The Position:
The Technical Project Coordinator will oversee the implementation, optimization, and security enhancement of the \"Ada’a\" Performance Management System. The consultant will ensure effective project coordination by aligning technical, operational, and strategic goals, facilitating smooth communication between teams, and ensuring timely execution of project milestones. The coordinator will also play a crucial role in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and quality assurance to ensure a seamless and user-friendly system experience.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
You would be responsible for:
The Technical Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks:
Organize and lead a Kick-off Meeting: Document summarizing key discussions, objectives, and action points from the project kick-off meeting. Detailed Project Plan: A comprehensive project plan outlining tasks, milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies. Bi-weekly Progress Reports: Regular reports tracking project status, risks, bottlenecks, and corrective actions. Stakeholder Communication Plan: Develop a structured plan ensuring effective engagement and information flow among all stakeholders. Change Management & Escalation Log: Develop a maintained record of change requests, feedback, and resolutions throughout the project lifecycle. System Implementation & Testing Report – A detailed report documenting system deployment, testing results, and issue resolutions. Security & Compliance Assessment Report – A documented review of system security measures, compliance with standards (ISO 27001, GDPR), and recommendations for improvement. Develop User Training Materials – Comprehensive training modules, user guides, and presentations to support system adoption. Training & Capacity Building Report – Summary of conducted training sessions, participant feedback, and key learning outcomes. User Adoption & Feedback Analysis Report – Collected insights on system usability, challenges, and recommendations for improvements. Final Monitoring & Evaluation Report – A comprehensive review of project performance, key achievements, lessons learned, and future recommendations.Duration and working schedule:
4 months
Place where services are to be delivered:
Department of Statistics, Jordan
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):
Below are tentative dates for deliverables; the exact timeline for deliverables will be determined during the kick-off meeting with UNFPA and DoS. All reports will be submitted electronically in word format. Deliverables progress shall be regularly presented to the management team.
Deliverables Date % of payment Kick-off Meeting Report, Detailed Project Plan, Stakeholder Communication Plan, and Initial Risk Assessment Report Within 1 month of commencement 25% Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Strategy Within 2 months of commencement 25% Training & User Adoption Program within 3 months of commencement 25% Evaluation & Final Report by the end of 4 months of commencement 25%Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:
Regular progress reports to be submitted to UNFPA Jordan and DOS according to the agreed timeline.
The Technical Project Coordinator will report to the Project Director and CTO. Bi-weekly status meetings with the technical team and management. Monthly review sessions with senior leadership to assess project health and risks.Supervisory arrangements:
The consultant will work under the overall supervision of DOS and UNFPA Jordan.
Expected travel: N/A
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience in IT project coordination, implementation, and stakeholder management. Strong understanding of agile methodologies, IT security, and cloud-based solutions. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale system rollouts. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Education:
Minimum 2 years with Master’s degree, or 4 years with Bachelor’s degree of relevant experience in Project Management, IT, Business Administration, Communications or a related field.
Languages:
Fluency in Arabic & English
Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:
Consultants are responsible for possessing their own equipment, i.e. laptops, mobiles, etc. Office space in DoS will be provided. Some visits to UNFPA offices may be required.
Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:
The consultant must adhere to strict confidentiality regarding all proprietary information related to \"Ada’a\" and operations. Any disclosure of information requires prior written approval. Confidentiality is mandatory; information gained during the assignment must not be disclosed without prior written consent from UNFPA and DOS.Required Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change
Core Competencies:
Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.