Project Operations Officer, Growing Economic Inclusion for Women in Jordan Program (GROW)

JOB POSTING POSITION TITLE: Project Operations Officer, Growing Economic Inclusion for Women in Jordan Program (GROW) LOCATION: Ottawa (Remote) LEVEL: Level 4 (full-time unionized position) SALARY RANGE: $65,480 - $78,161 VACANCY STATUS: New Job Vacancy Purpose of the Role The Growing Economic Inclusion for Women in Jordan Program (GROW) is a five-year (2026–2031) initiative led by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) in partnership with INJAZ, the Business and Professional Women Association (BPWA), SustainMENA, and Canadian innovation partner, the DMZ. GROW aims to advance gender equality and sustainable economic development in Jordan by creating enabling environments for women and youth—particularly those from marginalized and underserved communities—to participate meaningfully in entrepreneurial and labour market opportunities. Working in the governorates of Amman, Irbid, and Aqaba, the project will strengthen opportunities for women to engage in Jordan’s green and climate-resilient economy, supporting inclusive economic ecosystems through hands-on programming, targeted capacity-building, and strong partnerships with academic institutions and the private sector. Reporting to the Senior Director, GROW, the Project Operations Officer will play a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of the GROW project by providing financial, administrative, operational, and logistical support to the Canadian project team and partners. The incumbent will contribute to high-quality project management, compliance with GAC requirements, and the smooth functioning of project activities across Canada and Jordan. Key Responsibilities Financial Administration • Support the Canadian Project Manager with the financial administration of the GROW project, including budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and maintaining complete financial records. Assist with the preparation of financial reports and forecasts for GAC in accordance with donor and CBIE requirements. Process payments, expense claims, advance requests, monthly disbursements, and field office reconciliations. Provide guidance and support to the GROW Local Project Office in Jordan in the preparation and submission of monthly financial reports to CBIE. Ensure compliance of financial reports submitted by GROW Local Project Office with donor and CBIE requirements, and project financial management procedures. Operational and Logistical Coordination • Coordinate logistical arrangements for the Canadian project management team, Canadian partners and advisors, and management missions to Jordan. Organize logistics for incoming technical missions to Canada, including travel, accommodation, meeting coordination, and event support. Provide administrative and logistical assistance for activities such as workshops, meetings, training sessions, and study visits. Administrative Support • Maintain comprehensive administrative records, including consultancy and advisory contracts, travel documentation, and other project files. Support procurement and contracting processes in alignment with GAC requirements and CBIE procedures. Assist with coordination and communication with Canadian project partners and advisors to facilitate effective implementation of project activities. Develop and maintain project operational procedures, including administrative manuals, process guides, and policies to support consistent and efficient project operations across the Canadian and Jordanian project teams. Other Responsibilities • Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Senior Director and Project Manager to support effective project operations. Qualifications Education & Experience • Post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration, international development, project management, finance, public administration, or a related field. Minimum of 3–5 years of experience providing administrative, operational, or financial support, idea…

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