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Mission and objectives
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) contributes to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication, and information. In Jordan, UNESCO works mainly in three of the Organization’s five programmatic areas, namely education, culture, and communication and information, to contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the country. It works in close cooperation with the Government of Jordan as well as in partnership with a range of civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, other UN agencies as well as bilateral and multilateral development partners. All UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015.
Context
UNESCO in Jordan supports national efforts to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. Working closely with the Ministry of Education of Jordan and other stakeholders, UNESCO contributes to strengthening education systems to be more resilient, evidence-based, gender-responsive, and aligned with national priorities.
Within this framework, UNESCO is implementing the Technical Assistance programme “Transforming Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Jordan”, funded by Canada. The programme supports ongoing national reforms to make the TVET system more responsive to labour market needs, reduce youth unemployment, and address gender disparities. It aligns with key national strategies, including the Education Strategic Plan (2018–2025) and the Economic Modernisation Vision.
The programme focuses on three main areas: strengthening institutional and policy frame-works for skills development, enhancing the quality and relevance of TVET provision, and improving the image and inclusiveness of TVET as a pathway for young women and men. It complements a Canadian-funded loan supporting infrastructure upgrades, digitalization, and improved learning environments in vocational education, implemented by the Ministry of Education.
In this context, the UN Volunteer will join a dynamic UNESCO team and contribute to strengthening project coordination, activities planning management and visibility, and monitoring and evaluation, particularly in relation to large-scale education reform initiatives. The role offers a unique opportunity to engage with government counterparts, development partners, and UN agencies, while contributing to impactful reforms in the education and skills sector in Jordan.
Within this framework, UNESCO is implementing the Technical Assistance programme “Transforming Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Jordan”, funded by Canada. The programme supports ongoing national reforms to make the TVET system more responsive to labour market needs, reduce youth unemployment, and address gender disparities. It aligns with key national strategies, including the Education Strategic Plan (2018–2025) and the Economic Modernisation Vision.
The programme focuses on three main areas: strengthening institutional and policy frame-works for skills development, enhancing the quality and relevance of TVET provision, and improving the image and inclusiveness of TVET as a pathway for young women and men. It complements a Canadian-funded loan supporting infrastructure upgrades, digitalization, and improved learning environments in vocational education, implemented by the Ministry of Education.
In this context, the UN Volunteer will join a dynamic UNESCO team and contribute to strengthening project coordination, activities planning management and visibility, and monitoring and evaluation, particularly in relation to large-scale education reform initiatives. The role offers a unique opportunity to engage with government counterparts, development partners, and UN agencies, while contributing to impactful reforms in the education and skills sector in Jordan.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of TVET Project Manager the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Programme Implementation & Support
• Support the day-to-day implementation of the TVET programme by assisting in the coordination of activity with stakeholders and following up on agreed actions.
• Assist in organizing workshops, trainings, and events (logistics, participant coordination, preparation of materials).
• Support basic administrative processes, including procurement follow-up and budget tracking.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
• Support in collecting, analysing, and synthesizing data on the progress of TVET pro-jects, including compiling inputs from partners and updating monitoring tools in coordination with the M&E officer.
• Assist in analysing data and consolidating key results and lessons learned
• Contribute to drafting progress reports using evidence collected
- Communication & Donor Visibility
• Contribute to the preparation of donor reports by compiling inputs and supporting drafting.
• Draft communication materials such as success stories, short articles, and social media content
• Support the documentation of programme activities through photos, summaries, and highlights
-Teamwork & Learning
• Provide day-to-day support to the programme team in operational and coordination tasks
• Assist in coordinating inputs from consultants and partners to ensure timely delivery of outputs
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and learning-oriented team environment
The UN Volunteer will be placed at the core of programme implementation, providing hands-on exposure to how TVET initiatives are planned, delivered, and monitored in a real development context. Through this role, the Volunteer will gain practical experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and results-based management, while developing a solid understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes. The assignment will strengthen key skills such as data analysis, report writing, communication, and organizational abilities, as well as enhance the capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple tasks effectively.
During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance.
- Programme Implementation & Support
• Support the day-to-day implementation of the TVET programme by assisting in the coordination of activity with stakeholders and following up on agreed actions.
• Assist in organizing workshops, trainings, and events (logistics, participant coordination, preparation of materials).
• Support basic administrative processes, including procurement follow-up and budget tracking.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
• Support in collecting, analysing, and synthesizing data on the progress of TVET pro-jects, including compiling inputs from partners and updating monitoring tools in coordination with the M&E officer.
• Assist in analysing data and consolidating key results and lessons learned
• Contribute to drafting progress reports using evidence collected
- Communication & Donor Visibility
• Contribute to the preparation of donor reports by compiling inputs and supporting drafting.
• Draft communication materials such as success stories, short articles, and social media content
• Support the documentation of programme activities through photos, summaries, and highlights
-Teamwork & Learning
• Provide day-to-day support to the programme team in operational and coordination tasks
• Assist in coordinating inputs from consultants and partners to ensure timely delivery of outputs
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and learning-oriented team environment
The UN Volunteer will be placed at the core of programme implementation, providing hands-on exposure to how TVET initiatives are planned, delivered, and monitored in a real development context. Through this role, the Volunteer will gain practical experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and results-based management, while developing a solid understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes. The assignment will strengthen key skills such as data analysis, report writing, communication, and organizational abilities, as well as enhance the capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple tasks effectively.
During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance.
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