This episode titled “I Wish for a Job” is the fifth in the podcast series “The Coming of a New Day” which highlights Tamkeen’s observations of the conditions of informal workers in various sectors.
This episode address the issues faced by temporary passport holders and the ‘people of Gaza’ currently residing in Jordan. It particularly sheds light on the challenges that stand in them finding a job, the absence of their inclusion under the social protection systems and the impact of the lockdown on their livelihood.
The main character, Ibrahim, is a Palestinian worker originally from Gaza currently living with the rest of his family members in the Gaza Camp in Jerash, around 53 kilometers from the capital Amman. He talks us through the obstacles he faces when looking for a job, particularly that of not holding a Jordanian ID.