Hiring for PPP Project Associate – Civil-Water/Wastewater Engineering at Senior (Team Leader/Staff Supervisor) Full Time

Background:

The Economic Reform Project at Leading Government Institution was established in November 2019 to coordinate, support, and drive the implementation of reforms under the Reform Matrix. Additionally, the Economic Reform Project will provide necessary technical assistance and capacity building to Government Ministries and entities to support and expedite the implementation of reforms.

The Economic Reform Project will oversee the implementation of the Reform Matrix; ensure reforms are designed in consultation with stakeholders; report to the Government of Jordan (GoJ) and development partners on progress; and coordinate between GoJ entities and development partners to ensure implementation and alignment of donor programs with national priorities. Furthermore, the Economic Reform Project will produce and disseminate information and communication materials to inform all target groups, including the private sector and the public, of the progress of implementation and impact of reforms.

The Reform Matrix consists of twelve pillars:

1. Pillar 1: Pursue Macroeconomic Adjustment.
2. Pillar 2: Improve Public Sector Efficiency and Governance
3. Pillar 3: Reduce Business Costs, Improve Regulatory Quality, and Increase Competition.
4. Pillar 4: Drive FDI and Promote Export Development of Products, Services, and Markets.
5. Pillar 5: Deepen Access to Finance from Banks and Non-Bank Financial Institutions.
6. Pillar 6: Create More Flexible Labor Markets for Job Creation.
7. Pillar 7: Expand and Improve Social Safety Nets to Better Protect the Poor and Vulnerable.
8. Pillar 8: Improve Public Transport Efficiency and Access.
9. Pillar 9: Increase Energy Efficiency and Access.
10. Pillar 10: Promote Water Security.
11. Pillar 11: Promote Agribusiness.
12. Pillar 12: Strengthen the Tourism Sector. 

The Reform Support Fund is lodged at Leading Government Institution and managed by the Economic Reform Project. It will finance just-in-time technical assistance in support to line ministries involved in designing, implementing, and monitoring the Reform Matrix.

Project Context:

The new PPP Law published on April 2, 2020 and came into force in May 2, 2020:
“Public Private Partnership Law – No. (17) for the year 2020” regulates for a strong management and governance system for the delivery of PPP projects. The PPP Unit is under the authority of the Ministry of Investment and is tasked for the purpose of the preparation of bankable and attractive PPP projects.

Main Function:

The PPP Project Associate – Civil-Water/Wastewater Engineering is expected to provide expertise and technical assistance in PPP infrastructure development project. The project associate is also expected to provide expert review, and input into the pipeline of Water sector related technical assistance.

Responsibilities:

The PPP Project Associate – Civil-Water/Wastewater Engineering will be responsible for the following key tasks:

• Conduct technical analysis pertaining to the PPP projects
• Independently work with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, government counterparts, project developers as well as the Transaction Advisors of the pertinent PPP projects, to ensure the development of sustainable Public and Private Partnerships that provide solutions to the Water Sector challenges thus contributing to GOJ strategic development plans (including Jordan’ green growth and climate sensitive economic growth).  
• Provide technical support to the PPP unit in relation to water and wastewater standards and compliance norms, facilitate formal and informal discussions and roundtables with stakeholders from the private sector, the public, industry, government, NGOs, and door/lender organizations.
• Ensure the integration of PPP cross-cutting themes (environmental, social, governance, gender, clean technology, climate change adaptation and mitigation) into PPP water related program activities and partnerships
• Ensure that PPP project investments mainstream climate responsiveness and gender towards Jordan’s NDC 2030 goals and commitments.
• The incumbent supports the PPP Unit by ensuring that project developers introduce green and sustainable technologies in their project design.
• Develop talking points or draft speeches on environmental, social, gender and green economy issues.
• Perform such other tasks as assigned by the PPP unit Director as may become necessary.
• Provide monthly progress reports to the Economic Reform Project on all tasks assigned and performed based on a template to be appended to the contract.
• Provide advice to the Economic Reform Project as needed.

Deliverables:

The PPP Project Associate – Civil-Water/Wastewater Engineering is expected to submit, but not limited to, the following deliverables:

• Monthly progress reports.
• Progress reports on the required doner/lender compliance based on the agreed disbursement linked indicators.
• Technical reports and presentation on assigned tasks.
• Project briefs.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in civil engineering.
• Must have at least 5-7 years of verifiable and relevant experience in the infrastructure projects with focus on water/wastewater civil engineering projects design and implementation supervision.
• Must be familiar with economic cost-benefit analysis of infrastructure projects with focus on water/wastewater infrastructure projects
• A post graduate qualification is an advantage.
• Must have a balanced personality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work under demanding schedules.
• Language Proficiency:  Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking of Arabic and English languages is required.