Relief International – Jordan Hiring for Skills Development Officer at Amman, Jordan Full Time

ABOUT RI: Relief International specializes in relief and development programs that benefit people in acute distress. A registered non-profit in the US, UK, France and Belgium, our work targets those fragile countries or communities that suffer from recurrent man-made or natural crises that impede human development. The people that we serve live in seventeen countries across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia where the debilitating effects of political instability, forced displacement, and natural disasters are pervasive. Often, RI is the only organization providing healthcare, education, logistics, energy, capacity building, economic development, sanitation, and many other forms of assistance to these highly vulnerable communities.  
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the Livelihoods Project Coordinator the Skills Development Officer is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of vocational training, career counseling and apprenticeship/Work Based Learning activities.
• Monitoring the delivery of apprenticeship/Work Based Learning activities targeted areas; and preparing individuals for an effective job search by connecting them with part-time, and fulltime employment opportunities.  
• Develop a comprehensive career counseling curriculum and provide training to the career development assistants on delivering the curriculum.   
• Monitor the delivery of group counseling sessions that will help individuals make informed career decisions.
• Lead the mapping process to identify potential employers and apprenticeship opportunities in the targeted areas.
• Assist and guide individuals through occupational exploration and the career decision-making process.
• Establish and maintain contact and productive working relationships with community representatives, local and international organizations, jobseekers/beneficiaries and employers as related to life skill development. 
• Assist in designing intervention and monitoring the resources of skills and job promotion development components, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts in relation to planned activities and making recommendations for remedial action. Identify potential problems, propose solutions and actions.
• Support strategies to meet job placement targets through labor market-oriented solutions and assist with the implementation of internship schemes for short- and long-term employment opportunities.
• Ensure that all skills building-related interventions are in compliance with international norms and standards, national laws and policies, technical standards and organizational policies;
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• Plan, coordinate and implement TVET and internship activities following the methodologies set by the Livelihood department respecting the administrative, logistical and communication procedures. 
• Determine appropriate assessments and interventions required to assist individuals in achieving their career goals.
• Develop program tools and standard operations procedures SOP following the sector guidance.
• The Job holder should avoid going into any work-related communication which might jeopardize the relationship of RI with any party. 
• The job holder should demonstrate a high level of cultural sensitivity, professionalism, politeness, and objectivity when dealing with the people we serve and all internal/external parties under all circumstances. 

Work Coordination:

Internal direct reporting, dotted line work coordination and external coordination

The Job holder reports directly to the Livelihoods Project Coordinator

Span of control and decision making

The Job holder should take decisions related to the accountabilities and tasks outlined above Livelihoods Project Coordinator

Working Conditions / Operating Environment

The job holder will be part of the team members who will be located at the RI Country office in Amman However, frequent field visits to Azraq and Zaatari is an integral part of the job -description.

Competencies (in alignment with RI’s competency frameworke 

Field-specific Competencies

• Contributions to program achievements
• Flexibility and Resilience 
• Accountability towards Beneficiaries and Stakeholders 

Organization-specific Competencies

• Accountability
• Cultural sensitivity

Other related tasks:

Safeguarding

All staff:

• Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve
• Ensure that your behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values outlined with RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies
• Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies,
  • contribute to ensuring that all those who come into contact with Relief International staff and the communities we serve can be trusted to work safely with them
  • ensure your job-related activity and practice is compliant with safeguarding standards

Managers / SMT (as per the role):

• Support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies
• Work collaboratively with the Global Safeguarding Manager to advocate for the inclusion of safeguarding activities and resources within program
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of donor requirements of safeguarding standards and protection from exploitation and abuse

Program teams:

• Ensure program design adequately addresses safeguarding and protection standards

Managers level and above:

• Ensure a positive and productive work environment which is free from harassment and bullying
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of diversity and cultural differences, gender issues and the commitment to equal opportunities

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BA/S or equivalent in Social Sciences, business, community development, or any other relevant university degree.
• A minimum of Three years experiences in livelihoods, vocational training and job counselling activities. 
• Demonstrate attention to detail; ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently as well as cooperatively with team members.
• Ability to best represent RI in meetings and workshops. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and has ability to work effectively with others in a cross-cultural and fragile environment.
• Self-motivated and initiative taker. 
• Good report writing skills.
• Very Good in English speaking and writing
• Excellent skills related to Microsoft Office.

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

All staff are expected to abide by RI Safeguarding, Code of Conduct & Incident Management Policies & procedures.

Relief International is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”