**Organization Background:
Collateral Repair Project (CRP) is a grassroots effort in Amman, Jordan to bring much-needed assistance to vulnerable communities since 2006. We seek to assist those in need, foster social cohesion, 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, and Somalia).
CRP’s holistic approach involves deep community engagement, where we help individuals build resilience and heal from trauma. At our vibrant Family Resource and Community Centers, CRP provides a variety of educational, recreational, and wellness activities, aiding our community to gain skills and build community. Lastly, 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.
As women and children under 18 make up 75% of Jordan’s refugee population, CRP has always been particularly sensitive towards the needs of these populations. Through the close bond we have developed with our beneficiary community, we have learned that the hardships female refugees face are linked to the central problem of chronically insecure income, including the psychological toll that this burden takes. To address this, CRP offers skill-building courses for income generation skills as well as women’s empowerment and advanced leadership training. Since 2010, we have also run an independent women’s income-generation initiative called Hope Workshop. Up until now, participants have produced handicrafts that are sold in the local marketplace. We are currently expanding the program to include a productive kitchen and a small school uniform factory. These programs also provide a safe environment for women to form close relationships, creating an additional support network for this particularly at-risk population.
Position Description:
The Hope Workshop Coordinator will oversee Hope Workshop, a 52-strong women’s collective that produces artisanal goods. The Hope Workshop hosts four specialized handicrafts production groups and a production kitchen (Hope Kitchen) made up of three work teams. The Coordinator supervises the Hope Workshop Production Assistant, plus a team of volunteer assistants for each production group.
The main tasks of the Hope Workshop Coordinator are to provide oversight, support, coaching, and training for the handicraft group and the production kitchen. The Coordinator takes a lead role in aiding both groups to develop and implement their annual work and training plans; coordinating sales and finding new opportunities for business expansion; and providing overall financial oversight.. The Hope Workshop Coordinator will work with the Community Center Programs Manager and other members of the Leadership Team to develop new strategies to enhance the Workshop and Kitchen’s income-generating potential.
This is a great opportunity for a business-minded individual to take a leading role in a dynamic and growing enterprise. The ideal candidate will be someone with business experience and a passion for teaching and sharing their entrepreneurial skills with others. We are looking for a strong and dynamic leader who is able to manage people from a variety of different backgrounds. The candidate should be passionate about community development and supporting vulnerable women to meet their full potential.
The Hope Workshop Coordinator is responsible for activities including, but not limited to:
Oversight and Coordination of the Hope Workshop and Hope Kitchen
Lead and work with Hope Workshop members to finalize annual business plans for each of the production groups and the kitchen.
Develop strategies to grow the Workshop’s income generating potential.
Provide continuous oversight and support in the Workshop’s production goal setting, new product development, and business process improvement.
Troubleshoot issues as they arise and identify ways to improve the program.
Ensure proper inventory management of Hope Workshop property and supplies.
Oversee all Workshop expenditures and budgets.
Coordinate payouts to Workshop members in accordance with hours worked.
Coordinate Sales and Marketing Processes
Coordinate Workshop sales, including participation in local bazaars, orders from new and existing customers, and online sales through social media.
Build and maintain strong relationships with exhibitors and event organizers.
Organize events for HW including, but not limited to, arranging transport and paying event and exhibit fees.
Identify and advocate for opportunities to expand activities; conduct research into local markets to sell HW products.
Maintain the Workshop’s online presence and create and post engaging and informative content for social media and the CRP website.
Capacity Building
Work closely with the Hope Workshop Production Assistant and Group Assistants to build their professional capacity.
Identify training needs and opportunities for Hope Workshop staff, volunteers, and Workshop members.
Work with Workshop members to agree on an annual Workshop and individual production group training schedule that addresses identified training needs.
Ensure that the training plans are implemented as planned, and lead training where appropriate.
Other Tasks
Supervise the Hope Workshop Production Assistant and Group Assistants
Supervise Hope Workshop Interns as needed
Advise on new program development within the field of livelihoods.
Work closely with the CRP Grants and Partnerships team to identify potential funding opportunities for the Workshop or related livelihood projects.
Provide regular updates on activity progress to CRP Management for internal and external purposes.
Any other reasonable tasks assigned by the direct supervisor.
Relevant Qualifications:
3 to 5 years experience coordinating and managing projects; entrepreneurial or social enterprise experience preferred;
Native Arabic speaker and English fluency required;
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Experience in community development, preferred;
Creativity and flexibility in planning and problem solving;
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to effectively manage strong personalities.
Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate effectively with team members of varied work styles, create and follow procedures, and meet deadlines;
Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results;
Team oriented, with an ability to work with diverse groups of people **
**Start Date: As soon as possible
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Salary Range: 600-750 JOD**
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