Policy Briefs
The Twin Transition in Jordan’s Labor Market: Why Green Jobs Need Upgrading
No.
PB 168
Publisher
ERF
Date
June, 2026
In a nutshell:
- Jordan’s labor market is undergoing a structural shift toward ICT-intensive employment, with 292,000 Jordanian workers (19 per cent) now in ICT roles - more than double the 133,000 (9 per cent) in green jobs. ICT jobs offer clear advantages: higher wages, better benefits, and stronger educational matching.
- Green employment is widespread but concentrated in lower-skilled, process-oriented activities with limited wage premiums. However, workers who combine green and ICT competencies earn wages comparable to ICT-only workers, suggesting that the intersection of digital and environmental skills offers a strategic pathway for upgrading green job quality.
- Women who enter the labour force participate in both green and ICT employment at higher rates than men, yet face a pronounced quality gap in green-only jobs, where female workers earn just 290–300 JOD monthly compared to 500 JOD in ICT roles. Expanding ICT skills training for women and developing green-tech competencies can address both sectoral growth and gender inclusion.
Speakers
Jack Duncan
Country Economist, International Growth Centre, Jordan
Speakers
Salma Shaheen
Manager, Research and Data Analytics Unit, Kotinos,...