Technical Review & Contextualization Consultant – Safe at Home (Jordan)

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an experienced individual consultant to conduct a technical review and contextual adaptation of the Safe at Home Arabic resource package for Jordan. The consultant will ensure the translated materials are accurate, culturally appropriate, and aligned with the Jordan River Foundation (JRF) curricula, supporting future integration of Safe at Home content.

Key responsibilities

• Review and proofread more than 997 pages of Arabic translations for technical accuracy and contextual relevance.
• Align terminology, language, and framing with JRF curricula and Jordanian cultural norms.
• Provide detailed feedback and revised versions of the materials.
• Collaborate with IRC and the National Council for Family Affairs (NCFA) to map institutions and services relevant to Safe at Home implementation and referral pathways.
• Prepare a concise report summarizing findings, recommendations, and mapping outcomes.

Required profile

• University degree in social sciences, gender studies, humanitarian programming, or a related field.
• Proven experience in technical review, editing, or curriculum adaptation for protection programs.
• Familiarity with intimate partner violence (IPV) and child maltreatment prevention in humanitarian contexts.
• Strong knowledge of the Jordanian context and Arabic language proficiency.

Required skills

• Advanced Arabic language and proofreading skills.
• Understanding of protection programming, GBV, and child protection concepts.
• Ability to conduct institutional and service mapping.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact protection initiative.
• Collaboration with a leading international humanitarian organization.
• Flexible consultancy arrangement with exposure to regional partners.