Mission and objectives

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations (UN). As the leading UN agency in the field of migration, IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. It is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. In 1990, IOM established its presence and conducted its first operation in Jordan, after which Jordan joined IOM as a member state in 1999. Today, after more than three decades of official presence in the country, the organization continues to provide direct assistance and work together with a range of UN and NGO partners to support the Government of Jordan to fulfil its commitments towards migrants, refugees, and host communities in accordance with national priorities, as well as regional and global commitments and processes, including the Global Compact on Migration (GCM). IOM implements a diverse portfolio of programming in Jordan, including projects related to labour mobility and social inclusion, public health, refugee assistance, resettlement operations, family reunification, access to justice, and climate change and resilience. The Jordan office also supports several regional resettlement and health programmes, as well as provides backstopping for the IOM response to the crisis in Gaza. More information on the IOM Jordan country office and updates on specific activities can be found here: https://jordan.iom.int/.

Context

Within IOM’s Jordan Country Programme, the Public Health Unit focuses on promoting migrant and refugee inclusive health systems and ensuring that the health needs of vulnerable groups are addressed. It works in close coordination with partners, including the Ministry of Health, Jordan Centre for Disease Control (JCDC), Royal Medical Services (RMS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to implement interventions related to climate change and health, border health, universal health coverage and direct health services and referral provision, particularly for hard to reach and remote populations in Jordan. IOM Jordan has also been supporting the work of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization and the Jordanian Royal Medical Services (RMS) to provide equipment and medical supplies to the RMS-run field hospitals in Gaza. The Programme Support Unit (PSU), is a cross-sectoral unit working closely with all thematic units in the IOM Jordan Mission, supporting strategic planning, programme development, internal coordination, public information and communication, and partnerships and liaison with external parties, including United Nations (UN) agencies, donors, government, civil society organizations (CSOs), academia and private sector. The unit is also responsible for coordinating the work under the UN Network on Migration in Jordan - the National Migration Working Group, which IOM is co-chairing together with International Labour Organization (ILO). The Programme Support and Reporting Officer will support with the general running of the Programme Support Unit (PSU), with a specific focus on the Public Health portfolio and strengthening IOM’s relevant programming for migrants, Jordanians and Syrian and non-Syrian refugees in Jordan as well as IOM’s support to the cross-border medical response within Gaza undertaken by Jordanian national authorities.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of the Project Development Officer and in close collaboration with the National Public Health Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Assist with the conceptualization, drafting and editing of concept notes and project proposals in coordination with relevant units and stakeholders, with a specific focus on public health projects. • Support on the drafting and review of donor reports and case studies, ensuring compliance with donor and internal requirements. • Conduct research on key migration and public health dynamics and challenges in Jordan, as well as other jointly identified areas of interest to the assigned UNV and IOM. • Support monitoring and evaluation efforts for on-going projects, including site visits and engagement with project beneficiaries, where appropriate. • Provide and coordinate inputs for information requests from Headquarters, the Regional Office, other IOM missions and external partners, such as donors, government, partner agencies, and implementing partners, in close coordination with units and project teams. • Support the organization of and follow up to multi-stakeholder events, workshops and meetings, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders, taking and circulating meeting minutes and supporting external communications (social media, news coverage, etc). • Support liaison efforts with donors, UN partners, and governmental and non-governmental stakeholders in Jordan, including on the development and publication of joint communications materials. • Draft donor profiles and guidance notes on donor priorities. Assist in developing approaches to expand the IOM donor base, including research and mapping of funding trends. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Communication • Creativity • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Self-Management • Vision • Working in Teams

Living conditions and remarks

Location: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the Middle East. Bound by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, Red Sea to the south and the Palestinian National Authority to the west. Weather: Jordan’s climate can be classified as semi-arid (Bsh) on the Koeppen-Geiger classification. It features a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan's location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area. January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C, and August is the hottest month at 20°C to 35°C. Daily temperatures can be quite hot, especially in the summer; on some days it can be 40°C or more, especially when a hot, dry southerly wind blows. Such winds can sometimes be very strong and can cause sandstorms. About 70 percent of the average rainfall in the country falls between November and March; June through August are often rainless. Rainfall varies from season to season and from year to year. Precipitation is often concentrated in violent storms, causing erosion and local flooding, especially in the winter months. Safety and Security: Jordan is a relatively stable country. The potentials for internal or external armed conflict are considered very unlikely in the current political environment. Peaceful demonstrations, and sometimes road blockages, do occur in Jordan, motivated by domestic factors such as unemployment, deprivation of resources and development or for regional issues such as solidarity with the Palestinian cause or with the Syrian crises. Most of these events are driven by civil society unions and Islamic parties. Domestic tribal civil unrest sometimes turns violent, especially outside main cities, due to tribal disputes or socio-economic reasons. In all occasions law enforcement agencies usually manage to contain the situation rapidly. Road traffic accidents are the primary threat against UN personnel in Jordan. Poor road conditions and bad driving behaviours are the main reasons for the high rate of traffic accidents. Amman is a category A duty station with security level 1. Transportation and housing: Taxis as well as ride-hailing services (Uber and Careem) are abundant and affordable in Amman. Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Public minibuses are the most common form of public transport. They normally only leave when full, so waiting times of an hour or more are inevitable, especially in rural areas. The larger air-con buses offer a speedy and reliable service, departing according to a fixed schedule. Housing is readily available with rents for one- to two-bedroom apartments ranging between 500 and 800 JD (1 JD = 0.708 USD) depending on the location. Health Services: Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Almost all doctors (and most pharmacists) speak English; many have studied abroad. Language: The official language of Jordan is Arabic, but English is widely spoken – especially in the cities. Many Jordanians have travelled or have been educated abroad so French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken, but to a lesser extent. Learn more about Jordan from the Ministry of Tourism’s website: https://www.mota.gov.jo/Default/En