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Workforce Development Program (Jordan):  .The activity will create a demand-driven workforce development system that leads to increased private sector employment, especially for women, youth and vulnerable groups.  The activity will ensure that vocational and technical training and workforce readiness interventions efficiently deliver employable skills to targeted populations, including Syrian refugees.  Through the activity, specific groups in various geographic regions will have access to market information, career counseling, mentoring and job placement services.  The activity will focus on building partnerships with the private sector to jointly design training programs according to hiring needs.  Through career platforms and media campaigns, the project will raise awareness among the community of available job opportunities and generate interest in vocational and technical jobs especially among youth and women.  Several initiatives will be launched to increase employee retention, an issue that the private sector faces....
Jordan School Expansion Project (JSEP): Phase V Package 3, 4, 5 Construction Services Jordan School Expansion Project (JSEP): Phase V Package 3, 4, 5 Construction Services
Legislative Function and Processes 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.
Public Action for Water, Energy and Environment (Public Action Project or PAP) The Public Action for Water, Energy and Environment (a.k.a., Public Action Project) is a USAID-funded five year program, implemented by ECODIT, and intended to foster and support behavior change towards water and energy conservation and improved solid waste management. Working closely with USAID and its partners (including the ministries of Water and Irrigation, Energy, Environment, and Education), the ECODIT team will (a) put in place state-of-the-art approaches, adapted to Jordan, to induce behavioral changes related to water, energy and waste; (b) move Jordanian society closer to sustainable Green behaviors; and (c) build the adaptive capacity of Jordanian institutions to sustain this behavioral change momentum beyond the life of the project. In Phase I of the program (November 2009 - July 2010), ECODIT conducted more than a dozen research activities, including a complete review of the formal curriculum textbooks, designed and organized several training workshops on social marketing and research methodology, and signed several Memoranda of Understanding including one MOU with the Childrens Museum of Jordan (CMJ). As part of Phase II (Design), the ECODIT team will design three communication strategies, to be implemented under Phase III (Implementation) using several methodologies including a multi-million grants program for NGOs and CBOs.
The Jordan Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services Obtain engineering and technical support services of multiple local A-E firms to implement task orders
USAID Community Engagement Program (Jordan):  The Community Engagement Project (CEP) operates in 20 communities to address tensions caused by weak local governance, tribal dynamics, and an influx of Syrian refugees. CEP increases resilience and social cohesion in those communities, contributing to USAID/Jordan's overall Country Development Coordination Strategy goal of increased stability and strengthened democratic processes. The activity equips community members to effectively collaborate with government officials and other stakeholders in addressing their needs and mitigating the root causes of tension. The activity institutionalizes community engagement mechanisms by officially linking them to the recent municipal and decentralization reforms. As a result of CEP's interventions, communities will be more capable of utilizing transparent citizen engagement platforms and engaging in continuous, conflict-sensitive, participatory processes to identify stressors and develop solutions. Objectives for Jordan: Engage in a continuous, conflict-sensitive participatory process of identification and prioritization of stressors Develop immediate and long-term solutions to community stressors by accessing available resources through relationship-building, collaboration, and partnership. Utilize effective and transparent methods of communication mechanisms to increase community cohesion. Community Engagement: Working closely with CETs, CEP facilitates the design and implementation of solutions for prioritized community-identified stressors. CETs are guided through four phases, each marked by increasing levels of responsibility and required contribution. Networking: Networking activities are designed to strengthen the key stakeholders’ ability to form partnerships, mobilize additional resources, share experiences, and strengthen community cohesion. These include partnership initiatives supported by funding from outside the U.S. government, peer exchanges, and networking events. Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM): CEP incorporates basic conflict management and mitigation training to ensure that key stakeholders are equipped to operate in a fluid, complex environment and can flexibly and effectively respond to rapidly emerging challenges.
Jordan Civic Initiatives Support Program (Jordan):  Civic Initiatives Support (CIS) cultivates a strong and vibrant civil society through a broad range of civic initiatives. Currently, the activity is focusing on national and local civil society advocacy efforts in light of the recent passage of the decentralization law. Through CIS, USAID supports local, non-governmental organizations to provide services across sectors and geographic locations. While promoting broad-based, community-driven issues such as inclusion and service delivery, the activity provides targeted assistance and grants to democracy, rights, and governance organizations on issues pertaining to sub-national and local elections. CIS furthers the capacity development for civil society organizations (CSOs) through continued delivery of open courses and targeted training and through the implementation of institutional assessments and technical support. Lastly, CIS provides platforms for CSOs to explore their role in fostering political participation and advancing change. Objectives for Jordan: In line with USAID’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), CIS is meant to be cross-cutting and support all of CDCS' objectives. It inclusively provides support to civil society actors working in the fields of democracy, human rights and governance, economic development, education, energy, environment, health, and/or water through: Sub-awards and technical assistance in support of Jordanian civic initiatives; Institutional strengthening and capacity building support to CSOs at all levels, including Jordanian intermediary support organizations; Targeted technical assistance to USAID implementing partner sub-award recipients from across the Mission’s portfolio of programs; Enhancing the capacities of Government of Jordan staff at the Registry of Societies and other relevant Ministries that engage with civil society;Funding for research on the civil society sector; Funding for research on the civil society sector; and Supporting opportunities for Government of Jordan-civil society dialogue.
Schools For Knowledge Economy Phase IV (SKEP IV) Package 1 Schools For Knowledge Economy Phase IV (SKEP IV) Package 1
Learning Environment: Improved Infrastructure Program (LEIIP) - Habash Deir Contracting Company Learning Environment: Improved Infrastructure Program (LEIIP) - Habash Deir Contracting Company
FARA for Rehab of Zara Main Water Prgt - Short Term Solution (STS) FARA for Rehab of Zara Main Water Prgt - Short Term Solution (STS)
Child and Youth Initiatives in Jordan Project The goal of the UNICEF grant for the Child and Youth Initiatives in Jordan Project is for girls and boys of preschool age participate in stimulating early childhood development activities at home, centres and preschools.
Small Communities Waste Water Treatment Plants Small Communities Waste Water Treatment Plants
Economic Opportunities for Jordanian Youth (INJAZ II) The objective of INJAZ was to enhance the skills of youth and increase their participation in the economy to help bridge the existing gap between the knowledge acquired through education and the skills required by the job market. INJAZ places strong emphasis on creating and sustaining partnerships with donors, the private sector, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, line ministries and other stakeholders at the national, regional and international levels. INJAZ brings various capacity building courses to classrooms in public schools in Jordan in full coordination with the Ministry of Education (MOE).
Jordan School Construction & Rehabilitation Program USAID launched a major school construction and rehabilitation program, the Jordan Schools Project (JSP), in 2006 to support the Jordanian Ministry of Educations reform program. The project is constructing 28 new schools and renovating or expanding an additional 100 throughout Jordan. The program is proceeding in phases. Currently in phase IV, JSP is constructing 11 new schools throughout Jordan. Of the three independent packages, IRD is completing two, delivering eight schools with an overall area of 39,800 square meters (see tables). - See more at: http://www.ird.org/our-work/programs/jordan-school-construction-rehabilitation-program#sthash.DR6Z9YjH.dpuf
Jordan Middle East North Africa Investment Initiative (MENAII) Middle East North Africa Investment Initiative (MENAII). MENAII will provide needed support to early stage businesses in order to create and sustain jobs, advance and develop the investment eco-system and encourage increased equity investment in early stage businesses.
Non-Revenue Water Activity (NRW) To provide support and capacity building to water utilities during implementation
Early Grade Reading and Math Project (RAMP) (Jordan):  .     National Early Grade Reading and Early Grade Math Assessments reveal that the majority of Jordan's grade two students underperform in mathematics and Arabic language. Without foundational numeracy and literacy, students lack the knowledge and skills they need to succeed at secondary and tertiary levels of education...     The Early Grade Reading and Math Initiative (RAMP) is improving teacher effectiveness, increasing community participation, and enhancing teacher training systems and learning materials to improve reading and math skills for all Kindergarten through Grade 3 public school students, including Jordanians and Syrians. Through 2019 and until the end of 2021, USAID will ensure a smooth transition to full government ownership and integration of RAMP, putting in place a purposeful exit strategy for USAID to incrementally hand over RAMP components, bolstered by technical assistance, to the Government of Jordan. In partnership with the United Kingdom, RAMP will reach the remaining field directorates nationwide. 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...... . Objectives for Jordan: The main goal of RAMP is to support the efforts of USAID Jordan and the MOE in instituting reading and mathematics teaching and learning methodologies, policy and practices within schools, communities and government entities that focus on improving learning outcomes for reading in Arabic and math in grades K2-G3. for all public schools in Jordan. RAMP objectives include: Improving early grade reading and math learning materials. Better preparing teachers and administrators to provide effective reading and mathematics instruction through in‐service, induction and pre-service training, mentoring and supervision. Engaging communities for participation in the education of all children and holding schools accountable for results. Supporting the Government of Jordan’s efforts to institutionalize early grade reading and math policies, standards and assessments
Jordan School Expansion Project (JSEP): Phase III - Faz The projects primary objective is to increase students access to improved school environment and to provide youth with facilities for sports and other activities.
USAID share into Jordan Compact Education Fund (JCEF) USAID share into Jordan Compact Education Fund (JCEF)
Wastewater Treatment Facilities for Small Communities in Jordan Follow-on The objectives of the proposed contract with IRG are to continue providing CMC services during the construction of the North Shouneh wastewater treatment plant, to ensure compliance with the construction contract specifications and conditions, to ensure smooth closeout of the construction project, and to handover the project site to the municipality for secure operation.
Jordan Rule of Law Program (ROLP) DPK Consulting, a division of ARD, Inc., is implementing the Jordan Rule of Law Program (ROLP). ROLP is a 3-year, USAID-funded program providing direct technical assistance and training to design and implement institutional changes in the judiciary and Ministry of Justice (MOJ) of Jordan. DPK is working to increase judiciary capacity by training professional staff and developing effective technical units and departments; empowering local professionals, especially judges and court personnel, to take leadership in promoting and sustaining reforms by enhancing their qualifications and creating opportunities for networking; enhancing relationships and building confidence among key stakeholders, including judges, lawyers, court personnel and Ministry of Justice officials; building consensus among key stakeholders and the general public on the need for an empowered, and accountable judiciary; and enhancing and expanding the nationwide automated case management and information data resources developed and implemented by DPK during the MASAQ predecessor project.
Commercial Contract for Training for Employment Activity The purpose of this activity is to train and employ youth in Jordan by upscaling and sustaining an employment platform that is based on updated information of the labor market needs, direct links with the private sector, the ability to train job seekers to available vacancies, and consequently placing at least 80% of successful trainees into jobs.
A&E Construction Management For the Upgrade of Mafraq Wastewater Treatment Plant A&E Construction Management For the Upgrade of Mafraq Wastewater Treatment Plant Objectives for Jordan: Construction of a new wastewater treatment plant to replace the old deteriorated plant to produce higher quality of effluent to be used for restricted irrigation. Phase 1 operation (partial operation) commenced on March 2014. Commissioning and operation of the treatment plant is expected to start on December, 2015. New units within the plant that will meet treatment standards for discharge into wadis and limited reuse in agriculture until 2025. Lower demand for scarce groundwater resources due to alternative sources of irrigation water for local farmers. Reclaimed water available for reuse by locals, helping them generate income. Better quality treated wastewater for irrigation of farms. Generator & Electrical Building – Control Panels Generator & Electrical Building – Control Panels Measures to prevent ground water contamination. A lower level of odors emitted from the plant through use of anaerobic ponds.
USAID FARA 2 with Jordan Ministry of Education USAID FARA 2 with Jordan Ministry of Education
Non-Formal Education Project Extension (Jordan):  Through this activity, the USAID Non-Formal Education (NFE) Program provides out-of-school youth in Jordan between the ages of 13 and 20 years - including Syrian refugees -with access to quality education. Through the establishment of 28 new NFE centers and building the capacity of educators, the NFE activity will improve educational and social outcomes for youth in Jordan. This activity is grounded in a specialized Participatory Methodology that actively engages students in their own learning and facilitates positive relations between learners and educators. Local community members serve as outreach mobilizers at each NFE center to enroll new students and to organize local committee meetings. Newly-enrolled students participate in ten hours of NFE programming focused on their individual educational and socioemotional needs. An online and in-person community of practice will build the capacity of and establish networks among NFE Facilitators.
Nature-Driven Rural Development in Southern Jordan Project The Nature-Driven Rural Development in Southern Jordan Project aims to develop eco-tourism in the south of Jordan and develop ecotourism infrastructures in selected sites as a mean of improving the local communitys livelihood.
Implementation Letter with the Ministry of Health for the Jordan Health Fund Fund for Refugees (JHFR) Implementation Letter with the Ministry of Health for the Jordan Health Fund Fund for Refugees (JHFR)
Red Sea-Dead Sea (RSDS) Multi-Donor Account The Red Sea-Dead Sea project is a trilateral initiative by Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority to promote regional cooperation and help address regional water shortages. The project has the following objectives: (1) slow the decline of the Dead Sea; (2) desalinate water for Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority; and (3) serve as a symbol of peace and cooperation in the Middle East.
Implementation Letter with the Ministry of Education for MF Partnership for Education II Implementation Letter with the Ministry of Education for MF Partnership for Education II
Grant to United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for Furnishing and Equipping USAID-funded Educational and Health Facilities (Jordan):  .Population growth and the influx of refugees have put tremendous pressure on Jordan's public health and education systems. USAID is stabilizing Jordan's health and education systems by constructing and renovating priority public health facilities and schools nationwide. USAID will fully furnish and equip 10 new schools, 100 kindergarten classrooms, 20 school expansions, and 46 youth facilities, reducing overcrowding and increasing quality and access to safe learning and recreational environments. Additionally, USAID will equip the emergency department of Al Bashir Hospital, Jordan's largest public hospital, and Princess Rahma Pediatric Hospital. The activity will verify the actual equipment and furniture needs and purchase, deliver, and install equipment and furniture to hospitals. Once delivered and installed, USAID will confirm that equipment and furniture quality meet certain requirements and ensure that suppliers and/or manufacturers provide training to facility staff on the proper use and maintenance of the equipment. 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...
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Activity DRG This award is for a direct administrative costs or operating expenses of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Princess Rahma Pediatric Hospital Expansion Princess Rahma Pediatric Hospital Expansion
Jordan School Expansion Project (JSEP): Phase V Package 7 Construction Services Jordan School Expansion Project (JSEP): Phase V Package 7 Construction Services
Princess Rahma Pediatric Hospital Renovation Princess Rahma Pediatric Hospital Renovation
Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) - Jordan Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS)--Jordan. Abt AssociatesStrengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) projectis USAIDs flagship initiative in private sector health.It works to involve nongovernmental organizations and for-profit entities to address the many health needs of people in the developing world. SHOPS focuses onincreasing availability, improving quality, and expanding coverage of essential health products and servicesin family planning and reproductive health, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, and other areas through the private sector. The agreement, awarded to Abt Associates as the lead, includes five partners:Banyan Global, OHanlon Health Consulting,Jhpiego,Marie Stopes International, andMonitor Group. The SHOPS project builds on USAIDs decades of support for leadership in private health sector programming and on the work of its predecessor projects, Private Sector Partnerships-One and Banking on Health, both led by Abt Associates.
FARA NRW III Government-to_Government FARA NRW III Government-to_Government funding.
Construst Al-Bashir Emergency Department (ABED) Construst Al-Bashir Emergency Department (ABED)
Rule of Law Assessment and Evaluation of USAID Judicial Interventions (20072008) Rule of Law Assessment and Evaluation of USAID Judicial Interventions (20072008) - through the Analysical services IQC
Civic and Political Strengthening Activity USAID Civic and Political Strengthening Activity (CAPs): the activity will have three main objectives: 1. Citizens increasingly understand and play their civic roles. 2. Women and youths political engagement strengthened. 3. Political representation, competition, and accountability enhanced.
Sustainable Cultural Heritage through Engagement of Local Communities Project The pupose of this project is to enable local communities to preserve and promote cultural heritage resources through site development projects that engage and employ local communities in sustainable site preservation, management and promotion, while simultaneously building an enabling environment through a community of practice among academic, government, tourism and customs professionals to support effective and sustainable cultural heritage resources preservation and management.
USAID share - Jordan Compact Education Fund (JCEF) USAID share - Jordan Compact Education Fund (JCEF)
Direct economic support to the Government of Jordan The Syria crisis and the resulting influx of refugees into Jordan have impacted USAIDs ongoing activities, as well as the GOJs ability to meet the needs of the people within its borders. USAID supports the GOJ and Jordans host communities as they cope with the crisis. The funding supports the GOJ through cash transfers since FY 2011 to help provide the macroeconomic stability necessary to realize the GOJs development priorities.
Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) Small & Mediem Enterprise Sme Grant TA Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) Small & Mediem Enterprise Sme Grant TA
Al Bashir Hospital Accreditation The objective of this program is to support Health Care Accreditation Council to implement a program to improve the health status in Jordan through the accreditation of the Al Bashir Hospital.
Enhancing School Management and Planning (ESMP) The purpose of the Enhancing School Management and Planning Project is to improve the existing management systems and procedures used by the GOJ (through the MPWH and MOE) for the planning, construction, and utilization of public schools in Jordan.  To improve the existing management systems and procedures used by the GOJ (through the MPWH and MOE) for the planning, construction, and utilization of public schools in Jordan.
Amman Water System Improvements (AWSI) - Phase III Amman Water System Improvements (AWSI) - Phase III