Country Representative, Jordan

PURPOSE

Work Program and Budget

• Develop an integrated and quality-assured Biennium Work Plan and Budget that is aligned with GGGI Strategic Plan 2030 as well as the Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 (GG-NAP), aligned with Country’s development plans and post-COVID green recovery actions
• Deliver results on the ground based on the Work Plan and Budget for respective country program
• Oversee the development and implementation of annual country budgets as per approved WPB
• Develop networks and partnerships with national/regional institutions and lead in country donor collaboration and new project development

 Resource Mobilization

• Develop and foster strong relationships with donors, development partners, key government institutions, relevant academic institutions, non-governmental organizations and/or private sector as key stakeholders of Jordan 's green growth program
• Keep abreast of the trends within the donor environment in the Country
• Undertake responsibilities for new proposal development for funding from earmarked sources, in close consultation with HQ

Management and Administration

• Provide oversight to all finance and administrative services in line with GGGI financial regulations
• Ensure that adequate internal control mechanisms are in place and review and minimize significant expenditure variances
• Facilitate annual and project-specific audit processes
• Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of monitoring reports
• Comply and consistently use all networks and systems established within GGGI (ERP, GO, CRM, etc.) for managing operations and reporting, including familiarity with on-line platforms for organizing virtual events and meetings
• Effectively manage national and international staff of the Jordan team in collaboration with HR department and as per GGGI’s staff rules and regulations

ENGAGEMENT

• Assume representation responsibilities with the Government of Jordan and leadership in the development and implementation of the Country Strategy in line with the GGGI's Strategic Plan 2030 as well as the Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 (GG-NAP)
• Develop networks and partnerships with development partners, national/regional institutions, and lead in- country donor collaboration in thematic areas of interest to GGGI
• Facilitate the alignment of country programs to organizational thematic priorities
• Lead, direct and mentor the country teams in line with the organizational strategy
• Keep abreast on socio-economic and political changes in the environment and undertake timely strategic review of GGGI's country program ensuring continued relevance
• Maintain close communication with the HQ on relevant factors
• Ensure country program implements GGGI policies, procedures, operational guidelines, and standards
• Ensure coordination with other divisions of GGGI for prompt support services
• Manage technical staff members supporting the country program from the Region and/or HQ

DELIVERY 

• Identify core issues and opportunities for program/project development
• Provide leadership support to staff development in country
• Oversee adequate implementation of the performance management system
• Organize regular meetings with the senior management team and all staff for the purpose of exchanging information, coordination, and learning
• Ensure that the country team is effective, mutually supporting and sufficiently involved in decision making 
• Ensure that the country program is maintaining a coordinated and agreed information exchange internally and externally
• Ensure that key country documents are internally shared with the Regional Office and HQ and agreed upon before communicating to donors
• Ensure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across the organization

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced university degree in natural science, business administration, international development, economics, engineering or related fields
• Relevant professional experience (preferably 12 years) with managerial and budget responsibilities in an international organization, a large multinational business or consultancy, a large non-profit organization or government is a requirement
• Experience in identifying, prioritizing, scoping, and implementing green growth opportunities in one or more relevant sectors such as Landscape, water, energy, climate adaptation, waste, the urban and peri-urban development
• Understanding of results-based management, project cycle management, government policy and planning cycles, and monitoring and evaluation; experience in the context of Jordan preferred
• Familiarity with international green growth, sustainable development and climate change agendas and their strategic aims, targets and indicators
• Familiarity with Jordan development context and development plans, including the National Green Growth Plan 2021-2025, the Jordan Vision 2025, Jordan’s Nationally Determined Contribution, and other cross-cutting and sector-level strategies in the 6 key green growth sectors
• Strong understanding of common policy implementation and investment challenges and opportunities for Jordan
• Experience in engaging with government stakeholders at high- and mid-levels, communicating and accepting feedback and demonstrating strong service orientation
• Experience in working in an international working environment, preferably with a UN agency or bilateral development agency is a PLUS
• Demonstrated budgeting and program planning abilities and past performance, including experience of development and successful project proposals with donors, and subsequent delivery and reporting
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating the establishment of networks and multi-stakeholder participatory processes
• Proficient written and spoken both Arabic and English is an absolute requirement

FUNCTIONAL

• Highly skilled in strategic planning, management, budgeting, monitoring and delivery
• Ability to manage complex situations and facilitate the establishment of networks and multi-stakeholder participatory processes
• Outstanding interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and consensus-building skills, ability to foster strong relationships with key government agencies, and understand their needs
• Highly motivated and results-oriented individual
• Flexible, responsive, energetic but humble, and able to manage multiple activities in multidisciplinary teams, while meeting tight deadlines
• Possess multi-cultural literacy and be easily adaptable
• Committed to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development
• Ability and willingness to travel within the region, always depending on post-Covid recommendations conveyed by Government, GGGI and WHO recommendations

 CORPORATE

• Understand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision, and values.
• Promote the optimum use of public resources
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect, and partnership.
• Process and share information easily.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.
• Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
• Be able to lead where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenge.

JORDAN PROGRAM

The nature of the program includes a wide variety of policy and investment projects aligned with the Government’s development objectives, especially the Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 (GG-NAP). GG-NAP is a multi-sector implementation plan that will support Jordan’s economic growth objectives and climate change targets and build resilience to catastrophic events such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite challenging economic circumstances resulting from several external shocks, since 2015 the Government of Jordan has made remarkable progress in its journey towards creating a green economy and achieving sustainable development. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Environment, the government has established plans and programs in the areas of biodiversity, land degradation, climate action, sustainable consumption and production, and solid waste management. Developed with the support of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and approved by Cabinet in 2020, the Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 (GG-NAP) mainstreams these important issues into sectoral policy agendas in the Agriculture, Energy, Tourism, Transport, Waste and Water sectors. Altogether the GG-NAP details 86 policy and investment measures that can catalyze Jordan’s green growth transition while also achieving existing sectoral policy and investment objectives. Implementation of the GG-NAP will also help Jordan respond to global commitments outlined in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.

GGGI serves as an embedded strategic and technical advisor to the Government of Jordan, supporting the Ministry of Environment and other national institutions (line ministries, municipalities, and national finance institutions) with enhancing access to climate finance and achieving implementation of the GG-NAP and NDCs. To achieve this objective, GGGI is currently designing and implementing technical assistance programs and projects in the areas of climate finance readiness, e-mobility, WASH in schools, circular economy and post-COVID green recovery planning. 

REMUNERATION

BENEFITS FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES BASED IN JORDAN

GGGI provides an expatriate allowance of 20% of annual base salary per month. Establishment and relocation grant, airfares, annual home leave, insurance, childcare and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their recognized dependents. Employees are entitled to 27 days of annual leave, and access to Utmost Long-Term Savings Scheme (to which GGGI adds a contribution of 13%). Other non-monetary benefits include sick leave and compensatory leave.

FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGMENTS

GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work commitments and personal and family commitments, including repercussions of post-COVID conditions, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity and well-being of Staff members.

FAMILY DUTY STATION

The assignment will take place in the nation's capital, Amman, a family duty station with missions to the region. The living conditions in Amman are good and the social climate is calm. Jordan is also provided with a good level of infrastructure (e.g., roads, the distribution of water and electricity in Amman and other cities and towns in the country). Jordan is also a popular tourist destination. The reception and spontaneous hospitality of the Jordanian are among the many features of the Middle East.

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.