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Position: Gender advisor

Company: ECO Consult

Period of Performance: Long Term

Base of Operations: Amman – Jordan

 

Project Background:

The Jordan Public Financial Management Activity (PFMA) aims to work in partnership with USAID/Jordan and the Government of Jordan (GOJ) to improve Jordan’s revenue system and enhance their budget management process. PFMA will build the capacity of the Jordanian Ministry of Finance and other government institutions to modernize the revenue collection system, encourage compliance—including making it easier for taxpayers to comply with tax obligations—upgrade public procurement management, and improve budget planning, preparation, and execution. Key objectives include: 1) improving the revenue raising system; 2) streamlining the budget management process; 3) optimizing public expenditure management; and 4) implementing crosscutting Public Financial Management reforms such as interventions to address COVID-19. Through a combination of technical assistance, capacity building, and facilitation, tangible and measurable results are expected during the anticipated five-year duration of the activity. The PFMA is implemented by DAI in association with ECO Consult and other partners. 

Position Description:

The Gender Advisor will be responsible for mainstreaming the Gender Responsive Public Financial Management Strategy and building the capacity among the team for incorporating gender into their work, both in terms of content and processes. S/he will coach Project senior leadership to integrate the plan into all technical work.  S/he will deploy the newly introduced Gender Responsive Public Financial Management (GRPFM) model launched by Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) program in early 2020 to assess and report on the strengths and weaknesses of GRPFM practices in each of the phases of the budget cycle. S/he will report to the organizational performance lead and will support the objectives and plans of the different components related to gender issues. The implementation of gender related issues shall focus on the use of different tools, processes, skills, and principles for fulfilling the needs of the project counterparts and the introduction of new improvements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Gender advisor will be responsible for the awareness-raising (among women and
men, private and public sectors); data collection, research, analysis and policy advice; compliance procedures and enforcement mechanisms; capacity building and continued regulatory reform
that will lead to gender mainstreaming. His/her key duties and responsibilities shall include:

  • Conduct literature review and analysis of gender and PFMA related materials/ studies in Jordan with specific focus to the visions in the new National Strategy for Women 2020-20251 and the National Youth Strategy 2019-2025
  • Develop PFMA’s strategy for gender in fiscal policy and PFM practices, and in developing and implementing all deliverables. in fiscal institutions.
  • Review and recommend key strategic actions to better integrate gender aspects across the project/counterparts’ plans.
  • Develop study protocol and data collection instruments for the gender assessment and formative study of barriers based on GRPFM related to fiscal institutions.
  • Follow up on the implementation of the assessment results and recommend improvement actions related to gender issues.
  • Building the capacity among the project team for incorporating gender into their work, both in terms of content and processes.
  • Working closely with key stakeholders, such as the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) and the Ministry of Youth to promote the integration of the gender perspective in technical activities in partner fiscal institutions.
  • Conduct regular structured discussion with other projects/ ministries to work on gender, women empowerment, and youth, exchange information and network on providing technical assistance when needed.
  • Work closely with universities to build specific programs for building the capacity for Public Officials working in fiscal institutions and other line ministries.
  • Collaborate with universities to create an academic GRPFM module for undergraduate and graduate students for internship and future recruitment.
  • Develop and design gender related training and communication materials and toolkits.
  • Form a “gender champion technical work group” among fiscal institutions to facilitate work, promote related changes and assure their implementation and sustainability.
  • Identify and manage project gender integration needs or improvements.
  • Continuously report on the results of the strategy implementation, work groups, networking, etc.
  • Provide technical input upon request to advise the monitoring, analysis and reporting of the gender-related indicators per Project MEL plan.
  • Perform other related duties assigned by the Organization Development Lead as required.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social studies or public administration; higher education degree preferred in social work, women’s studies or similar field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in social work-related projects with a focus on gender.
  • Experience developing gender strategies, trainings and tools that can be integrated into PFM interventions and within service delivery.
  • Capacity to use data and assessment results/recommendations to strengthen and improve the gender component of the project.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders to accomplish a common goal and on different projects at the same time.
  • Ability to interview and facilitate focused group discussions as well as work collaboratively and build consensus among fiscal institutions and the project components.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
  • English and Arabic fluency.

Position : Communication Specialist

Company :ECO Consult

Period of Performance :Long Term

Base of Operations : Amman – Jordan

 

Project Background:

The Jordan Public Financial Management Activity (PFMA) aims to work in partnership with USAID/Jordan and the Government of Jordan (GOJ) to improve Jordan’s revenue system and enhance their budget management process. PFMA will build the capacity of the Jordanian Ministry of Finance and other government institutions to modernize the revenue collection system, encourage compliance—including making it easier for taxpayers to comply with tax obligations—upgrade public procurement management, and improve budget planning, preparation, and execution. Key objectives include: 1) improving the revenue raising system; 2) streamlining the budget management process; 3) optimizing public expenditure management; and 4) implementing crosscutting Public Financial Management reforms such as interventions to address COVID-19. Through a combination of technical assistance, capacity building, and facilitation, tangible and measurable results are expected during the anticipated five-year duration of the activity. The PFMA is implemented by DAI in association with ECO Consult and other partners. 

Position Description:

The Communications Specialist will manage and coordinate all communication products and public outreach activities to support the Jordan Public Financial Management Activity (PFMA).

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Serve as focal point for all communications and awareness raising aspects of PFMA
  • Lead development and implementation of PFMA communication products such as success stories, press releases, newsletter, web site, social media
  • Design, plan and implement all communications relating to PFMA events and campaigns
  • Work with PFMA staff, USAID, stakeholders, and consultants to develop training and communications materials to support PFMA activities
  • Maintain records of all PFMA publicity and databases related to communications and outreach
  • Ensure PFMA compliance with USAID marking and branding requirements
  • Prepare communications products in both English and Arabic
  • Review the content of relevant reports and studies that are produced by PFMA

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 6 years’ experience preferably with USAID-funded activities.
  • Proven experience in Social Media, Website content development and other branding and communications tools
  • Strong demonstrated use of Word and Excel
  • Excellent personal and communication skills in both Arabic and English languages.
  • Exposure to marketing or product development in a private sector context.
  • Experience working with international donors.

 

Position Summary:

We are looking to hire a self-motivated and talented Communications Manager to lead our communications department.  

The Communications Manager oversees the company’s execution of its Communications Strategy, progress reports, as well as online & offline branding and marketing obligations. He/she will be in charge of producing high-quality content that engages our audience and builds brand recognition. Other min duties will also include creating informative content, press releases, articles, and media opportunities to share our company’s brand, products, and services. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, with brilliant presentation and organizational skills

 

Responsibilities

  • Manage the communications strategy, plan and budget for the company and several regional development projects in the Agriculture & Water, and Energy Sectors 
  • Lead multiple writing projects in English & Arabic including business progress reports, technical training material, press releases, sector profiles, success stories and promotional marketing material
  • Research Markets and Industries Leverage market data to develop content themes and topics while identifying gaps and creating engaging content 
  • Develop strategic content for a range of audiences with a goal of broadening the company’s reach and establishing a voice through a variety of platforms including online and offline media. (Press Releases, infographics, Website content, blog, feature news articles, social media messages, email newsletter, success stories, executive speeches, and crisis communication scripts).
  • Monitor, track, and report content results through analyzed data and audience feedback. 
  • Collaborate with the graphic designer to administer the creative process from conception to completion
  • Lead the company’s efforts to develop interesting and compelling visuals (such as Videos, info-graphics, photos, etc.) that effectively communicate ECO Consult’s activities, accomplishments and impact;
  • Works closely with technical team leaders to conceptualize and execute promotion events (such as webinars, press conferences, openings, informational conferences, etc.) that fulfill outreach goals specified in the company’s program’s communications strategy;
  • Lead the project’s efforts in managing and maintaining the company’s websites, Social Media channels and newsletters.  Ensure that all such communication tools are accurate and up-to-date;
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders and partners on issues related to project promotion.
  • Other tasks consistent with the above scope of work as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Party, Technical

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing, information management, public affairs, public awareness or other related field and/or equivalent experience (of at least 5 years);
  • Exceptionally strong writing and editing skills and strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
  • Proven ability to organize both self and others to work towards common deadline-driven goals;
  • Close attention to detail and a proven track record of meeting deadlines under pressure;
  • Prior experience working for donor-funded development projects, preferred;
  • Spoken and written English as a primary language;
  • Spoken and written Arabic language.