Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Education Unit/ Education Programme Specialist, the Project Officer will be responsible for coordination, implementation and monitoring of the TVET Programme through the three key areas mentioned above.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and follow up on the implementation of the Technical Assistance (TA) Programme ‘Transforming Technical Vocational Education and Training in Jordan 2023-2027’ in close coordination with relevant national stakeholders and development partners and in line with project agreements, documents and plans.
Develop and keep up to date a strategic and operational plan for programme implementation.
Ensure monitoring, reporting and evaluation of programme by implementing monitoring activities (updating results frameworks, field visits, regular monitoring meetings with stakeholders, partners, and vendors, etc.), preparing internal and donor progress and final narrative and ad hoc reports on regular basis and as required in programme agreements, in line with UNESCO procedures and requirements.
Ensure technical and operational quality assurance of all programmes deliverables.
Work closely with MoE staff, the UNESCO team, technical specialists, contractors and consultants to ensure quality and timely delivery of programme activities, narrative and financial reports, and achievement of performance targets.
Identify opportunities and challenges during implementation and recommend relevant actions to ensure programme objectives are met or surpassed.
Supervise the administrative and logistical operations related to programme activities through reviewing budget plans and estimates, preparing and issuing contracts, following up on procurement activities, and supporting event organization (capacity development workshops, technical sessions, missions, workshops, conferences and events, consultation, etc.).
Ensure coordination of the TA programme and establish good communication channels with relevant local authorities, like the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour, Technical and Vocational Skills Development Commission, Skills Councils and other stakeholders. This includes actively participating in the MoE Thematic Group on TVET that is used as a coordination platform on TVET under the MoE ESP coordination structure, organizing regular meetings and consultations, facilitating programme management through establishment and coordination of relevant technical and steering committees, ensuring regular and proper communication among the concerned parties, providing inputs related to sector planning and UN coordination mechanisms, ensuring regular communication and information sharing, and providing regular updates to the direct supervisor and head of office.
Contribute to broader TVET portfolio in UNESCO Jordan aligned with UNESCO’s main programme C/5 expected results (under ‘TVET, Literacy, Higher education, STEM education’), including developing technical reports, briefs and updates, supporting development of relevant concept notes and proposals, providing inputs on technical reports, research, reviews, and other similar documents, and facilitating the work of experts and consultants.
Support and contribute to efforts to support Jordan in the implementation of its national Education Strategic Plan 2018-2025 and the TVET reforms, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly SDG 4, including providing technical support in policy and strategic planning process through evidence-based planning, and through other UNESCO supported initiatives as needed.
Establish good communication channels/networks and ensure coordination of UNESCO Jordan’s work within UNESCO (HQ, Regional Office, relevant UNESCO institutes, Jordan National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, etc.) to mobilize technical support and incorporate international best practices into the programme.
Education:
Advanced University degree (Master or equivalent) in education, international development, social sciences or related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in education, particularly Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) or closely related fields, of which preferably two (2) years acquired at the international level.
Proven experience in institutional system strengthening and capacity development, as well as experience at international level.
Proven experience in project management, including sound understanding of results-based management, monitoring, and evaluation principles.
Skills:
Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyse the overall education sector, with a focus on the TVET sub-sector and contribute to programme and project development and adjustments based on evolution of conditions on the ground.
Proven ability to manage effectively a team as well as implementing partners, consultancy firms, and/or individual consultants.
Proven ability to work effectively with Ministries of Education, national entities and government authorities.
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous tasks, and to deliver results within a specified timetable.
Proven good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in complex operations within a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to mobilize resources by carrying out scoping activities, identifying opportunities, and drafting project proposals for possible funding opportunities
Languages:
Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.
