Community Mobilization / Outreach Officers (Opportunity Reference: LEIP-001)

IRD is seeking qualified, senior and mid-level candidates for long-term positions in Jordan to include in their bid in response to the anticipated call for applications for a 5-year, USAID-funded Learning Environment Improvement Program (LEIP). It is anticipated that the program will focus on improving student well-being and school achievement through improving the learning environment. These positions support the program to incentivize greater community involvement in the schools operation, management and use; support schools outreach to parents, business and community; develop school and community-based projects for implementation in the school generated from participatory and democratic processes. Applications are sought for both Amman-based posts and field-based posts Minimum Qualifications: • Significant professional experience and ability to provide advisory and technical assistance related to the themes of outreach and community mobilization. • Demonstrated professional experience with successful outreach and/or mobilization campaigns or initiatives within Jordan. • Demonstrable ability to interact with citizens from all social strata and with representatives from government, line ministries, municipalities, institution directors, managers and staff. • Bachelor Degree, minimum • At least 2 years in community outreach/development • Demonstrable knowledge of Community mobilization approaches; • Excellent written and spoken Arabic and good command of English; • Strong communication skills. IRD strongly encourages qualified applicants from all communities, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, language, religion or age. When applying, please provide the job reference number for which you are applying in the subject line of your e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.