JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Manager
For the project TVET Scholarships
(m/f/x) – Jordan

Enabel is the Belgian agency for international cooperation. With our partners, we develop ideas and implement projects addressing urgent global challenges, such as climate change, social and economic inequalities, demographic trends, peace and security.

We have over 25 years” experience in areas ranging from education, health care and social protection, food systems, environmental protection and biodiversity, economic development and employment, financial and administrative governance… The Belgian government, the European Union, several financial partners, the governments of other countries and the private sector call on Enabel”s expertise. We also work with public departments, research institutes and civil society organisations to enable meaningful social change.

With 2,500 staff, Enabel manages more than 200 projects in more than twenty countries, in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Are you ready to lead an impactful development project in Jordan?

Enabel is looking for a Project Manager to oversee a multi-stakeholder intervention focused on education and institutional change. Under the responsibility of the Programme Manager (based in Palestine Country Office), you’ll coordinate planning, budgeting, and execution across all project components, working closely with strategic partners like DAAD, the EU delegation, Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development.

Your mission:

• Lead and manage all phases of the intervention, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and stakeholder alignment.
• Drive results in education and institutional strengthening (Results 1 & 2), with a focus on change management and capacity building.
• Provide expert input, mobilize technical expertise, and promote learning and knowledge sharing.
• Support partner entities in improving systems, processes, and staff competencies.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth.

 

What we are looking for: A strategic leader with strong project management skills, experience in international cooperation, and a passion for driving sustainable change.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in steering projects in international cooperation; each experience with more than one project is an asset;
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the specific area of expertise (education/TVET/skills development, scholarships/bursaries/cash transfer mechanisms)
• An experience as team manager;

Required skills and knowledge

• Previous experience in managing EU-financed projects
• Broad and in-depth insight in all aspects of development cooperation
• Monitoring & evaluation skills
• Thorough knowledge of project management methodologies
• Thorough knowledge of the specific area of expertise (sector/theme)
• Knowledge of the vocational training sector is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of Arabic and English (in speaking and in writing)

Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission and values of Enabel (https://www.enabel.be/content/enabel-vision-mission-values).

 

We offer you

 

• A salary package that comprises the monthly gross salary, in accordance with our salary scales (Class 6), and benefits. The exact salary will be defined according to the relevant recognized experience for the function.

Are you interested?

Apply here on-line  with  an  application  letter and your updated CV, at the latest by 10 September 2025.

Only applications that are registered here via our on-line portal will be considered.