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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:<\/p>\n
Resilient Youth Project \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
and Youth in Jordan\u201d Project\u2019s 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 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019 activities, to ensure
that they are going according to the project\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Works Directly With: Project technical units, sub-grants team, operations & procurement team.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u25cf At least 1 year of experience working in developing youth and adolescent programs in the field
of health and psychosocial support.
\u25cf Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
\u25cf Strong verbal and written communications skills.
\u25cf Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
\u25cf Knowledge of English is preferable.
Success Factors
\u25cf Deep commitment to humanitarian principles and values
\u25cf Willingness to learn new skills and methodologies.
\u25cf Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
\u25cf Demonstrated organizational skills.
\u25cf Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills.
\u25cf Security, political and cultural aware<\/p>\n
\u25cf Collaborationteamwork
\u25cf Conflict management
\u25cf Communication skills<\/p>\n
support field teams and conduct mapping activities.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n