Project Officer

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Collateral Repair Project (CRP) is a grassroots effort in Amman, Jordan that has provided much-needed assistance to vulnerable communities since 2006. We seek to assist those in need, foster social cohesion, offer learning opportunities, and help in building peace and reconciliation. Our services are provided regardless of background, and we currently provide assistance to people from many nationalities (e.g. Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia).

CRP’s holistic approach involves deep community engagement, where we help individuals build resilience and heal from trauma. At our Family Resource and Community Centers, CRP provides a variety of educational, recreational, and wellness activities, which aid our community in gaining skills and build community. Additionally, we provide community service and leadership opportunities for people to serve others, which has proven to be a key driver of empowerment and resilience. CRP’s greatest strengths are the deep knowledge and trust we have established with the community we serve, our commitment to community-based engagement, and our ability to develop nuanced, cost-effective, and impactful programs.

Our team members are dynamic, empathetic, and creative problem solvers who actively serve our community by continuously enhancing the impact of our programs and bringing our work to the forefront of best practices.

About the Project:

CRP has developed a Livelihoods vocational training Project – East Amman Livelihoods Development Project/ SHINE that is supported by the Drosos Foundation and supports the development of home maintenance vocational skills for vulnerable persons living in the Hashemi and downtown Amman area, by providing training programs for male and female individuals with different backgrounds in home maintenance as well as the practical application of these skills in repairing selected homes that have mold and minor maintenance needs. Participants will include persons between 18-55 with an emphasis on the training of Youth and Female members of the community.

Work Environment:

Our team brings together staff members and community volunteers in a dynamic work environment where personal initiative drives success. We are passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference and good listeners who typically work closely and value efficient teamwork. Our community centers are vibrant spaces where hospitality, enthusiasm, and cheerfulness are encouraged. They are also our office space where we work together, share tasks, and interact casually and free from rigid formality and hierarchy. CRP’s work environment provides a unique opportunity for those willing to learn, grow, and develop a broad range of professional and interpersonal skills.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Project Officer will support in managing and presenting the training curriculum for Project SHINE, interfacing with the participants and homeowners to manage the practical and in-field training and house repairs.

He/she will report to the Project Manager (PM) and support and provide guidance to different volunteers who are involved to support the implementation of project activities. He/She will also support the recycling and furniture building component of this project, where participants will be trained in the preparation and manufacture of furniture and textiles using palette wood and plastics. They will be using power tools and equipment for the manufacture of said articles in CRP’s downtown workshop and the Project Officer will interact with the workshop Safety volunteer/ focal person to ensure participants are working safely and on task.

We intend to design furniture and textile bags for manufacture that will provide an opportunity for participants to develop their own skills and ability towards developing their own income generation abilities. The Project Officer will also work closely with a Production Design Consultant to develop furniture and textile designs.

The Project Officer is responsible for activities including, but not limited to:

• Report to the Project Manager and support the implementation of the program
• Support the ongoing development of the training curriculum for the vocational portion of the program, to include the translation and in-class presentation of the data
• Support the training assistance volunteer who supports the presentation of said curriculum
• Ensure proper pre-assessments and post-assessments of all training are completed and monthly reports compiled, in close coordination with the MEL department
• Be the liaison between project participants, CRP, and project management
• Support in the hiring and training of consultants
• Support the selection and interviewing of participants
• Oversee the ordering and receipt of maintenance supplies for the training and in-field operations and the allocation and inventory control of said supplies
• Ensure tools are cleaned and maintained and there is inventory control
• Support the implementation of furniture design plans for the making of wood furniture and plastic textiles. This will entail being the liaison between the design consultant and safety officer who are tasked with managing this portion of the project, and the project team
• Ensure that all participants in the project comply with health and safety laws and standards, in close coordination with the project manager and safety officer
• Enforce policies and principles aimed at providing a safe work environment
• Ensure that project participants perform the tasks required of them to the fullest, in a safe and sound manner
• Keep excellent records of the program, including participant attendance and facilitator timesheets.
• Coordinate all procurement and payments with the Finance Department.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Humanitarian or Development Sciences, Public administration or teaching, preferred but not required
• 2 to 5 years experience in a similar role; with a special focus on working with individuals from vulnerable backgrounds
• Ability to work confidently in English and Arabic is strongly preferred. Ability to confidently use common computer applications, including Excel/Sheets
• Specialist skills desirable in relevant fields (M&E, youth/livelihoods programming, etc.)
• Experience working in community development programming is essential
• Experience facilitating and coordinating community service programs and activities highly desirable
• Experience organizing and delivering trainings/workshops and mentoring community volunteers
• Experience in basic home maintenance and mold remediation, painting, and plastering
• Experience in running a woodwork shop, design, and manufacture of textiles or furniture is an advantage
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently to meet deadlines;
• Team-oriented, with an ability to work with diverse groups of people;

Payment Details:

Project Officer’s monthly rate is 500-600 JOD with an estimated 4 days per week, 9-5 pm daily. The position includes health insurance and a daily meal served at the Hashemi center.