Overview

Expert role focused on finance or cash-for-work within a project generating short-term jobs and income opportunities while supporting afforestation measures.

Tasks Summary

• Monitor attendance and compliance with ESS standards
• Process worker payments and payrolls
• Identify and assess longer-term income opportunities
• Recruit workers using transparent selection criteria
• Handle work permit applications for Syrian workers
• Train workers on rights, OHS, grievance, and gender
• Provide overall advice to the Ministry of Agriculture for project implementation
• Manage teams and oversee project measure implementation
• Supervise and coordinate procurement of works, goods, and consulting services
• Contribute to overall financial management and assess disbursement claims
• Support the use and management of the Disposition Fund
• Monitor project implementation, financial aspects, and performance
• Represent the consortium and facilitate coordination
• Elaborate regular project implementation reports
• Ensure achievement of project results
• Support the development and update of the Project Operations Manual
• Support the design and implementation of Tender Processes

Experience Requirements

• 8 or more years in international cooperation, public management, cash-for-work, payroll management, afforestation or other related sectors
• Up to 4 projects of similar scope and complexity as senior expert showing relevant experience with project implementation and management, financial management, monitoring and reporting, usage and management of a disposition fund
• Up to 1 project of similar scope and complexity showing working experience in Jordan or the region

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in management, public administration, economics, finance, or related discipline (for Finance Expert)
• Minimum bachelor's (or equivalent) degree in social sciences, E&S Sciences, management or related discipline (for Cash-for-Work Expert)
• Master's degree or above receives 25% additional points

Other Details

Languages Required: English and Arabic fluency is mandatory.

Contract Duration: Initial 24 months with a potential extension of up to 3 more years.