In order to implement the objectives of the National Municipal Solid Waste Management Strategy (NMSWMS) as set out in its action plan, in December 2017 the European Union (EU) agreed to finance to Government of Jordan (GoJ), represented by the Ministry of Planning with the budget support action: Support to the implementation of the NSWMS. This budget support action is composed of: (a) the budget support component with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 40,000,000, which aims to create sector reforms to strengthen the (SWM) sector, and (b) support component with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 60,000,000, which aims at improving solid waste facilities.

The budget support component in the EU grant agreement with GoJ for a total amount of EUR 40 million is proposed for achieving the first specific objective and part of the second specific objective. The progress in the strategy implementation is measured by (7) performance indicators: (1) Objectives and principles of the SWM
strategy are incorporated in new and revised regulations and instructions; (2) Increased capacities for safe and sanitary disposal; (3) Improved availability & quality of SWM data for monitoring & verification of environmental standards (SO2); (4) Institutional set-up is improved; (5) Improvement cost recovery for SW disposal.

The Ministry of Local Administration (MoLA) and UNDP have successfully implemented a number of projects and interventions in the field of SWM:

1. Improving SWM& Income Creation in Host Communities – Rehabilitation of AlEkaiderLandfill;
2. SW Transfer Station at AlTaybeh;
3. SW Transfer Station and Sorting Center at Northern Shouneh;
4. Capacity Building, Livelihood creation, and Women Empowerment.

UNDP, to achieve the scope of services for the Technical Assistance for the Project Implementation Unit of SWM as clarified above. UNDP, therefore, requires the services of a Field Assisant to assist the (PIU) to manage overall project activities (procurement, technical, and management) responsibilities related to the planned projects.

Scope of Work:

She/he will carry out the respective tasks under the overall supervision of the respective Portfolio Manager, Projects Coordination Manager, and Contracts and Construction Manager, in coordination with the project management unit at MoLA. Such works shall include close coordination with potential engineers and government personnel at the central and local levels.

1. Construction Project Management – The field assistant shall assist in carrying out tasks in relation to assisting in project management, construction supervision, quality control, construction administration, and project monitoring and evaluation.
2. The field assistant will perform the technical approval process, technical inspection, supervision of the works on site, and quantities surveying.
3. Design change and variations.
4. Review of workshop drawings.
5. Submit weekly & monthly reporting.
6. Will be directly responsible in supporting  the supervision of the implementation of any type of work on site.
7. Any other task(s) instructed by the supervisor(s) of any type.

Institutional Arrangement:

The field assistant will work under the overall supervision of the Environment pillar’s Team Leader, Projects Coordination Manager, and Contracts and Construction Manager in coordination with the project management unit at MoLA. The nature of the duties requires close coordination with potential engineers and government personnel at the central and local levels.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements