Coordination Officer

Contract

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Recently, the UNCT and the Government developed the new UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2023-2027. The UNSDCF represents the commitment of the Kingdom of Jordan and the United Nations to working together to realize the country’s development potential and accelerate its path towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Focusing on four main priorities, i.e. inclusive green growth and decent jobs; basic services and self-reliance; climate action and sustainable resource management; and accountable institutions, the UNSDCF is fully aligned with the Government’s national strategies and plans and to the Economic, Political and Public Sector Modernization reforms. The UNSDCF constitutes an opportunity to reinvigorate the partnership between the UN and the Government at all levels, and to enhance coherence across all UN operations.

The UNV Volunteer will support the UN Resident Coordinator (RC), the UNRCO, and the UNCT to strengthen the UN development footprint in the country to realize the SDGs and national priorities, by providing coordination support.

Under the direct supervision of UNRCO Head of Office, within delegated authority, the UNV Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist the UN RC/UNRCO Head of Office (HoO) on general coordination functions, including preparation of internal meetings and external engagement; prepare related briefing notes, thought pieces, key messages in collaboration with other UN entities; and follow-up on agreed action/decisions. • Monitor, analyze and report on context developments in the country and in the region; draft reports/briefings/analyses/contextual updates, as required; and update the RC/HoO accordingly. • Support or organize studies on sustainable development matters and related issues; organize follow-up work, including interagency technical meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues. • Provide technical and coordination support for the conceptualization, development and implementation of joint programmes/initiatives/joined-up work. • Participate in initiatives and workstreams, to strengthen sustainable development and the SDGs across different areas; assist in the coordination of international develop-ment cooperation and in liaising with relevant stakeholders. • Support interagency planning exercises, joint programming, analytical processes, in-teragency meetings and initiatives and provide technical and logistical support, as re-quired. • Identify lessons-learned and good practices as concerns joint programmes/initiatives and share them with the team. • Provide technical and coordination support for the preparation of international and na-tional events (e.g. summits, conferences), initiatives; liaise with international partners, Government entities, civil society and other stakeholders, as required. • Undertake and provide support to high-level, technical assistance and other field mis-sions, e.g., participate in field trips to evaluate joint initiatives/programmes, coordinate mission agendas with headquarters, ensure timely communications with Government counterparts and other relevant partners, coordinate with other UN entities, as appro-priate. • Prepare or contribute to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g., draft updates, background papers, policy papers, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc. • Serve as the primary focal point on specific topics or policy-related issues; keep abreast of latest developments, liaise with other development partners, donors, etc., ensure appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provide information and advice to the RC/HoO on a range of related issues. • Organize and participate in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on sustainable development related issues. • Assist in identifying key results and in effectively communicating them internally and externally. • Establish and maintain contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc. • Performs other duties as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by read-ing relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Client Orientation Commitment and Motivation Communication Creativity Ethics and Values Integrity Professionalism Technological Awareness Working in Teams

programme management and/or interagency coordination or other related area is recommended (candidates with 1-3 years of experience can be considered). • Up to 2 years of International experience in working in development and/or humanitarian settings with national and international partners at country level is desirable. • Experience within the UN Common System or with a similar international organization is desirable. • Demonstrated knowledge of the SDGs and Agenda 2030 would be an advantage. • Creative, able to identify out-of-the-box solutions, a team player, results-oriented, show client orientation, context awareness and ability to shape his/her work as required by the context and local sensitivities. • Ability to convene multiple partners around common goals to-wards tangible results.

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/Default/Ar