Outreach – Mafraq At Associazione Volontari per il Servizio Internazionale

Outreach Mafraq/ Rihab job description

Position: Outreach

Reports to: Area coordinator

Duty station: Rihab

Project: “Boro’om” – Formal employment opportunities and entrepreneurship development in the governorates of Mafraq and Aqaba

Type of contract: Project-based

Schedule: Full-time

Duration of contract 12 months

About AVSI Jordan:

AVSI Foundation, an NGO created in 1972, carries out cooperation projects for development, with particular emphasis on education. In its work, its attention is focused on the defense and promotion of the dignity of the person, the cornerstone of every project. We work all around the world thanks to a network of 35 founding members and more than 700 partners worldwide.

AVSI Foundation has been operating in Jordan since 2006 and contributed in supporting the most vulnerable local communities, Palestinian, Iraqi and Syrian refugees through providing projects and activities that focus on health and psycho-social assistance, education, vocational training and job placement and income-generating activities.

About the project

The project aims to facilitate economic and infrastructural recovery in Jordan, focusing on assisting vulnerable Jordanians and Syrians. In Sector 1, the initiative prioritizes vocational training and rapid employment opportunities, including Cash for Work activities for building renovation and technical training in conservation-restoration/landscaping. Digital Skills Training and innovative agricultural techniques training in Gweirah contribute to diverse employment opportunities. Sector 2 fosters the sustainable development of the private sector, supporting self-employment and entrepreneurial activities through selection, management training, and grants for MSMEs/HBBs and start-ups in Mafraq and Aqaba. Sector 3 emphasizes partnerships to enhance economic and environmental sustainability in agri-food and tourism supply chains, involving public-private collaborations, market access support for MSMEs/HBBs, and the creation of an application and website for Smart Desert services. This comprehensive approach aims to create a sustainable, inclusive economic landscape while meeting the diverse needs of the population and markets involved.

About the position:

This position is based in Rihab. The outreach will be responsible of outreach activities in Rihab. The main responsabilities including but not limited to:

Role and responsibilities:

• Carrying out surveys/ needs assessment in the area of the project;
• Carrying out the vulnerability assessment of potential beneficiaries;
• Registration of beneficiaries of the project;
• Taking cash workers daily attendance;
• Participation and co-facilitation of community events and trainings including attendance;
• Ensuring a good communication between the cash workers and AVSI team;
• Support trainers and restorers in managing cash workers (attendance, task distribution, safety measures).
• Support to the local stakeholder’s engagement;
• Refer cash workers to the psycho social support service and follow up;
• Keeping worker’s files in coordination with data entry;
• Performing other tasks requested by the supervisor such as creating synergies between cash for work projects, development of new interventions, etc.

Competencies:

• At least 1 year of experience in similar position;
• Experience in of cash for work or community- based projects is an asset;
• Oral and written communication skills in Arabic;
• Previous experience with AVSI
• Experience in restoration and conservation works

Other competencies:

• Degree in social work/ education or similar field is an asset;
• Good knowledge of local context;
• English is an asset;
• Previous experience in community-based interventions;
• Previous experience with Department of Antiquities
• Strong communication skills and abilities to mobilize unskilled workers;
• Strong teamwork skills.