Consultant

Tasks and responsibilities

Regulatory and legal continuity

• Ensure ERC’s Jordan branch remains compliant with national regulations governing INGOs and foreign entities.
• Submit required renewals, filings, notifications, or documentation to relevant ministries and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor regulatory updates and notify ERC of any changes affecting the branch’s legal obligations.
• Liaison with government entities when physical presence is required for signatures, inspections, meetings or verifications.
• Provide guidance to ERC on necessary steps to maintain legal standing during reduced operational activities.

Banking services

• Act as ERC’s in-country focal point for all required banking procedures and compliance checks.
• Attend bank appointments for document verification, annual KYC updates, signature procedures, or other required tasks as authorized by ERC.
• Deliver or collect physical documents from the bank on behalf of ERC.
• Communicate bank notifications, regulatory requirements, or needed follow-ups promptly to ERC’s Jordan Country Director.
• Ensure the Jordan bank account(s) remain active and compliant.

Administration and maintenance

• Maintain essential office compliance, such as lease renewals, basic utilities (if required), and minimal contracted services.
• Ensure proper storage and safekeeping of ERC documents, records, and assets located in Jordan.
• Coordinate small administrative tasks such as contract renewals, utilities payment, notarization, document delivery, or minimal procurement required solely for the continuity of the office.
• Maintain an updated archive (digital and/or scanned) of all documents submitted to authorities or banks.

Representation and liaison

• Represent ERC in matters requiring physical presence, including government meetings, banking visits, notary or legal offices, landlord or service provider meetings.
• Communicate outcomes clearly and promptly to ERC management
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with local institutions relevant to ERC’s continued legal presence.

Deliverables and work modality

Deliverables

• Monthly service acceptance form with hours worked and tasks performed.
• Quarterly report outlining tasks completed, meetings attended, documents created, key issues identified or upcoming deadlines.
• Timely handling of compliance deadlines and banking requirements.
• Open and timely communication with the Country Director to identify branch’s responsibilities and issues to be raised.

Work modality

• The Consultant will provide services on an hourly basis, invoicing ERC for actual hours worked.
• No minimum hours are guaranteed; tasks are performed on-demand at ERC Jordan Country Director request.
• The Consultant is responsible for their own taxes, social security, and any mandatory contributions required under Jordanian law.
• If based in Amman, the consultant will travel to Al-Ramtha when required