Position Description 

RTI is seeking an Urban Governance Lead for the anticipated Amman Urban Resilience Activity (URA). The Urban Governance Lead will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of activities under Outcome 1: Improve data-driven policy-making and planning, and promote behavior change for urban resilience and decarbonization. The Urban Governance Lead will be based in Amman, Jordan and report to the Deputy Chief of Party upon award.  

Position is contingent upon award and funding. 

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the DCOP Technical, oversees design and implementation of activities, under Outcome 1 to achieve results and impact.  

• Ensures timely achievement of activities, under outcome 1, in adherence to the approved project work plan and budget. 

• Coordinates with the Senior Management Team to mobilize STTA and to scale programming. 

• Ensures cross-cutting issues such as gender, youth, social inclusion, and climate-sensitive approaches are effectively integrated into Outcome 1 activities. 

• Serves as a member of the SMT to coordinate with other team leads to identify resource needs and design, monitor, and adapt activities. 

• Contributes to the development of annual and quarterly work plans, technical reports, and other deliverables in line with USAID guidelines to achieve Activity objectives.  

• Build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders.  

• Mentor, guide, and supervise staff.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, Master’s degree and 10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• At least 8 years’ experience working on municipal governance in Jordan.  

• Strong familiarity with urban policy and regulatory landscape.  

• Experience working with behavior change strategies to promote urban resilience and decarbonization. 

• Proven experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders including USAID, host government officials, multilateral and donor organizations, and local implementing partners.   

• Demonstrated experience managing diverse, high-performing teams on donor funded programs. 

• Verbal and written fluency in English required. 

• Ability to travel and work throughout Jordan.