Annual Report 2013/2014 Submitted by: Deema Bibi Chief Executive Officer INJAZ P.O. Box: 910542 Amman 11191, Jordan Tel: +962 6 565-7410 Fax: +962 6 565-7406 Email: [email protected] i Annual Report 2013/2014 Table of Content Acronyms ................................................................................................................................ v Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. vi Achievements Against Planned Strategies................................................................................ 12 IR 1: Youth have developed their work readiness skills to become more competent ..................12 Strategy 1.1 – 1.3 Build students' business skills, interpersonal skills and ethical leadership skills .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Strategy 1.4 and 1.5 Employ technology in program delivery, Foster Innovation and creative thinking .................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Strategy 1.6 Diversify sources of programs....................................................................................................... 14 Strategy 1.7 and 1.8 Engage students in the planning and execution of SB programs.............................. 14 Strategy 1.9 Mainstream special abilities groups & provide them with better opportunities ............... 14 IR 2: Youth are increasingly inspired, engaged and capable of making career-related decisions .............................................................................................................................15 Strategy 2.1 Inspire and motivate students through executing focused programs .................................. 15 Strategy 2.2 Help Students explore their career choices and opportunities ............................................ 15 IR 3: Youth have enhanced their business entrepreneurship and social leadership skills and have better economic opportunities.................................................................................16 Strategy 3.1 Build business entrepreneurial skills of university students.................................................... 16 Strategy 3.2 Support establishment & registration of start-ups................................................................... 16 Strategy 3.3 Provide services that help the growth and sustainability of businesses.............................. 16 Strategy 3.4 Build social leadership skills of university students................................................................. 17 Strategy 3.5 Link graduates with the job market ............................................................................................. 18 Strategy 3.6 Engage students in the planning and execution of EE programs........................................... 21 IR 4: The Jordanian society is more appreciative and enthusiastic about volunteerism, rooting it deeply in traditional beliefs and community practices ..............................................21 Strategy 4.1 Raise awareness on volunteerism and social responsibility ................................................... 21 Strategy 4.2 and 4.3: Lead volunteering movement in Jordan and Position INJAZ as the volunteer opportunity of choice ....................................................................................................................... 22 Strategy 4.4: Grow & strengthen the network of qualified volunteers ...................................................... 23 IR 5: The Jordanian private sector is increasingly engaged in youth development, realizes the value of investing in youth and is more socially responsible .............................................. 26 Strategy 5.1: Leverage our board to grow our network of supporters........................................................ 26 Strategy 5.3: Increase the involvement of the private sector in our programs ........................................ 28 Strategy 5.5: Position INJAZ as the CSR choice of corporations.................................................................. 30 IR 6: INJAZ’ impact and outreach is scaled up to address national needs through partnership with the government making it a key player in youth advancement ...................... 35 Strategy 6.1 Position INJAZ as the government's partner of choice for youth and education initiatives ................................................................................................................................................................. 35 INJAZ made sure that 20% of the Board meetings included government officials, the involvement came to ensure that INJAZ is keeping track with the governments’ vision and that the decisions are taken jointly. Furthermore, INJAZ was able to Identify and pursue two partnership opportunities with the government. ........................................................................................... 35 Strategy 6.3 Strengthen relationship with governmental and educational institutions ......................... 35 IR 7: INJAZ sustainability and growth is attained through enhancing the quality of operations, institutional capacity, governance, financial position and brand equity .................. 37 Strategy 7.1: Ensure proper application of quality management system (QMS) ....................................... 37 Monitoring:.............................................................................................................................................................. 37 ii Annual Report 2013/2014 Strategy 7.3 Develop INJAZ information hub to collect, filter, process, create and distribute data to support operations and management................................................................................................. 45 Strategy 7.4 Utilize technology to enhance and manage INJAZ Information System ............................. 45 Strategy 7.5 Enhance internal communication and flow of information ................................................... 45 Strategy 7.6 Enhance HR development system ............................................................................................... 45 Strategy 7.7 Better engage the board in strategic management .................................................................. 46 Strategy 7.10 Seek diversified funding through systematic approaches .................................................... 48 Strategy 7.11 Grow INJAZ endowment fund and maximize return on investment ................................... 48 Table (20): endowment funding. ......................................................................................................................... 48 Strategy 7.12 Reduce operational cost, utilizing resources and allocating opportunities ...................... 49 Strategy 7.13 Position INJAZ as a solution provider to national issues related to youth, education,................................................................................................................................................................ 49 and unemployment ............................................................................................................................................... 49 Strategy 7.14 Create awareness on all INJAZ programs and activities among INJAZ employees, and stakeholders. ................................................................................................................................................... 50 Strategy 7.15 Position INJAZ as a leading organization in youth skills building, inspiration, and entrepreneurship ................................................................................................................................................... 50 Strategy 7.16 Strengthen partnerships with the public and civil society sectors ..................................... 50 Strategy 7.17 Manage Strategic Partnerships .................................................................................................... 50 Annexes................................................................................................................................. 51 Photos 63 iii Annual Report 2013/2014 Annexes Annex 1 Total Beneficiaries in 2013/2014 ..................................................................... 51 Annex 2 Total Number of Volunteers in 2013/2014 ...................................................... 51 Annex 3 Participating Schools, Higher Education and Social Institutions in 2013/2014 .... 52 iv Annual Report 2013/2014 Acronyms BE Business Ethics BLC Business Leaders Campaign CBOT Content-Based Orientation Training CEO Chief Executive Officer CTU Curricula and Training Unit EE Exploring Economics EFS Economics for Success EMC Entrepreneurial Master Class EEP Entrepreneurship and Employment Program GAM Greater Amman Municipality H.E. Her Excellency HRH His/Her Royal Highness ICGP Inspirational and Career Guidance Program KAFD King Abdullah II Fund for Development LCS Leadership Course School level LCU Leadership Course University level M&E Monitoring & Evaluation MEP My Entrepreneurial Project MMB My Money Business MoE Ministry of Education MPS My Path to Success MTM More than Money PLP Personal Life Planning QMS Quality Management System SBP Skill Building Program