UN jobs in Amman, Jordan 🇯🇴

Web Application Developer - Consultant

UNRWA - Programme Relief & Social Services - Headquarters Amman · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is seeking a Web Application Developer Consultant to design, develop, deploy, and maintain a secure and user-friendly web-based platform for research activities within the Agency. The platform will host the Research Review Board application process, provide access to general information and resources related to UNRWA data and research, and support institutional coordination and dissemination of research-related materials. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Senior Research and Partnership Officer in the Relief and Social Services Department (RSSD) and will be expected to deliver a fully functional, responsive, and scalable web platform within three months. The role requires expertise in front-end and back-end web development, database management, cloud deployment, and version control tools.

E-Commerce Capacity Building Consultant for MSMEs

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks an E-Commerce Capacity Building Consultant to support two key projects: 'Advancing E-Commerce for Women-Led SMEs in the Arab Region' and 'Enhancing MSMEs Soft Infrastructure and Internationalisation in Countries Facing Security, Financial, or Political Transition Challenges.' The consultant will design and deliver practical training programs and toolkits to equip MSMEs—especially women-led enterprises—with e-commerce and AI-enabled business skills. Activities include digital ecosystem mapping, MSME assessments, training delivery across Tunisia, Syria, Djibouti, Mauritania, and Lebanon, stakeholder consultations, policy dialogues, and Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops. The role requires extensive experience in e-commerce training, digital transformation, and working with MSMEs in the Arab region. The position is remote, with a 9-month duration.

Intern - Compensation

UNRWA - Human Resources - Headquarters Amman · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

This is an internship opportunity with the UNRWA Human Resources Headquarters in Amman, offering 6 to 11 months of practical experience in compensation management. The intern will support the Compensation Unit under the supervision of the Manager, contributing to data analysis, policy reviews, and process improvement activities. Key responsibilities include conducting salary surveys and benchmarking, tracking allowances, developing reporting tools, and supporting SOP development. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, attention to detail, and an interest in HR analytics and process optimization. The internship may be conducted remotely, with working hours aligned to headquarters. It provides exposure to compensation frameworks, salary survey methodologies, and AI applications in HR processes.

Policy & Programme Analyst

United Nations Development Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Policy & Programme Analyst supports the Strategy & Business Development Team in Jordan Country Office, contributing to program strategy development, partnership building, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, and resource mobilization. Key responsibilities include aligning program strategies with national priorities, facilitating stakeholder partnerships, tracking program outcomes, and supporting financing for development initiatives. The role requires strong analytical, drafting, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in results-based management and project development. The position is part of UNDP's portfolio approach to integrated development responses, requiring collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Legal Officer, P3

Office of Administration of Justice · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Legal Officer, P3 position is located in the Office of Staff Legal Assistance (OSLA) within the Office of Administration of Justice (OAJ), with posts in Entebbe, Uganda and Amman, Jordan. The role involves providing legal assistance to staff members in administrative, disciplinary, and appellate proceedings before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal and the United Nations Appeals Tribunal. Responsibilities include advising clients on appeals and disciplinary matters, representing clients in tribunals, preparing legal submissions, conducting legal research, identifying cases suitable for informal resolution, and assisting in report preparation. The position requires strong legal expertise, analytical skills, and experience in litigation. The role reports to the Chief of OSLA and involves working within the UN's internal justice system.

Administrative Assistant G5

United Nations Development Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Administrative Assistant G5 provides administrative and logistical support to the UNDP Jordan Country Office, ensuring efficient office operations and compliance with organizational standards. Key responsibilities include managing travel arrangements, coordinating events, supporting administrative documentation and expenditures, maintaining office records, and assisting with operational monitoring. The role requires strong administrative skills, proficiency in office software and travel systems, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams within a portfolio-based organizational structure. The position supports the Country Office's focus on inclusive growth, sustainable livelihoods, environment, climate change, and governance priorities.

General Services Clerk NPSA 4

United Nations Development Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The General Services Clerk NPSA 4 supports the efficient delivery of administrative, financial, procurement, and logistical services within the UNDP Country Office in Jordan. Key responsibilities include managing common premises and facilities, providing registry and mail management services, supporting government liaison and administrative transactions, coordinating fleet and transportation services, and maintaining administrative records. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office applications. The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Administrative Analyst and collaborates with programme teams, operations personnel, and government counterparts to ensure smooth office operations.

Senior Architect, Grade 18, HQ Amman, 18

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Senior Architect role at UNRWA involves leading architectural design and delivery for building and infrastructure projects across the Agency's operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank, and Gaza Strip. The incumbent supports the Chief of Architecture & Design Division in developing policies, standards, and strategies, while reviewing preliminary and detailed architectural designs, tender documentation, and ensuring compliance with technical instructions and international codes. Responsibilities include managing architectural consultancy assignments, providing technical clearance of design deliverables, coordinating with field offices, and supporting quality assurance and capacity-building initiatives. The position requires extensive experience in architectural design, supervision, and multidisciplinary coordination, with a focus on construction project delivery and adherence to accessibility, safety, and sustainability standards.

Cloud Support Engineer

UNRWA - Information Management - Headquarters Amman · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Cloud Support Engineer will provide specialized technical support for UNRWA's Azure cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters, Azure SQL databases, and application systems administration. Responsibilities include system monitoring, performance optimization, security risk mitigation, documentation, and collaboration with DITID units to ensure high availability and compliance with operational standards. The role requires managing technical handovers, conducting system health checks, preparing technical reports, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. The position is based in UNRWA Headquarters in Amman, Jordan, with a 12-month contract duration. The engineer will work within agile environments and report to the Senior Technical Lead.

Operations Analyst

World Bank Group · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

Gender Analyst

United Nations Development Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Gender Analyst provides technical and advisory support to ensure gender equality and women's empowerment are integrated into all aspects of UNDP's work. Key responsibilities include conducting gender analysis to inform programme design and policy dialogue, supporting gender mainstreaming across programme portfolios, facilitating capacity development through training, monitoring implementation of gender equality commitments, and contributing to knowledge sharing and reporting. The role works closely with Programme Specialists and other units to ensure gender perspectives are effectively integrated into UNDP's programs and policies. The position requires a strong understanding of gender equality challenges, mainstreaming tools, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Programme Analyst (Economist and innovative Finance)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Programme Analyst (Economist and innovative finance) supports UNDP Jordan's Financing for Development (FfD) portfolio, focusing on the development and implementation of the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) aligned with Jordan's Economic Modernisation Vision. The role involves technical support for thematic areas, capacity development, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis. Key responsibilities include supporting the design and implementation of FfD initiatives, conducting economic analysis and policy recommendations, managing partnerships with government, private sector, and civil society, and contributing to knowledge management and advocacy. The position requires collaboration with global policy networks and supports UNDP's positioning as a key partner in SDG financing.

Digital & AI Programme Analyst, IPSA8 ST - Office Based in Amman, Jordan

United Nations Development Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Digital & AI Programme Analyst supports UNDP's regional digital transformation portfolio, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) governance, digital public infrastructure, and digital public services in the Arab States region. The role involves integrating AI Sprint outputs into broader digital initiatives, conducting AI ecosystem analysis, supporting inclusive AI development, facilitating capacity building and knowledge sharing, and providing digital advisory support to Country Offices. The position requires a strong background in digital transformation, AI governance, and policy development, with experience in research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The role is based in Amman, Jordan, and involves close coordination with regional teams and Country Offices.

Programme Analyst / Governance and Social Cohesion

United Nations Development Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Programme Analyst in Governance and Social Cohesion supports UNDP Jordan's efforts to advance inclusive governance, social cohesion, rule of law, and peacebuilding. Key responsibilities include programme planning and implementation, technical and analytical support, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder coordination, and knowledge management. The role requires strong experience in governance, social cohesion, human rights, or related fields, with a focus on policy research, stakeholder engagement, and results-based management. The position reports to the Programme Manager and works closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Project Analyst (LED)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Project Analyst (LED) supports the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the 'Improving Local Development to Increase the Resilience of Host Communities and Refugees in North Jordan' programme. Key responsibilities include strategic project management, results-based management, local economic development support, municipal capacity building, public-private partnerships, service delivery improvements, community engagement, innovation and green economy integration, and operations and financial support. The role requires working closely with stakeholders including ministries, municipalities, and the EU delegation. The position demands strong analytical, coordination, and reporting skills with experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and local development initiatives.

Programme Support Assistant - NPSA 5 (Amman - Jordan)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Programme Support Assistant supports the Programme Specialist in managing projects and ensuring compliance with UNDP guidelines. Key responsibilities include providing administrative and logistical support for programme activities, coordinating meetings and events, preparing documentation and reports, tracking project delivery and implementation timelines, maintaining filing systems and databases, supporting monitoring and evaluation activities, and facilitating communication across units. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and experience in programme support or project coordination within international organizations. The position is based in Amman, Jordan, and involves working across multidisciplinary teams in a portfolio approach to programme delivery.

Travel Services Officer, 16

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Travel Services Officer supervises travel assistants and professional staff in the Travel Unit, managing all travel-related processes for international staff from onboarding to separation. Key responsibilities include coordinating travel authorizations, ticketing, visas, UN Laissez-Passer issuance, and customs clearance, while ensuring compliance with organizational and host country regulations. The role involves managing travel operations, overseeing official and emergency travel, supervising staff and contracts, and maintaining travel documentation and records. The officer also develops onboarding protocols, provides strategic support through policy development and reporting, and ensures sustainable travel practices aligned with UNRWA's environmental commitments. The position requires extensive experience in travel, visa, and protocol services within international organizations.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer NOA - Jordan

World Food Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&E Officer) will support WFP's Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) unit in Jordan, contributing to strengthening the evidence base that informs WFP programming. Key responsibilities include leading monitoring system development, designing and implementing M&E frameworks, conducting statistical analysis, producing monitoring reports, and supporting capacity-building initiatives. The role involves close collaboration with programme teams, government institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning. The officer will also oversee data quality assurance, support impact evaluations, and ensure mainstreaming of gender, equity, and inclusion issues in all M&E activities. The position is based in Amman, Jordan, with a fixed-term duration of 12 months (renewable).

Programme Policy Officer – Social Protection and Government Support NOB - Jordan

World Food Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer to lead its social protection and government support portfolio in Jordan. The role involves supporting the operationalization of the National Social Protection Strategy, particularly the Shock Responsive Social Protection (Sumood) pillar, and enhancing government capacity in social assistance and school feeding programs. The officer will work closely with government actors, including the Ministry of Social Development, National Aid Fund, and Ministry of Education, to strengthen systems, develop policies, and facilitate technical cooperation. Key responsibilities include strategic guidance, policy development, capacity building, and coordination with UN agencies and donors. The position requires extensive experience in national social protection systems and strong diplomatic skills for government engagement.

Senior HR Associate G7 - Jordan

World Food Programme · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan

The Senior HR Associate G7 position in Jordan supports the World Food Programme's (WFP) HR operations within the Country Office. The role involves coordinating and delivering a full range of HR services to ensure compliance with WFP policies and procedures, facilitating effective functioning of a client-focused HR service. Key responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day HR operations, leading recruitment processes, managing performance management frameworks, coordinating HR operations and advisory services, supervising HR staff, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards. The position requires extensive experience in HR and a strong understanding of WFP's HR services and operational standards. The role is based in Amman, Jordan, with a 12-month duration that is renewable.