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

National UN Youth Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to:

  • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 854.8;
  • Annual and learning leaves;
  • Free Medical and life insurance; and
  • Free access to different learning platforms.

For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Under the direct supervision of Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Officer, the UN Volunteer will: • Contribute to and implement the capacity building activities related to strengthening the national immunization programme. • Support planning, monitoring, and implementation of the national communication strategy targeting routine immunization (mass media, community engagement, field activities). • Support the activities surrounding vaccine preventable diseases, tuberculosis, and HIV control. • Participate in the development of core document related to the national immunization program including standard operating procedures, guidelines, and manuals. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Adaptability and flexibility • Communication in a credible way • Integrity • Teamwork • Planning and organising • Professionalism

(up to 3 years) communicable diseases, immunization, or other relevant area at the national level, experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset. • Knowledge of the Jordanian health system with particular emphasis on communicable diseases, immunization and vaccine preventable diseases. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation in Arabic and English, reporting skills; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, 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; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in public health and health promotion, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

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, especially 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 cities. 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.

Added 11 months ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: unv.org