Program Coordinator

***Role is currently subject to funding***

Why work for ISD?

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don’t gather dust on shelves – they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We’re committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we’re looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that’s making an impact.

ISD’s Guiding Principles of integrity, collaboration, agility and courage define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.

Our benefits

We offer a competetive benefits package, to be discussed. General information on our benefits can be found here.

Salary

1,400 – 16,000 JOD per month

Location

You will be based in Amman, Jordan.

Contract duration
2 year fixed term employment with ISD Jordan

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email [email protected].

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

The role

For the delivery of a new project, ISD is seeking to engage a full-time staff member to facilitate project activities, engage with local partners, beneficiaries, and government bodies, and closely coordinating with the Program Manager and Project Finance Coordinator for technical and operational support.

Key responsibilities include:

Technical Support (50%):

• Monitor day-to-day project implementation, ensuring alignment with the workplan and timeline.
• Collaborate with team members and local partners to plan and execute project activities effectively.
• Provide technical guidance to partners, facilitate training sessions, and contribute to data collection for monitoring and evaluation activities.

Program Administration (50%):

• Offer logistical and operational support for project activities on a regular basis.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for project implementation, ensuring smooth coordination.
• Coordinate procurement activities in line with ISD and donor policies, and fulfill additional administrative duties as directed by the Program Manager.

For more information, please review our job description.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate should possess a comprehensive understanding of hate speech and social cohesion programming in Jordan, including familiarity with the legal framework and relevant institutions. They should demonstrate a track record in implementing projects addressing media and online hate speech, as well as proficiency in research and data analysis. Furthermore, experience in community-based initiatives, collaboration with local partners and government entities, and the ability to work effectively in diverse team settings across various locations are highly desirable attributes.

Please review our job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement in the advert. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.