UN Designated Official (DO) for Security or equivalent) or previous experience in security decision-making in a complex environment 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 IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level III<br>Desirable LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeaking<br><b>Arabic</b>UN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level III<br> <br> Assessment<br>Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a desk review of the applications and/or an interview.<br> Special Notice<br>The start date of this position is January 2028, unless the incumbent is reassigned before that date. Should the incumbent leave earlier, the selected candidate will be required to deploy within three (3) months of receipt of notification. According to the ICSC classification, Amman is currently classified as an A duty station, rated on a scale that assesses the difficulty of working and living conditions from A to E, with A being the least and E, the most difficult. The duration of assignment for A duty stations is of 5 years. The tour of duty length may change if the hardship classification of the duty station changes. Eligibility for this position is limited to candidates who are members of the Resident Coordinator Pool. Resident Coordinators can apply for this post if by the post's indicated start date they have one year or less of service remaining in their current duty station. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The appointment against this position is limited to the Resident Coordinator System in this specific duty station.<br> United Nations Considerations<br>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br> </div>
<p><strong style="font-size: 11px;">Key Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Program Design & Business Development</strong></p><p>Support designated MENAU country and regional programs to design winning submissions and generally position IRC for continued success in our Education and ECD technical domains:</p><ul><li>Support designated country programs proposal technical lead through participation in and/or facilitation of program design meetings</li><li>Promote and support design collaboration with partners and clients</li><li>Advise on program modalities and strategic partnership development based on how we can best support, complement, and reinforce local systems</li><li>Advise on and/or provide hands-on support on assessments, including application and contextualization of technical standards</li><li>Review technical design quality, including alignment of narratives, log-frames, and budgets to IRC standards and outcomes</li></ul><p><strong>Implementation Support</strong></p><p>Support MENAU country program staff and other key stakeholders in implementing technical interventions:</p><ul><li>Support country and regional programs and other stakeholders with the recruitment and training of technical coordinators</li><li>Assess program quality and inform improvements, providing follow-up support to country programs as needed</li><li>Collaborate with country and regional program colleagues to monitor and analyze key indicators to inform periodic review, program adaptation, and course-correction as needed</li><li>Provide technical capacity strengthening through ongoing mentoring, coaching, and trainings with country program focal points</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge & Learning</strong></p><p>Support continuous sectoral learning and IRC technical leadership within the MENAU region:</p><ul><li>Document learnings from program activities and share takeaways and opportunities</li><li>Share cross-contextual learnings with country program staff across the MENAU region</li><li>Refresh the sectoral evidence base in collaboration with global and regional staff to influence approaches</li><li>Collaborate with other technical advisors within the region to promote integrated programming leadership</li><li>Contribute to the delivery of education strategic priorities</li><li>Maintain currency with sectoral best practices through continual learning and development</li><li>Coordinate closely and maintain a regular check-in with the ECD Content Specialist and relevant Regional ECD Portfolio Team to align on country requests, agree on division of labor between program-level technical assistance and content/curricula work, and avoid duplicative deliverables</li></ul><p>Success in this position requires an individual with expertise in designing and delivering Education and ECD technical assistance and with a keen ability to work across the range of cultural, societal, and political contexts found across the MENAU region.</p><p><strong>Work Experience</strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in implementing and/or managing ECD education programs, preferably with on-the-ground programmatic experience in humanitarian or crisis-affected contexts</li><li>Experience and familiarity with related donors, peer agencies, and national contexts required, preferably in humanitarian and transitional, post-crisis contexts within the MENAU region</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in technical program design, monitoring and evaluation, research methods, and data analysis, with the ability to turn concepts and strategy into measurable action</li></ul><p><strong>Demonstrated Skills and Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver projects on time and independently</li><li>Demonstrated ability to navigate a dynamic, cross-functional, global team structure in a large multi-national organization</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Strong analytic problem-solving skills, data analysis, and data visualization skills</li><li>Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite</li><li>Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner</li><li>Strong cross-cultural communication skills and familiarity with the MENAU region s humanitarian context</li></ul><p><strong>Education</strong></p><p>Bachelor s degree in Education or a relevant field required; Master s degree preferred.</p><p><strong>Language Skills</strong></p><p>Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) is required. Excellent spoken and written English is also required.</p><p><strong>Key Working Relationships</strong></p><p>This position reports to the Global Practice Lead and Director of Research, Early Childhood Development, in close coordination with the Education Technical Advisor for MENAU, based in Amman for the duration of the parental leave cover. This role is expected to play an active role in the Education Technical Unit and regularly engage with other Technical Advisors and colleagues through meetings and virtual events. Communication and coordination with other technical unit staff, MENAU regional and country program teams, awards management and grants management staff, and other internal stakeholders is expected.</p><p>This is a remote, fixed-term position and may be based within the MENAU region or relevant timezone. This role may require some travel within the MENAU region (up to approximately 40% of the time), conditions permitting. </p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Success in this position requires an individual with expertise in designing and delivering Education and ECD technical assistance and with a keen ability to work across the range of cultural, societal, and political contexts found across the MENAU region.</p><p><strong>Work Experience</strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in implementing and/or managing ECD education programs, preferably with on-the-ground programmatic experience in humanitarian or crisis-affected contexts</li><li>Experience and familiarity with related donors, peer agencies, and national contexts required, preferably in humanitarian and transitional, post-crisis contexts within the MENAU region</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in technical program design, monitoring and evaluation, research methods, and data analysis, with the ability to turn concepts and strategy into measurable action</li></ul><p><strong>Demonstrated Skills and Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver projects on time and independently</li><li>Demonstrated ability to navigate a dynamic, cross-functional, global team structure in a large multi-national organization</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Strong analytic problem-solving skills, data analysis, and data visualization skills</li><li>Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite</li><li>Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner</li><li>Strong cross-cultural communication skills and familiarity with the MENAU region s humanitarian context</li></ul><p><strong>Education</strong></p><p>Bachelor s degree in Education or a relevant field required; Master s degree preferred.</p><p><strong>Language Skills</strong></p><p>Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) is required. Excellent spoken and written English is also required.</p>
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<span><br>POSITION SUMMARY<br>The role of a Multi-Property Content Creator is critical for managing and producing a wide array of social media content. This individual is tasked with developing, executing, and overseeing content across various platforms, including photography, videography, reels, and stories. Their work is specifically tailored to enhance the digital presence of four distinct properties: Amman Marriott Hotel, Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa, Petra Marriott Hotel, and Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel.<br>In addition to content creation, this position extends to assisting with graphic design projects. The scope of these projects is broad and diverse, encompassing the creation of engaging content for all social media channels, editing and retouching images, resizing artwork, and devising new artwork solutions. The responsibilities also include crafting campaign creatives, social media artwork, and performing photo editing tasks.<br>The role demands a vigilant stewardship of the brands involved, particularly Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Sheraton. This includes ensuring that all visual creatives align with and reinforce the brands' integrity and standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate a profound understanding of branding, identity, typography, photography, videography, and layout. They must exhibit exceptional attention to detail, robust project management capabilities, and a flair for innovation and creativity.<br>This position is not just about technical skills; it requires a strategic thinker who can translate marketing objectives into compelling visual stories that resonate with audiences. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating the fast-paced world of social media, understanding its trends, and leveraging this knowledge to foster engagement and strengthen brand loyalty across all platforms.<br>CANDIDATE PROFILE <br>Education and Experience<br>4+ years of experience in social media, marketing, and visual communications<br>2+ years of experience of video production, photography, video editing and graphic design experience<br>Experience in a fast paced environment and ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.<br>Understanding of Marriott International brand principles & marketing standards <br>Fluent in written and verbal English is a must <br>Written Arabic is an advantage<br>A bachelor's degree is required<br>Professional Attributes, Skills & Experience<br>Experience in operating photography and videography equipment. <br>Graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Acrobat, Premiere Pro) knowledge<br>Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate with both members of the marketing team and operational teams effectively communicate ideas (i.e. - content brainstorming, content shoots, model direction, etc.)<br>Ability to conceptualize and execute creative vision in relation to content and new ideas.<br>Ability to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends<br>Must be able to work on-site at the hotels as a full-time team member<br>Familiarity with social-first video creation tools like CapCut, InShot, and native editing in Instagram and Facebook.<br>Detail oriented with a track record of follow through and delivery <br>Good project management skills<br>Strong communication & an eye for detail.<br>Apple Mac / PC literate with competency in all major design packages <br>Must be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of technology and it’s up to date applications<br>Experience and knowledge regarding the specifications for printing-related matters <br>Knowledgeable about file conversions (PDF, mpg, JPEG, TIFF, EPS, ae, mp3, mp4, avi) <br>Determined, tenacious, like to experiment, thinking out of the box is a must<br>Ability to create great working relationships with all levels of the hotel and across multiple disciplines<br>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES<br>Create content for 4 hotels including photography, reels, stories, animation and video to be used on our channels following social media guidelines & brand tone of voice as set by the Hotels and Multi Property Director of Marketing Communications. <br>Schedule and create engaging content as required for all channels and in a timely manner. (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)<br>Edit and resize content to different specifications as required. <br>Develop monthly visual asset banks to support activations, promotions and events. <br>Proactively adjust content creation to new trends and happenings. <br>Assist in the planning, scheduling and creative direction of photo and video shootings at our hotels.<br>Oversee social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and maintain a social media calendar and, for disappearing or live content, a record (when possible) of what has been posted.<br>Ensure all stakeholders are engaged and aware of content creation activities in advance.<br>Attend and cover special events and promotions in our hotels.<br>Assist with Graphic Design as and when required for hotel collaterals and design artworks.<br>Coordinate communication with Department Manager’s and teams to ensure ongoing renewal & engagement with new content. <br>Support Marketing Communication Department in bringing to life social media channel content that reflects the brand and positions the venues accurately. <br>Good understanding of new developments, best practices & trends in the social media landscape.<br>Be creative and develop engaging social media content in line with the hotel brands.<br>Ability to easily connect with people and to continually find new ways to engage & source new conversation starters.<br>Ability to multi-task & work with several teams <br>Bring the hotel brands, programming and events to life through engaging content creation<br>Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams for a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communication, newsletters, and marketing materials<br>Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity<br>Develop concepts with software, and execute original content determining ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout<br>Manage the design and uploading process of all project material, understanding best practices for using a content management system<br>Study design briefs and determine requirements<br>Conceptualize visuals based on requirements<br>Prepare rough drafts and present ideas<br>Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval.<br>COMPETENCIES<br>Managing Execution<br>Building and Contributing to Teams<br>- Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.<br>Driving for Results<br>- Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.<br>Planning and Organizing <br>- Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.<br>Building Relationships<br>Coworker Relationships<br>- Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships. <br>Customer Relationships <br>- Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.<br>Global Mindset <br>- Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.<br>Generating Talent and Organizational Capability <br>Organizational Capability <br>- Evaluates and adapts the structure of own assignments and suggests improvements to work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.<br>Talent Management <br>- Provides support and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.<br>Learning and Applying Professional Expertise<br>Applied Learning <br>- Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.<br>Business Acumen<br>- Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations.<br>Technical Acumen<br>- Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct.<br>Communications and Media<br>- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.<br>Creative Expression<br>- The ability to generate novel ideas or strategies, and to communicate them with unusual, clever, or novel methods that captivate and influence others.<br>Marketing<br>- The ability to generate the strategy used in sales techniques, communications, and business development to positively impact customer relationships and business profitability. <br>Internet/Intranet/Extranet Design<br>- Knowledge of web and digital fundamentals, including web and digital design principles and approaches, the impact of various technical design choices, and their impact on the user experience.<br>Program Coding<br>- The ability to design and develop programs from functional and technical specifications using standard design techniques, programming languages, and tools (e.g., flow charting).<br>Troubleshooting<br>- Determining causes of complex mechanical or technological operating errors and implementing an appropriate resolution.<br>Equipment Selection<br>- Determining the kind of technology tools and equipment needed to do a job.<br>Security<br>- Knowledge of principles, tools, security, and procedures of security administration including levels of cryptography, encryption algorithms, allowable (legal) encryption tools, effective methods of network monitoring, policies regarding personally identifiable information (PII) and best practices required to maintain secure, reliable, and redundant systems. This includes the ability to construct and implement information security plans for developing systems, new products and new technologies.<br>Mechanical<br>- Knowledge of machines, computers, tools and other equipment, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.<br>Computers and Electronics<br>- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.<br>Purchasing and Materials Management<br>- Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, and inventory control.<br>Basic Competencies<br>- Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.<br>Basic Computer Skills<br>- Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).<br>Mathematical Reasoning<br>- Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.<br>Oral Comprehension<br>- Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.<br>Reading Comprehension <br>- Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.<br>Writing <br>- Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.<br>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br>Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. <br>JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</span> </div>
<p><h4>Description</h4>
<p>Bank of Jordan is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join our team as the internal control unit head. In this pivotal role, you will lead the internal control function, ensuring robust control environments across all bank operations and compliance with regulatory standards.</p>
<p>The internal control unit head will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring internal control frameworks that safeguard the bank’s assets, improve operational efficiency, and mitigate risks. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across departments to uphold the highest standards of governance and control.</p>
<h4>Responsibilities</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive internal control policies, procedures, and frameworks across the bank.</li>
<li>Oversee evaluation and monitoring of internal controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.</li>
<li>Coordinate with risk management, audit, and compliance functions to identify control gaps and recommend corrective actions.</li>
<li>Review and assess operational processes to identify risks and control weaknesses and implement improvements to mitigate these risks.</li>
<li>Provide guidance and training to business units to promote awareness and adherence to internal control standards.</li>
<li>Prepare and present reports on control environment status, findings, and recommendations to senior management and the board.</li>
<li>Support and facilitate internal and external audit processes by ensuring timely remediation of control deficiencies.</li>
<li>Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends to ensure the bank’s control framework remains current and effective.</li>
<li>Lead and develop the internal control team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.</li>
<li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in internal control, risk management, or related functions within the banking or financial sector.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of internal control frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.</li>
<li>Proven leadership and team management experience.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li>
<li>Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CPA are preferred.</li>
<li>High integrity, ethics, and professionalism.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related financial and audit software tools.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<p><h4>Description</h4>
<p>Bank of Jordan is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join our team as the internal control unit head. In this pivotal role, you will lead the internal control function, ensuring robust control environments across all bank operations and compliance with regulatory standards.</p>
<p>The internal control unit head will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring internal control frameworks that safeguard the bank’s assets, improve operational efficiency, and mitigate risks. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across departments to uphold the highest standards of governance and control.</p>
<h4>Responsibilities</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive internal control policies, procedures, and frameworks across the bank.</li>
<li>Oversee evaluation and monitoring of internal controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.</li>
<li>Coordinate with risk management, audit, and compliance functions to identify control gaps and recommend corrective actions.</li>
<li>Review and assess operational processes to identify risks and control weaknesses and implement improvements to mitigate these risks.</li>
<li>Provide guidance and training to business units to promote awareness and adherence to internal control standards.</li>
<li>Prepare and present reports on control environment status, findings, and recommendations to senior management and the board.</li>
<li>Support and facilitate internal and external audit processes by ensuring timely remediation of control deficiencies.</li>
<li>Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends to ensure the bank’s control framework remains current and effective.</li>
<li>Lead and develop the internal control team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.</li>
<li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in internal control, risk management, or related functions within the banking or financial sector.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of internal control frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.</li>
<li>Proven leadership and team management experience.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li>
<li>Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CPA are preferred.</li>
<li>High integrity, ethics, and professionalism.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related financial and audit software tools.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<p><h4>Job summary</h4>
<p>Leads inventory management and analysis activities and staff in a given hotel or multi-property market. Manages pricing, positioning and inventory for hotel or hotels within area of purview. Monitors all processes associated with demand, revenue, inventory, forecasting and opportunity analysis. Develops and recommends sales strategy for pricing of the transient customer, wholesale, and group segments. Identifies new revenue opportunities and effectively communicates sales strategy and pricing to all key stakeholders. Acts as primary contact and maintains productive relationships with all stakeholders, including hotel general managers, sales leaders, franchisees and owners.</p>
<h4>Candidate profile</h4>
<p><strong>Education and experience</strong><br>
A degree in a relevant business discipline preferred or demonstration of equivalent work experience.</p>
<h4>Core work activities</h4>
<p><strong>Managing revenue management projects and strategy</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Determines sales strategy, evaluates effectiveness and prepares historical and future analysis of revenue and profit opportunities.</li>
<li>Monitors the annual pricing process for transient, group and catering rooms, and function space.</li>
<li>Establishes and maintains effective dynamic and rational pricing strategies for rooms and function space.</li>
<li>Develops and executes the hotel(s) strategic plan(s).</li>
<li>Prepares sales strategy meeting agenda, monitors preparation of supporting documentation and leads property meetings.</li>
<li>Establishes long-range objectives and specifies the strategies and actions to achieve them.</li>
<li>Works closely with sales and marketing for business opportunities and aims to increase profitability of the organization.</li>
<li>Manages room authorizations, rates and restrictions.</li>
<li>Utilizes brand’s revenue management systems and tools to ensure that revenue and profit are maximized.</li>
<li>Prepares budgets for transient, group and catering.</li>
<li>Updates market knowledge and aligns strategies and approaches accordingly.</li>
<li>Serves as a demand expert for team members, GMs, and regional stakeholders.</li>
<li>Verifies that sales strategies and rate restrictions are communicated, implemented and modified as market conditions fluctuate.</li>
<li>Promotes and protects brand integrity and positioning.</li>
<li>Participates in quarterly regional reviews.</li>
<li>Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.</li>
<li>Attends meetings to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and manage activities and solutions.</li>
<li>Verifies property diagnostic processes (PDP) are used to maximize revenue and profits.</li>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.</li>
<li>Explores opportunities that drive profit, create value for clients, and encourage innovation; challenges existing processes/systems/products to make improvements.</li>
<li>Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans.</li>
<li>Develops 6-month, 12-month and 2-year strategic action plans for management of property room and catering revenues.</li>
<li>Performs regular quality checks to verify strategies are implemented correctly and producing desired results, ensuring any gaps are identified and addressed.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Analyzing and reporting revenue management data</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Actively participates in the weekly and long range forecasts.</li>
<li>Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.</li>
<li>Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.</li>
<li>Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.</li>
<li>Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information.</li>
<li>Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.</li>
<li>Prepares forecasts of revenue, profit, demand and occupancy for rooms for prescribed timeframes.</li>
<li>Prepares revenue and profit opportunity analysis.</li>
<li>Provides revenue analysis functional expertise and leadership to general managers, property leadership teams and sales leaders.</li>
<li>Assists with account diagnostics process and validates conclusions.</li>
<li>Analyzes period end and other available systems data to identify trends, future need periods and obstacles to achieving goals.</li>
<li>Checks distribution channels regularly for hotel positioning, information accuracy and competitor positioning.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Building successful relationships</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Develops and manages internal and external key stakeholder relationships.</li>
<li>Provides targeted and timely communication of results, achievements and challenges to all stakeholders.</li>
<li>Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Develops strong partnerships and relationships with regional team members to successfully achieve regional goals and priorities.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Managing and conducting human resources activities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Interviews and hires employees with the appropriate skills to meet the business needs of the operation.</li>
<li>Develops, implements, and maintains a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.</li>
<li>Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.</li>
<li>Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress.</li>
<li>Conducts employee performance appraisals according to standard operating procedures.</li>
<li>Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and verifies employees do the same within the team.</li>
<li>Solicits feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems and concerns on a continuous basis.</li>
<li>Verifies regular ongoing communication is happening in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives and communicate expectations, recognize performance and produce desired business results.</li>
</ul>
<p>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.</p>
<p>Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</p></p><p></p>
<p><h4>Job summary</h4>
<p>This position overlooks The St. Regis Amman Hotel, W Amman Hotel, Al Manara Luxury Collection and Westin Saraya Aqaba.<br>
Leads inventory management and analysis activities and staff in a given hotel or multi-property market. Manages pricing, positioning and inventory for hotel or hotels within area of purview. Monitors all processes associated with demand, revenue, inventory, forecasting and opportunity analysis. Develops and recommends sales strategy for pricing of the transient customer, wholesale, and group segments. Identifies new revenue opportunities and effectively communicates sales strategy and pricing to all key stakeholders. Acts as primary contact and maintains productive relationships with all stakeholders, including hotel General Managers, sales leaders, franchisees and owners.</p>
<h4>Candidate profile</h4>
<h4>Education and experience</h4>
<p>A degree in a relevant business discipline preferred or demonstration of equivalent work experience.</p>
<h4>Core work activities</h4>
<h4>Managing revenue management projects and strategy</h4>
<ul>
<li>Determines sales strategy, evaluates effectiveness and prepares historical and future analysis of revenue and profit opportunities.</li>
<li>Monitors the annual pricing process for transient, group and catering rooms, and function space.</li>
<li>Establishes and maintains effective dynamic and rational pricing strategies for rooms and function space.</li>
<li>Develops and executes the hotel(s) strategic plan(s).</li>
<li>Prepares sales strategy meeting agenda, monitors preparation of supporting documentation and leads property meetings.</li>
<li>Establishes long-range objectives and specifies the strategies and actions to achieve them.</li>
<li>Works closely with Sales and Marketing for business opportunities and aims to increase profitability of the organization.</li>
<li>Manages room authorizations, rates and restrictions.</li>
<li>Utilizes brand’s revenue management systems and tools to ensure that revenue and profit are maximized.</li>
<li>Prepares budgets for transient, group and catering.</li>
<li>Updates market knowledge and aligns strategies and approaches accordingly.</li>
<li>Serves as a demand expert for team members, GMs, and regional stakeholders.</li>
<li>Verifies that sales strategies and rate restrictions are communicated, implemented and modified as market conditions fluctuate.</li>
<li>Promotes and protects brand integrity and positioning.</li>
<li>Participates in quarterly regional reviews.</li>
<li>Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.</li>
<li>Attends meetings to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and manage activities and solutions.</li>
<li>Verifies property diagnostic processes (PDP) are used to maximize revenue and profits.</li>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.</li>
<li>Explores opportunities that drive profit, create value for clients, and encourage innovation; challenges existing processes/systems/products to make improvements.</li>
<li>Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans.</li>
<li>Develops 6-month, 12-month and 2-year strategic action plans for management of property room and catering revenues.</li>
<li>Performs regular quality checks to verify strategies are implemented correctly and producing desired results, ensuring any gaps are identified and addressed.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Analyzing and reporting revenue management data</h4>
<ul>
<li>Actively participates in the weekly and long range forecasts.</li>
<li>Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.</li>
<li>Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.</li>
<li>Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.</li>
<li>Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information.</li>
<li>Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.</li>
<li>Prepares forecasts of revenue, profit, demand and occupancy for rooms for prescribed timeframes.</li>
<li>Prepares revenue and profit opportunity analysis.</li>
<li>Provides revenue analysis functional expertise and leadership to general managers, property leadership teams and sales leaders.</li>
<li>Assists with account diagnostics process and validates conclusions.</li>
<li>Analyzes period end and other available systems data to identify trends, future need periods and obstacles to achieving goals.</li>
<li>Checks distribution channels regularly for hotel positioning, information accuracy and competitor positioning.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Building successful relationships</h4>
<ul>
<li>Develops and manages internal and external key stakeholder relationships.</li>
<li>Provides targeted and timely communication of results, achievements and challenges to all stakeholders.</li>
<li>Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Develops strong partnerships and relationships with regional team members to successfully achieve regional goals and priorities.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Managing and conducting human resources activities</h4>
<ul>
<li>Interviews and hires employees with the appropriate skills to meet the business needs of the operation.</li>
<li>Develops, implements, and maintains a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.</li>
<li>Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.</li>
<li>Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress.</li>
<li>Conducts employee performance appraisals according to Standard Operating Procedures.</li>
<li>Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and verifies employees do the same within the team.</li>
<li>Solicits feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems and concerns on a continuous basis.</li>
<li>Verifies regular ongoing communication is happening in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives and communicate expectations, recognize performance and produce desired business results.</li>
</ul>
<p>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.</p>
<p>Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</p></p><p></p>
<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2>
<div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description">
<p><span><strong>Role Summary:</strong></span><br><span><span>The role is responsible for managing day-to-day client relationships, supporting the Creative CS Team Lead, and coordinating end-to-end project delivery. It ensures effective collaboration across internal teams, maintains clear communication with clients, and upholds high-quality standards by aligning all deliverables with client briefs, timelines, and brand guidelines. This is a project-based opportunity for a limited period of time (External Consultant). </span></span></p><br><p><span><span><strong>Role Responsibilities:</strong></span></span></p><br><p><span><span><strong>1. Client Relationship Management</strong></span></span></p><br><ul><li><span><span>Serve as the main day-to-day contact for the client and support the Creative CS Team Lead.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Build and maintain long-term client relationships through continuous engagement and communication.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Manage expectations (work product and timelines) and resolve issues before they occur or escalate.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Present agency recommendations and creative work.</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><strong>2. Project Management</strong></span></span></p><br><ul><li><span><span>Coordinate tasks from briefing through execution.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Develop timelines, work plans, and delivery schedules.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Update project trackers daily basis.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Coordinate closely with internal creative, content, production, and communications teams to ensure timely delivery of all requests.</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><strong>3. Quality Control</strong></span></span></p><br><ul><li><span><span>Review deliverables before client submission.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Ensure work aligns with the brief and brand guidelines.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Verify accuracy, consistency, and completeness.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Maintain high standards across all outputs.</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><strong>Requirements:</strong></span></span></p><br><ul><li><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field</span></span></li><li><span><span>Experience in client servicing, account management, or a similar role (agency experience preferred)</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong client relationship management and communication skills</span></span></li><li><span><span>Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and competing priorities</span></span></li><li><span><span>Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams (creative, content, production, etc.)</span></span></li><li><span><span>High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality control and accuracy</span></span></li><li><span><span>Ability to review and present deliverables confidently to clients</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong organizational and problem-solving skills</span></span></li><li><span><span>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with project tracking tools is a plus</span></span></li></ul><br><p><span><span><b>About APCO</b></span></span></p><br> <p><span>APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>Founded in 1984, </span><span>with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.</span></p><br><br> <p><span><span>Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is </span><span>comprised</span><span> of strategic advisers, </span><span>consultants</span><span> and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and </span><span>expertise</span><span> on financial, competitive, </span><span>political</span><span> and societal issues. </span></span></p><br><br> <p><span><span>APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the </span><span>health, energy, technology, transportation & </span><span>infrastructure</span><span> and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate </span><span>reputation</span><span> and global solutions services. </span></span></p><br><br> <p><span>APCO is </span><span><span>renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to </span><span>operate</span><span>, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. </span></span><span>APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.</span></p><br><br> <p><span>By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.</span></p><br><br> </div>
<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2>
<div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description">
<span>We are seeking an experienced and highly creative Sous Chef to lead the culinary operations for a bold and playful dining concept bringing together contemporary global cuisine, creative comfort food, and indulgent desserts within one distinctive guest experience.<br> The menu takes inspiration from around the world, combining Asian flavours and techniques with Italian classics, contemporary burgers and sandwiches, globally inspired starters, and a strong focus on indulgent chocolate and pastry creations.<br> The Sous Chef will be responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency of the existing menu while continuously developing the culinary offering in line with the personality of the brand.<br> This role requires a chef who understands modern casual dining, international flavours, high-volume service, menu development, presentation, and commercial kitchen management .<br> The successful candidate will be both a creative culinary leader and a strong operator, capable of translating an imaginative menu into a consistently excellent product while managing food costs, kitchen performance, quality, and team development.<br> This role is based in Riyadh and is a seasonal 6 month role Nov-April At SIHAMCO, we believe in rewarding our team with more than just a job — we offer an inspiring work environment and real opportunities for growth.<br> Our benefits include: An opportunity to lead the founding team launching a new in house Persian restaurant concept by SIHAMCO - a first within The Groves' Portfolio.<br> Competitive salary packages – aligned with market standards and experience Health insurance, accommodation provided and transportation allowance Career development & Internal promotions – grow with us across departments and seasons Creative & collaborative work culture – built on passion, innovation, and attention to detail Exposure to high-end hospitality & entertainment concepts – gain experience in premium F&B and entertainment Experience working on premium events within The Groves, Riyadh Season Cultural diversity – join a team of passionate professionals from around the world About The Company SIHAMCO is a strategic partner operating proudly under the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), National Events Center (NEC), Riyadh Season and Jeddah Season since 2019.<br> At SIHAMCO, we don’t just lead Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and entertainment evolution—we create it from the ground up.<br> Since 2008, we’ve been designing, constructing, and operating exceptional experiences that blend local authenticity with global standards.<br> Every destination and concept we launch reflects our commitment to cultural storytelling, creative excellence, and operational precision.<br> Crafting a Homegrown Legacy All brands under SIHAMCO are homegrown Saudi concepts, fully developed in-house — from initial vision and brand identity to concept creation, design, execution and operation.<br> We don’t import ideas; we build them — crafting unforgettable experiences from scratch that resonate deeply with both local and international audiences.<br> Our Signature Brands Every brand under our umbrella is proudly reflecting the heart and soul of Saudi culture, while achieving international acclaim.<br> With over 25 original homegrown brands, SIHAMCO not only sets — but consistently surpasses — global standards in Entertainment, Hospitality, F&B, Lifestyle, Wellness, Family & Pet Entertainment Experience.<br> Our signature ventures: The Groves, ZodiaC Cuisine, Little Krazy, LucaLand, LucaPark, The Polar Ice Bar, Milk & Butter Nail Spa, Kooz Karak, Birds of Eden, El Lechazo, Khawaja Yanni, Zama Zulu, Hawanim Groves City, Vida Vera, The Groves Pizzeria and Gem-In-I showcase what it means to innovate locally and shine globally.<br> Our brands are also registered across the GCC and internationally such as the United Kingdom, Egypt, Morocco etc ensuring full legal protection and readiness for global expansion.<br> We Are Only Getting Started!<br> Several exciting new concepts and brands are currently under development, with launches planned in the coming months.<br> From bold new ideas to thoughtfully crafted experiences, SIHAMCO continues to grow its portfolio with originality, creativity and cultural pride.<br> People First Our team is our greatest asset—a dynamic mix of local talent and international expertise, all united by a passion for excellence.<br> We nurture careers, encourage creativity, and build leaders.<br> Join Us Whether you’re an emerging talent or a seasoned professional, SIHAMCO offers a platform to grow, create, and shape history.<br> Each concept we launch is a new chapter in a legacy that belongs to Saudi Arabia and speaks to the world.<br> Join us and be part of a company that’s redefining hospitality in Saudi Arabia and beyond.<br> Lead the overall kitchen operation, ensuring a consistently high standard of food quality, presentation, taste, and execution.<br> Oversee the preparation and service of a diverse menu incorporating Asian, Italian, American and contemporary global influences .<br> Maintain and continuously improve recipes, plating standards, preparation methods, and kitchen SOPs.<br> Ensure consistency across the menu, from starters and salads through to burgers, sandwiches, pasta, Asian-inspired dishes, and desserts.<br> Work closely with the management team on menu development, seasonal changes, new dishes, promotions, and special culinary activations.<br> Develop innovative dishes that fit the playful and creative identity of Little Krazy while remaining commercially viable.<br> Ensure all recipes are properly documented with accurate ingredients, yields, portion sizes, preparation methods, and presentation standards.<br> Manage food costs, portion control, wastage, yields, and GP in line with agreed targets.<br> Monitor food quality and ensure all ingredients meet the required standards.<br> Work closely with suppliers and procurement teams to source quality ingredients at competitive prices.<br> Lead daily kitchen briefings, tastings, quality checks, and service preparation.<br> Ensure smooth communication and coordination between kitchen sections and front-of-house during service.<br> Recruit, train, coach, and develop the kitchen brigade to create a strong, disciplined, and motivated team.<br> Manage kitchen scheduling, staffing requirements, section allocation, and daily operational priorities.<br> Ensure strict compliance with food safety, HACCP, hygiene, sanitation, and health and safety requirements.<br> Maintain a clean, organised, efficient, and professional kitchen environment.<br> Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure proper maintenance and safe operation.<br> Stay informed about international culinary trends, new techniques, ingredients, and contemporary dining concepts.<br> Introduce new ideas and culinary experiences that strengthen Little Krazy's identity and differentiate the concept from competitors.<br> Culinary Profile The ideal candidate should have strong experience across a multi-cuisine, contemporary restaurant environment , with an understanding of: Asian-inspired cuisine and flavours Japanese and Korean techniques and ingredients Italian pasta and classic sauces Contemporary burgers and sandwiches Modern comfort food International salads and starters Chocolate, pastry and indulgent desserts Modern plating and presentation High-volume restaurant production Experience working with diverse menus and concepts is particularly important, as the role requires a chef who can confidently move between different culinary styles while maintaining consistency and quality.<br></span> </div>
<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2>
<div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description">
<span>We are seeking an experienced and highly creative Head Chef to lead the culinary operations for a bold and playful dining concept bringing together contemporary global cuisine, creative comfort food, and indulgent desserts within one distinctive guest experience.<br> The menu takes inspiration from around the world, combining Asian flavours and techniques with Italian classics, contemporary burgers and sandwiches, globally inspired starters, and a strong focus on indulgent chocolate and pastry creations.<br> The Head Chef will be responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency of the existing menu while continuously developing the culinary offering in line with the personality of the brand.<br> This role requires a chef who understands modern casual dining, international flavours, high-volume service, menu development, presentation, and commercial kitchen management .<br> The successful candidate will be both a creative culinary leader and a strong operator, capable of translating an imaginative menu into a consistently excellent product while managing food costs, kitchen performance, quality, and team development.<br> This role is based in Saudi Arabia, relocation support is provided.<br> At SIHAMCO, we believe in rewarding our team with more than just a job — we offer an inspiring work environment and real opportunities for growth.<br> Our benefits include: An opportunity to lead the founding team launching a new in house Persian restaurant concept by SIHAMCO - a first within The Groves' Portfolio.<br> Competitive salary packages – aligned with market standards and experience Health insurance, accommodation provided and transportation allowance Career development & Internal promotions – grow with us across departments and seasons Creative & collaborative work culture – built on passion, innovation, and attention to detail Exposure to high-end hospitality & entertainment concepts – gain experience in premium F&B and entertainment Experience working on premium events within The Groves, Riyadh Season Cultural diversity – join a team of passionate professionals from around the world About The Company SIHAMCO is a strategic partner operating proudly under the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), National Events Center (NEC), Riyadh Season and Jeddah Season since 2019.<br> At SIHAMCO, we don’t just lead Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and entertainment evolution—we create it from the ground up.<br> Since 2008, we’ve been designing, constructing, and operating exceptional experiences that blend local authenticity with global standards.<br> Every destination and concept we launch reflects our commitment to cultural storytelling, creative excellence, and operational precision.<br> Crafting a Homegrown Legacy All brands under SIHAMCO are homegrown Saudi concepts, fully developed in-house — from initial vision and brand identity to concept creation, design, execution and operation.<br> We don’t import ideas; we build them — crafting unforgettable experiences from scratch that resonate deeply with both local and international audiences.<br> Our Signature Brands Every brand under our umbrella is proudly reflecting the heart and soul of Saudi culture, while achieving international acclaim.<br> With over 25 original homegrown brands, SIHAMCO not only sets — but consistently surpasses — global standards in Entertainment, Hospitality, F&B, Lifestyle, Wellness, Family & Pet Entertainment Experience.<br> Our signature ventures: The Groves, ZodiaC Cuisine, Little Krazy, LucaLand, LucaPark, The Polar Ice Bar, Milk & Butter Nail Spa, Kooz Karak, Birds of Eden, El Lechazo, Khawaja Yanni, Zama Zulu, Hawanim Groves City, Vida Vera, The Groves Pizzeria and Gem-In-I showcase what it means to innovate locally and shine globally.<br> Our brands are also registered across the GCC and internationally such as the United Kingdom, Egypt, Morocco etc ensuring full legal protection and readiness for global expansion.<br> We Are Only Getting Started!<br> Several exciting new concepts and brands are currently under development, with launches planned in the coming months.<br> From bold new ideas to thoughtfully crafted experiences, SIHAMCO continues to grow its portfolio with originality, creativity and cultural pride.<br> People First Our team is our greatest asset—a dynamic mix of local talent and international expertise, all united by a passion for excellence.<br> We nurture careers, encourage creativity, and build leaders.<br> Join Us Whether you’re an emerging talent or a seasoned professional, SIHAMCO offers a platform to grow, create, and shape history.<br> Each concept we launch is a new chapter in a legacy that belongs to Saudi Arabia and speaks to the world.<br> Join us and be part of a company that’s redefining hospitality in Saudi Arabia and beyond.<br> Lead the overall kitchen operation, ensuring a consistently high standard of food quality, presentation, taste, and execution.<br> Oversee the preparation and service of a diverse menu incorporating Asian, Italian, American and contemporary global influences .<br> Maintain and continuously improve recipes, plating standards, preparation methods, and kitchen SOPs.<br> Ensure consistency across the menu, from starters and salads through to burgers, sandwiches, pasta, Asian-inspired dishes, and desserts.<br> Work closely with the management team on menu development, seasonal changes, new dishes, promotions, and special culinary activations.<br> Develop innovative dishes that fit the playful and creative identity of Little Krazy while remaining commercially viable.<br> Ensure all recipes are properly documented with accurate ingredients, yields, portion sizes, preparation methods, and presentation standards.<br> Manage food costs, portion control, wastage, yields, and GP in line with agreed targets.<br> Monitor food quality and ensure all ingredients meet the required standards.<br> Work closely with suppliers and procurement teams to source quality ingredients at competitive prices.<br> Lead daily kitchen briefings, tastings, quality checks, and service preparation.<br> Ensure smooth communication and coordination between kitchen sections and front-of-house during service.<br> Recruit, train, coach, and develop the kitchen brigade to create a strong, disciplined, and motivated team.<br> Manage kitchen scheduling, staffing requirements, section allocation, and daily operational priorities.<br> Ensure strict compliance with food safety, HACCP, hygiene, sanitation, and health and safety requirements.<br> Maintain a clean, organised, efficient, and professional kitchen environment.<br> Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure proper maintenance and safe operation.<br> Stay informed about international culinary trends, new techniques, ingredients, and contemporary dining concepts.<br> Introduce new ideas and culinary experiences that strengthen Little Krazy's identity and differentiate the concept from competitors.<br> Culinary Profile The ideal candidate should have strong experience across a multi-cuisine, contemporary restaurant environment , with an understanding of: Asian-inspired cuisine and flavours Japanese and Korean techniques and ingredients Italian pasta and classic sauces Contemporary burgers and sandwiches Modern comfort food International salads and starters Chocolate, pastry and indulgent desserts Modern plating and presentation High-volume restaurant production Experience working with diverse menus and concepts is particularly important, as the role requires a chef who can confidently move between different culinary styles while maintaining consistency and quality.<br></span> </div>
<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>
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We will give you the opportunity to master your domain and drive excellence.</p><p>As Avertra Corpu2019s Senior JavaScript Engineer , you will be in charge of all duties related to the front-end platform, from developing designs for complicated applications to analyzing code. This includes optimizing applications, ensuring UI/UX feasibility, and implementing API designs and architecture.</p><p>Main Job Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead Front-End Architecture and Design: Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and high-performance front-end architectures. Make strategic decisions on frameworks, libraries, and tools to enhance development efficiency and application performance.</li><li>Mentor and Guide Junior Developers: Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior team members. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the development team.</li><li>Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with back-end engineers, UX/UI designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement innovative solutions. Ensure seamless integration of front-end applications with back-end services and APIs.</li><li>Ensure Technical Feasibility and Optimize Performance: Assess the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and provide feedback for improvements. Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and platforms.</li><li>Implement and Enforce Coding Standards: Establish and maintain coding best practices and standards to ensure code quality and consistency. Conduct regular code reviews to enforce standards and identify areas for improvement.</li><li>Drive Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in JavaScript and front-end development. Propose and implement enhancements to existing systems and processes to improve efficiency and product quality.</li><li>Manage Agile Development Processes: Participate actively in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Help the team meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality features by effectively managing tasks and priorities.</li><li>Develop Automated Testing and Deployment Pipelines: Implement automated testing frameworks to ensure software reliability and reduce regression issues. 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Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.</li><li>Coordinate with DevOps and Infrastructure Teams: Work with DevOps engineers to ensure smooth deployment and operation of front-end applications. Assist in managing environments, monitoring application performance, and ensuring high availability.</li></ul><p>Requirements Needed Competencies:</p><ul><li>Strong project management and organisational skills. 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Result of Service<br>The Senior Programme Management Consultant will support the Relief and Social Service Department (RSSD) in the continued implementation of the digital archive initiative. The assignment focuses on programme oversight, coordination, delivery tracking, risk management, and reporting. The programme is already under implementation. Reporting to the Director, RSSD the Consultant will review current progress, identify bottlenecks and delivery risks, coordinate follow-up across project contributors, support management decision-making, and complete the deliverables set out below. The consultant will provide advisory, coordination, planning, monitoring, and reporting support to strengthen programme delivery.<br> Work Location<br>To be negotiated.<br> Expected duration<br>The assignment is expected to be for 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to programme requirements, satisfactory performance, and availability of funds.<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>The Senior Programme Management Consultant will support the Relief and Social Service Department (RSSD) in the continued implementation of the digital archive initiative. The assignment focuses on programme oversight, coordination, delivery tracking, risk management, and reporting. The programme is already under implementation. Reporting to the Director, RSSD the Consultant will review current progress, identify bottlenecks and delivery risks, coordinate follow-up across project contributors, support management decision-making, and complete the deliverables set out below. The consultant will provide advisory, coordination, planning, monitoring, and reporting support to strengthen programme delivery. The consultant will: 1) Review the current status of the archive initiative, including workplans, deliverables, timelines, risks, contracts, stakeholder roles, staffing arrangements, and implementation challenges 2) Develop and maintain integrated delivery plans, schedules, risk registers, issue logs, dependency trackers, and reporting tools 3) Provide day-to-day coordination support across RSSD stakeholders, project teams, consultants, vendors, and service providers 4) Track progress regularly, including daily or near-daily follow-up on priority tasks, blockers, dependencies, and pending decisions 5) Identify delays, underperformance, resource gaps, and bottlenecks, recommending corrective action as appropriate 6) Support coordination of archive digitization, reading, validation, verification, metadata, investigative documentation, human verification, research support, and knowledge management activities 7)Track and support completion of the reading and verification of master card-related archive records 8) Support development of a model and completion plan for investigative factsheets 9) Facilitate coordination between archive and research stakeholders and technical or service-provider teams to ensure that tools and systems support RSSD requirements 10)Advise senior management on implementation priorities, risks, resource needs, governance arrangements, and future operating requirements 11) Support governance meetings, stakeholder consultations, donor reporting, budget reviews, procurement planning, and implementation reviews 12) Coordinate with the Communications Specialist, as required, to support dissemination of programme achievements, lessons learned, and knowledge products 13) Monitor programme performance, budget utilization, procurement timelines, vendor performance, milestones, risks, outputs, and deliverables against approved workplans 14) Prepare progress reports, briefing notes, presentations, donor reporting inputs, decision logs, management updates, lessons learned, and recommendations for future phases<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>EDUCATION An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in a relevant field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in a relevant field, combined with an additional two years of relevant experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Professional certification in project or programme management, archives, records management, digital preservation, information governance, or knowledge management is desirable EXPERIENCE A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience managing complex archive, research, information management, digitization, knowledge management, records management, or related programmes involving multiple interdependent activities is required Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, external service providers, vendors, and consultants across archival, research, operational, information management, or technical functions is required Experience managing programme integration, dependencies, risks, delivery tracking, budgets, contracts, reporting requirements, and stakeholder engagement is required Experience providing day-to-day programme coordination, performance tracking, issue escalation, and corrective action recommendations across complex implementation teams is required Experience supporting donor-funded projects and complex multi-stakeholder initiatives involving international organizations, academic institutions, cultural heritage organizations, development partners, or similar stakeholders is required Experience managing or supporting archival digitization, records validation, human verification, metadata, investigative documentation, research documentation, or structured information extraction processes is highly desirable Experience providing strategic advice to senior management on programme implementation, governance, risk management, financial oversight, and organizational priorities is highly desirable Experience with Human-in-the-Loop processes, data annotation, machine learning-enabled extraction, digital repositories, records management systems, metadata frameworks, or structured factsheet workflows is desirable Experience within the United Nations system, international organizations, or humanitarian and development contexts is desirable TECHNICAL SKILLS Strong programme and project management skills, including experience with complex, multi-stakeholder programmes with interconnected deliverables, is required Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools is required Strong knowledge of archive, records management, digitization, validation, verification, metadata, research documentation, or knowledge management processes is required Strong ability to maintain delivery trackers, risk registers, dependency logs, budget monitoring tools, and management reporting products is required Understanding of how digital tools, AI-enabled extraction, machine learning, and Human-in-the-Loop processes can support archive, research, validation, and knowledge management activities is desirable Knowledge of digital repository systems, metadata standards, and international standards in archives, records management, digitization, digital preservation, and information governance is desirable<br> Languages<br>Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.<br> Additional Information<br>The total remuneration for this assignment is fixed and non-negotiable at USD 120,000 per year<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br>
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<p>The GIZ Jordan Projects <strong><em>FURSATI – Empowering Women for Technical and Green Crafts Professions and in Career Development</em></strong> and <strong><em>Digitalisation of TVET in Jordan </em></strong>are seeking to hire a “<strong>Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist</strong>” based in Jordan- for full-time base employment.</p>
<p><strong>FURSATI –</strong> <strong>“</strong>is a BMZ-funded GIZ project in Jordan’s TVET portfolio, running from <strong>05/2026 to 04/2030</strong>. The project aims to improve employment perspectives in Jordan, especially for young women, in green, technical and creative sectors. It follows a gender-transformative approach, with gender equality and women’s empowerment as its principal objective. </p>
<p>FURSATI works at system, school, community and labour-market level. It supports gender-responsive TVET reform, practice-oriented BTEC education, social norm change around women’s employment, and women’s transition into work. </p>
<p><strong>Output 1</strong> strengthens the Ministry of Education’s capacities to implement TVET reform in a gender-transformative and labour market-oriented way, including policy advice, capacity development, career orientation and private sector engagement. </p>
<p><strong>Output 2</strong> supports selected BTEC girls’ schools in improving practical and gender-responsive training in green, technical and creative fields, with a focus on work-based learning and cooperation with companies. </p>
<p><strong>Output 3</strong> addresses social norms limiting women’s participation in these sectors through evidence-based campaigns, community dialogue, Sport for Development approaches, and exchange with women’s and business associations. </p>
<p><strong>Output 4</strong> strengthens labour market-oriented qualification offers and women’s transition into employment through labour market analysis, training development, mentoring, career guidance, job fairs, internships and cooperation with relevant associations</p>
<p><strong>DigiTVET- </strong>Digitilisation of TVET in Jordan” project is part of the TVET portfolio of GIZ Jordan<strong>,</strong> which aims to strengthen the quality and attractiveness of vocational education and training across the country. Working in close partnership with the Ministry of Education<strong>,</strong> public training providers, and civil society organisations, the project focuses on developing standardised procedures for digital TVET and designing inclusive, barrier-free learning methods that improve access for women and marginalised groups. A core element is the capacity building of teaching staff in both digital methods and inclusive, gender-equitable approaches. By combining technical and pedagogical skills development, the project ensures that learning content and platforms are accessible, engaging, and relevant to diverse learners. These efforts contribute to enabling young people — particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds — to acquire the skills needed in the digital age, while supporting companies in accessing a better qualified and digitally competent workforce.</p>
<p><strong><u>Qualifications and specialist knowledge</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in social science, economics, statistics, engineering, and any other related field.</li>
<li>At least 7 years of professional experience and relevant expertise in a comparable position in an international development organisation (Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Management and Analysis).</li>
<li>Professional experience within the Jordanian TVET & Employment sector is an asset</li>
<li>Methodological expertise in impact measurement of development cooperation projects.</li>
<li>High flexibility in selecting methods and strategies for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of projects and for collecting data to demonstrate achieved impacts.</li>
<li>Experience in monitoring and evaluation for reporting, data collection, and aggregation of various data sources, with the ability to provide a comprehensive overview.</li>
<li>Excellent digital competencies (MS Office: Excel, MS Teams).</li>
<li>Language skills: Arabic native speaker, fluent spoken and written English skills, German language is an asset.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><u>Main Responsibilities</u></strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Create and implement monitoring, evaluation and learning systems (MEL) for FURSATI and DigiTVET.</li>
<li>Provide input for reports to the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and other political partners.</li>
<li>Support the information, communication and public relations work of the projects by providing results data.</li>
<li>Continuously manage data collection, preparation, and provision to support strategic orientation and operational planning.</li>
<li>Provide regular updates on MEL progress, ensuring adherence to GIZ strategies and guidelines, including those of its financing partners and relevant divisions.</li>
<li>Support the projects and counterparts in document management and knowledge management and ensure that the projects meet their obligations in records management, monitoring and evaluation.</li>
<li>Contribute to MEL activities on cluster and portfolio level, especially regarding the programme level monitoring, sector data analysis and impact communication.</li>
<li>Coordinate and monitor the processing and fulfilment of contracts within your area of responsibility.</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><em><strong>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.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>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.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>GIZ will send feedback only to the candidates that are shortlisted and interviewed.</strong></em></p>