jetpack domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/wathefty/public_html/jobs/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6260rank-math domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/wathefty/public_html/jobs/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6260advanced-ads domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/wathefty/public_html/jobs/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6260Chief of Party – USAID Youth Grow: Amman, Jordan Mercy Corps is seeking a Chief of Party (CoP) to lead implementation of the anticipated USAID-funded five year Youth Grow Activity in Jordan. This activity will aim to increase youth access to high-quality career planning information and livelihood opportunities; strengthen youth leadership through targeted support of local youth-led and youth-serving organizations in order to promote youth participation as decision makers and key contributors to individual, household, community, and national well-being; and strengthen Government of Jordan (GOJ) systems, in partnership with youth, to provide more coordinated and effective services, practices, and policies that embody the principles of Positive Youth Development (PYD). Based in Amman, the COP will oversee all aspects of program implementation, providing a vision for the program and ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget. \u25cf Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve objectives. Work with the country program to guide coordination and integrated implementation. \u25cf Play an active role in identifying and developing new initiatives that foster and\/or improve strategic objectives of the program and the country office. \u25cf MA\/S or equivalent experience in economics, social or political science, management or public administration, international development or other field relevant to economic growth programming. Applicants with other academic track records who bring a strong track record of work in business development programming may also be considered. \u25cf A minimum of 12 years relevant development experience with at least 5 years in senior management positions or similar size\/scope of program ($20+million). \u25cf Experience managing multi-sector programs and teams which integrate gender and inclusion principles and best practices and are focused on shifting norms to advance gender equality. \u25cf Technical experience in economic development focusing on micro and small enterprise development and systems approaches preferred \u25cf Demonstrated ability to build and foster an adaptive team culture and a record of accomplishment in strategic visioning, leadership, and inspiring teams. \u25cf Experience managing a consortium or operating within a consortium, ideally USAID-funded. \u25cf Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners. Knowledge of the Jordanian context and key Jordanian stakeholders, as well as work experience in the Jordanian or regional context, is strongly preferred. \u25cf Experience managing complex programmatic and financial reporting requirements, preferable with USAID. \u25cf Experience with USAID rules, regulations and requirements is strongly preferred. \u25cf Fluent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and excellent verbal and written English is required. 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.<\/p>\n