Coordination Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

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.

Following the breakout of violence in Gaza on 7 October 2023, and depending on the operational needs in the country, the UNV Volunteer is also expected to support the RC, the Head of Office and the entire RCO team on interagency coordination, including liaison with national authorities and crisis management and response institutions.

Additional information:

National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to:

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,068.5; • Annual and learning leaves; • Free Medical and life insurance; and • Free access to different learning platforms.

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Within delegated authority, the Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • 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 accord-ingly. • Support or organize 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 development coop-eration and in liaising with relevant stakeholders. • Support interagency planning exercises, joint programming, analytical processes, interagen-cy meetings and initiatives and provide technical and logistical support, as required. • 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 national events (e.g. summits, conferences), initiatives; liaise with international partners, Government entities, civil society and other stakeholders, as required. • Prepare or contribute to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communi-cations, e.g., draft updates, background papers, policy papers, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc. • Assist the UN RC and Head of the RCO on general coordination functions, including prepara-tion 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 ac-tion/decisions. • In time of crisis, support the RC/Head RCO on UN interagency coordination and coordination with other partners, including with national authorities and disaster management institutions. • Performs other duties as required.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

(A minimum of 5 years) of progressively responsible experience in programme management and/or interagency coordination or other related area is required. 3 years experience in working in development and/or humanitarian/emergency settings with national and international partners at country level are 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, • Team player. • Results-oriented, show client orientation. • Context awareness and ability to shape his/her work as required by the context and local sensitivities. • Show ability to convene multiple partners around common goals towards tangible results.
• Excellent oral and written skills, excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.

Amman, the capital, is a peaceful city with over four million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken among the majority of the population, espe-cially in Amman. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in Amman is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; however, it is worth noting that prices in Amman have generally increased in the past few years. There are no specific security threats. Amman is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cit-ies. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) Jordan is a family duty station (category A hardship). As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the insurance plan.