The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in about 170 countries and territories, including Jordan since 1976, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Green Pathways & Inclusive Growth Portfolio integrates the solutions for environment protection, climate change mitigation, disaster risk reduction, economic green growth, innovation and gender mainstreaming throughout all of its programs and projects.

This project will be implemented in Aqaba, mainly within Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ). The City of Aqaba, with a population of approx. 218,000 inhabitants, lacks a proper solid waste management system, whereby the current dumpsite has no environmental controls, leaving the soil, air, and inhabitants of the surrounding area exposed to pollution and health risks, which creates environmental and health hazards. The current dumpsite, located on land owned by Aqaba Development Company (ADC), is located approximately 12 km south-southeast of Aqaba city (covering an area of around 120 thousand m²) and receives approximately 65,000 tonnes per year of municipal solid waste, collected by private companies. According to the rapid assessment conducted by UNDP, not more than 2% of total generated waste is recycled, mainly by the informal sector.

There is a lack of systematic waste sorting and recycling in Jordan and in Aqaba as well. With the growing population and the lack of holistic approach of implementing the 9Rs of waste management, waste volumes are set to increase. Some of the main issues related to waste management systems and operations include the lack of effective waste collection infrastructures, especially with respect to source separation, waste treatment facilities, proper equipment and capacity building. As a result, a significant amount of valuable resources remain unused, with great economic and environmental costs for the country. Based on the above facts and status in Jordan as well as in Aqaba, the project is formulated as a response to the big need to shift towards a lifecycle-oriented circular economy, which aims to incorporate all residual waste in a closed-loop system as to bring the waste output close to zero. By adopting the principles of circular economy, waste and pollution are eliminated, while circulating products and materials and leading towards regenerating nature.
 Scope of Work 

The Logistics Assistant will perform the following duties, under the supervision of the Projects Coordination Manager:

I.            Support in general driving, including driving inside and outside Aqaba on a daily basis and Proper book-keeping for driving-related logs and transportation:

• The Logistics Assistant should possess the skills to support in general driving, logistics, and administrative tasks including driving inside and outside Aqaba on a daily basis.

• Carry out tasks in relation to assisting the project team in the field visits including driving the UNDP-Official office vehicle for the transport of UNDP staff to the field as well as visitors related to the programme.

• Supervise and follow up on office vehicle general and day-to-day maintenance, readiness, and tracking of fuel consumption and travel records, through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

• Ensures availability of all required vehicle documents including insurance, logs, office directory, maps, first aid kit, necessary spare parts, etc.

II.           Assist in the implementation of admin, finance, and logistics operational plans for the project:

• Assist in the relevant field logistical arrangements of the project activities with other involved governmental and non-governmental organizations and partners.

• Assists in compiling paperwork related to government relations transactions.

• Scanning and e-filing of documents related to vehicle transactions (Eg: insurance, car registrations, letters, etc…).

• Ensures availability of all required vehicle documents including insurance, logs, office directory, maps, first aid kit, necessary spare parts, etc.

• Support and assist in the logistics preparation and follow up with the procurement and operation team on the training sessions, events, workshops, meetings, visibility and communication, and other activities pertaining to project work.

• Create and maintain all the project records and documentation including letters, minutes of meetings, and Agreements. reports.

III.          Perform Any other activity required by the supervisor,  work as may be assigned by the Projects Coordination Manager:

• Be prepared to respond to and manage unforeseen situations or delays while on the road, ensuring minimal impact on the project’s operations.

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor, given the nature of the project.

 Institutional Arrangement

The Logistics Assistant works under with the Sustainable Green Pathways & Inclusive Growth Portfolio under the direct supervision of the Projects Coordination Manager. For the SWM Programme team under the Catalyzing a transformative model for circularity through 9R`s in Aqaba Project

Cross-functional & Technical competencies: