Area Project Assistant
Area Project Assistant
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do
their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome
diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Inclusive Security and Resilient Youth (ISRY)
Mercy Corps and Axiom International will implement a 24-month programme “Inclusive Security and
Resilient Youth Project – ISRY,'' a community-based development programme supporting at-risk youth
in Jordan between the ages of 15 to 30. ISRY will adopt a positive youth development approach to
psychosocial support interventions with the aim of; promoting learning; increasing stability through
co-existence and inclusive security; and building the psychosocial resiliency of youth and their families.
Mercy Corps, in close coordination with Axiom, will create connections between youth and Public
Security actors through engagement in Nature based activities and community-based activities.
In close collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Ministry of Social Development,
The program will identify 12 youth centers across all Jordan governorates to conduct holistic health
activities for youth and parents.
The project will place additional focus on the national level to strengthen the role of women and youth
representation in the Youth Peace and Security – YPS 2250 – coalition in Jordan, through close
collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and other stakeholders.
General Position Description:
The area assistant is responsible for overseeing and following up on “Supporting Resilient Communities
and Youth in Jordan” Project’s activities at the youth centers across all Jordan according to the activity
structure and work plan. S/he will report to the Senior Area Officer and work closely with staff dedicated
to the ISRY project and other departments – such as, Finance, and M&E in addition to external trainers
assigned for the activities. The Area Project Assistant will spend several days a week in the field
supporting the field teams in ensuring that time management involves developing training material and
preparing for trainings and following up on implementation at youth centers.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Prepare and conduct a mapping plan for youth centers across Jordan in the assigned
locations.
2. Oversee all operations related to the project implementation at the youth centers in the
assigned locations.
3. Coordinate with the technical units at MC to recruit external trainers who will provide
sessions related to holistic health topics at the assigned locations.
4. Follow up on the activities and ensure successful implementation of the project activities.
5. Conduct regular check-in visits, and attend random youth and parents’ activities, to ensure
that they are going according to the project’s quality minimum standards, work plan and
scope of work.
6. Support the project admin officer in the areas of Procurement, logistics, Admin, and staff
supporting CAHs.
M&E
7. Prepare monthly progress reports, including challenges and recommendations.
8. Ensure Quality Management standards are mainstreamed for effective implementation of
the project at youth centers.
9. Ensure direct communication with M&E leads and provide support in the data collection
process.
10. Follow up on delivering all M&E reports requirements.
Community Engagement and training
11. Lead participants outreach, training space setup and co-facilitation with trainers.
12. Co-coordinate with other relevant international and local organizations, local government,
and other stakeholders at the location to ensure the project is well advertised and that a
network of relevant practitioners in the field is established.
Others
13. Provide support for organizing visits, meetings, events, trainings, and workshops.
14. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring
credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
15. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility N/A
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Senior Area Project Officer
Works Directly With: Project technical units, sub-grants team, operations & procurement team.
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our
program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding
international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as
equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
● College degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
● At least 1 year of experience working in developing youth and adolescent programs in the field
of health and psychosocial support.
● Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
● Strong verbal and written communications skills.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
● Knowledge of English is preferable.
Success Factors
● Deep commitment to humanitarian principles and values
● Willingness to learn new skills and methodologies.
● Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
● Demonstrated organizational skills.
● Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills.
● Security, political and cultural aware
Competencies
● Action-oriented
● Collaborationteamwork
● Conflict management
● Communication skills
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in Amman, Jordan and requires spending several days a week in the field to
support field teams and conduct mapping activities.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the
communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities
that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment
to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking,
we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex
challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives
and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best
work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and
evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We
actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger
and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal
employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the
basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or
ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other
protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work,
whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect
and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and
abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual
exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe
and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional
manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and
values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning
courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
