Qudra 2 project Hiring for Field Support Mafraq Technical Assistance. at Amman, Jordan Full Time

Main mission

Under the Project Manager’s supervision, this consultancy will provide support for implementation and following up in the field of the Project “Qudra 2- Resilience for refugees, IDPs, returnees, and host communities in response to the protracted Syrian and Iraqi crisis”. 

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the implementing process of the Qudra 2 project in the six municipalities to ensure the project is aligned with agreed objectives and requirements. 
•  Support the team (technical and finance) in the field to follow up on projects and grants the 6 municipalities are managing.
• Support the project manager in the field to strengthen the municipalities in managing the grants. 
• Support the project manager in the field to follow up on the civil society grants in the 6 municipalities.
• Maintain the necessary documentation and supporting documents related to the execution of the project.
• Organize the logistics of working meetings: scheduling meetings, setting agendas for the project team, and writing down the meeting minutes.
• Support the finance team in following up and implementing the finance system with the municipalities. 
• Prepare the work plan with Qudra 2 team under the Project manager’s directions, in coordination with the Local Development Units (UDL) of each municipality that participates in the project.

The person(s) assigned to carry out this technical assistance shall meet the following requirements:

• University degree in Social Sciences or equivalent postgraduate training.
• At least a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in international cooperation projects.
• At least 3 years of experience in planning and supporting projects management.
• High proficiency in English and Arabic languages.​

Personal competences: 

• Excellent communications skills (oral and written), including editing and proofreading. 
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to assess priorities manage a variety of activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff.
• Sense of responsibility, ability to work in a team, meet deadlines, and spirit of initiative.
• Autonomy, relational ease, availability, and sense of organization.
• Ability to work and adapt to an international environment subject to strong pressures. 

Duration and location

• Until 31st August 2022.
• Municipalities of the Governorate of Mafraq; when it is required to Amman. 

Deliverables

Every month the consultancy will issue a report that should contain:

• The progress in the chronogram and indicators that correspond to each municipality and the projects implemented by them by activity and sub-activity.
• The challenges and steps to be taken to achieve the objectives established in the projects to be carried out by the civil society organizations and municipalities.
• Activities carried out during the reporting period.

Invoicing and payment

1.  The consultancy will issue the first invoice with a value of 25% of the total amount after delivery of the first monthly report to be approved by the Project Manager.
2.  The consultancy will issue a second invoice with a value of 25% of the total amount after delivery of the second monthly report to be approved by the Project Manager. 
3.  The consultancy will issue a third invoice with a value of 25% of the total amount after delivery of the third monthly report to be approved by the Project Manager.
4.  The consultancy will issue the fourth invoice with a value of 25% of the total amount after delivery of the final report to be approved by the Project Manager. 

The total amount of the invoice shall be paid by bank transfer from Spain within 10 days after the date on which it is accepted by TRAGSA. TRAGSA will be responsible for the bank charges generated in Spain, those expenses or any commissions generated in Jordan will be borne by the consultant. 

Submission of the candidature

The file of the candidature should be sent to [email protected] and must include: 

• Detailed CV in English
• University degree and other certificates to assess the candidature.