Recruitment Officer Jobs in Jordan
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<span>Job Purpose As the Senior Talent Acquisition Officer at Tarjama, you will lead the strategy and execution of our recruitment efforts to identify and attract top talent for critical roles.<br> You will drive the development and implementation of innovative sourcing strategies and partner with senior leadership to address complex staffing needs.<br> Your role will be pivotal in aligning talent acquisition practices with Tarjama’s strategic goals and business objectives, ensuring that we build a high-caliber workforce that supports the company’s growth and success.<br> Duties & Responsibilities Recruitment Process Management Conduct the full cycle of recruitment and selection for all Tarjama’s open vacancies (resume screening, screening calls, interviews, etc.<br>). Hands-on end-to-end recruitment, including direct sourcing and candidate management.<br> Manage and keep resumes and employment applications on the current HRMS in a way that facilitates easy reference and provides a comprehensive database of employment.<br> Create monthly reports on key talent acquisition metrics.<br> Interviewing Conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based interviews, phone interviews, etc.<br>). Workforce Planning Conduct the workforce planning exercise to determine the requirements of the right number of people with the right skills in coordination with hiring managers.<br> Job Advertising and Sourcing Advertise job vacancies through current HRMS internally and externally (for online platforms and recruitment agencies).<br> Enhance Tarjama’s recruitment strategies, reviewing attraction and sourcing practices, and job advertisements to promote Tarjama’s brand as an employer of choice.<br> Strategic Partnership and Candidate Experience Partner with hiring managers to identify needs and develop recruiting strategies.<br> Ensure an impressive candidate experience at every touch point.<br> Maintain strong relationships with academic and professional institutions, and employment agencies to facilitate the supply of human resources and close open vacancies.<br> Branding and Representation Act as brand ambassador at various events representing Tarjama, such as job fairs or on-campus recruiting events.<br> Compliance Follow Tarjama’s Talent Acquisition policies and procedures to ensure all recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with established guidelines and standards.<br> Education, Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.<br> 3-5 years of experience in recruiting full cycle preferably within the technology industry.<br> Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based, etc).<br> Proven Talent Acquisition working experience in a fast-paced work environment preferably in the technology industry.<br> Knowledge in using ATS platforms such as (Caval, and ZenHR).<br> Ability to create interview forms/templates.<br> Excellent level of proficiency with MS Office Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.<br> Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<br> Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective.<br> Superb teamwork and interpersonal abilities.<br> Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.<br> Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.<br> Excellent command of both spoken and written English.<br> Arabic Language is required Behavioral Competencies Initiative Problem Solving Team Oriented Adaptability Ability to Work Under Pressure Technical Competencies Recruitment & Selection Job Posting & Advertising Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Interviewing Techniques.<br></span> </div>
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<p>We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Human Resources professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our employees.<br><br>As a Human Resources Coordinator you are responsible for coordinating the various functions including administrative procedures and recruitment, leavers / joiners administration, liaison with the various departments of the hotel and outside contractors, maintaining and producing reports and records. Your role needs you to adhere to policies and procedures ensuring the smooth functioning of the Human Resources Department and will include key responsibilities such as:<br><br>• Initiate and process employment requisitions, develop and edit departmental job descriptions, vacancy announcements and position advertisements in consultation with the Director of Human Resources / Human Resources Manager<br>• Develop and maintain confidential departmental employee files, documents and databases<br>• Coordinate employee recruitment process, as appropriate, ensuring search documentation is accurate, consistent and complete<br>• Coordinate departmental employee relation functions in consultation with the Director of Human Resources / Human Resources Manager, monitor employee performance appraisal completions and track annual and sick leave accruals <br>• Prepare and complete the monthly Human Resources report and other statistical reports as required by the Director of Human Resources / Human Resources Manager<br>• Coordinate and conduct departmental training and conduct the Human Resources Orientation for new hires</p> </div>
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<span>Job Purpose As the Senior Talent Acquisition Officer at Tarjama, you will lead the strategy and execution of our recruitment efforts to identify and attract top talent for critical roles.<br> You will drive the development and implementation of innovative sourcing strategies and partner with senior leadership to address complex staffing needs.<br> Your role will be pivotal in aligning talent acquisition practices with Tarjama’s strategic goals and business objectives, ensuring that we build a high-caliber workforce that supports the company’s growth and success.<br> Duties & Responsibilities Recruitment Process Management Conduct the full cycle of recruitment and selection for all Tarjama’s open vacancies (resume screening, screening calls, interviews, etc.<br>). Hands-on end-to-end recruitment, including direct sourcing and candidate management.<br> Manage and keep resumes and employment applications on the current HRMS in a way that facilitates easy reference and provides a comprehensive database of employment.<br> Create monthly reports on key talent acquisition metrics.<br> Interviewing Conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based interviews, phone interviews, etc.<br>). Workforce Planning Conduct the workforce planning exercise to determine the requirements of the right number of people with the right skills in coordination with hiring managers.<br> Job Advertising and Sourcing Advertise job vacancies through current HRMS internally and externally (for online platforms and recruitment agencies).<br> Enhance Tarjama’s recruitment strategies, reviewing attraction and sourcing practices, and job advertisements to promote Tarjama’s brand as an employer of choice.<br> Strategic Partnership and Candidate Experience Partner with hiring managers to identify needs and develop recruiting strategies.<br> Ensure an impressive candidate experience at every touch point.<br> Maintain strong relationships with academic and professional institutions, and employment agencies to facilitate the supply of human resources and close open vacancies.<br> Branding and Representation Act as brand ambassador at various events representing Tarjama, such as job fairs or on-campus recruiting events.<br> Compliance Follow Tarjama’s Talent Acquisition policies and procedures to ensure all recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with established guidelines and standards.<br> Education, Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.<br> 3-5 years of experience in recruiting full cycle preferably within the technology industry.<br> Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based, etc).<br> Proven Talent Acquisition working experience in a fast-paced work environment preferably in the technology industry.<br> Knowledge in using ATS platforms such as (Caval, and ZenHR).<br> Ability to create interview forms/templates.<br> Excellent level of proficiency with MS Office Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.<br> Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<br> Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective.<br> Superb teamwork and interpersonal abilities.<br> Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.<br> Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.<br> Excellent command of both spoken and written English.<br> Arabic Language is required Behavioral Competencies Initiative Problem Solving Team Oriented Adaptability Ability to Work Under Pressure Technical Competencies Recruitment & Selection Job Posting & Advertising Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Interviewing Techniques.<br></span> </div>
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<strong>JOB PURPOSE<br></strong><br>Manage the Country’s National Operations facilities and personnel in their provision of pick-up, delivery, service offering through counters and shipment processing services. Ensure the execution of these services to defined service, cost and quality standards and achieve targeted improvement in operations performance measures. Set and own all operational budgeted costs. Support the sales acquisition and customer maintenance processes for defined customers and physical channels to achieve profitable revenue growth for DHL and improved customer satisfaction. Responsible for customs clearance both inbound and outbound to achieve the highest Transit Time standard. Responsible for security within the Country employees, shipments and facilities.<br><br><strong>PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong><br><ul><li>Direct accountability for the service performance and operational cost of the Country’s Operations against defined standards and targets.</li><li>Gateways within the Country maintaining and achieving BIC Gateway status.</li><li>Security compliance within the country, maintaining and achieving new TAPA facilities.</li><li>All Facilities upkeep and ideal location within the Country</li><li>Responsible for Country maintaining ISO9001, ISO1401, ISO1800</li><li>Responsible for planning new facility locations and customer touch points.</li><li>Ownership of the costs & cost target achievement, with the Business Units.</li><li>Ensure pick-up, delivery and shipment processing services are executed in line with service, quality and cost performance standards and targets.</li><li>Ensure implementation of, and compliance to regional and country processes, policies and procedures, and any local external regulatory requirements, that relate to the operational services provided.</li><li>Manage and support business acquisition and customer relationship management from the Operations perspective for defined customers, both directly with customers through all physical channels and in conjunction with appropriate DHL sales management.</li><li>Monitor Operations performance against service targets and cost targets and ensure the implementation of actions to reverse identified areas of under-performance.</li><li>Ensure that service provided by counter staffs through the service centers are in line with DHL’s standards set for delighting customers to maximize cash sales.</li><li>Ensure the effective implementation and deployment of Regional and Country projects, programmes and initiatives, and the realization of agreed business benefits, within Ground Operations.</li><li>Ensure that the team is provided with clear direction and performance standards and is staffed, trained and motivated to meet set targets. Perform the Motiv8 process regularly for direct reports to manage individual performance and career aspirations.</li><li>As security is a vital and integral part of our business and as such contributes to its overall success, line managers are responsible for compliance to DHL security policies and procedures.</li><li>Co-ordinate with Regional Hub and Transportation department, sales and third party contractors to maintain and expand the road haulage network in line with market demands, both in terms of transit times and security.</li><li>Monitor and measure the transit time performance against performance targets. </li><li>Take the necessary action at origin and/or destination to ensure transit time targets are achieved.</li><li>Work closely with local management to oversee the construction/renovation of all new and existing facilities to ensure they are designed to cope with projected volumes of shipments forecasted over the next five years.</li><li>Manage the co-ordination between country management team and functions and develop the country’s quality strategy in line with ISO 9001, ISO 1400(EMS) – ISO 1800(H&S) and beyond.</li><li>Measure and evaluate service performance using Service Quality Index.</li><li>Ensure performance monitoring is relevant, concise and accessible to all users.</li><li>To develop, implement and manage security country wide<br></li></ul><strong>NATURE AND SCOPE</strong><br><strong>a) Context</strong><br>The Country National Operations Manager has direct management responsibility for the Country’s Operations personnel, equipment, consumables and facilities. Specifically, he/she is responsible for the service and operational cost performance for the Country’s Operations against agreed budget, standards and targets, and the definition and implementation of actions and plans to improve this performance. Improve and maintain high performance in customs clearance.<br><strong>b) Reporting Relationships</strong><br><br>The Country National Operations Manager reports to the Country Manager. This position has xxx direct reports, Ground Ops Manager, Quality and H&S Manager, Security and Facilities Manager, Gateway Manager.<br><strong>c) Contacts</strong><br> <br><em>1. <strong>Internal </strong></em><br><br>Management Team --> Daily--> Strategy Creation and Development <br>Services Managers--> Daily--> Leadership, direction and Guidance<br> <br>Gateway staff--> Daily--> Functional co-ordination;network issues and developments<br> <br><em>2. <strong>External</strong> </em><br>Building Maintenance Supplies and Contractors -->Infrequently -->Liaison takes place through Procurement and Facilities<br> <br>Customers -->Daily --> Services support to sales for large contracts or for maintenance of existing deals<br><strong>d) Problem Solving</strong><br><ul><li>Addressing customer service and operational issues, primarily driven by Ground Operations and Gateway performance.</li><li>Defining solutions to reverse identified under-performance against service and cost standards and targets within Ground Operations.</li><li>Ensuring compliance to THP –ISO 1900/1800/1400 processes and relevant quality systems.</li><li>Ensuring the implementation of agreed regional and country projects and programmes at operational sites within the country while maintaining the full operational performance of the facilities and personnel.</li><li>Maintaining optimal operational performance within Country Operations, including staffing levels, equipment and supplies availability and functionality, and planning and projecting infrastructure investments to sustain performance and quality levels.</li><li>Managing all country facilities, relocating, maintaining and planning for growth. </li></ul><strong>e) Decision Making</strong><br><ul><li>Service operating policy and procedures</li><li>Services procurement over field spend</li><li>Domestic scheduling and road network</li><li>Services staff recruitment</li><li>Services process flow design and layout</li><li>Services development programmes and schedules</li><li>Shipment data processing standards and equipment</li><li>Services Strategy</li><li>Operating policies and procedures</li><li>Procedure and process flows for interfaces with other departments</li><li>Process flow and procedure design for ISO 9002 certification</li><li>Key performance indicator design for other departments</li><li>Prioritization of tactical actions to improve service and cost performance within country Operations.</li></ul><br><strong>f) Planning and Organization</strong><br><ul><li>Supports major projects and programs scheduled for deployment in his/her Operations and ensure that agreed local personnel and resources are available for timely completion.</li><li>Ensures compliance with agreed service contingency and recovery plans within Operations and ensures they are aligned with necessary plans or actions in other areas of the Operations and other functions and entities (e.g. Commercial, Aviation,).</li><li>Monitors and reacts appropriately to ensure optimum staffing and other resources are available to maintain service and cost performance standards.</li></ul><br><strong>g) Job Challenge</strong><br><ul><li>The country may have particular cultural differences to other network locations. There is a high proportion of staff from South East Asia, the Indian Sub Continent and other Middle East / African countries. They have different backgrounds, languages and religious beliefs. The country National Operations Manager has to ensure that all of these differences are taken into consideration when any strategies are being formulated or decisions affecting staff changes and work practices are being effected. </li><li>Must be able to lead, manage, motivate and communicate effectively to all levels of Operations staff within Country Operations.</li><li>Key focus on achieving service excellence within agreed cost parameters while Maintaining a strong customer facing position and driving improvement in Customer satisfaction.</li></ul><br><strong>4. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong><br><ul><li>Educated to degree level preferred</li><li>6-8 years experience within Operations with at least 5 years experience of managing large teams .</li><li>Project Management experience preferred.</li><li>Must possess good understanding of Service Theory, Operations Management, ,GSOP, ISO Processes and TAPA.</li><li>Excellent written, oral and presentation skills essential.</li><li>PC skills i.e. sound knowledge of MS Office packages.</li><li>Passion for delighting customers</li><li>Ability to build and lead teams</li><li>Ability to drive superior performance by building a high performance culture</li><li>Demonstrates a high level of commitment, energy and resilience</li><li>Excellent problem solving capabilities</li><li>High tolerance for stress and maintains stable performance under pressure</li><li>Good Planning & Organizing skills</li></ul><br><br> </div>
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<p>The Roving HR Officer provides Human Resource support for the HR department. This role will be responsible for HR operational oversight of key HR functions including Talent Acquisition and management, Staff Relations, and Performance Management support etc.</p>
<p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.</p>
<p><strong>MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>
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<li>Act as the primary HR focal point during scheduled rotations or urgent deployments to Zaatari Camp, Azraq Camp, or any other assigned operation sites.</li>
<li>Provide direct, accessible HR services to field-based staff, national employees, and incentive-based volunteers (IBVs), addressing inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and contracts.</li>
<li>Coordinate field-specific HR administrative workflows, including physical file collection, contract distributions and making sure the contracts are signed by each employee, and time attendance sheet verifications.</li>
<li>Participate in reviewing national staff policies and recommend changes/additions/deletions to the HR Manager.</li>
<li>Provide support to program and operations staff in interpretation of HR policies and procedures and provide technical support on HR issues, as directed by supervisor.</li>
<li>Work with HR and Management on implementation of strategic planning of the department.</li>
<li>Conduct regular field travel to project offices, ensure proper implementation of human resources procedures and assist/ support managers in their needs.</li>
<li>Maintains compensation databases and ensures employment records are properly maintained in the HR systems (CostPoint, Local HR system)</li>
<li>Facilitate the recruitment process and advise the hiring manager on each recruitment stage and prepare regular recruitment tracking reports.</li>
<li>Ensure that the recruitment process is fair and transparent and in line with international Medical Corps (IMC) HR policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Ensure proper orientation for all new staff; collaborate and coordinate with other departments to provide an engaging and welcoming orientation.</li>
<li>Advise and facilitate employee separation process and maintain separation documents in employee file.</li>
<li>Assist in updating organograms, maintaining contact lists, and information flow lines regularly.</li>
<li>Assist in preparation of employee contracts, and other mandatory documents are signed and filed. </li>
<li>Assist in writing personnel letters as required (transfer, promotion, increment, acceptance of resignation and others).</li>
<li>Assist in preparation of separation / terminal benefits.</li>
<li>Assist HR Management to do periodic turnover analysis.</li>
<li>Ensure that all the personnel files are kept in safe custody and are updated on a regular basis. Also, ensure that the required documents are uploaded on shared cloud system (Office 365). </li>
<li>Support HR Management to ensure that performance reviews are processed timely and filed.</li>
<li>Supports country program supervisors and staff in the goal setting, end of probation or annual performance reviews ensuring proper documentation of performance appraisals.</li>
<li>Supports country program supervisors to identify training needs or performance gaps of staff.</li>
<li>Support the audit and compliance process and provide the documentation after reviewed by HR Management.</li>
<li>Perform other related duties as requested</li>
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<p><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>
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<li>Typically, a bachelor's degree in a related area. A degree in HR management is preferable. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.</li>
<li> Typically, 3+ years’ experience as a HR Officer</li>
<li>Previous experience with International Medical Corps is a plus</li>
<li>Knowledge of local labor laws</li>
<li>Experience with human resource information system would be an added advantage</li>
<li>Knowledge of principles and procedures for staff recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, job design, labor relations and negotiation, and Human Resources Information Systems.</li>
<li> Knowledge and understanding of local employment standards</li>
<li> Strong MS Office and the ability to use technology to collaborate</li>
<li> Good conflict management skills</li>
<li> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Excellent planning and organizing skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively and collaborate with others</li>
<li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and foster trust and respect.</li>
<li>Self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented.</li>
<li>Flexible, comfortable with deadlines and able to work well under pressure.</li>
<li> Ability to perform multi-tasking.</li>
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<p><strong>Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps</strong></p>
<p>As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships.</p>
<p>International Medical Corps prioritizes safeguarding the populations with whom we work from exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve.</p>
<p>As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps.</p>
<p><strong>Equal Opportunities </strong></p>
<p>International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.</p>
<p>We are looking to hire a skilled GRC officer who will be responsible for assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and security of our IT systems, while ensuring compliance against industry standards, best practices, and internal processes and procedures. As part of his duties, he will be responsible for overseeing compliance with and reporting to Management on how to mitigate possible risk.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop, review, monitor, and implement the company's information security management system, including processes, policies, systems, and procedures, and continuously improve the ISMS to keep up with changing regulatory requirements and industry best practices.</li><li>Develop, review, and monitor the Firm s business continuity & disaster recovery plan and identify potential risks areas and ensure steps are taken to mitigate same.</li><li>Investigate and report violations of processes, procedures and regulatory standards across the operations of the Firm including but not limited to engineering and operations departments with effective action plans in response to discoveries and compliance violations.</li><li>Build an internal audit plan and schedule to cover all aspects as per the management needs.</li><li>Prepare internal audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.</li><li>Plan and conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and develop corrective action plans.</li><li>Monitor and report on compliance issues, including data breaches, security incidents, and regulatory changes, and take appropriate actions to address them.</li><li>Ensure that compliance-related issues are communicated effectively to the leadership team and the board of directors.</li><li>Provide guidance and training employees on security & compliance-related topics, based on the best practices and industry standards.</li><li>Foster a culture of compliance within the organization, where all employees understand the importance of compliance and their role in maintaining it.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors and regulators as necessary to demonstrate compliance with relevant laws and regulations.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that compliance & ISMS requirements are integrated into all aspects of software development, project management and operations, etc.</li><li>Migrate, manage, and excel the GRC tasks to a well-known GRC tool.</li><li>Perform and manage an enterprise risk assessment across the organization, based on a defined risk management policy, and procedure.</li><li>Work closely with all departments on risk management tasks, including identification & mitigation of risks.</li><li>Work closely with all departments on their new tools and software s to make sure it follows ProgressSoft vision, policies, and to reflect on any required changes to the current processes and internal controls.</li><li>Ability to read and understand third party agreements from Clients & assess the level of risk acceptance towards security terms and conditions.</li><li>Ability to perform third party risk assessments (Vendor & Client).</li><li>Understand the internal workflows and procedures, assess any areas for improvement.</li></ul><p>Performance goal/KPI</p><ul><li>Ensure staff members comply with all laid down processes and procedures.</li><li>Presentation to the top management and as may be required.</li><li>Ensure Staff members comply with the of technology at all levels.</li><li>Submission of timely and regular reporting to Management on the status of progress and achievements.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor's degree in computer science or any related field. Minimum of 1-2 years experience in areas related to Governance, Compliance Officer, IT Auditor or Information Technology Risk Management. Strong knowledge of IT auditing principles, practices, and frameworks (e.g., GRCP, COBIT, ISO 27001, or related discipline). Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO27001, GDPR, PADSS). Familiarity of cybersecurity & compliance regulations across Middle East countries (e.g. Jordan/ UAE/ Oman/ Kuwait/ Qatar etc.). Proficiency in risk and audit tools and methodologies. Provide insights for informed decision-making. Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent reporting and presentation skills. Exposure to IT Governance and its activities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to multi-task, pay attention to details and meet deadlines.</p>
<p>Type of contract : Service Contract Level : SC8 Hiring Unit : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station : Amman Work location : On site Duration of contract : 6 months Hiring open to : External candidates Application deadline (Midnight UTC 3 Time) : 23/08/2026 ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The UNESCO Office in Jordan works closely with the national authorities to preserve and promote tangible and intangible cultural heritage in the country. It particularly works in close collaboration and partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Department of Antiquities, and the Ministry of Culture, as well as relevant national and local authorities, to ensure the sustainable conservation of the country s rich cultural heritage. Through the currently implemented projects, the office is promoting sustainable socio-economic development in local communities, focusing on investing in cultural heritage preservation, contributing to decent livelihoods and offering short-term employment opportunities while also paving the way for longer term investments in cultural heritage preservation and sustainable local tourism development in As-Salt and other location sites in Jordan . To support achieving the mentioned goals and to ensure the proper and timely finalization of the ongoing activities and projects at the culture unit in UNESCO Amman office, the office is recruiting an Associate Project Officer to assist in the regular follow-up and monitoring of ongoing rehabilitation and construction activities. MAIN TASKS AND SERVICES Under the general supervision of UNESCO Jordan Head of office and the direct supervision of the Culture Programme Specialist, and in coordination with the rest of the culture staff and the relevant Administrative and Financial staff. The Associate Project Officer's duties and responsibilities include, but are not restricted to: • Support in managing all project phases, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting. • Provide support to the implementation of rehabilitation and construction works currently implemented in different areas in Jordan, including coordination and site supervision. • Ensure regular follow up with UNESCO s contractors to update the BoQs tables and ensure quality interventions as per the provided technical specifications and drawings. • Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of the executed works, and the preparation of documents and reports related to the project. • Conduct regular field visits to the project locations as necessary and when requested, to provide comprehensive site supervision, follow-up and management to the ongoing works, ensuring adherence to design requirements, construction specifications, safety and quality. • Review contractors deliverables and reports, ensuring technical compliance with project specifications and signed contracts. • Anticipate difficulties and bottlenecks and address them proactively and in consultation with the supervisor. • Liaise with and facilitate information sharing amongst project partners, stakeholders and the local authorities, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and donors. • Participate in technical meeting, and stakeholder meetings when and as needed, and draft minutes of meeting, official correspondence, and any other official documents in English, and maintain a record of documentation for the project. • Support in administrative tasks as needed and ensure proper project management where and when requested, including reviewing budget records and invoices. • Perform any other activities and tasks requested by the supervisor. EXPECTED RESULTS • Expected Results and Deliverables • Management of works, monitoring and evaluation of the implemented activities. • Control over of quality, time schedule and project deliverables from consultants and contractors. • Coordination with consultants, contractors, partners and relevant stakeholders • Delivering progress reports within the project implementation phase • Regular communication with Programme Specialist and UNESCO team DURATION OF THE CONTRACT 6-months contract (with a 3-months probation), extension of the appointment is subject to satisfactory performance and extension of the validity of the project and/or availability of the project fund. COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M) • Communication (C) • Accountability (C) • Innovation (C) • Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C) • Planning and organizing (C) • Results focus (C) • Teamwork (C) For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework . REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor s degree in the field of architecture, civil or structural engineering, or a related field. WORK EXPERIENCE • Minimum 5 years of experience in architecture, architectural conservation, structural engineering, cultural heritage rehabilitation or related fields. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Functional/Technical Competencies • Good (oral and written) communication skills, including the ability to draft and produce a variety of written material in a clear and concise manner. • Ability to analyze and collect, summarize, and analyze information from various sources. • Ability to read and interpret rehabilitation and construction drawings, plans, and specifications. • Broad knowledge of historical and traditional building materials and constructional methods used in the Middle East context and an ability to obtain quickly and up-to-date understanding and appreciation of specialist techniques and best practice methods for maintaining, conserving and repairing historic structures, including the correct and effective use of materials and products. • knowledge in project delivery, results-based and budget management, project management, monitoring and supervision tools. • Integrity, reliability and sense of commitment in the execution of duties. </p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>EDUCATION • Bachelor s degree in the field of architecture, civil or structural engineering, or a related field. WORK EXPERIENCE • Minimum 5 years of experience in architecture, architectural conservation, structural engineering, cultural heritage rehabilitation or related fields. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Functional/Technical Competencies • Good (oral and written) communication skills, including the ability to draft and produce a variety of written material in a clear and concise manner. • Ability to analyze and collect, summarize, and analyze information from various sources. • Ability to read and interpret rehabilitation and construction drawings, plans, and specifications. • Broad knowledge of historical and traditional building materials and constructional methods used in the Middle East context and an ability to obtain quickly and up-to-date understanding and appreciation of specialist techniques and best practice methods for maintaining, conserving and repairing historic structures, including the correct and effective use of materials and products. • knowledge in project delivery, results-based and budget management, project management, monitoring and supervision tools. • Integrity, reliability and sense of commitment in the execution of duties. • Excellent coordination, organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to manage multiple and simultaneous tasks and heavy workloads, and to deliver results within a specified timetable, paying close attention to detail and quality of work. • Ability to work effectively in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment. • Understanding of local cultures and sensitivities, particularly in diverse environments. • Good IT skills including good knowledge of standard office software. LANGUAGES • Excellent knowledge of English (written/spoken/reading/comprehension) is mandatory. • Excellent knowledge of Arabic (written/spoken/reading/comprehension) is mandatory. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS WORK EXPERIENCE • Previous experience working with UN agency or international non-governmental organization, preferably in the field of Cultural Heritage, is an added value. • Previous experience with UNESCO or demonstrated understanding of UNESCO s work is an added value • Site supervision experience is an added value.</p>