Jordan INGO Forum Director

About the role

The Jordan INGO Forum Director leads the coordination and advocacy platform for international NGOs operating in Jordan. Reporting to senior partners, the Director ensures the Forum remains relevant, effective, and aligned with the evolving humanitarian and development landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Forum, fostering delegation, accountability and teamwork.
• Facilitate high‑level meetings of Country Directors and thematic working groups, ensuring transparent coordination and information sharing.
• Represent INGO interests in national and global forums, shaping policy and advocacy agendas.
• Develop, review and implement the JIF Advocacy Strategy in collaboration with the Advocacy Working Group.
• Oversee budgeting, financial management and accountability with support from finance and grants teams.
• Manage Secretariat staff and consultants, promoting staff well‑being and responsiveness.
• Maintain membership databases, mailing lists and information‑sharing mechanisms.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in senior management within an INGO operating in protracted crisis or post‑conflict settings.
• Proven track record in coordination roles that span humanitarian and development contexts.
• Strong advocacy experience in conflict‑affected countries.
• Knowledge of the Jordan context or prior work in the region.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); Arabic knowledge is an asset.

Required skills

• Advanced written and verbal communication in English.