Plan International is seeking members for its Heya-015 Selection Sub-Committee (SSC) to support the "Women in Innovation from HBB to Scalable Business – Heya" project in Jordan. This EU-funded initiative aims to boost employment and economic opportunities for vulnerable women, particularly in underserved and rural areas, through entrepreneurship.
The SSC will play a crucial role in ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection of beneficiaries for various project stages, including basic and advanced entrepreneurship training, hackathons, and business grants. Members will be responsible for screening, assessing, and selecting participants and grant recipients, contributing to the project's goal of fostering sustainable employment.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Plan International |
| Location | Irbid Governorate, Azraq Camp, Jordan |
| Region | Middle East |
| Open to | Not specified |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Duration | November 2026 – April 2027 |
| Start date | November 2026 |
| Application deadline | 29 October 2026 |
About the Position
The Selection Sub-Committee (SSC) will be responsible for the operational selection of beneficiaries throughout the project. This includes applying approved eligibility criteria and evaluation tools to screen applicants for basic training, advanced stages (Boot Camp and Hackathon), and business grants. Members will conduct assessments, interviews, and due diligence checks, scoring applicants objectively and consistently. They will produce ranked shortlists and final selection lists, maintain accurate records, and ensure all activities comply with Plan International’s principles of transparency, fairness, and accountability, including safeguarding and data protection policies. The work involves evaluating applications remotely for early stages and in Irbid and Azraq Camp for business grant selection.
Eligibility
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a relevant field (e.g., entrepreneurship, business development, green technology, agriculture, industry, or labor market).
- Demonstrated experience in assessment, evaluation, or selection processes (grants, business plans, or project applications).
- Strong understanding of women's economic empowerment, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and/or labor market dynamics in Jordan.
- Ability to assess applications objectively and contribute professionally to a merit-based, transparent selection process.
- No commercial, financial, or personal relationship with any applicant under consideration; must sign a conflict-of-interest declaration.
- Knowledge of challenges faced by the target population (women in rural areas, refugees, caregivers, women with disabilities) is preferred.
- Experience working with Plan International or other INGOs in Jordan is an asset.
- High level of integrity, impartiality, and professional ethics.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and manage conflict of interest situations appropriately.
Benefits
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
Documents Required
- CV
- Cover letter
- Financial offer
How to Apply
- Submit your CV and cover letter, clearly demonstrating required qualifications and relevant experience.
- Include your financial offer.
- Send all documents to Heya.proc@plan-international.org.
- Indicate "Heya-015 Selection Sub-Committee (SSC)" in the email subject line.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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