Job Opportunity at PYXERA in Jordan: Local Consultant

PYXERA Global, an NGO based in Washington, DC, will be managing a team of 12 corporate volunteers in Amman, Jordan as part of its Global Pro Bono practice area. The assignment is scheduled to take place in February, 2019. PYXERA Global would like to hire a part time consultant currently residing in Amman to help with program management from October, 2018 to February, 2019 and provide project and logistical support to the selected team of corporate employees from January to February, 2019. There is the possibility of extension based on additional corporate programs. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The selected consultant’s main responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

1. Identify and select potential clients and develop Scopes of Work for the program that are aligned with specific areas of intervention identified by PYXERA Global and/or our client(s).
2. Capture and share success stories and lessons learned that strengthen PYXERA Global’s existing and planned programs with organizations, partners, and stakeholders through social media and other avenues as appropriate.
3. Orient new program participants upon arrival in Jordan.
4. Serve as logistics coordinator and as an informational resource for the volunteers and troubleshoot problems they may face.
5. Recruit and hire Project Assistants (If applicable) to support corporate consultants with translation, research and interviews.
6. Participate in weekly preparation phone calls with corporate team(s) as needed.
7. Coordinate Client/Project Assistant Pre-Departure Orientation, Welcome and Final Events for corporate employees and local client firms/organizations.
8. Correspond with PYXERA Global headquarters program staff and other stakeholders to assure satisfaction on the part of the volunteers and our partners.
9. Monitor and advise on security arrangements for volunteers when they are in Jordan. 

Qualifications: 

1. Experience in project management and in leading multicultural groups.
2. Must be based in Amman, Jordan .
3. College degree in international relations, communications, project management, organizational development, NGO management, or related field .
4. Minimum of 8-10 years of experience.
5. Experience working with cross cultural teams and/or skills-based volunteer programs.
6. Ability to multi-task and manage diverse tasks simultaneously.
7. Flexible and able to work in a team as well as individually with limited supervision.
8. Exceptional writing skills and ability to develop scopes of work with limited supervision.
9. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
10. Experience in virtual and in-person presentation skills.
11. Knowledge of one or more of the following critical topics: digital literacy, youth skills gap, ICT, STEM education, startup incubators, and accelerators.
12. Knowledge of at least one specific technical area related to PYXERA Global’s programs and services (pro bono, leadership/talent development, public private partnerships, monitoring and evaluation, corporate social responsibility, etc.)
13. Exceptional customer service, communication, and problem solving skills.
14. Required language proficiency in Arabic and English.
15. Ability to work in teams and alone, and demonstrated commitment to creating opportunities for improved livelihoods preferred.