Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. 

Program Description:

The Jordan Technical Assistance Program (TAP), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is a five-year education and youth project that seeks to transform the organizational culture and improve the abilities within the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth to ensure officials can implement desired reforms. Creative and its partners will provide technical assistance in the development, roll-out, and tracking of policies and procedures to incorporate international best practices for public education and youth programming. Among the many activities in the Jordan Technical Assistance Program, it will support curriculum development, promote inclusive learning techniques, improve the skills of teachers and school managers, and other tangible activities that ultimately support changing the organizational culture within the two ministries and relevant agencies. The program will further support Jordan’s outreach and behavioral change communications initiatives that are aimed at creating a culture of reading, the inclusion of vulnerable children, and increased youth engagement.

Position Summary:

The Youth Program Coordinator will have the primary role of coordinating and following up the Youth Center Capacity Building Program which will be implemented by a third party for the benefit of Ministry of Youth (MoY), where the incumbent will be liaising with TAP team to support MoY in providing consistent and timely program coordination and support during the implementation and closeout.

This position will contribute to the program’s workplan by tracking progress and implementation of activities related to the MoY. The position entails providing project management and administrative support to the Director of Youth Programs, as needed, to the Youth team, as well as serving as liaison between external stakeholders, field partners, and TAP internal teams (Youth, Education, MEL, communications, operations, finance, procurement, human resources, etc.) to ensure coordination needed to support and report on Youth programs.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Youth Program Coordinator will report to the Director of Youth Programs.