Support the team in strengthening partnerships with development actors, with the aim of fostering refugee inclusion in large-scale programs and promoting solutions-based approaches.
Contribute to the unit’s activities on livelihoods, focusing on the direct implementation of earmarked projects to strengthen refugee resilience in Jordan and prepare Syrians planning to return.
This may include supporting cross-border collaboration to ensure continuity and lay the groundwork for sustainable returns.
Learn how to support the unit’s engagement with the private sector, both as an employer and as a contributor to solutions that enhance refugee resilience in Jordan and upon return.
Engage regularly with field offices to provide support to implementation across the unit’s portfolio, with particular emphasis on activities targeted at building resilience.
This will include day missions to Irbid, Zaatari, and Azraq to interact with teams and refugees as needed.
Actively contribute to internal and external outputs produced by the unit, including gathering and compiling information.
Assist the unit in its engagement with civil society to broaden the protection environment and expand access to learning and economic opportunities.
This includes preparations for milestones related to the Global Refugee Compact (GRC) and building on the ongoing momentum following the launch of the Higher Education Alliance.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Development Studies, International relations or relevant field
Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded, with having been exposed to a refugee context being an advantage.
Previous exposure to the work of UN agencies, bilateral development partners and/or international finance institutions will be a strong advantage.
Good demonstrated presentation and writing skills are essential.
Ability to work in a multi actor complex environment;
Ability to strategically organize his/her work well against competing priorities and of-ten tight deadlines.
