Jordan: Environmental Education Specialist for Decentralized power supply with solar power for operating a sewage treatment plant in a rural community in Jordan project

Dec 12, 2019 | EcoPeace Middle East
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EcoPeace Middle East is a unique trilateral environmental organization. Our primary objective is the promotion of cooperative efforts to protect our shared environmental heritage. In so doing, we seek to advance both sustainable regional development and the creation of necessary conditions for lasting peace in our region.

Job Title: Environmental Education Specialist for [Decentralized power supply with solar power for operating a sewage treatment plant in a rural community in Jordan project]

Report to: Projects Manager

Location: Amman - Jordan

Job Purpose: Act as project assistant, to plan, guide, train tour guides and accompany the environmental and awareness-raising measures to the project.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and lead the program’s awareness campaign for young professionals, university students and adult locals.
  • Achieving operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; resolving problems, and implementing change.
  • Mapping of target groups and relevant educational institutions and developing and implementing a training program.
  • Developing selection criteria and leading the selection process of potential participants in the program.
  • Networking and coordinating with relevant partner organizations.
  • Coordinating the preparation of the project’s exhibition materials and the concept with the external service provider at the Jordan EcoPark.
  • Coordinating and organizing tours and visits by adults, young people and local actors from surrounding communities.
  • Enhancing the organization’s reputation by accepting the responsibility to accomplishing various requests; exploring opportunities to add value to the project accomplishments.
  • Making sure that all the aims of the project are met.
  • Using IT systems to keep track of people and progress.
  • Assisting with the planning, coordination, and production of national workshops and conferences.
  • Willingness and ability to travel nationally, regionally and internationally.
  • Supporting the project manager through consultations, information gathering, and community visits.
  • Developing relationship with relevant Ministries (Environment, Education, Teacher's Groups, etc.)
  • Educating and training local tour guides.

Personal Experience and Qualities:

  • Degree in a relevant field in the area of Education and/or Environment. A master degree is a plus.
  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in educational projects management and keeping within program budget
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Fluently in English and Arabic (Spoken and written), Other languages is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, handle a variety of concurrent activities, rank priorities, organize work efficiently, and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints;
  • Ability to multi-task effectively as well as display professionalism and confidence.
  • Ability to plan and coordinate the most effective use of time, facilities, and resources to achieve successful project objectives.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and to structure own work independently.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently, and cope with stress.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Skill in document composition and report writing.
  • Good knowledge of word processing and basic programs such as excel, power point and web browsing.

Salary: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience