Responsibilities

• Steer the Digital Skills Association (DigiSkills) to deliver objectives set to meet the industry demand of skilled workforce, while ensuring alignment with the national goals of skill  development.
• Create, communicate and implement the organization's vision, mission, and overall direction and lead the development and implementation of the organization's strategy.
• Work closely with Senior Managers to prepare annual budgets, complete risk analysis on potential investments, and advise the Board of Directors on investment risk and return.
• Interact with ministers and senior government officials to drive the skilling agenda across the country.
• Collaborate with industry leaders, thought leaders, and academia in order to transform the skilling landscape.
• Oversee the complete operation of the organization in accordance with the direction established in the strategic plans. This includes the design of the organization in a manner that facilitates operations at an optimal level.
• Develop private sector-led digital engagement models.
• Manage relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders such as Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) and Technical and Vocational Skills Development Commission (TVSDC).
• Oversee the development of National Occupational Standards-based qualifications, accreditation of training providers, quality assurance parameters for assessment and certification.
• Promote academies of excellence for the ICT sector.
• Oversee building of effective monitoring and evaluation infrastructure by establishing a structured Labour Market Information System (LMIS).
• Gauge industry demand and conducting periodic skill gaps studies through advanced market analytics.
• Drive ethical practices in the association and enforce measures to prevent corruption and malpractices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of work experience, including senior leadership and management positions with strong working experience in technology related activities.
• Experience/familiarity with the digital skills ecosystem is desirable.
• Strong knowledge and experience in the Jordanian ICT sector and its role as an engine of growth for the whole economy including experience in the following areas:  

        - E-Government.

        - Digital skills development.

        - Digital entrepreneurship.

        - Gig economy / digital platforms.

        - Overall demand and supply dynamics of the digital economy.

• Sound understanding of National Standards, Qualifications, Curriculum and content development processes are desirable.
• Experience in government work.
• Experience in dealing with national/international/multilateral agencies.
• Excellent understanding of the skills eco-system including quality requirements and gaps.
• Excellent leadership, business judgment and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English. 
• Excellent computer skills.
• High level of cultural adaptability and sensitivity.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or higher in ICT, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration and Policy, or any other related field.

Required Skills

• Government
• Management

Job Details

• Location Amman - Jordan
• Industry Telecommunication, IT Consulting & Management
• Job Type Full-Time
• Degree Bachelor
• Experience 12
• Nationality Unspecified