Senior Field and Operations Associate (Gaza Response)IOMAmman, Jordan11 days leftGeneral (G-7)2 days agoUN & IGO jobs in Amman
Jordan
- Duty station conditions
- A Hardship
- Hiring organizations
- 9 organizations
- Active roles
- 20 active roles
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Senior Field and Operations Associate (Gaza Response)IOMAmman, Jordan11 days leftGeneral (G-7)2 days ago
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About Amman
Amman is a hilly, rapidly growing capital whose neighbourhoods, cafés and urban villages sit across a series of ridges. Its pace of daily life, housing choices and local connections vary markedly by area and access to transport.
Arabic is central to city life and public institutions, while English is widely used in professional and international settings. Candidates should confirm the office location, travel expectations and employer advice before making housing or relocation commitments.
Amman is a regional humanitarian and development hub. UNHCR, UNRWA, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, IOM, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women maintain major operations or regional functions, creating careers in protection, assistance, health, education, livelihoods and coordination.
- Working languages
- English and Arabic
- Known for
- Refugee response · Humanitarian action · Regional diplomacy
- Avg. cost of living per person
- JOD 741/month incl. basic rent
- Avg. salary
- JOD 487/month net
Amman Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 54
- Jobs last month
- 13
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active organization
UNRWA
Top Skills
- Data Analysis (18%)
- Report Writing (16%)
- Data Visualization (13%)
- Stakeholder Engagement (13%)
- Policy Analysis (12%)
Top Job Functions
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge14%
- Programme & Project Management12%
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs8%
- Data, AI & Analytics7%
- Finance, Accounting, Audit & Risk6%
Top Sectors
- Refugees, Migration & Displacement42%
- Humanitarian Response & Disaster Risk27%
- Children & Youth18%
- Education & Learning9%
- Cities, Housing & Urban Development6%
Top Contract Types
- Consultancy43%
- Roster31%
- Temporary3%
Experience Levels
- Mid level58%
- Senior level33%
- Entry level7%
- Intern / Grad1%
Required Languages
- English94%
- Arabic49%
Most Advertised Grades
- G-67%
- P-47%
- 144%
- G-74%
- G-53%
- P-33%
Top hiring Organizations
Guides & Info
Explore official local information, UN employment guidance and practical resources for working in Amman.
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Why work in Amman?
Regional refugee-response leadership
Support protection and solutions work linking Jordan operations with wider Middle East priorities.
Humanitarian partnerships in practice
Work alongside government, communities, UN agencies and civil society on complex delivery challenges.
A strategically connected hub
Build regional expertise across protection, health, education, livelihoods, logistics and emergency coordination.
UN salary
- Hardship classification[1]
- A Effective 2026-10-01
Career guides
How to apply for jobs in Amman
Amman is a shared humanitarian hub, not a shared application route. Identify the legal employer, then follow its specific eligibility, portal, contract, language and assessment process.
1Compare roles by mandate and employer+
Use IGO Jobs to compare active Amman vacancies by organization, function, contract and deadline. Separate UNHCR, UNRWA, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, IOM, UNDP and NGO roles before applying. Shortlist only positions whose stated experience, language and eligibility requirements you meet.
2Apply through the official system+
Select Apply now and confirm the legal employer before creating an account. UNHCR applications normally use Workday; UNRWA, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, IOM, UNDP and NGOs each use their own portals. Do not email a general CV unless the official notice specifically requests it.
3Check appointment and authorization terms+
Identify whether the post is international, local, temporary, consultancy, internship, volunteer or another arrangement. Read eligibility, contract duration, mobility and language criteria literally. An Amman duty station alone does not confirm relocation support, work authorization or a particular residence status.
4Tailor evidence to the operation+
Use concrete results in protection, cash assistance, livelihoods, education, health, child protection, gender, refugee response, supply chains, data, policy or coordination. Show how you worked with affected communities, authorities, partners or regional teams when this is relevant to the notice.
5Submit and confirm arrangements before moving+
Save the vacancy and submission record before the deadline, then prepare for technical or competency-based assessments. If selected, confirm salary, contract, relocation and the appropriate Jordanian work, visa or residence process with the legal employer before making commitments.
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Questions about careers in Amman
Which organizations recruit in Amman?
Amman recruiters include UNHCR, UNRWA, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, IOM, UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women and international NGOs. The city combines country operations with regional functions, but the individual vacancy is the authority for the legal employer, appointment type and application route.
Do I need Arabic for a job in Amman?
English is widely used in Amman international organizations. Arabic is often essential or desirable for roles with Jordanian authorities, communities, partners or Arabic-language material. Requirements vary, so use the vacancy’s language fields rather than a general city assumption.
Is there one application portal for Amman organizations?
No. UNHCR accepts nearly all applications through its Workday platform, while UNRWA, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, IOM, UNDP and NGOs use distinct systems. Begin with the official vacancy and create the profile it requests. An account with one employer does not apply across Amman.
Are all Amman vacancies internationally recruited?
No. Organizations recruit through international, local, temporary, consultancy, internship, volunteer and other arrangements. The category controls eligibility, benefits, mobility and relocation. Read the legal employer’s notice; an Amman location does not make a role internationally recruited.
Does an Amman job automatically include Jordanian work authorization?
Not automatically. Jordan’s Ministry of Labour has special work-permit procedures for accredited international and regional organizations, while other foreign-worker processes apply under Jordanian law. The employer and appointment category determine the required work, visa and residence route.
How long does Amman recruitment take?
There is no citywide recruitment timetable. Employers can use eligibility screening, written or technical assessments, interviews, references and approvals. UNHCR accepts applications only through its platform, so retain the official record and follow communications from the recruiting organization.
Sources
- Hardship: ICSC mobility and hardship classification
- Jobs and hiring trends: IGO Jobs database and methodology