Consultancy Title: Research & Administrative Assistant Consultancy (Support to NSPS ISU) (6 months, 124 days- Open for Jordanians Only))

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The aim of this consultancy is to support research functions and administrative assistance to the Implementation Support Unit, established at the Jordanian Ministry of Social Development to support the launch and the implementation of the updated National Social Protection Strategy 2025-2033 (NSPS).

The consultant will provide support on producing deliverables to the ISU by enhancing communication on the updated NSPS 2025-2033, support the coordination and the organization of the meetings of the NSPS taskforces, prepare minutes of the meetings, and collecting, analysing data and information from focal points to support M&E activities of the NSPS.

How can you make a difference?

Scope of Work:

1. Organize and coordinate events for the launch and initiating the implementation of the updated NSPS (2025-2033)

• Support with facilitating the updated NSPS launch event including arrangements for the venue, invitations and coordination with different stakeholders and overall documentation.
• Drafting and finalizing official letter on the NSPS action plan for all relevant NSPS focal points.
• Create a schedule for monthly meetings with the NSPS taskforces and the steering committee on NSPS implementation.
• Prepare official letters and invitations for quarterly meetings with the NSPS taskforces and steering committee.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings including reservation of rooms, material preparation and printing.
• Facilitate meetings and follow up on the implementation of NSPS communication activities and public awareness campaign.

1. Support the implementation of a documentation mechanism for coordination activities between the NSPS Task Force including progress monitoring on meetings, workshops and events

• Develop meeting minutes for all meetings conducted on the NSPS implementation.
• Store meetings minutes in a meeting tracker database.
• Share minutes with the relevant entities and conduct necessary follow-ups.
• Develop monthly progress reports on NSPS taskforce as well as ISU engagements (including documenting meetings, workshops, minutes of meetings and attendees)
• Support with designing, reviewing and editing NSPS related documents and briefs.

Coordinate storage of electronic materials for easy access and follow up

1. Support the data collection and analysis on the NSPS implementation (including indicators and action plan)

• Monitor media coverage on NSPS related activities and topics and provide regular updates.
• Support the collection of data on NSPS indicators and the NSPS action plan from the 70 focal points involved.
• Assist in the interpretation of data and the preparation of presentations ad reports.

Ensure the proper documentation and storage of data received on the ISU SharePoint folder.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the assignment in business administration, ICT or communication.

Experience: A minimum of 3 year of experience in project support, or research or monitoring and evaluation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational skills and time management with the ability to coordinate multiple events at the same time
• Experience in drafting official documents and preparing minutes of meeting
• Excellent interpersonal skills required for high level engagement with government departments and other stakeholders.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

Languages: Excellent English and Arabic verbal, writing, and editing skills

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

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Remarks:

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