Associate Project Officer
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Role Summary
UNESCO is hiring an Associate Project Officer in Amman, Jordan, for a 6-month contract to support cultural heritage projects. Apply by August 23, 2026.
About the Organisation
The UNESCO Office in Jordan works closely with the national authorities to preserve and promote tangible and intangible cultural heritage in the country. It particularly works in close collaboration and partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Department of Antiquities, and the Ministry of Culture, as well as relevant national and local authorities, to ensure the sustainable conservation of the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Through the currently implemented projects, the office is promoting sustainable socio-economic development in local communities, focusing on investing in cultural heritage preservation, contributing to decent livelihoods and offering short-term employment opportunities while also paving the way for longer term investments in cultural heritage preservation and sustainable local tourism development in As-Salt and other location sites in Jordan .
To support achieving the mentioned goals and to ensure the proper and timely finalization of the ongoing activities and projects at the culture unit in UNESCO Amman office, the office is recruiting an Associate Project Officer to assist in the regular follow-up and monitoring of ongoing rehabilitation and construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of UNESCO Jordan Head of office and the direct supervision of the Culture Programme Specialist, and in coordination with the rest of the culture staff and the relevant Administrative and Financial staff.
The Associate Project Officer's duties and responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:
- Support in managing all project phases, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
- Provide support to the implementation of rehabilitation and construction works currently implemented in different areas in Jordan, including coordination and site supervision.
- Ensure regular follow up with UNESCO’s contractors to update the BoQs tables and ensure quality interventions as per the provided technical specifications and drawings.
- Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of the executed works, and the preparation of documents and reports related to the project.
- Conduct regular field visits to the project locations as necessary and when requested, to provide comprehensive site supervision, follow-up and management to the ongoing works, ensuring adherence to design requirements, construction specifications, safety and quality.
- Review contractors’ deliverables and reports, ensuring technical compliance with project specifications and signed contracts.
- Anticipate difficulties and bottlenecks and address them proactively and in consultation with the supervisor.
- Liaise with and facilitate information sharing amongst project partners, stakeholders and the local authorities, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and donors.
- Participate in technical meeting, and stakeholder meetings when and as needed, and draft minutes of meeting, official correspondence, and any other official documents in English, and maintain a record of documentation for the project.
- Support in administrative tasks as needed and ensure proper project management where and when requested, including reviewing budget records and invoices.
- Perform any other activities and tasks requested by the supervisor.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates can apply for the Associate Project Officer position with UNESCO in Jordan.
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