Overview

The Civil Service Development Project aims to improve the work environment to become more effective and positive by encouraging participants in the training program to demonstrate initiative and equipping them with the necessary skills to develop their institutions.

Concept

The project works to enhance the effectiveness of public sector employees by developing their skills, improving their job performance, and strengthening their leadership and administrative capabilities to ensure their professional growth. This is implemented in cooperation with the British organization (Inspirational Development Group) and has been running since 2010.

Implementation

The Civil Service Development Project consists of three phases. Two of these phases are held in Jordan and focus on effective management skills and policy formulation, while the final phase is held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, focusing on leadership skills through practical activities.

Participation Requirements

1. The participant must be nominated by their institution; individual applications are not accepted.


2. The applicant must be at least 30 years old and not older than 45 at the time of application.


3. The applicant must hold at least a bachelor’s degree.


4. The candidate must hold a mid-level leadership position and manage at least three team members.


5. The candidate must be fluent in English, both spoken and written.


6. The accepted candidate must be able to travel outside Jordan to attend the third workshop.

Objectives

1. Investing in human capital development and enhancing the public sector.


2. Strengthening the leadership skills of public sector employees and equipping them with the necessary experience to ensure the sustainability and success of institutions.


3. Improving the work environment to become more effective and positive by encouraging initiative and providing participants with the skills needed to develop their institutions.

Achievements

1. 14 training cohorts have been conducted, benefiting 337 male and female employees.


2. 147 participants have obtained leadership positions within their institutions.

Concept

The Tariqi project, initiated in 2015, aims to enhance the competitiveness of Jordanian youth and increase their employability across various promising sectors that align with labor market demands.
This is achieved by developing life, professional, and technical skills, along with providing practical training within host companies, leading to employment. The project is a strategic collaboration between the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) and the King’s Trust International (KTI), delivered by the Business Development Center (BDC).

Project Objectives:

The project seeks to enhance the competitiveness and employability of Jordanian youth through the following:

1. Providing training in life skills.


2. Offering technical training within targeted sectors.


3. Facilitating on-the-job training opportunities within host companies.


4. Providing employment opportunities.

Participation Requirements:

1. Jordanian nationality


2. Aged 21-27 for bachelor's degree holders or higher


3. Aged 18-27 for high school and diploma graduates


4. Not currently enrolled in academic studies

Selection Criteria:

1. Fulfillment of all participation requirements


2. Specialization in the required and announced fields


3. Successful completion of a personal interview

Targeted Sectors:

The project targets multiple sectors, such as:

1. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)


2. Insurance


3. Banking and Healthcare


4. Retail


5. Hospitality Customer Service


6. Logistics


7. Embedded Systems Programming (using Python)


8. Green Energy


9. Financial Technology (FinTech)


10. Robotics/ Training of Trainers


11. Artificial Intelligence


12. Digital Marketing

Achievements:

To date, the project has benefited 1,033 individuals, securing 526 employment opportunities.