IREX Hiring for Reporting and Communications Officer, Early Grade Education Activity (NEW) at Amman, Jordan Full Time

Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $100 million and more than 600 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

IREX seeks a qualified Reporting and Communications Officer to support a five-year USAID-funded Early Grade Education Activity (EGEA) in Jordan. The activity aims to advance national efforts to strengthen the caliber of pre- and in-service teacher education and improve Kindergarten through Grade Three foundational and socio-emotional skills across the Kingdom of Jordan.

The Reporting and Communications Officer will assist with the project’s monitoring, evaluation, learning, and communication tasks to support overall performance management and communicate impact. They will be primarily responsible for data collection, entry, filing, and creating compelling stories about EGEA’s impact. They will also contribute to data analysis and programmatic reporting as required.  

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

Are you the next member of our team?

Your Background & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public policy, international development, economics, social sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in communications campaign development, data management, M&E, or advocacy, experience in the non-profit sector is a bonus, preferably with experience working with the Government or Jordan or the education sector including universities.
• Experience in collecting, organizing, and maintaining data to ensure accuracy and accessibility for reporting and analysis.
• Previous communication experience on a USAID-funded program and familiarity with USAID branding and marking requirements for communications products preferred
• Experience in using digital marketing strategies, including social media management to engage audiences and amplify communication efforts.
• Experience in creating compelling content and storytelling techniques to effectively convey messages and engage target audiences.
• Excellent command of English Language and Arabic is required.
• Demonstrate experience in working on USAID projects preferred.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Jordan.
• Competence in gathering, interpreting, and deriving insights from data to inform decision-making and support evidence-based reporting.
• Proficiency in preparing comprehensive reports and delivering presentations that effectively convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong writing, editing, and oral presentation skills in English and Arabic, as evidenced by professional experience.
• Capability to conduct thorough research, gather relevant information, and stay updated on industry trends to enrich communication strategies.
• Demonstrate analytical skills: experience with statistical analysis and data visualization software preferred.
• Experience with graphic design and formatting preferred.
• Strong computer skills and proven track record in the advanced use of modern communications tools, internet, email, social media, and teleconferences
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with team members, partner organizations, and stakeholders from government and education sectors.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask and adjust priorities in a fast-paced working environment in order to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Jordan.

Your Daily Tasks

• Maintain and update the EGEA communication and branding strategy and plan in compliance with the program and its implementing partners with USAID policies & regulations.
• Be conversant with the USAID Branding Strategy and Marking Policy (BSMP) and the BSMP for USAID EGEA’s award documents and follow all BSMP guidelines for all required products.
• Coordinate and oversee with key partners the development of communications campaigns.
• Support data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting activities, ensuring that data is of high quality and audit worthy.
• Support the preparation and review of program reports in collaboration with program staff.
• Assist in the development and/or finalization of all communication products and work plans and ensure they are kept up to date in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
• Collect data from project and partner activities in a timely, reliable, valid, and precise manner to report on the Activity’s progress, success, and achievements.
• Work with IREX HQ, as requested, to ensure that all program data is uploaded to the IREX relational database (ActivityInfo) and that IREX is able to report on IREX Strategic Plan indicators/goals as per relevant for EGEA work and data.
• Participate, as requested, in IREX MERL Community of Practice and IREX MERL activities and events.
  
  Contribute to the development of high-quality, visual, internal, and external-facing reports, communications, and deliverables as required.
• Assisted with select strategic learning activities, including data analysis framed by learning questions; organize and present data results to tell a story relevant to learning questions.
• Support communication campaigns related to teaching and education and strategically promote EGEA’s impact through a range of media.
• Draft summary reports, internal updates, and social media posts related to program activities and results.
• Monitor local media for information on EGEA partners, and stakeholders.
• Foster robust relationships and deliver dependable, responsive backstopping support between IREX HQ staff, field office teams, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, fostering a positive and cohesive work environment to achieve shared project goals.
• Other support duties as needed.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is a regular, full-time DC-based staff who works from a worksite outside the DC office for one or more days a week. 

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.