Jordan World-Class Workforce Component Leader

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 97 projects in 41 countries and revenues of $140 million.

World-Class Workforce Component Leader, Jordan

We are currently seeking World-Class Workforce Component Leader candidates for an upcoming five-year USAID-funded project in Amman, Jordan, focused on building industry competitiveness, improving the business policy environment, developing the workforce, and improving access to finance for the ICT, biotech, and clean-technology sectors. The position is contingent upon ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities: • Establish Centers of Excellence matching the skills of the Jordanian workforce with the skill sets needed in the JCP target sectors. • Assist in the design of university curricula in targeted sectors that match market demand. • Establish a National ICT Excellence Center to increase workforce competitiveness in the ICT field. • Increase the number of high quality courses on entrepreneurship, innovation and competitiveness in Jordanian universities in targeted sectors. • Develop a minimum of two strategic GDAs that promote economic growth in Jordan.

Qualifications: • Master’s degree or higher in respective technical or business/financial fields and at least eight years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in related technical field with 10 years of experience. • Relevant experience in providing leadership and managing highly complex technical or financial interventions. • Experience relevant to cross-cutting program issues, including gender, youth and mitigation of geographically oriented wealth disparities. • Strong writing and oral presentation skills. • Excellent English is required and Arabic is desirable.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55468361D43515B7E59192F77561C6B06627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.