* Position: Project Officer
* Location: Amman, Jordan
* Application Deadline: 8th November 2026
* Expected start date: January 2027
* Duration: 12 months, with three months probation: renewal subject to performance, and programme duration
* Position type: Full-time
About SPARK
SPARK is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people in fragile and conflict-affected contexts through entrepreneurship development and higher education. By strengthening local ecosystems, supporting entrepreneurs, and building institutional capacities, SPARK contributes to inclusive economic growth and sustainable employment.
About the Programme
SPARK is implementing the Future Forward Programme, a 3 years programme in Jordan funded by the Drosos Foundation. The programme aims to support late-stage startups and youth-led enterprises through tailored technical assistance and financial support, helping them strengthen their businesses, create jobs and achieve sustainable growth. SPARK is seeking a Project Officer to support the day-to-day implementation of the project in Jordan, working closely with the Programme Manager, and other members of the team.
Role Summary
The Project Officer supports the Programme Manager in the day-to-day implementation of the project. The role follows up on the activities and deliverables and supports the implementation of activities delivered directly by SPARK, including activities that strengthen the capacities of the entrepreneurs. The position works closely with the programme's manager, MEL, procurement, finance and communications functions.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:
? Maintain an up-to-date tracker of supported enterprises, including milestones, activities, technical assistance, grant implementation, deliverables and follow-up actions.
? Support the Programme Manager in monitoring the implementation of grants and approved business plans, including following up with entrepreneurs on agreed milestones, budgets, deliverables and supporting documentation.
? Review information and documentation submitted by entrepreneurs and flag any gaps, delays, risks or issues to the Programme Manager for follow-up.
? Support the preparation of programme reports
? Organize workshops, trainings, meetings, steering committee meetings, study visits, conferences, and other programme events, including all logistical and administrative arrangements.
? Support entrepreneurs in understanding programme requirements, timelines, reporting expectations and relevant SPARK procedures, while ensuring that programme decisions remain with the Programme Manager.
? Coordinate with technical service providers, mentors, consultants and other programme partners supporting the entrepreneurs, including scheduling, follow-up and collection of required deliverables.
? Support the identification and documentation of challenges faced by supported enterprises and contribute to practical solutions and referrals where appropriate.
? Conduct regular field visits to supported startups to follow up on programme activities, assess progress against agreed milestones, identify implementation challenges and provide practical follow-up support.
? Maintain regular and structured communication with the supported enterprises and ensure that follow-up actions and commitments are properly documented.
? Support the Programme Manager with grant administration and financial follow-up, including collecting required supporting documents, tracking payments and flagging outstanding documentation or issues to the relevant colleagues.
? Support the preparation and organisation of procurement and contracting documentation related to programme activities and services, in coordination with relevant SPARK colleagues.
? Contribute to documenting success stories, business progress, lessons learned and examples of impact from the supported enterprises.
? Support preparation of presentations, briefing notes, programme updates and other materials required for meetings with Drosos Foundation, partners and other stakeholders.
? Ensure activities are implemented in line with SPARK procedures, programme requirements and relevant safeguarding, gender, inclusion and integrity standards.
? Perform other programme implementation duties appropriate to the position as required.
Requirements and Skills
? Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Project Management or another relevant field.
? At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in project or programme implementation, preferably in the development or non-profit sector.
? Practical experience working directly with entrepreneurs and following up activities, workplans, deliverables and reporting.
? Experience in supporting entrepreneurs, startups, MSMEs or business development programmes.
? Experience with grants, business support programmes or enterprise development is an asset.
? Basic understanding of business planning, financial management and/or startup growth is an asset.
? Experience coordinating consultants, trainers, mentors or other service providers is an asset.
? Strong follow-up and tracking skills, with the ability to manage multiple entrepreneurs and activities simultaneously
? Experience with donor-funded programmes is an asset.
? Good organisational skills and ability to follow multiple activities, and deadlines at the same time.
? Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively with entrepreneurs and colleagues
? Good writing and reporting skills and attention to documentation.
? Fluent Arabic, and English
? Willingness to travel to other governorates outside Amman.
? Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while coordinating closely with the Programme Manager and wider programme team.
SPARK Offers
? International and dynamic working experience;
? Opportunity to take initiative and realize your ideas;
? Full-time employment contract;
? Remuneration will depend on profile.
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