* World Bank: $64 million disbursed to support the National Employment Program, representing 57% of total funding
* World Bank: The National Employment Program has created more than 61,000 job opportunities in Jordan
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* World Bank: Women account for more than half of the program’s beneficiaries
* World Bank: Green jobs under the National Employment Program exceeded
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A World Bank report revealed that the total financing for Jordan’s National Employment Program project amounts to $112 million, of which $64.04 million had been disbursed by May 2026, representing a disbursement rate of 57.18%.
The report noted that the project, referred to by the World Bank as the “Support for Private Sector Employment and Skills in Jordan,” continues to support implementation of the National Employment Program, which has provided job opportunities for more than 61,000 job seekers across the Kingdom, with a focus on youth and women.
The World Bank also reported that the sustainable employment rate reached 75.68%, including 72.68% for women, 75.91% for youth, and 75.99% for beneficiaries of the National Aid Fund.
The report stated that 56% of job seekers who completed the full support period remained employed six months after the support ended, while proposing adjustments to the measurement mechanism to calculate sustainable employment over a 12-month period after support completion.
Jordan’s Ministry of Labour said the National Employment Program is undergoing continuous measures to improve efficiency and strengthen its impact on the labor market, including reprioritizing targeted sectors to align with actual market needs and focusing on value-added jobs.
Riyad Shmout, Director of the National Employment Program at the Ministry of Labour, previously told Al Mamlaka that the program continuously reviews its targeting scope and interventions to ensure resources are directed toward sectors most capable of generating real and sustainable employment.
According to Shmout, the total number of employment contracts signed and supported under the program since its launch in 2021 has reached 61,343 beneficiaries, all employed in sustainable full-time jobs under contracts lasting at least 12 months.
The World Bank report indicated that women accounted for more than half of the project’s beneficiaries, which supports wage subsidy programs, on-the-job training, and skills development initiatives aimed at boosting private sector job creation and employability.
According to the report, 28,834 job seekers received financial support from the project, including 51.27% women, 76.11% youth aged 18–29, and 11.48% beneficiaries of the National Aid Fund.
Shmout added that women currently represent 51.8% of participants in the program, while the number of National Aid Fund beneficiaries has reached 7,040.
Regarding the sectors employing the highest number of beneficiaries, the Ministry of Labour said the education sector ranked first with 17,337 beneficiaries, followed by manufacturing industries with 16,111 beneficiaries, and accommodation and food services with 10,413 beneficiaries.
The report also noted that 15,397 beneficiaries received support through on-the-job training and wage subsidies, including 11,348 individuals who received life skills and occupational safety and health training. In addition, 1,185 private companies were supported under the program.
The ministry stated that 7,109 workers are still employed and receiving support through the program, while the number of registered establishments reached 3,588, including 1,826 establishments that received support from the National Employment Program.
It added that 75% of beneficiaries remained in their jobs after the support period ended, while 35,010 beneficiaries continue to participate in the labor market.
The ministry also confirmed that the restructuring of the National Employment Program approved in September 2025 included extending the support period, increasing the monthly subsidy value, and expanding targeted groups, all aimed at improving job retention and sustainability.
The World Bank report further indicated that restructuring approved in August 2025 extended the project closing date until 31 July 2028.
The ministry added that extending wage support from six to nine months contributes to improving employee retention and gives businesses a longer period to integrate workers into the workplace.
According to the World Bank report, beneficiary satisfaction with the support provided reached 90.70%, while satisfaction among female beneficiaries reached 99.80%, and satisfaction among participating private companies stood at 96.70%.
The report also showed that the percentage of workers employed in green jobs under the program reached 6.51%, surpassing the target of 5%.
Source: Al Mamlaka
