Exploring employment opportunities in Jordan’s engineering sector

METI has released a comprehensive value chain assessment of Jordan’s engineering sector, focusing on its potential to create decent jobs and drive economic development. This document provides insights into value chain bottlenecks and policy recommendations to enhance competitiveness and promote inclusive employment growth.

Strategic assessment of Jordan’s engineering sector

The study examines the engineering products and services subsectors, highlighting their contributions to GDP, export potential, and job creation while addressing key challenges such as skills gaps, financial constraints, and gender disparities.

Key findings and recommendations

• Job creation: The engineering sector employs a significant portion of Jordan's workforce, with opportunities for women and youth through targeted policies.
• Export potential: Leveraging free trade agreements and addressing logistical inefficiencies can boost global market integration.
• Policy guidance: Recommendations include aligning education with industry needs, fostering technological adoption, and promoting sustainability to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth.

METI is a four-year programme funded by the EU and implemented by the ILO. Designed to enable policymakers in the Southern Mediterranean to integrate employment perspectives into trade and investment policies, enhancing both the quality and quantity of job creation in the region.