Jordan: Project Officer (She Leads)

She Leads Program: 

The She Leads Program is a five-year (2021-2025) strategic consortium partnership between Terre des Hommes, Plan International, Defence for Children/ECPAT, African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. The strategic objective behind the She Leads programme is to increase the sustained influence of Girls and Young Women (GYW) on decision-making and the transformation of gender norms in formal and informal institutions. This will be achieved through the attainment of three main outcomes:

1. Enhanced collective action and activism by GYW in a gender-responsive civil society;
2. Increased acceptance of positive social gender norms; and
3. Political institutions - at all levels - enable meaningful participation of GYW in decision-making.

The programme will be implemented in nine countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Liberia, Ghana and Sierra Leone. It will also include regional and international components in the Middle East and North Africa.

The Project Officer will be responsible for providing daily support and leadership to the programme and its activities in Jordan and to support in ensuring efficient coordination with partners , and work closely with all implementing partners to achieve programme objectives. In coordination with the Regional Country Coordinator, s/he will support in ensuring that internal and external reports submitted in a timely manner and advise senior project staff on issues associated with progress in order to facilitate any necessary changes in programming

Dimensions of the Role: 

Communication:

Internal: the post-holder will report to the Regional/Country Manager (RCM), S/he collaborate with technical, and support teams to facilitate programme implementation.

External: the post-holder will work closely with all implementing partners, other programme stakeholders and partners. s/he will maintain strong working relationships with governmental institutions. They will ensure that programme volunteers, properly trained and involved in the implementation process, and have a clear understanding of the scope of work. In addition, s/he must maintain strong coordination between the project and other organisations and government departments to avoid duplication of services, leverage comparative strengths and to support joint activities on both level regional and country level.

External representation: s/he participate in meetings/workshops/seminars/trainings at the local and national level as required by the project or/and assigned by the RCM.

Budget/Asset management: the post-holder will support the Regional/Country manager in managing the budget through tracking programme expenditure, developing foreseen forecasts, and managing programme procurement.

Accountabilities: 

• Oversee and follow up on the implementation of the activities of She Leads’ project
• Provide day-to-day operational support to implementing partners;
• Assist the RCM in preparing information and data for the learning approach by providing the required information and following up with partners for their input;
• Support the research that will be conducted through the project’s research partner (if any)
• Support the partners to ensure all support documents (means of verification) and general project documents are properly completed and filed;
• Attend sessions conducted throughout the project to ensure good quality is maintained within She Leads project
• Support the partners in developing a detailed action plan in tandem with the project outcomes, the work plan and outreach strategy
• Guide and support the implementing partners and provide continuous feedback to the RCM by sending weekly update reports
• Ensure the accurate data collection from beneficiaries;
• Offer the needed logistical support for workshops, events and training sessions;
• Conduct regular field visits to supervise and monitor She Leads activities
• Ensure rigorous implementation of quality and accountability mechanisms
• Ensure adherence to Plan’s Child Safeguarding Policy and reporting procedures
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate conflict-solving behaviours
• Undertake all other duties determined by the RCM.

Reporting & Evaluation: 

• Support reporting and evaluation of She Leads programme on impact, outputs and outcomes and annual planning for She Leads networks.
• Keep record of relevant project information;
• Prepare monthly project reports highlighting achievements and challenges.

Child Safeguarding, gender equality and inclusion: 

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People, Programme Participants and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan

Key Relationships: 

The post-holder will have high internal contact with the Regional/Country Manager, volunteers, and the technical team and medium contact with the operation and finance team. Moreover, the post holder will have direct contact with the project partners, such as: JNCW/Shama’a and with other partners and stakeholders such as: She Leads consortium members (regional and country networks)

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge: 

• Minimum bachelors level educational qualification in Social Studies, Human Rights, Development Studies or any related discipline
• 2-3 years of experience in the non-profit sector
• INGO work experience is preferred.

Knowledge: 

• Preferable knowledge of human rights situation in Jordan, with a focus on women’s rights, gender equality.
• General understanding of financial, administration and information management;
• Knowledge of Child Protection.

Essential: 

• Ability to effectively work with a variety of people and personalities (internal/external);
• Fluent in English and Arabic;
• Facilitation, negotiation and networking;
• Persuasion and ability to influence;
• Must be computer proficient (MS Office and outlook);
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity;
• Has experience and the ability to work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.

Desirable: 

• Good knowledge and understanding of “DO NO HARM” principles;
• Good knowledge of field-based monitoring and networking.

Plan International’s Values in Practice: 

We are open and accountable: 

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact: 

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together: 

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering: 

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment: 

The post-holder shall be based at Plan International Jordan offices in Amman with high probability for local travel in Jordan.

Level of Contact with Children: High level: Frequent interaction with girls and young women.

Role Profile: 

Type of Role: Fixed Term Job

Contract Duration: 6 months

Reports to: Regional / Country Manager (RCM)

Location: Amman with travel to the project sites in Jordan governorate

Grade: C1

Closing Date: 28 April 2023

How to Apply: 

Follow the link: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=46443&company=PlanInt&st=65A08E21253729543DA74948E848EC30284FC8D8

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Safeguarding Policy.