Municipal Support Program (MSP) – DAI Hiring for Municipal Development Coordinator at Amman, Jordan Full Time

Position: Municipal Development Coordinator (North/Central and South)

Period of Performance:    LTTA                                    

Base of Operations:    Amman, Jordan                   

Reports to:    Deputy Chief of Party       

Application Deadline: October 13, 2022*

1. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Municipal Support Program (MSP) is a five-year, USAID-funded program implemented by DAI. MSP aims to strengthen municipal-sector service delivery and promote local economic development in Jordan. MSP will strengthen municipal-sector service delivery by supporting improved governance and organizational culture through a focus on three interventions: key policy and service delivery reforms, municipal sector public financial management, and community engagement. Improved municipal service delivery will ensure that municipalities can respond effectively to citizens’ needs and create the conditions for investment and inclusive economic growth. MSP will also increase capital investment in the municipal sector. This investment is intended to catalyze local economic opportunities and further strengthen service delivery by supporting improved development planning, facilitating investor partnerships, increasing access to finance, and supporting renovation and construction of fixed assets including the provision of material resources. Across all interventions, MSP will increase the participation of marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities in municipal-sector decision-making. Participatory planning will improve marginalized groups’ access to public services and increase their economic opportunities. MSP will work across all of Jordan’s governates working closely with the Ministry of Local Administration (MOLA and the Cities and Village Development Bank (CVDB).

2. POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Municipal Development Coordinator will be responsible for working closely with the municipalities in the (North/Central or South) region. He/she will work closely with the DCOP on all technical work closely with stakeholders to develop investment plans, mobilize finance, and execute investment projects.

3. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with stakeholders and DCOP to develop investment plans, mobilize finance, and execute investment projects specific to regional municipalities
• Rotate among 3–4 municipal clusters in the north and central, or south, region to identify needs and facilitate adaptive management of transformation packages
• Conduct outreach to CSOs and local communities to raise their awareness of the MSP grants program and to source grant concepts
• Support and follow up on the local administration activities (Outcome One) as needed and agreed upon with MSP senior management
• Work closely with municipal leaders, private sector, and all relevant stakeholders to coordinate and develop various activities for MSP Institutional Support Fund (ISF)
• Work closely with MSP ISF Manager and grants team to ensure activities move forward and are implemented with buy in and support of municipalities, private sector, etc.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the DCOP

4. QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• At least six years of related professional experience
• Prior experience working with municipalities
• Experience working with USAID or other international donors highly preferred. 
• Must have excellent English and Arabic language proficiency, verbal and written.

Application Link: https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/h8xhlmbyzk/index.html

*Application Instructions: Select the position in which you are interested in applying for, fill out the required information and upload CV. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Please note, due to the volume of applications that we receive and the urgency to fill-up positions only shortlisted applicants will receive notifications on next steps.

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