Project Officer
Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW)
Title of project: | The Implementation of the Jordan National Action Plan (JONAP) on UN Security Council Resolution 1325, Women, Peace and Security. |
Start Date | July 2022 |
Contract Period | 6 months |
Type of contract | Full-time |
Place of employment | Amman-Jordan/ The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) office |
Filed | UNSCR 1325 Women, Peace and Security. |
Rationale:
The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) is the leading national organization responsible for all issues related to women’s advancement in Jordan. Established by Cabinet Decree in 1992 and chaired by HRH Princess Basma Bint Talal. The JNCW seeks to instill gender equity in Jordan through the implementation of wide range of projects, often partnering with leading international organizations such as the United Nations.
Gender mainstreaming and incorporating gender sensitivity into policy-making, national planning, action plans and legislations; is one of the JNCW’s key priorities and main target areas for gender mainstreaming within Women, Peace and Security agenda in Jordan. In cooperation with the Jordanian Government, the JNCW has drafted the National Action Plan (NAP) to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security and its subsequent resolutions.
The government of Jordan has adopted the JONAP 1325 in December 2017 and formally launched it in an official ceremony in March 2018.This has been accomplished through the continuous participatory approach and consultation with the national stakeholders while drafting the Jordanian National Action Plan, in order to build national relationships and achieve national consensus to ensure the NAP national ownership and commitment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The project is a joint effort between the JNCW and UN Women to support dialogue and engagement on UNSCR 1325. The 1325 Project Officer will work under the supervision of the 1325 Project Manager, with technical guidance from UN Women, the he/she will support the UNSCR 1325 Project Manger in implementing all activities related to UNSCR 1325, and Women, Peace and Security agenda within the JNCW.
The Project Manager will supervise the work of the Project Officer on UNSCR 1325 to ensure that all deliverables are met and that quality outputs are obtained for all project activities. The Project Officer will assist the Project Manager in coordinating the work of the National Coalition for the Implementation of 1325.
Scope of work and deliverables:
The responsibilities and duties of Project Officer will include but not limited to:
Qualifications:
How to apply.
Candidates must apply by sending the CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by a deadline 18th July 2022, subject of the e-mail must hold the reference number of the vacancy notice: Project Officer 1325
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