Consultancy Title: Technical Coordinator – for the National Social Protection Strategy’s Implementation Support Unit at the Ministry of Social Development ( 8 months, 168 days)

Under overall guidance from the ISU Director, MOSD Assistant Secretary General for Development and governorates Affaires and UNICEF team, the Technical Coordinator contributes to the management, coordination, and reporting functions of the ISU, coordinates the activities of the Unit, and gives direct support to the strategy’s technical committees. The Technical Coordinator will act as a liaison between UNICEF, the ISU Director, the MOSD Assistant Secretary General for Development and governorates Affaires, and committees supporting the implementation of the strategy. S/he will manage the work of the technical team and provide day-to-day support to the overall activities of the ISU.

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In 2019, Jordan started the implementation of its first National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS 2019-2025) under the supervision of the Higher Steering Committee led by the Minister of Social Development (MOSD). The NSPS implementation is supported by the Implementation Support Unit (ISU) based at the MoSD, which reports to the High Steering Committee and works within the Policies and Institutional Development Directorate at MOSD. In addition, the ISU oversees multiple thematic technical committees including members from different governmental agencies, supports the resources mobilization and partnership, coordinates with governmental entities, and undertakes the monitoring and evaluation activities for the NSPS.

Under overall guidance from the ISU Director, MOSD Assistant Secretary General for Development and governorates Affaires and UNICEF team, the Technical Coordinator contributes to the management, coordination, and reporting functions of the ISU, coordinates the activities of the Unit, and gives direct support to the strategy’s technical committees. The Technical Coordinator will act as a liaison between UNICEF, the ISU Director, the MOSD Assistant Secretary General for Development and governorates Affaires, and committees supporting the implementation of the strategy. S/he will manage the work of the technical team and provide day-to-day support to the overall activities of the ISU.

The Technical Coordinator will also be responsible for facilitating the process of updating the NSPS for 2026 – 2033, including the organization of preparatory meetings with key stakeholders to identify the way forward, assisting in documenting meeting minutes and outputs, and liaising with the teams responsible for data collection and analysis.

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Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

The consultant will provide support to the activities of coordination (with stakeholders, national institutions, and donors) and reporting of the Implementation Support Unit (ISU) established at the Ministry of Social Development of Jordan (MOSD) for the implementation of the National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS).

Scope of Work:

• Assist in coordinating the different structures and actors involved in the implementation of the NSPS 2019-2025.

• Organize meetings for the strategy’s committees including setting up consultations and aid in logistical arrangements.

•  Produce research outputs and provide feedback on ongoing research and reports related to the work of the NSPS.

• Facilitate external and internal communication and outreach through the preparation of official letters, Witten communication, strategic notes, policy updates in collaboration with the ISU Director .

• Play active role in the update of the NSPS 2026 – 2033 through liaising between the consulting company and the various committees and working groups as well as international partners through facilitating communication and the data collection process.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Education: A Master’s degree or greater in a relevant field such as applied social sciences, development studies, or public policy. A first university degree with two years of additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility in management or in coordinating technical and development programming, preferably in the social protection or social development sectors.
• Direct experience in working with the Government of Jordan on policy dialogue and supporting the implementation of the projects/program activities.
• Technical expertise in Social Protection and any relevant field such as development, economics, and public finance.
• Strong leadership, communications, teamwork, mentoring, and management skills proved in prior assignments.
• Demonstrated abilities in program/project results monitoring and reporting.
• Experience and demonstrated capacity for writing high-level documents, concept papers, and policy notes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required for high level engagement with government departments and other stakeholders.
• Languages: Excellent English and Arabic verbal, writing, and editing skills.

This post is open for Jordanians national only

Applications submitted without a financial proposal will not be considered.  The financial offer should be a lump sum for the whole assignment + Travel if applicable. 

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UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. 

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.