About the role

Pro Peace – formerly forumZFD – started its operations in Jordan in 2018. We work with local organizations on conflict transformation, with a strategic focus on social cohesion, gender equality, and environmental accountability. The advertised position will lead the programming on Gender Equality and Access to Justice.

You will join a committed team to co-develop meaningful, context-sensitive approaches grounded in Pro Peace's values of non-violence and building a more just and peaceful future.

Your tasks and responsibilities/Key responsibilities

Lead the programming on Gender Equality and Access to Justice (GEAJ) of the Jordan Program of Pro Peace
Initiate, design, and manage projects on GEAJ with local partners, including responsibilities on conflict analysis, PMEL, and financial controlling
Strengthen the capacities of local civil society organizations and community-based initiatives in GEAJ, fostering constructive cooperation and advocacy towards the topic
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with civil society actors and governmental stakeholders
Initiate and lead advocacy strategies to achieve civil society contributions to the policy discourse on GEAJ
(Potentially) lead a small team of colleagues working on the same thematic outcome area
Support joint fundraising efforts with partners to sustain peacebuilding work on GEAJ
Report to the Country Director of the Jordan office
Advanced university degree in social sciences; conflict- or gender-studies; or another relevant discipline within the humanities
Extensive knowledge on Middle Eastern cultural and political contexts
Solid knowledge of political and sociocultural contexts in Jordan, with a clear understanding of the opportunities and limitations on addressing GEAJ
Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in civil-society project design and implementation specifically related to peacebuilding work on GEAJ in the Middle East
Excellent command of Arabic (primary working language) and English (office language)
Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to think strategically, reflect critically, and develop context-appropriate interventions.
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills, with high intercultural sensitivity and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Confident use of IT office applications.
Valid driving license and willingness to drive.
Your profile

Advanced university degree in social sciences; conflict- or gender-studies; or another relevant discipline within the humanities
Extensive knowledge on Middle Eastern cultural and political contexts
Solid knowledge of political and sociocultural contexts in Jordan, with a clear understanding of the opportunities and limitations on addressing GEAJ
Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in civil-society project design and implementation specifically related to peacebuilding work on GEAJ in the Middle East
Excellent command of Arabic (primary working language) and English (office language)
Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to think strategically, reflect critically, and develop context-appropriate interventions.
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills, with high intercultural sensitivity and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Confident use of IT office applications.
Valid driving license and willingness to drive.

Please send your resume/CV