Capacity Building Consultant

The organization

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to ensuring children live a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children in gaining the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Plan International Jordan was established in 2016 and has programmes throughout the country on education, youth empowerment, and protection (CP, GBV, SRHR) in (Amman, Karak, Jarash, and Azraq camp). Plan’s Global Gender Equality and Inclusion policy states that the core objectives of Plan International’s work are to achieve gender equality, promoting gender justice, realising girls’ rights and fostering an inclusive society. This commitment is reflected in our five-year country strategy, our Values and Behaviours Framework, and our Theory of Change.

We aim to:

• confront and challenge discrimination and human rights violations based on gender. This includes gender-based violence and other forms of exclusion.
• challenge stereotypes and unequal power relations between women, men, boys, and girls to promote gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion.
• foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion, while supporting staff to adopt good practices, positive attitudes and the principles of gender equality and inclusion.

THE PROJECT

Mubaderoon 2 aims to contribute to the economic integration and social inclusion of youth, women and refugees in the poorest communities of the project regions. The target group for Mubaderoon 2 is Syrian refugees and host communities. The project will be implemented through integrated components:

• Strengthening the expansion of existing social enterprises and the creation of new Social Enterprises and Social Enterprise Initiatives through capacity building, mentoring and financial support.
• Ecosystem actors work to improve the framework conditions for SEs in Jordan by influencing policy and lobbying initiatives.

The project is being implemented through project consortium-based: Plan International Jordan (consortium lead), The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), JoWomenomics (JoWo) and Durrat AlManal (DMDT). PIJO and its partners will be distributing up to 122 grants. Through the granting and capacity building component, the project aims to support and grow 122 SEs, homebased businesses, start-ups and ideas, ensuring that along with receiving financial support, they have technical training and support to build their knowledge and capacities.

role PURPOSE

Plan International Jordan is seeking an experienced capacity building specialist with demonstrated knowledge and experience in youth economic empowerment programming, Social Entrepreneurship, community led economic projects and livelihood projects for vulnerable young people, the capacity building specialist is expected to provide technical support to his/her Mubaderoon 2 project team, partners and relevant colleagues.

Dimensions of the Role

The capacity building consultant will be based in Amman, and he/she will provide high technical support to project team and project partners, she/he will assure quality in the implementation of the trainings, ensure adequate implementation and coordination of the project, facilitate technical guidance, provide capacity building trainings, coaching and mentorship for project staff and trainers. Also, the consultant will work to build the capacity of the entrepreneurs and the social enterprises.

Accountabilities

• Provide strategic and practical guidance for project team and trainers.
• Provide and facilitate technical guidance, training, coaching and mentoring to project’s staff, trainers and partners in youth economic empowerment, business development, life skills and social enterprise set up and management.
• Oversee project trainings and provide coaching for the trainers when needed.
• Deliver and lead the training of trainers for project staff and trainers.
• Participate in identifying, contextualising and/or developing curriculum, training materials and technical guidance.
• Strengthen the partners, staff, and project trainers’ capacities and competencies through delivering the capacity building trainings.
• Identify the most appropriate material for training purposes and initiate the development processes with a focus on strategy business planning, corporate governance and HR.
• Develop the entrepreneurial content (strategy business planning, corporate governance and HR), prepare the training topics and presentations that will be used in the trainings.

Key relationships

• The position holder will be reporting to the project manager.
• The capacity building specialist will be working closely with the project team, partner organizations and project trainers.
• The capacity building specialist will coordinate the work among the partners and she/he will lead the capacity building process alongside the partners.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Youth Economic Empowerment sector. Additional demonstrated knowledge and experience in Social Entrepreneurship is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience within relation with private sector, youth livelihood and business set up & development.
• Proven experience in training material development, delivering ToTs and providing guidance for the trainers.
• University degree in the field of Business, Social Sciences or another related field.an MA degree is an asset
• Knowledge of business and income generating activities in the context of Jordan with clear understanding of related legal and policies frameworks.
• Strong knowledge on sub granting (micro granting) mechanism.
• Experience in youth economic empowerment, livelihoods development in humanitarian or refugee settings, community-based and social enterprise and community participation is an asset.
• Good facilitation skills and ability to deliver induction briefing/trainings.
• Ability to communicate and maintain appropriate and productive relations with a range of actors, including children, parents, local and national authorities.
• Flexible work attitude and ability to work independently within.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment

The work could be done remotely with regular attendance to the office, however, delivering the trainings such as ToT should be in person.

Level of contact with children

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

ROLE PROFILE

Type of Role: Part time job (Consultancy)

Contract Duration: 3 months only

Location: Amman

Closing Date: 19 October 2022

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Child Safeguarding Policy.

The organization

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to ensuring children live a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children in gaining the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Plan International Jordan was established in 2016 and has programmes throughout the country on education, youth empowerment, and protection (CP, GBV, SRHR) in (Amman, Karak, Jarash, and Azraq camp). Plan’s Global Gender Equality and Inclusion policy states that the core objectives of Plan International’s work are to achieve gender equality, promoting gender justice, realising girls’ rights and fostering an inclusive society. This commitment is reflected in our five-year country strategy, our Values and Behaviours Framework, and our Theory of Change.

We aim to:

• confront and challenge discrimination and human rights violations based on gender. This includes gender-based violence and other forms of exclusion.
• challenge stereotypes and unequal power relations between women, men, boys, and girls to promote gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion.
• foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion, while supporting staff to adopt good practices, positive attitudes and the principles of gender equality and inclusion.

THE PROJECT

Mubaderoon 2 aims to contribute to the economic integration and social inclusion of youth, women and refugees in the poorest communities of the project regions. The target group for Mubaderoon 2 is Syrian refugees and host communities. The project will be implemented through integrated components:

• Strengthening the expansion of existing social enterprises and the creation of new Social Enterprises and Social Enterprise Initiatives through capacity building, mentoring and financial support.
• Ecosystem actors work to improve the framework conditions for SEs in Jordan by influencing policy and lobbying initiatives.

The project is being implemented through project consortium-based: Plan International Jordan (consortium lead), The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), JoWomenomics (JoWo) and Durrat AlManal (DMDT). PIJO and its partners will be distributing up to 122 grants. Through the granting and capacity building component, the project aims to support and grow 122 SEs, homebased businesses, start-ups and ideas, ensuring that along with receiving financial support, they have technical training and support to build their knowledge and capacities.

role PURPOSE

Plan International Jordan is seeking an experienced capacity building specialist with demonstrated knowledge and experience in youth economic empowerment programming, Social Entrepreneurship, community led economic projects and livelihood projects for vulnerable young people, the capacity building specialist is expected to provide technical support to his/her Mubaderoon 2 project team, partners and relevant colleagues.

Dimensions of the Role

The capacity building consultant will be based in Amman, and he/she will provide high technical support to project team and project partners, she/he will assure quality in the implementation of the trainings, ensure adequate implementation and coordination of the project, facilitate technical guidance, provide capacity building trainings, coaching and mentorship for project staff and trainers. Also, the consultant will work to build the capacity of the entrepreneurs and the social enterprises.

Accountabilities

• Provide strategic and practical guidance for project team and trainers.
• Provide and facilitate technical guidance, training, coaching and mentoring to project’s staff, trainers and partners in youth economic empowerment, business development, life skills and social enterprise set up and management.
• Oversee project trainings and provide coaching for the trainers when needed.
• Deliver and lead the training of trainers for project staff and trainers.
• Participate in identifying, contextualising and/or developing curriculum, training materials and technical guidance.
• Strengthen the partners, staff, and project trainers’ capacities and competencies through delivering the capacity building trainings.
• Identify the most appropriate material for training purposes and initiate the development processes with a focus on strategy business planning, corporate governance and HR.
• Develop the entrepreneurial content (strategy business planning, corporate governance and HR), prepare the training topics and presentations that will be used in the trainings.

Key relationships

• The position holder will be reporting to the project manager.
• The capacity building specialist will be working closely with the project team, partner organizations and project trainers.
• The capacity building specialist will coordinate the work among the partners and she/he will lead the capacity building process alongside the partners.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Youth Economic Empowerment sector. Additional demonstrated knowledge and experience in Social Entrepreneurship is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience within relation with private sector, youth livelihood and business set up & development.
• Proven experience in training material development, delivering ToTs and providing guidance for the trainers.
• University degree in the field of Business, Social Sciences or another related field.an MA degree is an asset
• Knowledge of business and income generating activities in the context of Jordan with clear understanding of related legal and policies frameworks.
• Strong knowledge on sub granting (micro granting) mechanism.
• Experience in youth economic empowerment, livelihoods development in humanitarian or refugee settings, community-based and social enterprise and community participation is an asset.
• Good facilitation skills and ability to deliver induction briefing/trainings.
• Ability to communicate and maintain appropriate and productive relations with a range of actors, including children, parents, local and national authorities.
• Flexible work attitude and ability to work independently within.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment

The work could be done remotely with regular attendance to the office, however, delivering the trainings such as ToT should be in person.

Level of contact with children

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

ROLE PROFILE

Type of Role: Part time job (Consultancy)

Contract Duration: 3 months only

Location: Amman

Closing Date: 19 October 2022

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Child Safeguarding Policy.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV to indicate their interest in the role, not later than 19 Oct 2022. CVs should be sent to the following email: [email protected] as follow:

• Put the title “Capacity Building Consultant” in the subject bar, failing to fill the title in the subject bar will disqualify the applicant automatically.