Generations For Peace is supporting one of its partners, the Jordan Olympic Committee, in recruiting for the following position: ​

Jordan Olympic Committee: 

The Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) is the governing body for sports in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Founded in 1957, the JOC became the nurturing body for 34 Olympic and non-Olympic sports federations in the kingdom, laying down the foundation and trail to develop and rise up with the state of sports in Jordan. 

• Careful planning led by HRH Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein enabled the JOC to develop the sports scene in Jordan with both consistency and vision positioning Jordan as a key, medal winning participant in all the major sports events both regionally and internationally . 
• Administrative efforts by the JOC were praised by the international sports community  pinpointing Jordan as a healthy and worthy host for numerous Arab, Asian and international sporting events and championships such as the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2016. 
• Recognizing Jordan’s efforts in reshaping and bettering the sports scene both regionally and internationally, HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, President of the Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2010 among other honorary positions. 
• Given the role played and demonstration of the highest levels of commitment to sports betterment, Dr Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) named the Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) in “the world’s Top 10%” Olympic Committees, cementing the Jordan Olympic Committee and its efforts as a role model raising standards in the sports world and a key player in the future of sports. 
• Friendship, balance, aspiration excellence and respect are values we live by and teach our athletes at the JOC. These values serve us well in our role to prepare our nation’s finest competitors, working hand in hand with all sports federations in the kingdom to lead the best sportsmen and women who will go on to compete at the greatest sporting competition in the world. 
• The Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) is a non-profit organization that represents the strong, independent voice for Jordanian Olympic Sport and the place for all aspiring athletes to better themselves and grow while representing Jordan all around the world.

Job Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for monitoring the performance of sports federations and evaluating the implementation of their programs and activities according to set standards. This includes collecting and analyzing data related to the federations, providing regular reports on their performance, and offering feedback and recommendations to improve processes. The officer also ensures the federations comply with sports laws and regulations, as well as ensuring the implementation of training plans and preparations for local and international participation. Additionally, the officer organizes field visits to federations and sports centers to ensure objectives are being met.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting sports federations in developing strategic plans.
• Monitoring and evaluating plans: tracking sports federations, collecting data, and analyzing it based on performance indicators.
• Evaluating the performance of sports federations and following up on their progress according to performance indicators.
• Collecting and inputting all data for national team athletes into sports federation reports.
• Documenting all results of sports federations, whether local or national.
• Creating unified files that include all statistics related to sports federations.
• Any other tasks related to the employee’s role at the JOC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, specifically in designing, implementing, and analyzing data to assess program effectiveness, ensure accountability, and support decision-making.
• Proficiency in using computer software and Microsoft Office programs to prepare reports and documents.
• Proficiency in English.

Professional Competencies

• Proven ability to use project management tools and data analysis to effectively track program progress.
• Ability to collect and analyze data related to the performance of federations and training programs.
• Skills in writing accurate reports, including evaluations and detailed feedback on sports activities.
• Ability to conduct research related to the development and improvement of sports federations' performance.
• Coordination skills that pertain to the Jordanian Olympic Committee, sports federations, and relevant entities to ensure successful implementation of activities.
• Strategic planning skills to ensure federations achieve their goals and the success of their programs.

Personal Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes in the work environment and handle new situations.
• Ability to provide effective solutions to problems and challenges faced by sports federations.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate evaluations and proper implementation of sports activities.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Ability to work independently with internal motivation to succeed in assigned tasks.

*Click here to access the Arabic Job Description: 

https://gfp.app.box.com/s/7k5lkqkzx1zj4axg89oo4jbgzw0tum23

***Candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline 13 March 2025.

****We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted