Senior Programme Assistant – Climate, Water & WASH

About the role

The Senior Programme Assistant will support the UN‑Habitat Jordan team in designing and implementing climate‑related, water and WASH projects. Reporting to the Project Manager and Head of Programme, the role ensures proposals, reporting and data management align with national strategies, donor requirements and technical standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative coordination and technical input for civil, water and WASH project planning and preparation.
• Assist in the development of project proposals, technical reports and other documentation.
• Compile and analyse data for monitoring, evaluation and reporting purposes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguard policies.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project activities.

Required profile

• Experience in administrative support for development or engineering projects.
• Familiarity with climate change adaptation, water resources and WASH sectors.
• Ability to work under supervision while seeking guidance as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Project proposal development
• Data compilation and basic analysis
• Use of scheduling or project management tools