Team Lead

MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) agency that specialises in understanding human decision-making processes in order to design solutions for relevant and impactful solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. We implement programmes across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America and The Caribbean using the latest in behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign design and implementation. Our clients includes UN agencies, INGOs, governments and the private sector. Whether we are aiming to shift parenting practices to improve children’s outcomes or to understand how social norms underpin corruption, we always go the extra mile to ensure we can create positive impact for some of the most underserved populations in the world.  

MAGENTA’s MENA team operates on projects that include strategic communication, behavioural insights research, campaign design, SBC intervention implementation, and evaluation. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join this team as Team Leader, driven by a passion for social impact and able to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. 

Primary responsibilities of the Team Leader are: 

1. providing strategic leadership and oversight for all components of the EU–Jordan communication programme, 
2. managing the team of key and non-key experts to ensure quality delivery, 
3. coordinating closely with the EU Delegation and stakeholders, and 
4. ensuring rigorous reporting, planning and compliance with contractual requirements. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

The Team Leader will report to the Project Director. Typical tasks include: 

1. Strategic Leadership & Programme Direction 

• Provide strategic guidance across all four contract components (communications, content, social media, coordination). 
• Lead the development of the annual and monthly work plans, campaign strategies, and messaging frameworks. 
• Ensure alignment with EU communication priorities, visibility guidelines, and neighbourhood policy objectives. 
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, analytics and progress reporting. 

2. Team Management & Quality Assurance 

• Manage and supervise key and non-key experts; allocate tasks and manage workflow. 
• Supervise all deliverables, ensuring quality control across content, campaigns, events, and reporting. 
• Review and approve all materials prior to submission to the EU Delegation. 
• Ensure compliance with contractual, technical and branding requirements. 

3. Stakeholder Coordination & Representation 

• Act as the primary interface with the EU Delegation in Jordan. 
• Coordinate with EU-funded projects, implementing partners, ministries, media, and influencers. 
• Facilitate monthly coordination meetings and periodic strategic sessions with EUD. 
• Represent MAGENTA in high-level engagements, events, and consultations. 

4. Reporting, Planning & Contract Compliance 

• Prepare inception, progress and final reports. 
• Ensure timely submission of outputs and adherence to contractual obligations. 
• Identify risks and propose mitigation measures throughout implementation. 
• Oversee project administration tasks related to deliverables and visibility compliance. 

REQUIREMENTS  

Education:  

• University degree in communication, public relations, journalism, marketing, social sciences, international relations, marketing, or advertising. 
• In absence of a degree: 5 additional years professional experience in strategic communication. 

Experience 

• Minimum 6 years professional experience in media, communication, marketing, or advertising. 
• Minimum 5 years project management experience in the same sectors. 
• Minimum 5 years running communication campaigns, outreach initiatives, and events. 
• Minimum 3 years writing, editing and translating complex messages into accessible language. 
• Experience with EU communication or neighbourhood policy communication (asset). 
• Knowledge of Jordan’s political and institutional environment (asset). 

Skills 

• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English. 
• Strong organisational, team management and planning skills. 
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong editorial, drafting, and reporting ability. 
• Proficiency with digital content workflows and Office 365. 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Apply before 14 December 2025. Applicants should submit  

• Two Page CV in EuroPass Template 
• Letter of motivation 
• A certified copy of diploma 
• A comprehensive presentation of the project management portfolio documenting the specific experience must be submitted 

The letter of motivation should describe why you want to join the MAGENTA team, with a specific example of how your experience and skills can enhance MAGENTA’s work.  Short-listed candidates will be required to submit: 

• A copy of employer certificates or references, or signed copies of consultancy or labour contracts, proving the professional experience indicated in their expert’s profile. The admissibility of any other supporting documents to prove the work experience indicated in the expert’s profile will be subject to the discretion of the contracting authority.