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Jordan Health Fund for Refugees (Multi-donor Account) (Jordan):  At the request of the GOJ, USAID led the establishment of a multi-donor account for health to more equally share the burden of health sector financing among donors and to defray the financial ramifications associated with providing care to Syrian refugees. Now financed by six donors, this agreement is expected to be extended from a base period of three years to six years. The multi-donor account facilitates the GOJ rapid response to disease outbreaks and other public health threats, by supporting planning and preparedness, response, and commodity procurement. Moreover, the GOJ has agreed that the partnership will now cover all registered refugees (not just Syrians) to permit better access to quality healthcare services. These services include primary care, maternal and child health, family planning, safe motherhood, immunization, and other preventive care services. ...
IMPROVED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Develop and conduct needs assessments, baseline studies, targeted evaluations, special studies or other information-gathering efforts specifically for the design, monitoring and evaluation of USG-funded programs. This sub-element may also include developing and disseminating best practices and lessons learned, testing demonstration and/or pilot models, or the preparation of strategic plans and other short-term programming tasks. Note: All such activities that are carried out by partners as an integral part of their monitoring and evaluation efforts for programs funded under other sub-elements should be included within those sub-elements.
FARA III Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Implementation of Water Loss Reduction Activities in Balqa Governorate and Construction and Rehabilitation of the Raw Water System for Zara Ma
Elections and Political Process Program (CEPPS 4) (Jordan):  .The Consortium for Elections and Political Processes Program (CEPPS 4) encourages and enables more pluralistic, representative political competition by strengthening the foundation for political participation and democratic development. USAID assists elected bodies and officials to improve their responsiveness to constituents at the national and local levels and promotes transparency by supporting civil society to monitor political processes and advocate for legislative change. The activity supports the political participation of traditionally marginalized populations including women, youth and persons with disabilities. It supports youth in universities and schools through civic education programs that promote youth leadership and participation in public life. t. The activity assists women members of parliament to promote their decision-making role and engages emerging women leaders in leadership and political participation training programs. Leveraging the momentum for reform created by the GOJ and the partnerships the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) have developed, CEPPS provides technical assistance to Jordanian stakeholders to advance decentralization and citizen empowerment reform and promote the role of political parties. .....
Energy Sector Capacity Building Activity (Jordan):  .The Energy Sector Capacity Building (ESCB) activity is designed to enhance Jordan's energy sector, with a special focus on demand-side management in the electricity sector.  It will improve energy efficiency in both public and private buildings, support efforts by energy services companies to ensure better use of energy resources, and further the adoption and utilization of alternative energy sources.  The activity aligns with the Government of Jordan's Energy Efficiency Roadmap developed in coordination with donors, utilities, and the private sector.  ESCB will train and employ community-based technicians; establish satellite factories to produce solar products; provide technical assistance to the Irbid District Electricity Company to procure, install, and integrate 24,000 "smart" multi-purpose utility meters; and respond to energy priorities identified in the Jordan Response Plan to the Syrian crisis. . Objectives for Jordan: Supporting government to establish legal, regulatory and financial framework to promote RE & EE, including: integration of renewable energy into the national grid and energy storage, review of government requirements for large consumers to conduct energy audit and analysis of legal issues in providing tax exemption for energy saving appliances and equipment. Providing capacity building, technical qualifications and technical tools for government and energy utilities to design, implement, monitor and evaluate RE & EE programs. Supporting the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to implement the Energy Savings in Government Buildings program. Establishing a thriving energy services industry in Jordan through: building professional credentials of engineers institutional development of Energy Service Providers (ESPs) through one-on one training programs customized for each company establishing a coalition of energy associations and an ESP accreditation program providing strategic support to energy associations Promoting women’s participation and leadership through training, working with project counterparts on gender mainstreaming, organizing networking and career development events, Identifying and providing support to financial institutions offering loans for energy efficiency Installing solar PV systems at public, private and civil society institutions. Providing technical and business training to Jordan’s “Solar Mamas” to provide household solar PV. Working with the Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) on business planning, project design, management and evaluation, financial planning and specific projects including: energy efficiency for hotels, evaluation of RE projects. Working with electricity distribution companies on non-core business planning and management of Demand Side Management programs.
Title II Food Aid Program - WFP in Jordan Title II Food Aid Program - WFP in Jordan
Jordan Health Communication Partnership (JHCP) The Jordan Health Communication Partnership (JHCP) worked with a broad variety of public and private partners to implement a comprehensive national health communication strategy. A nine-year project funded by USAID, JHCP carried out cross-cutting strategic, integrated behavior change communication activities under a unified national brand, Our Health, Our Responsibility. Communication activities fostered health competence by empowering individuals, families, communities, and institutions with the necessary knowledge, skills and resources to improve and sustain health.
Monitoring and Evaluation Partnership (MEP) The Monitoring and Evaluation Partnership (MEP) project aims to improve the quality of education in Jordan by strengthening the external M&E capacity of the National Center of Human Resource Development (NCHRD) to support increasing demands for program quality and impact studies related to the Education Reform for Knowledge Economy (ERfKE II), and to train NCHRD staff to master higher-order evaluation skills and techniques for policy relevant evaluation and analysis in the education sector.
Building Economic Sustainability through Tourism Program (Jordan):  The tourism sector generates over 6 percent of Jordan's Gross Domestic Product and contributes to over 89,000 direct jobs, but the sector is highly volatile due to seasonality and geographic location. The Building Economic Sustainability through Tourism (BEST) activity  increases the competitiveness of  tourism in Jordan, engaging both private and public stakeholders.  USAID, through the BEST activity, emphasizes risk mitigation through innovative regional and international marketing efforts.  Working alongside the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the BEST activity is addressing institutional performance, developing a National Tourism strategy, and establishing the Tourism Satellite Accounts (a standard statistical framework and the main tool for the economic measurement of tourism). Through its Grants program, BEST provides funding opportunities to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in product development, with an emphasis on quality and good customer service. The BEST Pathways to Professionalism Program creates jobs, enhances professionalism, and improves standards at hotels in Jordan through an accredited and certified scheme based on national professional standards and structured training in the workplace. Finally, to increase access to finance for firms in the tourism sector, BEST collaborates with USAID's Jordan Loan Guarantee Facility (JLGF) activity by training partner banks and SME tourism investors. .. Objectives for Jordan: Creating a business enabling environment: The USAID tourism project will put in place short and long term policy reforms to promote tourism investment and improve the tourism experiences and sites in Jordan. Tourism asset development: Jordan's cultural and natural attractions lie at the core of its tourism appeal. BEST will develop these precious sites as needed and improve services in the surrounding areas and museums. The tourism product will be diversified as the project works closely with public and community support to enhance existing tourism products and create new ones, including trails and local activities. Destination marketing: The marketing element is of extreme importance to address the current decline in Jordan’s visitor numbers. By working with the Jordan Tourism Board and partners, strategic communication and marketing campaigns will be put in place and sales channels of international markets will be utilized to attract more visitors and target new, lucrative markets. Industry development and destination excellence: BEST will improve tourism assets by enhancing the quality, appeal, and promotion of tourism education and training at the university and collegiate level in Jordan. Tourism Partnership Fund: The Tourism Partnership Fund (TPF) will provide grants and fund technical assistance to counterparts and beneficiaries for product and market development, tourism industry competitiveness, public-private partnerships and job creation. Regional presence will be established through coordinators promoting community development and outreach.
Fiscal Reform and Public Financial Management project (FRPFM) The Jordan Fiscal Reform and Public Financial Management project (FRPFM) contributes to the USAID Mission Goal of Improved Prosperity, Accountability, and Equality for a Stable Democratic Jordan, specifically to improve Fiscal Stability and Public Financial Management. FRPFM focuses on four components to accomplish these objectives: 1. Revenue performance through improved tax policy and administration; 2. Budget efficiency and transparency; 3. Fiscal sustainability through structural reforms; and 4. Exit strategy.
Grant Award to the World Food Program in support of the Transitional Interim Country Strategic Plan (TICSP) for Jordan Grant Award to the World Food Program in support of the Transitional Interim Country Strategic Plan (TICSP) for Jordan
ABA Rule of Law Initiative Since 2010, the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) has been supporting Jordans efforts to combat human trafficking. The project focuses on increasing Jordans capacity to prosecute human trafficking cases and on strengthening protection for victims, including by enhancing the quality of available legal services.
Wastewater Infrastructure Phase II Project (Jordan):  .The activity will provide engineering oversight and management of the Zara Ma'in water supply rehabilitation project. The Zara Ma'in Water Treatment Plant, is a USAID funded project which is critical to the water supply of approximately 6 million Jordanians in Amman and Zarqa. Originally a $135 million project funded by USAID and completed in 2006, the system supplies 80% of Amman's potable water. In addition, the activity will allow USAID to carry out critical rehabilitation of several pumps, and provide pre-contract services and construction management to oversee construction works of the installation of new pumps and other rehabilitation. As a result, the 6 million citizens of Amman and Zarqa depend on Zara Ma'in for safe water..While.the GOJ fiscally at this time is running a large deficit, to help them on the.Journey to Self-Reliance, we are strengthening GOJ capacity in the water sector.through many Government-to-Government mechanisms and capacity building.assistance - which form the bulk of our program. This includes robust support.to strengthen Miyahuna, the water utility who manages this.facility.  .Further, this rehabilitation will save $2.million annually of the operational cost comparing to the existing.expenditures.  These savings will be used to implement additional.improvement to Miyahuna's (Jordan Water Company) assets. .. ... .. .
Strengthening Water Security Partner with the Government of Jordan to strengthen water supply and sanitation
USAID share into Jordan Education Stratetic Plan Fund (ESPF) USAID share into Jordan Education Stratetic Plan Fund (ESPF)
Youth with Potential (Shabab Wa'ed/Americana) (Jordan):  The Youth with Potential Initiative focuses on the development of young people's preparedness for the demands of the employment market in the fields of food production and hospitality. The initiative aims to create opportunities for marginalized and disadvantaged youth. It includes a practical module that links the educational system of the hospitality stream at the vocational training institutes with a viable career path in accordance with the labor market needs of Americana restaurants. Selected youth participate in a six-month theoretical and practical training program, after which they may become full-time employees of Americana Jordan. Through this Global Development Alliance (GDA) mechanism, USAID will invest $4,402,386 over three years and the private sector partner Americana will match this amount with $4,924,306, with an aim of reaching 2,000 Jordanian youth.
Water Management Initiative (WMI) (Jordan):  .The Water Management Initiative (WMI) activity directly supports the Government of Jordan's (GOJ) Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI) to achieve measurable financial and policy improvements in better management of water resources. WMI also focuses on building the long-term sustainability of Jordan's water utilities by providing technical assistance to implement the GOJ's water sector reforms, assisting in policy development and implementation, and building the capacity of water sector staff.   ..WMI is working with the GOJ to plan and address Jordan's water supply issues. WMI will work with the Ministry to conduct several studies regarding the water supply system, an evaluation of the capital investment plan, and analyses on the gaps between MWI and its water utilities. In addition, the activity will promote water conservation and water demand management, reduce water consumption by raising tariffs, and encourage behavior change through awareness campaigns. The activity will work with the GOJ - through MWI, the Water Authority of Jordan, and the Jordan Valley Authority - to promote overall financial sustainability and to create a plan to meet the rebalancing of tariff criteria from the International Monetary Fund. The activity will also provide equipment and tools that will allow WMI to better achieve its targets and strengthen water sector performance. This activity advances ICS Mission Objective 3.1 (which incorporates the USAID Country Development Cooperation Strategy Development Objective 3) to improve Jordan's ability to deliver essential services in the health, education, and water sectors.....
Eshidiya Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Jordan Water Infrastructure (Program) is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to CDM International Inc. (CDM Smith) by USAID to cover all Architect and Engineer (A&E) infrastructure development tasks that USAIDin cooperation with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI) and Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), water companies, municipalities, and the Ministry of Environment (MoE)plans to carry out during the program life span within selected areas of Jordan. The goal is to achieve strategic goals set by USAID and the Government of Jordan (GOJ). USAID supports the water sector activities through improved infrastructure and management. The objective is to help USAID partners better plan their resources for the best use of limited water resources, develop strategic planning, build capacity among their staff, and improve environmental protection through improvements to the water and wastewater infrastructure based on the most feasible options to satisfy future growth. The scope of work to achieve the goals and objectives includes engineering assessments, studies, site investigations, network modeling, geographic information system (GIS) development, energy studies, designs, capacity building, and construction management in the water, wastewater, and environment sectors.
Schools For Knowledge Economy Phase III (SKEP III) Construction Schools For Knowledge Economy Phase III (SKEP III) Construction
Cultivating Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environments (CISLE) (Jordan):  Through this activity, USAID trains public school teachers on.psychosocial and interactive pedagogies, ensuring that teachers have the.necessary skills to assist children who have experienced educational and.behavioral issues. USAID is enhancing the capacity of teachers to integrate.displaced refugee students into Jordan's public schools and increasing local.community awareness, responsibility, advocacy, and participation in the.schools. The activity promotes supportive and inclusive learning environments.in model community schools and strengthens community-school support connections.through lifelong learning and extracurricular programs. USAID is establishing.community-parent school coalitions, which will play a key role in community.outreach and facilitate partnerships with the private sector, community-based.and government organizations, and individuals Objectives for Jordan: CISLE’s goal is to ensure that all children – local residents and Syrian refuges – are afforded an equal opportunity to acquire a purposeful and meaningful education in a safe and supportive learning environment. The project focuses on four objectives: Enhancing the capacity of teachers to increase participation of Syrian refugee students in Jordan’s public schools; Increasing local community awareness, responsibility, advocacy and participation in the targeted schools and communities; Promoting supportive and inclusive learning environments; and Strengthening community engagement through adult education and extra-curricular activities for families.
Architect-Engineer Technical Support The purpose of the Jordan architect-engineer (A-E) services indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is to obtain engineering and technical support services of multiple local A-E firms to implement task orders for the rehabilitation
Restructuring of Water Supply Network in Khalda Supply and installation of the water supply network, pipes, fittings, isolation, and air valves.
Health Service Delivery (HSD) Activity (Jordan):  USAID works in all governorates in Jordan to enhance the quality of and access to reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health services. The Health Service Delivery Flagship expands the capacity of Jordan's health system by increasing efficiency and effectiveness in the public and private sectors. USAID has introduced an integrated package of services to meet the needs of beneficiaries in a holistic manner and provided continuous and easy-to-navigate healthcare. USAID improves providers' behavior and clinical competency and strengthens management capacity, while assisting the Ministry of Health in the design and implementation of a national system to reduce maternal deaths. By leveraging multiple community platforms and using innovative grants, USAID reaches target populations where they live and connects them with appropriate care. This activity advances ICS Mission Objective 3.1 (which incorporates the USAID Country Development Cooperation Strategy Development Objective 3) to improve Jordan's ability to deliver essential services in the health, education, and water sectors.....
Construction of Northern Governorates Water Supply Construction of Northern Governorates Water Supply
Architect and Engineering Services for Water Sector Infrastructure Project (WSIP) (Jordan):  The Architect and Engineering Services for Water Sector Infrastructure in Jordan activity will provide an engineering service team with the technical services to carry out the following: engineering assessments, studies, designs, capacity building, and construction management services in the water and environment sectors. This activity will assist USAID partners in planning their resources to ensure the best utilization of Jordan's limited water resources. The exact activities will be those related to infrastructure interventions agreed upon by USAID and the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, which are critical to the water sector in Jordan. This contract is with a local Jordanian engineering firm, and is limited to a few activities due to the dollar amount.
Institutional Support and Strengthening Program (ISSP) IRG is supporting the development and restructuring of the water sector in Jordan, to better meet the challenge of managing Jordans scarce water resources. Jordan confronts a very limited quantity of renewable water and a high cost of providing water to its people. Coupled with exponential population growth and rapidly increasing commercial and agricultural activity there has been an enormous increase in demand. IRG is working with water sector stakeholders and donors to implement a comprehensive reform and restructuring program for the water sector of Jordan. ISSP is addressing the key institutional constraints to more effective and efficient water resources management from policy-setting down through retail water delivery. The program works directly with the each of the governments water institutions including the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI), the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), Jordan Valley Authority (JVA), the water utilities and the newly created National Water Policies Advisory Council.
Construction of Tafileh Wastewater Treat Plant Construction of Tafileh Wastewater Treat Plant
Construction Management of JSEP and SKEP The activity will enable USAID to further its programmatic objective of improving the quality of education in Jordan. USAID Jordan.supports the Ministry of Education to absorb increased enrollment in public schools by addressing overcrowding and double shifting through construction, rehabilitation, and expansion targeted public schools across the Kingdom. This construction management services contract will enable USAID to assess and ensure the quality, budget management, safety, and environmental compliance of the consultants and construction companies building new schools and expansions.
Electional Administration Project The goal of the program is to work towards fair, credible and transparent elections which are accpetable to all stakeholders - Jordanian voters, candidates and political parties, civil society, the media, and the international community.
Jordan School Expansion Project (JSEP): Phase III - Mansour Essa El Agailh The projects primary objective is to increase students access to improved school environment and to provide youth with facilities for sports and other activities.
Training for Employment Activity Commercial contract for the Training for Employment Activity in Jordan.
Jordan School Expansion Project (JSEP): Contracts 64 School Expansion Contracts 64 School Expansion