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2026/PA/14723

Job offer type
Field staff jobs

Type of contract
Fixed-term contract (CDD)

Deadline date
2026/02/14 23:55

Contract
Employee

Duration
12 MONTHS

Mission description

INTRODUCTION 
Expertise France is the French international technical assistance agency, created from the merger of the six main French public implementing agencies on 1 January 2015, in order to enhance capacities to mobilize technical expertise, making it possible to address the growing needs of emerging and developing countries more effectively. Under the joint supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development and the Ministry of Economy, Expertise France aims at participating in French cooperation and development aid through a wide range of interventions in areas such as sustainable development, economic development, public finances, governance and human rights, social protection and employment, health, and issues of stability, safety and security.

Expertise France is accredited by the European Commission for delegated management (the ‘six pillars’ audit), which means it can be awarded indirect management of projects and guarantees EF’s capacity to successfully implement activities and projects with which it is entrusted, and ensure efficient distribution of administrative and financial management tasks.

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION 
Expertise France signed an agreement with the European Union Delegation to Jordan to support democratic reforms and processes in Jordan. This action seeks to consolidate the progress achieved by the EU Support to Jordan Democratic Institutions and Development (EU-JDID) programme and builds on opportunities arising from the reforms proposed by the Jordanian “Royal Committee to Modernise the Political System” regarding constitutional reform and changes in political parties’ law and electoral law. 

The overall objective of this programme is to promote a more participatory, inclusive and accountable democratic process.

The specific objective(s) of this programme are:

  • To ensure young men and women meaningful participation in democratic life
  • To support political parties in creating an enabling environment for increased participation of and responsiveness to diverse groups
  • To support the House of Representatives in exercising its core parliamentary functions with greater professionalism, effectiveness, inclusivity and accountability

 

The expected results of this project are:

Under SO1:

  • Young community leaders (men and women) are supported to drive change that is relevant to their communities
  • Politically active youth within parties are empowered to become influential decision-makers within their political parties
  • Women and youth MPs are supported to exercise their mandates fully
  • Cross-cutting media outputs: Civic and political participation is promoted through media outlets

Under SO2:

  • Enhanced capacity and know-How of political parties to develop professional and programme-based institutions
  • Enhanced capacity of institutions (MoPPA and IEC) to effectively oversee political parties' registration and finance and engagement with the government
  • Political parties engage in pre and post-election dialogue with other political actors

Under SO3:

  • The HoR Secretariat is assisted to meet the needs of MPs and parliamentary blocs
  • The HoR is supported to carry out more robust and inclusive financial and budget oversight
  • The HoR is supported to carry out more robust and inclusive policy and legislative oversight
  • The HoR is assisted to strengthen its outreach particularly towards women and youth
  • Cross-cutting output: Media outlets participate to the democratic process

 

The project will be managed by Expertise France who will sign a delegation agreement with the EUD. For the implementation of its action, EF will rely on the support of the following implementing partners through grant contracts:

  • The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty democracy (NIMD): implementation of actions to contribute to achieving SO1 and SO2
  • Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD): implementation of actions to contribute to achieving SO3
  • Canal France International (CFI): implementation of actions to achieve cross cutting outputs with media.

Project or context description

The Project Assistant (PA) reports directly to the Deputy Project Manager (DPM) and is responsible for supporting the operational and administrative aspects of the project. He/she is responsible for supporting the implementation of project activities and events, assisting with preparation of procurement documents, logistical requirements, archiving, data collection and all financial and administrative related support required in the implementation of the project.

The PA’s main responsibilities are the following (but not limited to):

  • Assist the project team in data collection and document preparation for all steering and monitoring activities such as steering committees, technical coordination meetings, internal monitoring exercises and MEAL activities.
  • Assist the project team in the organization of activities and events for the project including but not limited to, drafting of documents and presentations, printing, logistical support before and during events, sending invitations, confirmations, etc in coordination with the EF support services
  • Assist project team in preparing narrative requirements for donors, counterparts and meeting briefs.
  • Archive all project documents and deliverables and ensure that the database is regularly updated with finalized documents and accessible to partners.
  • Handle all logistics for meetings (steering committee, TCMs, coordination, etc): venue booking, catering, equipment, travel arrangements, and document distribution.
  • Send meeting invitations, reminders, and follow-up communications with participants.
  • Assist in following up on the implementation and closure of contracts, payments, and deliverables and advise DPM on actions.
  • Maintain contracts payment tracker, alerting the DPM of upcoming deadlines.
  • Provide assistance to the implementation of the MEAL plan and the Communication plan.
  • Assist in the preparation and dissemination of communication materials (e.g., formatting success stories, organizing events, publicity materials, managing mailing lists).
  • Follow up with EF supporting services on the launched procurement contracts, tenders and grant procedures, ensure all supporting documents are in order and advise DPM on discrepancies and actions.
  • Regularly update project calendar.
  • Assist in organizing missions to Amman or France including booking meetings, updating calendar, etc.
  • Monitor and track the delivery of supplies ensuring that they meet specifications in coordination with EF support services.
  • Support financial administration of the project, including preparing BAPs and PRs in coordination with the EF support services.
  • Collect and organize tax invoices for EF and partners in accordance with the tax return requirements.
  • Manage information, including maintaining contact lists and beneficiary records
  • Translate documents from Arabic to English, and English to Arabic when required.
  • Any additional tasks requested by management.

Required profile

Education / qualification:

  • University degree in Business Administration, International Relations, International cooperation, Political/Social sciences, or any relevant topic.
  • Excellent command of English and Arabic (written and spoken). Knowledge of French would be an asset. 

 

Professional experience

  • At least 3 years of general experience in the sector of development cooperation.
  • Minimum 2 years proven experience in operation of international donor’s programs/projects fostering democratic participation, democratic reforms or any relevant topic for this project.
  • Good working knowledge of European Commission procedures required.
  • Excellent knowledge of ICT technologies and proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong coordination, communication, and documentation skills.

 

Additional skills required:

  • Capacity to handle pressure and adapt to changing situations and contexts.
  • Result-oriented with the ability to multitask and adjust priorities in a fast-paced working environment to adhere to strict deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well under stress and meet tight deadlines, independently and respectful team player.
  • Ability to work with partners, civil society organizations, public and private services providers, and public authorities.
  • Solution-oriented, dynamic and flexible.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Professional morals and ability to represent the company in a positive manner.

 

Additional information

  • Type of contract: Work contract
  • Location: The position is based in Amman, Jordan (EF local office). Field missions in regions are foreseen.  
  • Application requirements: An updated CV and a motivation letter explaining how the candidate’s experience and profile match the project’s needs. 

Deadline for application : 2026/02/14 23:55

Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :

  • democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
  • peace, stability, and security ;
  • climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
  • health and human development ;

In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results. 

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