Project Manager – Support to Democratic Reforms in Jordan (SDR)

About the role

The Project Lead will ensure strategic, operational and administrative management of the Support to Democratic Reforms in Jordan (SDR) programme, coordinating multiple partners and stakeholders to achieve the project’s objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the overall work plan, implementation schedule and coherence of all project components.
• Monitor progress, results, logical‑framework indicators and key risks, proposing corrective measures as needed.
• Analyse political and institutional developments and assess their impact on project implementation.
• Ensure financial and budget monitoring, aligning activities with budget forecasts.
• Prepare and follow up on governance bodies such as Steering and Technical Committees.
• Maintain the relationship with the European Union Delegation, produce project reports and deliverables.
• Organise regular monitoring meetings with implementing partners and coordinate No‑Cost Extensions or contractual adjustments.

Required profile

• Strong project management expertise, preferably in international development or public‑sector programmes.
• Solid knowledge of democratic governance, institutional reform and the Jordanian political context.
• Experience coordinating multi‑partner frameworks and liaising with donors and government institutions.
• Ability to analyse risks, propose corrective actions and ensure compliance with donor rules.

Required skills

• Project planning and monitoring tools.
• Budget and financial tracking.
• Stakeholder coordination and communication.