Field Outreach and Support Officer - Agriculture Project (Amman, Jordan)

Reports to: Program Manager (PM), Jordan

Location: Amman, Jordan

Contract Type: 1 year renewable based on performance and availability of funds

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Identify households and sites for implementation of urban agriculture projects (including rooftop gardens)

• Support the recruitment, training and mobilization of communtiy volunteers

• Implement daily field activities for the project under the supervision of the PM, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of objectives and tasks.

• Ensure all enrolled beneficiaries are treated with respect, safety, and protection during program activities, monitoring satisfaction levels and promptly addressing complaints and feedback.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, stakeholders, community leaders, and ensure visibility of the organization and donors.
• Adhere to the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) framework for regular data collection and monitoring of project activities, including supporting data entry and cleaning.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on project status, challenges, and outcomes to the Program Manager, contributing to the development of tracking and monitoring tools.
• Coordinate with communities, local partners, and relevant field-level actors for the daily implementation of tasks, including facilitating meetings and communication between project partners and stakeholders.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating capacity-building activities for local implementing partners, ensuring timely reporting from all partners on program activities and addressing any challenges or uncertainties in project implementation by escalating issues to supervisors with suggested solutions.
• Collect and update field data, conduct observations, and ensure partner compliance, submitting regular reports on project status and outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• BA or technical degree in the field of Education, Psychology, or Social Science
• Two to three (2-3) years of related experience with local and/or international NGOs
• Dynamic leader with creative problem-solving skills, particularly in challenging situations
• Good interpersonal and networking skills with local partners and target beneficiaries
• Spoken and written fluency in Arabic & English
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.  

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics are conducive to conditions in an office environment with frequent field work setup.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.  

How to Apply:

Applying through the provided link is the ONLY way for Anera to consider your application. 

Please click on the link to fill an online application and upload your resume. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for Application: July 5, 2024

Anera is an equal opportunity employer that embraces and encourages applications from candidates representing diverse backgrounds. Anera staff maintain a steadfast commitment to upholding ethical work standards and adhering to the Staff Code of Conduct including Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.