Job Description
Functional Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative-Programme, the PLJ Programme Officer is expected to fulfil the following responsibilities:
Key functions and accountabilities:
•Coordinate efforts with programme sections and externally with UNRWA, the Department of Palestinian Affairs (DPA), and other stakeholders on the work related to the Palestinians Living in Jordan (PLJ) programme.
•Coordinate the revision of the PLJ work plan ensuring continuous improvement, adaptation, and responsiveness to the needs of the targeted communities.
•Prepare programme updates and briefing documents as requested.
•Support programme sections in assessing the impact of programme implementation through regular field monitoring visits and follow-up meetings with partners and stakeholders.
•Contribute to reporting on the PLJ programme by liaising with relevant sections, consolidating data and information, and reviewing inputs.
•Ensure the funding expenditure plan aligns with the programme work plan and donor commitments.
Key duties and tasks:
•Collaborate with relevant sections to identify gaps in programmes targeting Palestinians living in Jordan, and lead coordination efforts to review the programme work plan to address these gaps, ensuring continuous improvement and responsiveness to community needs.
•Provide input on strategic shifts in programme implementation through regular monitoring visits, coordination and follow-up meetings, and the design and implementation of improvement plans if needed.
•Organize, facilitate, and attend cross-sectoral meetings to ensure effective internal and external coordination related to the PLJ programme.
•Organize, coordinate, and facilitate meetings with programme sections, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to assess current PLJ programmes and identify necessary interventions.
•Collect and combine data from programme sections to develop briefing reports and documents summarizing programme progress, challenges, and achievements to ensure comprehensive updates upon request.
•Keep an organized record of all updates and briefing documents for future reference and reporting purposes.
•Address any questions or requests for additional information from stakeholders regarding the PLJ programme.
