Deputy Country Director Jordan
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
August 2025. Full-time, 24 months
Role Summary
Manage development and implementation of the Jordan support functions to facilitate the implementation of country programme strategy. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the support functions, the Deputy Country Director (DCD) plays a key role in systems development, legal compliance, finance & grant management, operational coordination, and team leadership.
Project Overview
In response to ongoing crisis in Syria, Medair’s programme in Jordan is delivering emergency assistance to refugees in non-camp settings and vulnerable host communities in northern Jordan. Projects are in the sectors of Health, Social Protection and Psychosocial support services.
Workplace & Conditions
Field based position in Amman, Jordan
Responsibilities:
• Strategic & Staff Management - Contribute to strategic direction, leadership, and change management of Jordan programme as part of Senior Management Team. Line-manage Grants, Finance, Logistics, and HR departments.
• Programme Support Management – Ensure good financial management standards, deliverables, and practices across various awards, ensuring budgets are spent according to proposals, donor rules and regulations, and timeframes; provide guidance to partnership award management and due diligence.
• Security Management - Support the Security Focal Point (CD) to oversee and monitor staff adherence to security protocols, manage security incidents, update and implement security protocols, and provide training in security-related topics.
• Communication - Develop and maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with colleagues to ensure they are kept informed of support related activities and requirements.
• Representation - Support CD and Programmes Coordinator in the maintenance of relationships with relevant stakeholders and represent Medair at relevant meetings to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships.
This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications & Technical Competencies:
• At least 4 years post-qualification experience in a management position.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience in dealing with donors and government officials.
• Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standards.
• Strong knowledge of UN and other humanitarian actors and of current humanitarian debates and issues.
Behavioural Competencies:
• Strong servant leadership skills with a consultative management style.
• Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills.
• Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner, with good understanding of cross-cultural issues.
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.
• Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required.
Team Spiritual Life
Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
- Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
- Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.