Job Opportunity in Jordan at Abt Associates: Capacity Strengthening Specialist

Abt Associates offers a job opportunity in Jordan as a Capacity Strengthening Specialist. Abt Associates seeks a qualified Capacity Strengthening Specialist for the Local Health System Sustainability Project’s Jordan Activity (LHSS Jordan).

You will be responsible for:

1. Provide technical support to a grant activity that will provide a grant to train CPD focal points in health facilities and health directorates in the governorates through strengthening their skills to support the implementation of CPD.
2. Support health care providers to understand their CPD for relicensing responsibilities, assessing training needs, and establishing training plans for facilities.
3. Attend all grantee and MOH meetings. 
4. Provide technical support to a grant activity which to develop a cadre of certified professional trainers to train healthcare providers on CPD-approved materials.   
5. Provide technical support to a grant to develop online and upload 17 CPD-accredited online courses on the MOH website on topics such as MCH, FP, and laboratory practices.
6. Support the CPD Advisor in various capacity-strengthening activities, including, for example, working to strengthen the capacity of the three councils as they prepare to execute CPD activities and supporting the MOH as they implement their grant agreement with USAID on CPD. 
7. Maintain all files in the LHSS shared drive related to activities. 
8. Any other tasks are relevant as assigned by the supervisor. 

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You must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree + 9 years of relevant experience, or master’s Degree + 7 years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. + 4 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or any related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in capacity strengthening or capacity building activities (this should include organizational capacity technical assistance and not be ONLY training). 
• A demonstrated track record in providing human resource development and organizational development.
• Experience with USAID-funded programs is preferable.
• Capacity to provide high-quality reports in a professional and timely manner.
• Excellent English writing/speaking skills are required and fluency in Arabic is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and training skills.

Benefits:

• The company fosters an environment where you can thrive your way.
• The innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your well-being centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development. 
• Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Notes: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment. 

About Abt Associates:

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. It commands technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security, and governance—as well as in international evaluation.

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