National Administrative Officer - Amman

Overview

Provide vital administrative and logistical support for a busy humanitarian office in Amman.

You have:

• Previous experience in administration or logistics, preferably within an NGO or humanitarian organisation.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English will be an advantage.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication skills and proactive attitude.

Are you an organised and proactive professional ready to provide vital administrative and logistical support for a busy humanitarian office in Amman?

• Hours: Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery

• Pay: £1100 - £1300 GBP gross per month (dependent on experience)

• Location: Amman, Jordan

• Duration: Until end of 31st of March 2025 (funding pipeline dependent) with potential extension

Candidates must be able to travel quickly through Egypt and Jordan, securing visas on arrival with eligible documentation. If you do not meet this requirement, you can join our register of humanitarian and health professionals for other opportunities.

This is a national role based in Jordan and open to Jordanian nationals only.

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the British National Health Service, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are seeking a motivated Administrative Officer to support the effective day-to-day running of UK-Med’s operations in Amman, Jordan. This is a national post open to Jordanian nationals only.

You will provide administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth functioning of the UK-Med office and guesthouses in Amman. Working closely with the Finance and Administration Manager, you will assist with office coordination, travel arrangements, documentation management, procurement support, and general office duties. You will also help coordinate the arrivals and departures of international staff, maintain filing systems, and ensure the guesthouses are well managed and stocked.

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in administration or logistics, preferably within an NGO or humanitarian organisation. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in handling multiple tasks while supporting colleagues and visitors. Strong communication skills, reliability, and a proactive attitude are essential.

You will be professional, collaborative, and compassionate, with a commitment to learning and supporting UK-Med’s humanitarian mission. Fluency in both Arabic and English will be an advantage.

We offer excellent learning opportunities and occasional opportunities to work in international humanitarian responses.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Admin Officer - Amman - November 2025 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Please apply below, and no later than 24th November, 2025. However, this is rolling recruitment, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

This is a national role based in Jordan and open to Jordanian nationals only.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

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