JIF Government Communication and Partnership Advisor Jordan (Open to internal candidates only)

What we are looking for

The JIF is seeking a highly motivated JIF Government Communication and Partnership Advisor/Coordinator to work with the Jordan INGO Forum. 

The successful candidate will have previous experience from the humanitarian sector, interacting with NGOs, coordination forums or working groups. Well versed with the Jordan context and able to apply knowledge and experience in working with national government institutions. 

Analytical and creating thinking skills, able to collect, analyze and report on information/data to resolve problems or undertake research of information and contribute to policy or strategy.

Strong coordination expertise and interpersonal capability is necessary for this position.

What you will do

This position will mainly be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with national and international stakeholders. They will also be responsible for coordinating government engagement efforts with and collecting relevant information from JIF member focal points with the overall goal of supporting collective and coordinated action.

Specifically the role holder will:

• Contribute to government engagement strategy and provide input on needs and gaps. 
• Develop and coordinate information sharing of JIF guidance related to government engagement, government policy, rules and regulations and other relevant materials. (donors, UN, Government, civil society and donors).
• Act as the focal point between and represent JIF member concerns to different ministries and answer enquiries and share member challenges. 
• Bring attention to issues that may be important to JIF members and actively participate to improve JIF services and impact with the JIF team. 
• Keep abreast of developments regarding the Government of Jordan's(GoJ’s) stand points and policies and regularly brief JIF Management on changes with relevance to the humanitarian, political and economic environment in Jordan, and priority JIF issues and impacts on JIF’s members. 
• Support the preparation of regular updates, key messages, talking points and briefing materials as needed.
• Develop systems, and capture lessons learned to ensure adequate collaboration with different levels of the GoJ. Develop and maintain a network with government structures in Jordan, identifying opportunities for JIF to jointly develop and maintain coordination and cooperation mechanisms with GoJ. 
• Lead relevant Working Groups and Liaise (Liaise and collaborate with relevant stakeholders and represent JIF in relevant forums/cluster/working groups) and provide orientations and trainings related to GoJ requirements, standards and policy. 
• Organize and lead regular meetings with relevant JIF member focal points to share information and development approaches and strategies for collective/coordinated action as well as guidance and advice for country directors in conjunction with the JIF Coordinator. 
• Supports the updating and management of the JIF Secretariat schedule and ensures that members are aware of scheduling changes, taking on planning for relevant JIF events. 
• Support reporting related to JIF activities and indicators to allow the JIF Secretariat to report accurately to both NRC, JIF membership and donors.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

What you will bring

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within field of expertise. Experience working with an INGO is required.
• Experience interacting with government officials and ministries with professional or advanced knowledge and expertise in working with national governmental institutions. 
• Planning and managing complex and/or diverse set of activities, and ways of working, and contribute to policy or strategy. 
• Knowledge of the context in Jordan and knowledge of JIF structure and mandate 
• Experience interacting with INGOs, local NGOs, coordination forums or working groups 
• Analytical or creative thinking to identify and resolve problems or undertake research of information, with proven ability to collect, analyze and report on information/data.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic required, ability to draft reports and edit in English is required. 
• Strong computer skills required.
• Ability to deal with regular special demands as a core element of the role.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Amman, Jordan. 
• Contract: 6 months (Fixed term contract renewal is subject to performance and funds availability)
• Travel: 10%
• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s Jordan national salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• This position is open to internal candidates only (Current employees).
• Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. 
• If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.   

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC's operations in Jordan here.