The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is hiring a Project Manager for its Mediterranean unit in Amman, Jordan. The vacancy (number VA26P187V01) offers 2 positions on a 12-month staff contract with a monthly net-base salary of €5,244, and applications close on 01 December 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full vacancy and collected the responsibilities, requirements and benefits in one place.
Position Details
🔢 Vacancy number: VA26P187V01
👥 Number of vacancies: 2
🧭 Organizational unit: Mediterranean
📍 Location: Amman, Jordan
🪪 Grade: IP3
📄 Contract: 12 months (staff contract)
💶 Salary: monthly net-base salary of 5,244.00 EUR
What the Project Manager Does
The Project Manager is responsible for the direction, management, coordination, implementation, control and completion of projects and for managing project teams, while staying aligned with ICMPD's strategy, goals, regulatory framework, standard administrative practices and operating procedures, as well as partner and donor agreements. They also contribute actively to project and capacity development and resource mobilisation.
Key Results
🗂️ Project cycle management: developing plans, scope, objectives and budgets with stakeholders, tracking milestones, setting quality standards, analysing risks, measuring performance and delivering accurate and timely project and donor reporting
🧰 Project resources management: identifying the type, quantity and quality of resources needed, defining team skill sets, roles and responsibilities, and negotiating contracts with subcontractors, consultants and service providers on a transparent competitive basis
🤝 Stakeholder management: managing expectations and working relationships, and circulating regular project updates to stakeholders and the project team
👥 Project team management: building the team's knowledge base, motivating and mentoring team members, and evaluating the performance of teams, experts, consultants and service providers in line with ICMPD's performance management procedures
🚀 Project development and resource mobilisation: giving substantive input to project and portfolio design that supports capacity development and sustainable approaches, and developing proposals where additional funding is needed
Required Expertise
🌐 Ability to manage projects and project teams in an international context
🎯 Proven capability to promote capacity development measures across the full project cycle
💡 Analytical thinking and the ability to integrate new approaches and innovations
📈 Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation and learning tools for tracking progress and documenting achievements
🔗 Demonstrated success in building networks and partnerships and in knowledge management and resource mobilisation activities
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills
🎓 A Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field; a Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted instead
🕰️ A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and managing projects and project teams in the field of migration or a relevant related field, at the international level
✍️ Solid drafting, communication and presentation skills
🗣️ Proficiency in written and spoken English; proficiency in the language of the duty station is an asset
🖥️ Proficiency in standard IT tools
Allowances and Benefits
🏥 Participation in the ICMPD Provident Fund and health and accident insurance
🏖️ Six weeks' annual leave
👪 Dependent's allowance and mobility-related allowances, where applicable
How to Apply
Applications go through the ICMPD Careers portal, where you register and log in. The vacancy lists these documents:
📎 Mandatory: Motivation Letter, Passport/ID, Diploma
📁 Optional: Certificate and a second Diploma
Our guide to writing a motivation letter can help you structure yours, and more openings like this are listed in the Jobs section on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the ICMPD Project Manager job based?
The position is based in Amman, Jordan, in ICMPD's Mediterranean organizational unit.
How long is the contract?
The assignment lasts 12 months under a staff contract.
What is the salary?
The monthly net-base salary is 5,244.00 EUR, together with participation in the ICMPD Provident Fund, health and accident insurance and six weeks' annual leave.
How much experience do I need?
The vacancy asks for at least 5 years of experience developing and managing projects and project teams in the field of migration or a related field, at the international level.
Which languages are required?
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, and proficiency in the language of the duty station is an asset.
Which documents are mandatory?
A motivation letter, a passport or ID and a diploma are mandatory.
Deadline
⏳ 01 December 2026
Link
🔗 Vacancy and application: https://careers.icmpd.org/Home/JobOpeningDetails?jobOpeningId=1231
