Jordan

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on all corners of Jordanian society. Economic participation of women in the Jordanian economy hovered at a mere 14.9% in March 2020, and post-pandemic statistics indicate that the effects of the pandemic will represent a significant step back for women in the workplace in Jordan.

As businesses resume near-normal operations and children return to schools, many women who were employed prior to the pandemic will find an uphill climb to returning to the labor market, and some will not return at all.

The tourism and hospitality industry had a record year in 2019 and comprised nearly 20% of Jordan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that year, employing thousands in the sectors across the kingdom and generating millions in revenue for the economy.

Program DPro is best suited for managers of development programs – a series of related projects oriented towards a larger objective, with shared resources, dependencies, and constraints. Program Managers often oversee multiple projects and project managers, requiring them to utilize a unique set of tools, knowledge, and management skills to ensure all projects in their portfolio are adequately supported with resources, teams, and coordination.

Understanding of finance in projects is an essential skill for all staff, from assistants to project managers, that often decide if a project will achieve its objectives or not.

Effective managers of the finance of projects understand the values and impact of effective budgeting techniques, ensuring sufficient internal and external controls are in place to document project expenses, and how to report on project finances to donors, auditors, and organizational management.

Amideast’s Inspire program was launched in 2018 in Irbid for 80 Jordanian and Syrian youth ages 13-15. With support from the U.S. Department of State and the Regional English Language Office at the U.S.

Supported through UNICEF Jordan, Amideast is providing English language and digital literacy skills for 480 Syrian youth ages 16-24 in Azraq refugee camp. Each student receives 80 hours of English language education coupled with sessions on preparing applications for university scholarships, creating a CV, and developing writing skills for cover letters for employment or university applications.

The Sustainable Cultural Heritage Through the Engagement of Local Communities Project (SCHEP) is implemented by the American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR) and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Amideast is pleased to partner with Mercy Corps in the Nubader: Youth Activism Across Borders program targeting over 200 Jordanian youth, parents and community leaders in Ma’an as well as 100 American youth, parents and young professional leaders. The program will connect Jordanian and American youth, parents and community mobilisers through virtual exchange meetings, seminars and facilitated sessions focused on civic engagement, community strengthening, cultural exchange, environmental sustainability and youth resilience.

The objectives of the Nubader program are: