Technical support on employment to address Syrian crisis

Within the framework of the ILO response to the Syrian crisis, this project aims at enhancing access to employment opportunities and livelihoods in Jordanian host communities. In continuation of initiatives that started in 2013, the ILO will go into a partnership with UNHCR where UNHCR will be subsidizing the cost of 2,000 work permits for Syrian refugees and the ILO will provide those same refugees with on-the-job training. The focus will also be on advocacy work for an improved regulatory environment and for providing job matching and recruitment services for temporary jobs in targeted sectors. Joint ventures will be established between host community members and Syrian refugees to allow for local business owners to expand their outreach and for the refugees to access livelihoods and income generating activities. These joint initiatives will also have a conflict prevention impact by bringing together the interests of the Jordanian and refugee communities. Overall, the initiatives will support policy development to ensure an employment-rich national response, embedded in the principles of decent work.

Project symbol

JOR/16/01/RBS

Admin unit

RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut

Start date

01/01/2016

End date

28/02/2018

Total allocation

329770

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

329770

Development Partners

Core voluntary funds (RBSA)

Country/Countries

Jordan

Outcomes

More and better jobs for inclusive growth and improved youth employment prospects