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تهنئة للجمعيات الفائزة بجائزة العقبة للتميز في الخدمات المجتمعية

1 March 2010
 

يتقدم برنامج العقبة للتنمية المجتمعية والاقتصادية الممول من الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية بخالص التهنئة من الجمعيات الفائزة في جائزة العقبة للتميز في الخدمات المجتمعية /السنة الثانية التي أطلقتها سلطة منطقة العقبة الاقتصادية الخاصة بدعم من الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية وهي:

 

الجائزة الأولى للمؤسسة المتميزة للعام 2009: مركز الاميرة بسمة للتنمية - العقبة

 

جائزة أفضل مؤسسة في تعبئة الموارد المحلية: الجمعية الملكية لحماية البيئة البحرية

 

جائزة أفضل مؤسسة في كفاءة تقديم الخدمات لفئاتها المستهدفة: قرية الاطفالSOS - العقبة

 

المؤسسات التي نالت شهادات تقدير لجهودها المميزة وهي:

· جمعية سيادة الشريف ناصر بن جميل الخيرية كونها أفضل جمعية تقدمت للجائزة من أقاليم محافظة العقبة.

· جمعية العقبة للثقافة والفنون والتراث كونها أفضل مؤسسة أحرزت تطوراً في معايير الجائزة خلال مشاركتها في دورتي الجائزة 2008 و2009.

كما ويتقدم البرنامج بالشكر من جميع مؤسسات المجتمع المدني التي تقدمت للمنافسة على هذه الجائزة ويتمنى لها دوام التقدم.

 

The Neighborhood Development Activity is flourishing and making a difference in Aqaba

15 February 2010

Recent News and activities

The Neighborhood Development Activity (NDA) is the first initiative in Aqaba to engage residents in identifying and addressing their own needs, and to involve them in development decision-making. Since launching the NDA in 2008, six neighborhoods have been mobilized to join the activity, and their citizen-selected representatives (called Neighborhood Enhancement Teams or NETs) are actively working with fellow residents to enhance their community.

Below is a newsflash on recent activities in our partner neighborhoods:

Al Radwan Neighborhood: The NET is implementing the long-term neighborhood development plan that they created with input from all community stakeholders. The top priorities in the plan include four components of a neighborhood street maintenance project. Street rehabilitation and lighting projects were completed in January 2010 with ASEZA support. The two other components are an awareness campaign for efficient water use with Jordan Royal Marine Conservation Society (JREDS), set to start in early March, and beautification of 2 blocks in partnership with Saraya Aqaba Company.

Al Rimal Neighborhood: The NET and ASEZA City Service Center began an “Awareness and Clean-up Campaign” in January 2010. To support this, the NET mapped neighborhood locations in need of clean-up (debris, trash, overgrown trees, pests) and raised awareness and interest in the clean-up campaign among citizens. In addition, the NET produced and distributed a brochure explaining the activities and advertising opportunities for neighborhood resident participation. As a result, 600 citizens of Rimal participated in Health and Environment awareness workshops and seminars in January and early February 2010. ASEZA City Service Center and local community members started removing large debris and trash from the locations indicated by the NET. The clean-up is expected to be complete in mid-February.

Old Town: The NET and Old Town citizens worked together with ASEZA and Clean City Company to clean the neighborhood after the severe storm and heavy rain caused damage and trash throughout the area in mid-January. Also the NET recruited neighborhood volunteers who mapped priority areas for a street lighting project which began in February.

Khazzan Neighborhood: Based on surveys, meetings and analysis, the neighborhood agreed that their highest priority is to establish a public park to provide a safe place for the kids to play. ASEZA allocated a 2.5 dunum piece of land for the park, and the NET is working with all partners to complete the park with playground equipment, pathways, trees, benches, and shades by the end of February.

North Shallalah Neighborhood: The NET and ASEZA Public Works began implementation of a general street maintenance and neighborhood beautification project. To support the implementation, the NET is mobilizing citizens living in the selected streets and other neighborhood residents to volunteer on the project.

Alamiya Neighborhood: ASEZA Public Works requested the NET’s assistance to engage neighborhood residents in a pavement upgrade project. The community provided input to select the highest priority locations and the project was completed with NET support in January 2010. The NET also worked with ASEZA City Service Center to begin implementation of a “pest control” project in early February 2010. The NET produced and distributed a brochure explaining the project and advertising activities that neighborhood residents could participation in. Additionally, the NET is collaborating with ASEZA and private sector partners to establish a public park in their neighborhood.

Having established strong reputations in their communities and in Aqaba as a whole, the NETs are now often approached by other public and private entities for help with outreach to the local citizens. Two recent examples are:

  • The Regional Manager of the National Company for Training and Employment met each Aqaba NET to introduce their project and request NET help to recruit unemployed, young men to participate in the next year-long training session.
  • Sabilet Al Hassan (a Jordanian youth program) approached the NETs seeking opportunities for their members to serve the community. As a result, 100 volunteers participated in two NDA projects: the Old Town clean-up and the Khazzan Park.

Operations Manager Vacancy

7 February 2010

The Aqaba Community and Economic Development (ACED) Program is a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded program, ending in October 2012, benefiting the people and businesses of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ). The ACED Program seeks to recruit a Jordanian full-time Operations Manager to be based in Aqaba. The Operations Manager is charged with the efficient operation of the field office in compliance with contract provisions, government regulations including but not limited to the FAR and AIDAR, and applicable local laws.

Main responsibilities of the Operations Manager

  • Oversee the operation of the project office and procure materials and equipment required
  • Train staff in administrative/accounting procedures and manage local operations staff
  • Ensure USAID and Home Office policies and procedures are carried out by project staff
  • Oversee training activities required by the project
  • Manage and coordinate project budgets with Home Office Program Management oversight
  • Liaise with local sub-contractors and monitor their sub-contracts, budgets and deliverables
  • Manage the local IQC mechanism, ensuring adequate RFP solicitation procedures
  • Provide oversight to the Grants Administrator on grant agreements and expenditures in accordance with the Grants Manual

Education, Experience and Required Skills

  • BA and a minimum of 4-5 years of experience with large USAID projects
  • Extensive knowledge of USAID regulations and policies (including AIDAR and FAR)
  • Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel
  • Good interpersonal skills, cross cultural skills, ability to work independently and in a team
  • Previous management experience
  • Strong English speaking skills

Interested applicants must submit their CV to info@aced-jordan.com and aced.jordan@gmail.com Deadline for sending your application is February 12th, 16:00 Hrs. Only Short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Community Development Component Leader Vacancy

4 February 2010

The Aqaba Community and Economic Development (ACED) Program is a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded program, ending in October 2012, benefiting the people and businesses of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ). The ACED Program seeks to recruit a Jordanian full-time Community Development Component Leader to be based in Aqaba. The Component Leader will manage all community development activities and resources.

Main responsibilities of the Community Development Component Leader

  1. Manage all Community Development Component work planning and cross-cutting activities
  2. Manage Community Development Component resources and implementation tools (three full-time staff, short term technical assistance, grants and commodities)
  3. Maintain the Component’s Performance Management Plan (PMP), including activity results, performance indicators, and targets
  4. Oversee grants and commodities management activities from a technical perspective
  5. Manage the relationship with the Community Development Component implementation partners engaged through grants or sub-contracts
  6. Enhance capacity of Aqaba based CSOs and NGOs to provide relevant services
  7. Manage the poverty alleviation initiatives and activities
  8. Manage activities aiming at increasing citizen engagement in economic growth and the career awareness initiatives
  9. Support stakeholders in enabling the environment for productive citizen participation
  10. Ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the Community Development Component work plan activities

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Education, Experience and Required Skills

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in management, economics, social work or related field. Masters degree is a plus
  2. About 10 years of experience in project management and oversight
  3. Proven knowledge and experience in community development and citizens engagement initiatives – Aqaba       experience is preferred
  4. Experience in community mobilization methodologies and practices
  5. Experience in Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) development
  6. Excellent managerial skills – significant experience in planning, budgeting, and reporting
  7. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
  8. Strong team player, able to work under pressure and for long hours

     

Interested applicants must submit their CV and a Cover letter by email to HR@aced-jordan.com, aced.jordan@gmail.com ,indicating the Post Ref. No. (AP/Com03/02) in the subject line. Application deadline is February 9, 2010, 16:00 Hrs. Only Short- Listed applicants will be contacted.

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