Associate Project Development and Reporting Officer

Contract

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The Donor Relations and Projects Support Unit (DRPSU) at UNRWA Jordan Field works towards three main objectives. The Unit’s work plans, KPIs and targets are designed to achieve these objectives.

Objective One: Contribute to the development and implementation of the overall Field-based fundraising strategy and management of donor relationships, including specific recommendations on Field resource mobilization. Objective Two: Contribute to the project planning process within the context of the Agency’s Strategic and Programme framework Objective Three: Provide programmatic and administration support to results oriented, effective, efficient and accountable implementation of donor-funded projects.

DRPSU is seeking a UN Volunteer in supporting the Field’s Emergency and non-emergency priority projects are effectively and efficiently planned, designed, fundraised for, and implemented in close coordination with Programme and Operation units. UN Volunteer will support the Front Office in maintaining a productive relationship with external partners as well as exploring new partnerships, specifically in the context of the field’s Emergency Appeal (Syria Crisis and COVID-19 responses) and JFO’s non-emergency priority and thematic projects. UN Volunteer is also expected to provide relevant assistance to the External Relations Department at UNRWA HQ

Under the direct supervision of Donor Relations & Project Support Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• In line with the Agency’s Resource Mobilization Strategy and Medium-term strategic objectives, supports the design and the implementation of Jordan Field’s resource mobilization and donor engagement work plans that will enable UNRWA Jordan Field Office to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of the Field’s Emergency Appeals and non-emergency priority projects. • Participates as necessary in meetings with representatives of donor countries and organizations; Prepare briefing documents for the Field Director, senior management at Jordan Field Office and HQ and Donor meetings as requested; • Provides a consistently high level of service to local donor representatives and their officials in capitals, liaising with relevant UNRWA Headquarter departments; • Formulates high-quality and responsive project proposals, concept papers, and project reports in coordination with respective field Programmes and support departments; Ensures that Project Cycle Management (PCM) principles are incorporated into the formulation and implementation of all projects. • Monitors the implementation of projects in coordination with Programme Support Office and field departments and verify adherence to donor requirements. • Assists with building the capacity of field department staff to develop proposals and prepare reports; assist with the writing, editing, formatting, and proof reading of proposals and report documents.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Working in Teams

full-time work experience of donor relations, fundraising, development projects and programmes in English

Location: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the Middle East. Bound by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, Red Sea to the south and the Palestinian National Authority to the west.

Weather: Jordan’s climate can be classified as semi-arid (Bsh) on the Koeppen-Geiger classification. It features a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan's location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area. January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C, and August is the hottest month at 20°C to 35°C. Daily temperatures can be quite hot, especially in the summer; on some days it can be 40°C or more, especially when a hot, dry southerly wind blows. Such winds can sometimes be very strong and can cause sandstorms. About 70 percent of the average rainfall in the country falls between November and March; June through August are often rainless. Rainfall varies from season to season and from year to year. Precipitation is often concentrated in violent storms, causing erosion and local flooding, especially in the winter months.

Safety and Security: Jordan is a relatively stable country. The potentials for internal or external armed conflict are considered very unlikely in the current political environment. Peaceful demonstrations, and sometimes road blockages, do occur in Jordan, motivated by domestic factors such as unemployment, deprivation of resources and development or for regional issues such as solidarity with the Palestinian cause or with the Syrian crises. Most of these events are driven by civil society unions and Islamic parties. Domestic tribal civil unrest sometimes turns violent, especially outside main cities, due to tribal disputes or socio-economic reasons. In all occasions law enforcement agencies usually manage to contain the situation rapidly. Road traffic accidents are the primary threat against UN personnel in Jordan. Poor road conditions and bad driving behaviours are the main reasons for the high rate of traffic accidents. Amman is a category A duty station with security level 1.

Transportation and housing: Taxis as well as ride-hailing services (Uber and Careem) are abundant and affordable in Amman. Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Public minibuses are the most common form of public transport. They normally only leave when full, so waiting times of an hour or more are inevitable, especially in rural areas. The larger air-con buses offer a speedy and reliable service, departing according to a fixed schedule. Housing is readily available with rents for one- to two-bedroom apartments ranging between 500 and 800 JD (1 JD = 0.708 USD) depending on the location.

Health Services: Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Almost all doctors (and most pharmacists) speak English; many have studied abroad.

Language: The official language of Jordan is Arabic, but English is widely spoken – especially in the cities. Many Jordanians have travelled or have been educated abroad so French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken, but to a lesser extent.

Learn more about Jordan from the Ministry of Tourism’s website: https://www.mota.gov.jo/EN/Pages/Get_to_know_Jordan