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SHAPING A BRIGHTER TOMORROW

Founded by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah in 2013, the Queen Rania Foundation for Education and Development (QRF) was established with the belief that every child in Jordan and the Arab world deserves a quality education. QRF’s mission is to identify educational gaps, design solutions, and provide data and evidence for decision-making in and beyond the classroom.


At QRF, we value our employees, and we understand that an empowering work environment is important in accomplishing our business objectives and plans. We care about the health and well-being of our staff, and we understand the significance of having free time for working parents, which is why we encourage a healthy work-life balance. We are aware that QRF employees are the primary determinant of our success, so their comfort is one of our main priorities, and the benefits we offer are tailored to achieve that.

Our Values

Our values are more than just ideals; they are actionable guidelines that shape our behavior. They set clear expectations for the conduct we anticipate from every member of the QRF team. Through these values, we create a culture where each individual plays an integral role in realizing our vision for quality education.

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Excellence

Dedication to high standards, continuous improvement, and a culture of accountability

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Collaboration

Collaboration

Taking action to help others and including others to achieve the best possible outcome

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Empowerment

Empowerment

Recognizing the significant contributions each team member can make toward our collective goals

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Trust

Placing confidence in our team members and colleagues, valuing their expertise and judgment

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Innovation

Innovation

Cultivating an environment where new and creative ideas are celebrated

CAREER opportunities

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Jordan - Amman
FULL TIME

About the Job 

Develop, execute, and monitor marketing programs across a variety of digital and traditional channels. The role is responsible for researching, analyzing, and collaborating to define the organization's marketing strategy, and providing insights as to how best reach the targeted market.  Additionally, responsible for promoting the corporate’s branding, advertising, and public relations online and offline. In addition to assuring effective execution of the set strategies & objectives related to the Marketing and Communications department.

 

Main duties and responsibilities: 

  • Help oversee marketing operations, including planning, developing and producing campaigns.

  • Create marketing and promotional materials, both online and offline.

  • Copyedit, proofread, and revise communications.

  • Design and launch email marketing campaigns.

  • Design and launch social media content calendars.

  • Create and implement social media plans.

  • Recommend, implement and maintain website design and operation.

  • Work with manager and business units to determine programs communications activities.

  • Promote products and services through marketing and communications initiatives.

  • Develop marketing communications campaigns.

  • Create and deliver press releases, media relations content, case studies, white papers, executive bios, corporate newsletter content, social media content, and speaking proposals.

  • Research media coverage and industry trends.

  • Develop fresh story ideas.

  • Prepare briefing materials.

  • Coordinate events and media activities.

  • Plan and implement video and written success stories and testimonials.

  • Represent the department in meetings/ committees as assigned by the direct manager.

  • Perform other tasks as requested by the direct manager.

Requirements

Educational Level 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications or any equivalent

Years of experience 

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant field.

Languages: 

  • Fluent in spoken and written English 

  • Fluent in spoken and written Arabic

Stewardship and Proposals Specialist

Jordan - Amman
FULL TIME

About the Job:

The Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising Team is responsible for leading the cultivation and stewardship of the Queen Rania Foundation’s supporters and partners. We also manage a select number of supporters and partners who give across QRF’s eight affiliated charities. QRF aims to build long-term strategic partnerships and raise funds for QRF through philanthropic support, corporate sponsorship, institutional funding, and research grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, and institutional partners locally, regionally, and internationally. 

The Stewardship and Proposals Specialist will support the Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising team, deepen relationships with local donors, and prepare compelling proposals and reports for QRF’s supporters and partners. In collaboration with respective SPF Relationship Managers, the Stewardship and Proposals Specialist will also be responsible for ensuring supporters and partners receive timely and appropriate acknowledgment and recognition as well as outstanding experiences as part of their stewardship. 

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the setting of the department’s annual Objectives and link them with personal deliverables.
  • Contribute to the setting of the department’s annual budget and ensure that work is being executed according to the approved budget.
  • Contribute to the setting of the department’s operational Policies & Processes and ensure proper implementation of the same.
  • Prepare reports and documents as required by the direct manager.
  • Commit to the implementation of the personal learning and development plan agreed upon with the direct manager.
  • Lead on reporting and proposals for local donors to QRF and affiliates.
  • Play a leading role in the delivery of QRF’s stewardship strategy, with a focus on local donors.
  • Serve as a liaison and facilitator between QRF affiliates and local donors on a variety of topics, ranging from local corporate donor volunteering, social media recognition, and impact videos, press releases, and more. 
  • In collaboration with Relationship Managers, research and collate information before writing and designing compelling proposals and reports for partners and supporters on behalf of QRF and affiliate organizations.
  • Work closely with QRF-affiliated organizations to coordinate and deliver stewardship and proposals for shared supporters and prospects.
  • Ensure the continued development and improvement of QRF’s proposal and report templates.
  • Managing the timely and appropriate delivery of supporter acknowledgement, recognition, and reports.
  • Play a leading role in developing and managing the delivery of supporters’ stewardship, communication, and stakeholder engagement plans between QRF, donors, and affiliations.
  • Work closely with the Relationship Managers to develop custom donor acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship experience.
  • Conduct the planning and management of cultivation and stewardship events.
  • Prepare and support donor and partner social media coverage, press releases, and QRF blog posts.
  • Designing and preparing success stories and testimonials.
  • Conduct the planning and management of quarterly team-building and capacity-building sessions for local fundraisers across affiliate organizations.
  • Play a leading role in coordinating QRF stewardship initiatives (ie: field visits, volunteering, thanking donors, etc.)
  • Actively engage in all aspects of the writing process with close attention to detail—including research, writing, and editing.
  • Undertake additional duties and activities as the Strategic Partnership and Fundraising team might require.
  • Job Internal Communication:
  • Strategic Partnership and Fundraising.
  • Communication and Marketing.
  • Research and Program Development.
  • Administration
  • Job External Communication:
  • Donors (Local Donors and CSR teams, Government Funders, Semi-governmental Agencies, Funds and Foundations).
  • NGO and delivery partners.
  • Queen Rania Affiliated Organizations - (Edraak, Jordan River Foundation, Royal Health Awareness Society, Queen Rania Teacher Academy, Children’s Museum Jordan,  Queen Rania Award, Madrasati Initiative, Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans).
Requirements

Education Level:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business, Sales, Organizational Development, or other relevant field.

Years Of Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.

Languages:

  • Fluent in spoken and written Arabic
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English 

Program Associate Manager

Jordan - Amman
FULL TIME

About the Job:

The Program Associate Manager will lead the direction and execution of one of QRF’s core programs. He / She coordinates, directs, and oversees the implementation of the program and team, including a set of related projects and activities (usually over several years) in order to deliver the program's outcomes and QRF's strategic objective(s). He/She will work in close coordination with the Programmes Director, project teams, and all relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

  • Leads the development of the program’s budget and reviews and approves project budgets annually and upon request. Also contributes/leads on components of proposal development as needed.
  • Leads project teams and provides support and guidance to achieve the program's and projects’ goals and objectives. 
  • Develop and review internal and external reports and documents as needed and requested.
  • Advises Programmes Director on the program’s future direction based on evidence and context.
  • Contribute to the setting of the department’s policies, procedures & processes and ensure proper implementation.
  • Defines the program's governance framework, outlining and defining roles and responsibilities, reporting mechanisms, and decision-making tolerances in coordination with the program's director.
  • Align program and project plans with organizational strategy and theory of change.
  • Participate in the program and projects’ research and design activities with clear goals, objectives, and timelines.
  • Understand and integrate technical, cultural, and stakeholder contexts into the program and project’s design.
  • Manage necessary resources, including funding and personnel, to implement and sustain the program.
  • Ensure efficient and timely allocation of resources across projects.
  • Align team activities with the program's vision and organizational goals.
  • Identify, map, and manage internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain relationships with key program internal and external stakeholders, partners, and donors.
  • Conduct regular reviews and lessons learned meetings to improve program efficiency.
  • Develop and manage implementation plans, budgets, and program activities, and oversee the projects’ activities.
  • Coordinate program interdependencies, ensure timely delivery, and adhere to different donor(s) regulations.
  • Monitor financial accuracy and manage the overall program’s budget variances.
  • Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and donor requirements.
  • Promote and advocate continuous improvement and learning.
  • Lead in capturing and acting on program-level lessons learned and contributes to the project-level lessons learned. 
  • Provide advice and recommendations on data collection and contribute to evaluations.
  • Identify, analyze, and manage program-level risks.
  • Support project managers in risk management and issue management, and resolution.
  • Escalate and manage risks affecting multiple projects to the Programme director and relevant staff.
  • Lead and manage program closure processes and oversee the project’s closure processes. 
  • Ensure the program’s sustainability and scalability activities are carried out as planned.
  • Complete and archive all administrative, financial, and contractual elements in a timely manner.

 

Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor's in a related field, e.g., social sciences, education, business development, business management, etc.

Years of Experience:

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience – at least two to three years in a program management role.

Languages:

  • Fluent in spoken and written Arabic
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English

Research and Design Specialist – with a behavioral science focus

Jordan - Amman
FULL TIME

About the Job: 

The Research & Design Specialist will be responsible for identifying, designing, and iterating interventions in education with a focus on literacy and early childhood development. The work involves designing interventions based on reliable evidence, a deep understanding of local context, and an eye on QRF's strategic direction and ambitions.

This position involves working across QRF existing programs to improve the design based on unraveling evidence and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, and integrating behavioral science in these programs and interventions. The role includes offering technical support to partners of QRF on Early Childhood Development and behavioral science.

The candidate must have strong knowledge of a variety of research methods and their uses depending on the research questions. They must also be able to apply a number of research methods (qualitative or quantitative) to support program design. Essential competencies include a growth mindset and willingness to learn flexibility, and adaptability.

The Research and Design Specialist will be responsible for staying on top of the latest evidence and approaches in intervention design and iteration and subject knowledge in Early Childhood Development and behavioral science.

 

Main duties and responsibilities: 

  • Conduct secondary and primary research to effectively design and iterate interventions that meet target audiences’ needs and strategic outcomes.
  • Draft concept notes and proposals for interventions, in addition to presentations to executive management to present the case for intervention.
  • Keeping track of program performance, implementation fidelity, MEL outcomes, and implementation costs to inform iteration and offer recommendations on the future of programs, e.g., take to scale or not.
  • Develop Theories of Change in collaboration with the MEL team and project team and determine the research/ evaluation questions for testing phases of programs.
  • Set project goals and priorities in collaboration with Project/program manager, Marketing and Communications team, MEL team, and other relevant project team members.
  • Support QRF partners in improving their projects and program designs by conducting research, behavioral science principles, and design principles. This work could include workshops, training, and report writing for the partners.
  • Contribute to QRF strategy development, mainly supporting research and recommendations.
  • Querying the evidence, designing and conducting primary and secondary research, synthesizing evidence, writing, and presenting.
  • Draft ToRs, and service agreements based on the QRF template and conduct procurement for projects as needed, e.g., technical expertise, data collection, etc.
  • Manage assigned R&D projects according to QRF's Project Management standards, e.g., project timelines, risk identification, and management, reporting and closure policies, etc.
  • Document work, deliverables, and projects according to QRF documentation standards and procedures.
  • Attend and contribute to meetings as required for projects.

 

Job Qualifications: 

Educational Level 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Economics, Behavioral Science, Early Childhood Development).

Years of experience 

  • Min of 5 years of experience in a relevant field. 
  • Prior NGO experience is required. 
  • Research and Design work experience in a relevant field: education, economic development, public policy, research, consulting, etc.
  • Academic or professional experience in Research and Design with solid knowledge of behavioral science focus. 

 

Languages: 

  • Fluent in spoken and written Arabic
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English

Policy Research and Advocacy Specialist

Jordan - Amman
FULL TIME

About the Job: 

The Research & Design Specialist will be responsible for identifying, designing, and iterating interventions in education with a focus on literacy and early childhood development. The work involves designing interventions based on reliable evidence, a deep understanding of local context, and an eye on QRF's strategic direction and ambitions.

This position involves working across QRF existing programs to improve the design based on unraveling evidence and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, and integrating behavioral science in these programs and interventions. The role includes offering technical support to partners of QRF on Early Childhood Development and behavioral science.

The candidate must have strong knowledge of a variety of research methods and their uses depending on the research questions. They must also be able to apply a number of research methods (qualitative or quantitative) to support program design. Essential competencies include a growth mindset and willingness to learn flexibility, and adaptability.

The Research and Design Specialist will be responsible for staying on top of the latest evidence and approaches in intervention design and iteration and subject knowledge in Early Childhood Development and behavioral science.

 

Main duties and responsibilities: 

  • Conduct secondary and primary research to effectively design and iterate interventions that meet target audiences’ needs and strategic outcomes.
  • Draft concept notes and proposals for interventions, in addition to presentations to executive management to present the case for intervention.
  • Keeping track of program performance, implementation fidelity, MEL outcomes, and implementation costs to inform iteration and offer recommendations on the future of programs, e.g., take to scale or not.
  • Develop Theories of Change in collaboration with the MEL team and project team and determine the research/ evaluation questions for testing phases of programs.
  • Set project goals and priorities in collaboration with Project/program manager, Marketing and Communications team, MEL team, and other relevant project team members.
  • Support QRF partners in improving their projects and program designs by conducting research, behavioral science principles, and design principles. This work could include workshops, training, and report writing for the partners.
  • Contribute to QRF strategy development, mainly supporting research and recommendations.
  • Querying the evidence, designing and conducting primary and secondary research, synthesizing evidence, writing, and presenting.
  • Draft ToRs, and service agreements based on the QRF template and conduct procurement for projects as needed, e.g., technical expertise, data collection, etc.
  • Manage assigned R&D projects according to QRF's Project Management standards, e.g., project timelines, risk identification, and management, reporting and closure policies, etc.
  • Document work, deliverables, and projects according to QRF documentation standards and procedures.
  • Attend and contribute to meetings as required for projects.

 

Job Qualifications: 

Educational Level 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Economics, Behavioral Science, Early Childhood Development).

Years of experience 

  • Min of 5 years of experience in a relevant field. 
  • Prior NGO experience is required. 
  • Research and Design work experience in a relevant field: education, economic development, public policy, research, consulting, etc.
  • Academic or professional experience in Research and Design with solid knowledge of behavioral science focus. 

 

Languages: 

  • Fluent in spoken and written Arabic
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English

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