Jordan
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Near East and North Africa

Financial Senior Specialist (K5) – Jordan Water Sector Efficiency Project

Technical Assistant Staff. Management Firm for the Jordan Water Sector Efficiency Project

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Job description

Job Opportunity: Financial Senior
Specialist (K5) – Jordan Water Sector Efficiency Project
Location: Amman, Jordan
Contract Duration: 48 months (Full-time)
Expected Starting Date: After July 2025 (likely
October 2025)
Type of Contract: National Long-term Technical Assistance Consultant

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Project Context
Jordan is one of the most water-scarce countries in the world. The Jordan Water
Sector Efficiency Project (JWSEP), co-financed by the World Bank, the Agence
Française de Développement (AFD), and the Global Concessional Financing
Facility (GCFF), aims to strengthen the sustainability, efficiency, and
resilience of the country’s water services. The project is being implemented by
the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) and the Ministry of Water and Irrigation
(MWI) between 2023 and 2028, with a total financing envelope of USD 300
million.

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Position Summary
We are looking for a Financial Senior Specialist (Key Expert 5) to manage
financial planning, budgeting, and compliance with donor and national financial
regulations.

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Key Responsibilities
• Manage budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with WB and national financial requirements
• Support financial capacity building for project counterparts
• Monitor expenditures and financial risk

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Required Qualifications

  • B.Sc. or equivalent in financial management, accounting, or any relevant discipline.


  • Minimum 15 years of experience in financial management, of which at least 5 years’ experience with World Bank funded projects.


  • Prior experience of donor-funded and public-sector projects.


  • Familiarity with Jordanian Government, WAJ regulations.


  • Good computer skills in MS Office, especially MS Excel.








  • Proficiency in the English language.

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Working Conditions
• Duty station: Amman, with field travel as required
• Full-time presence expected throughout the project duration
• Consultant will be engaged through a consulting firm under a services
contract













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How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:
1. An up-to-date CV highlighting the key requirements
2. Their availability date
3. Their expected remuneration (USD/workingdays)


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