Formalizing Access to the Legal Labour Market for Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan – Phase III

Enhance the access of Jordanians and Syrian refugees to the formal labour market in Jordan through (i) strengthening their employment readiness, (ii) equipping them with market-responsive skills and competencies, (iii) facilitating the recognition of prior skills and knowledge, (iv) supporting the issuance of work permits and enrolment in social protection, in addition to (v) capacitating women and youth in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation, to build solid and resilient foundations for decent work and livelihoods.

Project symbol

JOR/21/01/USA

Admin unit

RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut

Start date

30/09/2021

End date

31/03/2024

Total allocation

3869903

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

3869903

Development Partners

USA, Department of State

Country/Countries

Jordan

Outcomes

Outcome 3: Full and productive employment for just transitions