Jordan’s transition toward a green economy requires a workforce equipped with relevant green skills that align with market demand. This study assesses the demand and supply of green skills across Amman, Irbid, Mafraq, and Zarqa, analyzing current, future, and green transition needs. Data were collected through surveys with 444 businesses and 1,019 working-age individuals, complemented by focus group discussions and key informant interviews. Using the ESCO classification, eleven priority skill areas were identified, revealing substantial gaps between business demand and workforce supply. The report highlights that aligning training systems with market needs is critical to bridging Jordan’s green skills gap and ensuring an inclusive, future-ready workforce.

Key Findings:

• The Top 11 green skill areas include electricity and energy, environmental protection and water-related technology, environmental regulation, circular economy, and waste management.
• Electricity and energy show the highest demand but lowest workforce supply across all four governorates.
• Current demand centers on energy efficiency; future demand focuses on renewable energy and circular economy; green transition demand emphasizes energy efficiency and water consumption.
• Gender gaps remain significant, women show markedly lower proficiency in electricity and energy, environmental protection and water-related technology, and waste management, underscoring the need for gender-responsive and inclusive training programs..
• Youth face barriers from limited practical experience, requiring more apprenticeships and internships.
• Refugees face limited access to formal training; targeted programs in renewable energy technologies and waste management, sectors where they are already active, can enhance inclusion, resilience, and economic contribution.

This publication is a key analytical product of GGGI’s Green Jobs Project in Jordan, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The study serves as the foundation for identifying and implementing specific green skills training programs around energy, water, climate-smart agriculture, and environmental awareness, linking market-driven skills demand with technical and vocational education. The findings directly informed the design and rollout of over 10 green skills training programs delivered under the project to promote inclusive green growth and employment for women, youth, and refugees in Jordan.