The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development of Jordan is seeking an individual consultant as Digital Transformation Senior Coordinator under the Modernizing Education, Skills, and Administrative Reforms (MASAR) Program for Results, a USD 400 million operation financed by the World Bank (IBRD). The consultant will provide strategic and operational support for implementing MASAR Result Area 4 (Digital Transformation in Education) and coordinating the Ministry's digital education transformation portfolio.
Key responsibilities: lead RA4 preparation and implementation against DLR 8.1-8.5 milestones; track and consolidate DLRs and verification evidence; coordinate GFPP-financed preparatory activities (technical assessments, pilots, PIU establishment, EdTech and AI Hub readiness, capacity building); coordinate the digital education donor and partner portfolio and maintain a Digital Education Projects Matrix; develop and monitor annual action plans and work plans; prepare progress reporting for DCU leadership and the MASAR program manager; support ToRs for RA4 consultancies; serve as focal point for the Google Chromebook project; attend MASAR supervision missions; maintain a DLR risk register; manage risks and escalate bottlenecks; and support knowledge management and institutional strengthening.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Education, Digital Education, ICT, Computer Science, Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Engineering or a related field (master's preferred). At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in education sector reform, digital transformation, EdTech implementation, programme management or donor coordination, including at least 5 years in a leadership or coordination role with multiple stakeholders. Strong results-based management background; experience with PforR, DLI/DLR programmes or World Bank operations is an advantage. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; fluency in English and Arabic required.
Duration and location: 1-year contract with possible extension, full-time, based at the Ministry of Education in Amman, Jordan. Reports administratively to the MASAR Operational Program Manager, with a technical line to the DCU Deputy Director.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and any relevant certifications by the deadline specified in the announcement on the Ministry's website (submission deadline: 3 November 2026, 13:00). Reference No.: JO-MOE-566807-CS-INDV. The email address in the notice is truncated; see the notice page for the full submission details.
https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/procurement-detail/OP00476001