Requisition ID: req47963

　　Job Title: ECD Program Officer

　　Sector: Education

　　Employment Category: Fixed Term

　　Employment Type: Full-Time

　　Open to Expatriates: No

　　Location: Amman, Jordan

　　Work Arrangement:

　　Job Description

　　BACKGROUND

　　The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity, and hope to millions uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.

　　In 2007, the IRC began providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable and crisis-affected people in Jordan in response to an influx of Iraqi refugees and the strain on host communities. Following the eruption of the Syrian war in 2011, hundreds of thousands of refugees crossed into Jordan. The ongoing insecurity in Syria and the growing needs of refugees have strained Jordan’s resources and infrastructure and exacerbated pre-existing issues like water scarcity and high unemployment.

　　As resources become more limited, refugees and host communities have fewer economic opportunities and become more vulnerable. The IRC’s new strategy for Jordan shows our commitment to improving the safety, health, education, and economic well-being of people affected by conflict, in camp-based (Za’atari, and Azraq camps) refugees and urban-based refugees, and in coordination with the humanitarian community and the Government of Jordan.

　　JOB OVERVIEW

　　Under the direct supervision of the ECD Coordinator. The ECD Program Office will be responsible for providing operational and administrative support to Ahlan Simsim’s program activities in all ECD centers. This includes ensuring all logistical and operational needs of the ECD center are identified and covered. Preparation and processing of administrative and financial documents for the whole ECD program, such as daily follow-ups on the procurement and payments with Supply Chain and Finance. In addition to this, the ECD Program Office will be responsible to track and monitor the documents of the program, such as Stock Count for each center, Purchasing Request documents, and Payments Records. Moreover, the ECD Program Office will be responsible for checking on the safety and security of the ECD centers to make sure they are safe and equipped enough for any ECD activity. The position will be reporting to the ECD Coordinator and will be based in Amman.

　　SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　· Prepare monthly logistic and procurement plans for all ECD centers.

　　· Ensure logistics and procurement plans are executed and materials needs for all ECD centers are covered.

　　· Monitor all ECD centers’ stock count on a monthly basis and track the stock list to ensure the availability of the items needed for the activities.

　　· Support as needed in conducting needs assessments and following-up on logistics and procurement needs for other IRC centers.

　　· Prepare needed documentation related to payments, including procurement, purchasing requests, and payments.

　　· Guarantee all financial and administrative documents are properly created, completed, filed, and submitted on time.

　　· Submit monthly reports such as PR-tracking sheet, payment tracking sheet, monthly centers’ needs and safety and security report.

　　· Track and monitor budget activity lines and submit a monthly report.

　　· Any other tasks assigned by the ECD Coordinator.

　　KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

　　Position Reports toECD Coordinator

　　Position directly supervises: ECD Assistant Update

　　Qualifications

　　JOB REQUIREMENTS

　　· Relevant higher national diploma or university degree or other advanced technical qualifications or equivalent years of experience.

　　· Approximately 2 years of professional experience in logistics or relevant fields.

　　· Work experience with education projects directed to children, refugees and vulnerable populations are an asset.

　　· Strong written and oral communication skills (in English and Arabic)

　　· Able to work under pressure, able to multitask, excellent team player, and able to work in a multinational environment

　　· Experience with MS Office programs (Word and Excel)

　　Standards of Professional Conduct:The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

　　Gender Equality:IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.

　　IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.