Funded United Nations Volunteer Opportunity in Jordan 2026 with a Monthly Allowance of JOD 593

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Programme, has announced the opening of applications for a specialized volunteer opportunity as a Junior Legal Specialist in Jordan, for approximately 11 months, on a part-time, remote basis.

The opportunity aims to support FAO's project to strengthen veterinary and para-veterinary services in Jordan and modernize the associated legislative and regulatory frameworks. This initiative seeks to improve laws related to animal health and livestock production while enhancing health and food security.

The selected volunteer will support the activities of the Legal Drafting Working Group (LDWG) in collaboration with the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture and national and international legal experts. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, organizing meetings, conducting legal research, and following up on proposed legislative amendments.

The opportunity provides a monthly living allowance of JOD 593.16, along with health insurance, life insurance, annual leave, learning leave, and access to learning and professional development platforms.

Benefits and Advantages

• Receive a monthly living allowance of JOD 593.16.

• Benefit from free health insurance throughout the assignment.

• Receive life insurance coverage.

• Be entitled to annual leave.

• Benefit from dedicated learning and development leave.

• Gain free access to educational and training platforms.

• Acquire practical experience in legal and legislative drafting.

• Collaborate with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

• Work alongside national and international legal experts.

• Participate in developing Jordan's legal framework for animal health and livestock production.

• Develop skills in legal research, institutional coordination, and report preparation.

• Organize regular project team meetings and follow up on updates related to project implementation.

• Support the establishment and coordination of the Legal Drafting Working Group (LDWG).

• Coordinate with the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture and relevant government authorities.

• Prepare meeting agendas and compile legal documents and reference materials.

• Translate short legal documents and materials between Arabic and English.

• Assist in preparing presentations and informational materials related to legislative discussions.

• Attend Legal Drafting Working Group meetings and document discussions and decisions.

• Prepare meeting minutes and summary reports.

• Document proposals, comments, and amendments related to draft legislation.

• Organize and maintain legal files using approved electronic document management systems.

• Follow up on the implementation of agreed-upon actions during meetings.

• Conduct legal research on issues raised by the working group.

• Support legal consultants in preparing legal documents and memoranda.

• Review amendments to draft legal texts and organize different document versions.

• Participate in consultations with government institutions and relevant stakeholders.

• Prepare a final report summarizing the Legal Drafting Working Group's outcomes and recommendations for legislative development.

• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Law.

• Have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in legal practice, legal research, legislative drafting, or similar legal fields.

• Be a licensed lawyer and a member of the Jordanian Bar Association.

• Possess knowledge of Jordan’s legal and institutional framework.

• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing meeting minutes, reports, and legal memoranda.

• Have strong legal research and analytical skills.

• Be able to work effectively with legal experts and government officials.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Possess good organizational and communication skills.

• Maintain the confidentiality of legal information and documents.

• Be fluent in both Arabic and English.