Deputy Team Leader

ROLE TYPE: Full-time, 3-years fixed-term 

DEPARTMENT:  Operations 

LOCATION: Amman, Jordan, with potential travel within the region

CLOSING DATE: 21st November 2024

ABOUT ARK

ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity and hope for the future. 

We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability – and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change. 

Learn more about our impact here:  https://www.ark.international/impact

About the Project

The ISF-funded Tackling Transnational Threats (3T) project aims to support all aspects of Jordan’s security architecture to respond to, and counter, transnational threats and security challenges that the country is currently facing. The project will focus on addressing issues such as Transnational Serious and Organised Crime, Illicit Finance, Violent Extremism, Strategic Communications, Climate Insecurity and Cyber Crime. Working in close collaboration with Jordanian government agencies, and other national, international and regional stakeholders, the project aims to build capacity, foster partnerships, and improve resilience against state and non-state actors threatening regional stability. 

About the Role

The Deputy Team Leader (DTL) will support the Team Leader in all aspects of project management and implementation, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to project goals. The DTL will manage key elements of day-to-day operations, liaise with stakeholders, oversee specific programme components, and provide leadership in the Team Leader’s absence ensuring continuity and stability in project operations. 

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities 

Project Support and Coordination 

• Assist the Team Leader in developing and implementing the project strategy and work plan, ensuring alignment with HMG priorities and ISF funding guidelines. 

• Coordinate with team members to ensure timely and effective delivery of activities, identifying areas for improvement and troubleshooting operational issues. 

• Monitor the project work plan and coordinate with project and operations staff. 

• Follow up with partners on the day-to-day implementation of project activities and brief the Team Leader regularly.  

• Travel to conduct meetings with internal and external staff as required and within reason. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Support relationship management with Jordanian government counterparts, local authorities, and international partners. 

• Act as a key point of contact for mid-level stakeholders and represent the project in meetings and discussions as directed by the Team Leader. 

• Facilitate communication within the team and with external partners to ensure a coherent, collaborative approach. 

Operational and Financial Management 

• Oversee daily project operations, ensuring adherence to procurement, budget, and reporting requirements. 

• Ensure that budgeted activities are spent in accordance with donor funding and donor regulations within the appropriate timeframe.  

• Support the Team Leader to review the financial glidepath.  

• Coordinate the completion of administrative tasks, including documentation, logistics, and reporting. 

Risk Management and Security Compliance 

• Support the development and implementation of security protocols to ensure team safety in high-risk environments. 

• Monitor and assess potential risks, reporting and escalating issues to the Team Leader as necessary. 

• Update the Project Risk Register and Security Plan monthly or on becoming aware of a change in the threat level to ensure that it remains accurate and relevant and all risks are managed appropriately. 

• Contribute to a culture of risk awareness and preparedness within the project team. 

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) 

• Review the Monitoring and Evaluation collection plan, Results Framework and Logical Framework monthly with the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation staff. 

• Provide input for regular progress reports, capturing key achievements, lessons learned, and areas for improvement. 

• Support analysis of M&E data to guide programme adjustments and ensure continuous improvement.