Encompass LLC Hiring for Community Mapping Consultant, Jordan...
Encompass LLC
Località del lavoro
Amman
Dettagli del lavoro
Position Description
EnCompass LLC seeks a Community Mapping Consultant or firm for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Women’s Economic Empowerment and Leadership Activity (WEELA) in Jordan. The purpose of WEELA is to contribute to increasing women’s access to waged employment and leadership opportunities in Jordan by improving women’s access to the job market, addressing inequalities and prohibitive social norms and traditions, and enhancing the workforce enabling environment.
The objective of this consultancy is to conduct community mapping research related to women’s waged employment and the socio-economic landscape in the following eight geographic areas: Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Petra, Dead Sea, Amman, Aljoun, Zarqa and Irbid. The mapping research will highlight the potential for creating a more enabling environment and pathways to waged employment opportunities for women with the private sector, with emphasis on USAID’s priority sectors (but not limited to for WEELA – including Tourism, Transportation and Logistics, and Media / Creative industries. The consultant should take into consideration digitization and green skills.
The community mapping research will enable WEELA to create a women’s employment and socio-economic profile within the eight geographic area. As mentioned above, the focus sectors mainly relate to employment in the Tourism, Transportation/ Logistics and Media/ Creative industries, and all responsibilities and activities for this consultancy will be guided by the WEELA Senior Community Lead in close coordination with Senior Gender and Youth Specialist and the Chief of Party (COP).
This position is a short-term consultancy and based on a five- day work week in Amman, Jordan
Expected level of effort: up to 30 days
Period of performance: May 17 – July 31, 2022
Start date: on/around May 17, 2022.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions:
· Perform desk research on women’s waged employment and create a socio-economic profile of the eight geographic areas of : Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Petra, Dead Sea, Amman, Aljoun, Zarqa and Irbid. This research should include (but not be limited to):
o Perform a detailed demographic scan of the community, including ethnicities, minorities, refugees, gender, education, and age groups.
• Create a framework, which includes the socioeconomic structure, the role and influence of the government (i.e., national and local policies and laws), as well as civil society organizations (CSOs) regarding employment generally, and for women in particular.
• Identify other mega or relevant projects relevant to the community that relate to the focused sectors of Tourism, Transportation/Logistic services and Media and Creative industries.
• Identify women’s skills in terms of business services, digital, and green, with emphasis on creating a matrix of strengths and gaps for targeted assistance.
· Meet and interview key informants, including community members, community leaders, experts, and other identified relevant stakeholders. This research can be done in person or virtually, depending on COVID-19 restrictions or other factors to ensure expediency and the appropriate level of outreach.
· Conduct a stakeholder analysis to identify main stakeholders in the community who can influence the empowerment of women in general through their personal influence as community mobilizers. These may include religion leaders and scholars, tribal leaders, educational leaders, social media influencers, and youth leaders.
Deliverables:
· June 15: Submit the first draft mapping report in Arabic and English, including a stakeholder analysis to the Senior Community Lead and the COP for review and comments.
· June 30: Submit final revised report and PowerPoint presentation in Arabic/English for review and approval.
• Dates are tentative and are subject to change
Position Requirements
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Economic, Social Studies, or related field.
Experience and Skills
• Proven experience in scientific research methodologies and conducting field research.
• Experience in employment analyses specifically at the community level and with the private sector in Jordan.
• Demonstrated understand of social norms and behaviors influencing employment /economic participation of women. Previous experience working with international development organizations and donors (including USAID) or national NGOs in conducting research preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Google Suite, particularly Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms
• Proven capacity to take initiative and willingness to learn new skills as needed to perform the assignment.
• strong work ethic and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels
• Demonstrate writing communication skills, including fluency in Arabic and English.
• How to Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter along with a completed application to weela_info@encompassworld.com by May 8, 2022
EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work
