وظائف United Nations Development Programme

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Office/Unit/Project Description</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>&nbsp;Yemen’s biodiversity is exceptional at both regional and global levels. Unique terrestrial and marine ecosystems, including globally significant island biodiversity, extensive coral reefs, diverse highland agro-ecosystems, and culturally important dryland forests, provide essential services that underpin livelihoods, food security, water systems, and cultural identity across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>&nbsp;Yet Yemen faces a complex set of environmental and development challenges. Institutional capacity constraints, limited environmental monitoring, and pressures on public resources have affected the management of natural ecosystems.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>&nbsp;Yemen’s ability to address biodiversity threats is severely hindered by prolonged conflict, economic collapse, and weak governance, which have eroded enforcement capacity and drained resources for environmental management. Fragmented institutions limited technical expertise, and insufficient scientific data further constrain effective planning and monitoring. High community dependence on natural resources for livelihoods, combined with security challenges in some areas, exacerbates habitat degradation, while low public awareness limits grassroots engagement in conservation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) is implemented by UNDP on behalf of the GEF Partnership. UNDP oversees the Small Grants Programme (SGP) through the Vertical Hub and the Nature Hub of Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS). Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Small Grants Programme efficiently channels direct grants to non-governmental and community-based organizations to help them cope with climate change; conserve biodiversity; protect international waters; reduce the impact of Persistent Organic Pollutants; and prevent land degradation. Helping communities with their initiatives for sustainable livelihoods while generating global environmental benefits is the core inspiration of the Small Grants Programme.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>Launched in 1992 as a corporate programme of the GEF, the GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) has supported local action for over thirty years to address global environmental concerns.  SGP aims to deliver global environmental benefits in the GEF focal areas of biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, protection of international waters, prevention of land degradation, and elimination of persistent organic pollutants through community-based approaches. To date, SGP has funded over 29,000 community-based projects covering more than 120 countries. It has gained considerable experiences at the community level, including adapting to climate change while addressing issues of the GEF focal areas.  Further information can be found at: <u>https://sgp.undp.org/</u>.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Scope of Work&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <br> <p>&nbsp;The National Coordinator will report through a matrixed structure to both the Climate Change, Water, Energy and Environment Team Leader and the SGP Regional Programme Specialist. The Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the SGP at the country level, including direct supervision of the SGP Programme Associate/Assistant and coordination of the National Steering Committee.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Ensure effective management of the SGP Country Programme team&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Supervise the SGP Country Programme Associate/ Assistant and provide necessary guidance and coaching;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Promote and maintain effective teamwork within the SGP Country Programme team, the National Steering Committee members, and with the UNDP CO team;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Prepare and implement annual work plan, including strategic and/or innovative initiatives, with set delivery and co-financing targets; draft annual SGP Country Office administrative and project operational budget proposal&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Set annual performance parameters and learning objectives for the SGP Country Programme team, assess their performance and provide feedback.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <p><strong>Ensure Programme/Portfolio Development and Management</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Keep abreast of national environmental concerns and priorities as well as the socio-economic conditions and trends as they relate to the SGP and assess their impact on SGP’s work and programme.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Ensure formulation and implementation of the Country Programme Strategy (CPS), and its periodic review and update.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Manage the SGP grant allocations and country operating budget, maintain the financial integrity of the programme by ensuring adherence to SGP Standard Operating Procedures as well as UNOPS rules and regulations, and ensure timely and effective use of SGP resources.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Exercise quality control over the development of a portfolio of project ideas and concepts, and closely monitor the programme implementation progress and results.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Organize periodic stakeholder workshops and project development sessions for civil society organizations (CSOs) and local communities, and potential applicants and other stakeholders to inform about SGP and its Strategic Initiatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Work closely with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Community-based Organizations ( CBOs) in preparation of project concepts and proposals to ensure that projects fit with the SGP Strategic Initiatives, Country Programme Strategy, and technical guidance notes;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Authorize and manage project planning grants as required.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Oversee ongoing SGP grant projects and conduct periodic project monitoring field visits and provide technical and operational support and guidance to SGP grantees as required.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Plan and serve as secretary to the National Steering Committee meetings. Support and closely coordinate with the National Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Group where relevant, in the process of project proposal review, selection and approval, especially the initial appraisal of proposals and assessment of eligibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Foster programme, project, and policy linkages between the SGP and the full or medium-sized GEF projects, planned or underway in the country, as well as those of other government, donors and development partners.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Report periodically to the Central Programme Management Team (CPMT) on programme implementation status, including annual monitoring reporting, financial reporting, audit, and update the relevant SGP databases.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Undertake monitoring and evaluation of SGP Country Programme and projects, and grant maker initiatives, in coordination with National Steering Committee (NSC) and CPMT.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Perform and coordinate administrative tasks (i.e. procurement, travel) adhering to SGP SOPs procurement rules and regulation, as required for programme implementation.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <br> <p><strong>Resource Mobilization and Partnerships</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>&nbsp;Establish and maintain close working relationships with stakeholders as well as promote the value, comparative advantages, and ensure visibility of the SGP.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Assess interest and priorities of key donors and other development partners and develop/update and implement the resource mobilization and partnership strategy to mobilize resources from and develop partnerships with the government, donors and other partners to best leverage SGP resources and develop programme level partnerships.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Support SGP grantees in securing co-financing and project level partnerships and assist in identifying opportunities and resources for sustaining and scaling up projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <p><strong>Facilitate Knowledge Management and Communication</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Document programme/project stories, lessons learned, and best practices in SGP programme/project development, implementation, and oversight.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Access SGP and other global and regional knowledge, distill best practices and facilitate their dissemination and incorporation within SGP Country Programme and projects, UNDP CO, and to counterparts and partners;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Support capacity building and networking of grantees to facilitate knowledge exchange, and promote uptake through Knowledge platforms, Knowledge fairs etc.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <p><strong>Ensure Monitoring and Progress Controls</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Sound SGP programme results and impacts, in alignment with national strategies and priorities and SGP strategy and approaches, that contribute to transformational change in society and economy to conserve the global environment and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Innovative, technically sound and socially inclusive grant portfolio is developed and implemented. Effective and efficient use of resources to create maximum project/programme impact. Increased trust by clients and donors and increased opportunities for visibility, partnerships and co-financing.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <p><strong>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Institutional Arrangement&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>The incumbent will be based in the UNDP <i>[enter name of CO]</i> offices;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>The incumbent will have a matrixed reporting line to the Climate Change, Water, Energy and Environment Team Leader and the SGP Regional Programme Specialist and to the SGP Regional Programme Specialist, in accordance with SGP Operational Guidelines;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>The incumbent will be responsible for the supervision and development of the SGP Programme Associate/ Assistant&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>The incumbent will be given access to relevant information necessary for the execution of the tasks under this assignment;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>The incumbent will be provided with a workstation (i.e. laptop, internet, phone, scanner/printer, etc.) and access to reliable internet connection&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <p><strong>Competencies</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><i><strong>Expected Demonstration of Competencies</strong></i>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><i><strong>Core</strong></i>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Achieve Results</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>​​LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work​&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Think Innovatively</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>​​LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking​&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Learn Continuously</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>​​LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning​&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Adapt with Agility&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>​​LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process​&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Act with Determination&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>​​LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously​&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Engage and Partner</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>​​LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships​&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>​​LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making ​&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><i><strong>People Management&nbsp;</strong></i>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated <u>site</u>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><i>Thematic Area</i>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><i>Name</i>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><i>Definition</i>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Business Direction &amp; Strategy</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>Strategic Thinking&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>Develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Business Management</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>Results-based Management&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Business Management</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>Communication&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Business Direction &amp; Strategy</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p>Systems Thinking&nbsp;</p><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p><strong>1.&nbsp; Office/Unit/Project Description&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP Yemen operates in one of the world’s most complex and protracted crises, where overlapping challenges of conflict, governance, and climate change create deep vulnerabilities for communities across the country. The Country Office’s Climate Change, Water, Energy, and Environment (CCWEE) portfolio is a core pillar of UNDP’s programming, focused on restoring essential services, strengthening local governance, and improving livelihoods through climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development solutions. The portfolio works closely with national and local partners to implement integrated interventions across water, agriculture, energy, and institutional strengthening to address the interlinked drivers of fragility, inequality, and environmental degradation.</p><br> <p>In this context, the <i>Integrated Water Resources Management for Enhanced Resilience in Yemen (IWRM-ERA)</i> Project, funded by KfW, aims to strengthen climate resilience and improve water resources management in targeted areas of Taiz and Lahj governorates. The project supports sustainable water management, watershed rehabilitation, community engagement, and climate-resilient livelihoods to improve water security and enhance resilience to climate change.</p><br> <p>Furthermore, this position will also provide targeted cross-support to communication and visibility activities for other strategic initiatives under the broader CCWEE portfolio (including GEF, GCF, and other bilateral donors), ensuring unified thematic messaging.</p><br> <p>To enhance project visibility, stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing, and advocacy, UNDP seeks a Communications Analyst to lead the development and implementation of communications and outreach activities.</p><br> <p>The Communications Analyst reports directly to one of the Project Managers, while maintaining a direct strategic and operational matrix reporting line to the CCWEE Team Leader to facilitate portfolio-wide thematic synergy.</p><br> <p><strong>2.&nbsp; Scope of Work&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p><strong>1-Ensure effective management of communications activities for the CCWEE Portfolio</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Chart and oversee the implementation of daily communications activities across all CCWEE projects.</li> <li>Draft and publish success stories, articles, press releases and other publications to highlight the portfolio’s achievements and impact.</li> <li>Coordinate with project teams to develop social media posts, infographics and multimedia content reflecting CCWEE achievements and lessons learned.</li> <li>Ensure timely updates of portfolio and project fact sheets, website pages, newsletters and other outreach materials.</li> <li>Work with implementing partners and project Responsible Parties to generate content (text, photos, video) that aligns with UNDP guidelines and narrative.</li> <li>Provide communications advice to project teams to maximize visibility and ensure consistency.</li> <li>Support and contribute to the Country Office’s overall communications priorities and campaigns, ensuring CCWEE activities are integrated into corporate messaging as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>2- Ensure implementation of strategic communications plan</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Develop and implement a comprehensive Strategic Communications Plan for the CCWEE portfolio, targeting key audiences (e.g. government stakeholders, donors, communities, media).</li> <li>Lead the production of communications materials and donor-facing products (e.g. brochures, reports, presentations), including managing photo and video documentation. This involves procuring and coordinating photographers, videographers and designers to create assets for use by regional and HQ partners. For example, similar roles have handled procurement and deployment of consultants to produce photos, videos, animations and other communications products.</li> <li>Coordinate closely with the UNDP Yemen Communications &amp; Advocacy Team to ensure that CCWEE messaging and outreach activities align with the Country Office’s communications strategy and UNDP branding.</li> <li>Emphasize CCWEE’s development and resilience work – not just humanitarian relief – helping to shift the narrative towards long-term solutions for climate, water and environmental challenges.</li> </ul> <p><strong>3- Promote advocacy and communications campaigns</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Design and roll out innovative advocacy and awareness campaigns linked to CCWEE priorities (e.g. water conservation, renewable energy, biodiversity). This includes social media campaigns timed to international observances (Climate Week, World Water Day, etc.), policy dialogue events, and project launches.</li> <li>Plan and execute national-level advocacy initiatives to promote CCWEE themes and influence public and stakeholder understanding. Campaigns should engage diverse media channels and community networks.</li> <li>Develop creative content (videos, photo essays, blog series) to increase engagement. For example, the Analyst will “produce information and communications products (e.g. press releases, articles, speeches, stories, blogs, fact sheets, etc.), including proposing topics, collecting information from the field, audience targeting, writing and editing content.</li> </ul> <p><strong>4- Ensure donor relations and reporting&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Regularly update donors on communications activities and work directly with communication focal points on planning, requirements and operational requirements.</li> <li>Assist the team in the editing and formatting of official project reports.</li> <li>Review and polish written content produced by the portfolio to enhance coherence, tone, and readability in line with UNDP standards.</li> </ul> <p><strong>5- Ensure editorial support and quality control and support knowledge sharing&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Assist CCWEE teams by editing and formatting official reports, concept notes and policy briefs to ensure clarity, coherence and alignment with UNDP standards.</li> <li>Review and edit written content (in English and/or Arabic) produced by the portfolio, enhancing tone, style and accuracy. All materials must be consistent with UNDP’s corporate guidelines and narrative.</li> <li>Maintain an organized archive of CCWEE communications outputs (photos, videos, articles, social media posts) for reference and reuse</li> <li> <p>Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and the organization.</p><br></li> </ul> <p>3<strong>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Competencies&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <i><strong>Core</strong></i> <br> <strong>Achieve Results:</strong> LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline <br> <strong>Think Innovatively:</strong> LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements&nbsp; <br> <strong>Learn Continuously:</strong> LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback <br> <strong>Adapt with Agility:</strong> LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible&nbsp; <br> <strong>Act with Determination:&nbsp;</strong> LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident <br> <strong>Engage and Partner:</strong> LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships <br> <strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion:</strong> LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination&nbsp; <br> <p><i><strong>&nbsp;Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies:&nbsp;</strong></i></p><br> <i><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies</strong></i> <br> <i><strong>Thematic Area</strong></i> <i><strong>Name</strong></i> <i><strong>Definition</strong></i> <br> <strong>Business&nbsp;Development</strong> Knowledge&nbsp;Facilitation&nbsp; <p>&nbsp;Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally</p><br> <p>and externally, and to design and facilitate</p><br> <p>activities, to share and exchange knowledge,</p><br> <p>information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and</p><br> <p>approaches to stimulate active participation,</p><br> <p>contribution, and exchange</p><br> <br> <strong>Business&nbsp;Management</strong> Project&nbsp;Management &nbsp;Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.&nbsp; <br> <strong>Business Management</strong> Communication <p>Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels</p><br> <br> <strong>Partnership Management</strong> Relationship Management&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding <br> <strong>Communications&nbsp;</strong> Media relations&nbsp; <p>Ability to develop media relations</p><br> <p>across all aspects of media work</p><br> <p>including relationships with media</p><br> <p>and</p><br> <p>preparing media materials such as</p><br> <p>messages</p><br> <br> <p><strong>4.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Minimum Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <strong>Min. Education requirements</strong> <p>Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or a related field is required. &nbsp;Or&nbsp;</p><br> <p>A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree)in the areas stated above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Min. years of relevant work experience&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience&nbsp;in mass communications, media, journalism, tv/radio/electronic media</p><br> <br> <strong>Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section</strong> <ul> <li>Proven ability to produce clear, concise written and visual information products (e.g., press releases, success stories, social media content).</li> <li>Experience in utilizing computers, standard office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and managing web-based content systems.</li> <li>Experience working in communications or advocacy for UN/UNDP, international organisations, or prominent international NGOs (INGOs) in an emergency or conflict environment.</li> <li>Experience managing national advocacy campaigns and coordinating the production of video, photo, and other multimedia products.</li> <li>Experience working in politically complex environments and coordinating with partners on highly sensitive environmental or social issues.</li> <li>Experience in excellent editing, report writing, and formatting skills for donor-facing documents.</li> </ul> <br> <strong>Required Language(s)&nbsp;</strong> Fluent in English and Arabic Is required.&nbsp; <br> <strong>Professional Certificates</strong> N/A <br> <p><strong>5.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The following documents shall be required from the applicants:</strong></p><br> <ol> <li><strong>Personal CV or P11</strong>, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.</li> <li>A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.</li> <li>Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns, or other materials.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Equal opportunity</strong></p><br> <p>As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.</p><br> <p><strong>Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Right to select multiple candidates</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.&nbsp; We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.</p><br> <p><strong>Use of AI by candidates</strong></p><br> <p>Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection</p><br> <p><strong>Scam alert</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.</p><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p>Yemen’s protracted conflict has significantly weakened public institutions, disrupted governance systems, and reduced the state’s ability to deliver essential public services. Since 2015, the country has experienced severe economic contraction, institutional fragmentation, and declining public sector capacity, further exacerbating vulnerabilities across key sectors.</p><br> <p>Public institutions under the Internationally Recognized Government (IRG) continue to face major challenges, including weakened governance systems, limited institutional capacity, fragmented administrative structures, and increasing fiscal pressures. These challenges have affected the government’s ability to deliver services efficiently, implement reforms, and respond to evolving development priorities.</p><br> <p>Critical public systems—including public administration, statistical systems, public financial management (PFM), human resource management (HRM), and institutional coordination mechanisms—require substantial modernization to improve efficiency, transparency, accountability, and service delivery. Existing systems remain fragmented, largely manual, and constrained by outdated processes, weak infrastructure, and limited technical capacity.</p><br> <p>In response to these challenges, UNDP is implementing the project “Modernizing Public Institutions and Systems in Yemen (MPISY)” to support institutional strengthening and systems modernization across key government functions. The project aims to enhance institutional effectiveness, improve governance systems, strengthen public sector performance, and support sustainable capacity development toward increased national ownership and resilience.</p><br> <p>The project contributes to strengthening public institutions and enabling more effective, accountable, and responsive governance in Yemen.</p><br> <p><strong>Position Purpose</strong></p><br> <p>The Project Manager will lead the overall implementation, management, and coordination of the project “Modernizing Public Institutions and Systems in Yemen (MPISY).”The incumbent will report directly to the UNDP Programme Manager / Governance Team Leader and will be responsible for providing strategic, technical, and operational leadership to ensure successful project delivery.</p><br> <p>The Project Manager will work closely with government institutions, implementing partners, development partners, and relevant stakeholders to ensure coordinated implementation of project activities. This includes engagement with key ministries, public institutions, technical counterparts, and development partners supporting governance and institutional reform in Yemen.</p><br> <p>The Project Manager will oversee project personnel, consultants, and technical experts and ensure effective coordination across all project components, including institutional strengthening, systems modernization, capacity development, and governance reforms.</p><br> <p>The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and adaptive management to deliver results in a complex and fragile operating environment.</p><br> <p>UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.</p><br> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><br> <p>1.) Provide strategic direction to the Project Team for efficient implementation of activities:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide overall strategic leadership and direction to the project team to ensure effective and timely implementation of project activities in line with project objectives, results framework, and workplans.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead strategic planning and ensure alignment of project implementation with UNDP corporate priorities, donor requirements, and national development priorities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Translate project goals into clear operational priorities, deliverables, and implementation milestones.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure effective coordination and integration across project components to maximize synergies and efficiency.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote results-based management and ensure timely identification and resolution of implementation bottlenecks.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and solution-oriented team environment that promotes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>2.) Oversee and manage the project on a day-to-day basis, including achievement of financial and substantive targets and results, in line with corporate standards and guidance:&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead day-to-day management of the project, ensuring delivery of outputs and achievement of project targets within approved timelines and budgets.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Develop, implement, and monitor annual work plans, procurement plans, budgets, and activity schedules.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure compliance with UNDP rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and donor requirements.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monitor project expenditures and ensure efficient utilization of financial resources.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oversee procurement, contract management, and project operational processes.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervise project staff, consultants, and technical experts and ensure quality performance and delivery.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify and mitigate operational, programmatic, fiduciary, and contextual risks affecting project implementation.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure accurate and timely reporting on project progress, results, risks, and challenges.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>3.) Build and manage partnerships:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government institutions, development partners, donors, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote strategic partnerships to enhance project implementation, sustainability, and impact.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate coordination and collaboration among relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and complementarity of interventions.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Represent the project in meetings, consultations, and coordination forums as required.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support policy dialogue and strengthen institutional collaboration on governance and systems reform.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>4.) Facilitate knowledge management and sharing:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote effective knowledge management and institutional learning within the project.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Document lessons learned, best practices, and key achievements to support adaptive management and continuous improvement.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate knowledge sharing among project stakeholders, partners, and relevant institutions.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project knowledge products, reports, and technical outputs are well documented and disseminated appropriately.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support institutionalization of knowledge and sustainability of project results.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>5.) Support and advise on elaboration of resilience-building initiatives of UNDP and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment:&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support the design and implementation of resilience-building initiatives within the broader UNDP programme framework.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project interventions contribute to strengthening institutional resilience, governance effectiveness, and sustainable recovery.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote integrated approaches that support long-term resilience, capacity development, and sustainable development outcomes.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify opportunities for synergies and complementarities with other UNDP programmes and initiatives.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure gender equality and women’s empowerment principles are integrated into project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote inclusive approaches that ensure meaningful participation of women and vulnerable groups in project activities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support gender-responsive programming and contribute to equitable access to project benefits and opportunities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project interventions contribute to advancing inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization&nbsp;<br> Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities Manage and supervise Project Coordinator<br> Operations Officer&nbsp;<br> Procurement Specialist</p><br> <p><strong>Competencies</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><span><strong>Core Competencies:</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Achieve Results:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Think Innovatively:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Learn Continuously:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Adapt with Agility:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Act with Determination:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Engage and Partner:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies:</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Direction and Strategy-System Thinking:</strong>&nbsp;Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.</p><br> <p><strong>Business Direction &amp; Strategy&nbsp;Strategic Thinking:&nbsp;</strong>Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions;&nbsp;<br> Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP.</p><br> <p><strong>Business Direction &amp; Strategy&nbsp;&amp; Effective Decision Making:</strong>Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and&nbsp;<br> resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Business Development&nbsp;&amp; UNDP Representation:</strong> Effectively represent and advocate for UNDP, its &nbsp;values, mission, work, and positions with various constituencies/audiences, shares UNDP knowledge and activities.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Business Management&nbsp;&amp; Results-based Management:</strong> Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Audit &amp; Investigation - General&nbsp;Financial and Managerial Accounting and Finance key concepts:</strong>&nbsp;Key concepts and principles of financial accounting, interpret financial analysis, managerial accounting, etc.</p><br> <p><strong>Audit &amp; Investigation - Audit Fraud awareness and investigation techniques:</strong>&nbsp;Basic knowledge to understand the foundations of fraud, how to detect red flags and conduct initial fact findings</p><br> <p><strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Education:</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>An advanced&nbsp;university degree (Master’s&nbsp;degree or equivalent)&nbsp;in Economics, Public Administration, Public Finance, Development Studies, or a related field is&nbsp;required.&nbsp;Or&nbsp;</li> <li>A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s&nbsp;degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an&nbsp;additional&nbsp;two years of qualifying experience will be given&nbsp;due consideration&nbsp;in lieu of the advanced university&nbsp;degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>A minimum of seven&nbsp;(7)&nbsp;years (with a Master’s degree) or nine&nbsp;(9)&nbsp;years (with a Bachelor’s degree)&nbsp;of progressively responsible experience&nbsp;in the area of&nbsp;project management&nbsp;&nbsp;is&nbsp;required.&nbsp;</li> <li>At least 2&nbsp;years of experience overseeing&nbsp;complex,&nbsp;multi-stakeholder&nbsp;initiatives is required</li> <li>Proven experience in managing complex, multi-component development projects, preferably in fragile and conflict-affected settings is required.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas is required:</li> <li>Public Financial Management (PFM)</li> <li>Statistical systems and data management</li> <li>Human Resource Management (HRM) systems</li> <li>Public sector modernization and institutional reform</li> <li>Extensive experience in interacting with senior officials of government agencies in crisis countries, including Ministers is desired.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in project implementation, monitoring, and results-based management isdesired.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in financial management, procurement oversight, and operational management of development projectsis desired.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience working with UNDP, World Bank, UN agencies, or other international development organizations desired.&nbsp;</li> <li>Previous experience in Yemen or similar fragile contexts is an asset.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience and strong knowledge of governance, institutional strengthening, and public sector reform is desirable.&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven experience and good understanding of public administration systems and institutional development is desirable.&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven ability to work effectively in complex, politically sensitive, and rapidly changing environments is desired.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Languages:</strong></p><br> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fluency in English is required.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Equal opportunity</strong></p><br> <p>As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.</p><br> <p><strong>Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Probation</strong></p><br> <p>For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.</p><br> <p><strong>Right to select multiple candidates</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.&nbsp; We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.</p><br> <p><strong>Use of AI by candidates</strong></p><br> <p>Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection</p><br> <p><strong>Scam alert</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.</p><br><br> #LI-DNI<br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p>Yemen continues to face a severe humanitarian and development crisis driven by prolonged conflict, economic decline, and institutional fragility. These challenges have weakened governance systems, disrupted economic activity, and increased poverty, food insecurity, and vulnerability across the country.<br> While humanitarian assistance remains essential, sustainable recovery requires longer-term investments in livelihoods, economic resilience, local governance, institutional strengthening, and climate-resilient agriculture.</p><br> <p>UNDP is implementing a portfolio of complementary projects to address these interconnected challenges. This includes the Resilient Economies and Sustainable Livelihoods for Empowerment in Yemen (RESOLVE) project funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) ; the Local Governance for Area-based Development (LoGABD) project funded by the European Union (EU) ; and the Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Job Opportunities in Yemen (SANABEL) project, also funded by the EU. These projects are designed with a synergistic, area-based approach to maximize impact and efficiency.</p><br> <p>RESOLVE (SDC) focuses on strengthening the resilience and economic empowerment of vulnerable communities in Marib and Hadramout governorates by promoting sustainable livelihoods through agribusiness development, agricultural value chain strengthening, improved access to finance, and enhanced local economic governance.</p><br> <p>LoGABD (EU) aims to strengthen the capacity of local authorities across seven governorates (Aden, Hadramout, Lahj, Marib, Taiz, Al Mahrah, Socotra) to effectively plan, budget, finance, and deliver public services, manage IDP populations, and foster climate resilience. It focuses on institutionalizing training hubs, improving public financial management, completing community-prioritized public works, and operationalizing Local Economic Development Councils and Local Development Funds.</p><br> <p>SANABEL (EU) is a joint FAO-UNDP project focused on climate-resilient agriculture and job creation. It aims to increase crop and livestock productivity through Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and ecosystem-based adaptation (led by FAO) and strengthen climate-resilient agricultural value chains to generate decent jobs, formalized businesses, and inclusive economic growth (led by UNDP).<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Position Purpose</strong></p><br> <p>By combining these three projects under one management umbrella, this position will ensure coherent and integrated implementation, maximize synergies, and leverage UNDP's expertise in governance, economic recovery, and resilience-building. This portfolio approach aligns with the Area-Based Development (ABD) framework, ensuring that local priorities, as articulated in Governorate Economic and Social Development Plans, are effectively addressed.<br> The incumbent will report to the UNDP Team Leader -- Governance &amp; Peacebuilding Portfolio and will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management to the combined project team.<br> The role requires exceptional leadership, strategic coordination, and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to deliver results across multiple complex and fragile environments.</p><br> <p>UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><br> <p>1.) Provide strategic directions to the project teams for efficient implementation of activities across the integrated projects:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide overall strategic leadership and direction to the project teams for the RESOLVE, LoGABD, and SANABEL projects to ensure effective and timely implementation of activities in line with respective project objectives, results frameworks, and workplans.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead strategic planning and ensure alignment of all project implementation with UNDP corporate priorities, donor requirements (SDC, EU), national development priorities, and the Area-Based Development (ABD) framework.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Translate project goals into clear operational priorities, deliverables, and implementation milestones, ensuring complementarity and identifying synergies between the projects.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure effective coordination and integration across project components to maximize synergies, avoid duplication, and promote efficiency.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote results-based management and ensure timely identification and resolution of implementation bottlenecks across the portfolio.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and solution-oriented team environment that promotes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>2.) Oversee and manage the projects on a day-to-day basis, including achievement of financial and substantive targets and results, in line with corporate standards and guidance:&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead day-to-day management of the combined programme, ensuring delivery of outputs and achievement of project targets within approved timelines and budgets for RESOLVE, LoGABD, and SANABEL.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Develop, implement, and monitor annual work plans, procurement plans, budgets, and activity schedules for each project.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure compliance with UNDP rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and specific donor requirements (SDC, EU).<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monitor project expenditures and ensure efficient utilization of financial resources across all three projects.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oversee procurement, contract management, and project operational processes for the entire portfolio.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervise project personnel, consultants, and technical experts and ensure quality performance and delivery across all projects.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify and mitigate operational, programmatic, fiduciary, and contextual risks affecting project implementation, including those specific to each project context.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure accurate and timely reporting on project progress, results, risks, and challenges to donors and UNDP management.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>3.) Build and manage partnerships<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including: (i) government institutions at national (MoLA, MoPIC, MoA, MoF, etc.) and sub-national levels (Governorates, Districts, line ministries), (ii) development partners and donors (SDC, EU, FAO), and (iii) implementing partners and other stakeholders.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote strategic partnerships to enhance project implementation, sustainability, and impact, particularly through the operationalization of Local Economic Development Councils (LEDCs) and Local Development Funds (LDFs).<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate coordination and collaboration among relevant stakeholders across the governance and economic recovery sectors to ensure alignment and complementarity of interventions.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Represent the projects in meetings, consultations, and coordination forums with donors (SDC, EU), government counterparts, and other partners as required.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support policy dialogue and strengthen institutional collaboration on governance, economic recovery, and systems reform.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>4.) Facilitate knowledge management and promote gender equality and women’s empowerment<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote effective knowledge management and institutional learning within the programme.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Document lessons learned, best practices, and key achievements from all three projects to support adaptive management and continuous improvement.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate knowledge sharing among project stakeholders, partners, and relevant institutions across the governance and resilience sectors.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project knowledge products, reports, and technical outputs are well documented and disseminated appropriately.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support institutionalization of knowledge and sustainability of project results through strengthened systems and local capacities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure gender equality and women's empowerment principles are integrated into project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting across the entire portfolio.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote inclusive approaches that ensure meaningful participation of women, youth, IDPs, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups in all project activities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support gender-responsive programming and contribute to equitable access to project benefits and opportunities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project interventions contribute to advancing inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>5.) Promote and facilitate elaboration of resilience-building initiatives of UNDP<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support the design and implementation of broader resilience-building initiatives within the UNDP programme framework, contributing to the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus approach.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project interventions contribute to strengthening institutional resilience, governance effectiveness, and sustainable economic recovery.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote integrated approaches that support long-term resilience, capacity development, and sustainable development outcomes, linking governance, livelihoods, and climate action.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify opportunities for synergies and complementarities with other UNDP programmes and initiatives, including the MPISY project.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.<br> Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Manage and supervise the project team.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Competencies</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Core Competencies:</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Achieve Results:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact</p><br> <p><strong>Think Innovatively:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems</p><br> <p><strong>Learn Continuously:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences</p><br> <p><strong>Adapt with Agility:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands</p><br> <p><strong>Act with Determination:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results</p><br> <p><strong>Engage and Partner:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration</p><br> <p><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies:</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Direction and Strategy-System Thinking:</strong>&nbsp;Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.</p><br> <p><strong>Business Management-Portfolio Management: </strong>Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment</p><br> <p><strong>Business Direction &amp; Strategy&nbsp;&amp; Effective Decision Making:</strong>&nbsp;Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise andresources and take into consideration potential wider implications.</p><br> <p><strong>Business Development&nbsp;&amp; UNDP Representation:</strong> Effectively represent and advocate for UNDP, its values, mission, work, and positions with various constituencies/audiences, shares UNDP knowledge and activities.</p><br> <p><strong>Business Management &amp; Results-based Management: </strong>Ability to manage the implementation of strategies,programmes, and projects with a focus at improved<br> performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.</p><br> <p><strong>Audit &amp; Investigation &amp;&nbsp;Financial and Managerial Accounting and Finance key concepts:&nbsp;</strong>Key concepts and principles of financial accounting, interpret financial analysis, managerial accounting, etc.</p><br> <p><strong>Audit &amp; Investigation &amp; Fraud awareness and investigation techniques:&nbsp;</strong>Basic knowledge to understand the foundations of fraud, how to detect red flags and conduct initial fact findings.</p><br> <p><strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Education:</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field is required. OR</li> <li>A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience of progressively responsible professional experience in project/programme management, development programming, or a related field is required.</li> <li>Proven experience in managing complex, multi-donor development projects in fragile, conflict-affected, or crisis settings is required.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following thematic areas: local governance and institutional strengthening; local economic development and private sector engagement; agribusiness, agricultural value chains, and livelihoods; climate-resilient agriculture and natural resource management; resilience-building and economic recovery is required&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and results-based management for large-scale programmes (over €5 million) is required.</li> <li>Experience and strong knowledge of local governance systems, public financial management, and decentralization frameworks is desirable.</li> <li>Experience in financial management, budget oversight, procurement planning, and donor reporting, preferably with experience in EU and SDC reporting requirements is desirable.</li> <li>Proven experience in partnership building and stakeholder coordination with government institutions at national and sub-national levels, development partners (UN agencies, donors), private sector, civil society, and local communities is desirable</li> <li>Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, or crisis settings is desirable.</li> <li>Previous experience with UNDP, UN agencies, or international development organizations is desirable.</li> <li>Experience in Yemen is an asset.</li> <li>Experience and knowledge of gender-responsive and inclusive programming is desirable.</li> <li>Strong project management and leadership experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously is desired.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Languages:</strong></p><br> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fluency in English is required.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge of Arabic is an asset<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Equal opportunity</strong></p><br> <p>As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.</p><br> <p><strong>Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Probation</strong></p><br> <p>For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.</p><br> <p><strong>Right to select multiple candidates</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.&nbsp; We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.</p><br> <p><strong>Use of AI by candidates</strong></p><br> <p>Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection</p><br> <p><strong>Scam alert</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. 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<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p>1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Description&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br> <p>Yemen continues to face a severe humanitarian and development crisis driven by prolonged conflict, economic decline, and institutional fragility. These challenges have weakened governance systems, disrupted economic activity, and increased poverty, food insecurity, and vulnerability across the country.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;While humanitarian assistance remains essential, sustainable recovery requires longer-term investments in livelihoods, economic resilience, local governance, institutional strengthening, and climate-resilient agriculture.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;UNDP is implementing a portfolio of complementary projects to address these interconnected challenges. This includes the Resilient Economies and Sustainable Livelihoods for Empowerment in Yemen (RESOLVE) project funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) ; the Local Governance for Area-based Development (LoGABD) project funded by the European Union (EU) ; and the Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Job Opportunities in Yemen (SANABEL) project, also funded by the EU. These projects are designed with a synergistic, area-based approach to maximize impact and efficiency.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;RESOLVE (SDC) focuses on strengthening the resilience and economic empowerment of vulnerable communities in Marib and Hadramout governorates by promoting sustainable livelihoods through agribusiness development, agricultural value chain strengthening, improved access to finance, and enhanced local economic governance.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;LoGABD (EU) aims to strengthen the capacity of local authorities across seven governorates (Aden, Hadramout, Lahj, Marib, Taiz, Al Mahrah, Socotra) to effectively plan, budget, finance, and deliver public services, manage IDP populations, and foster climate resilience. It focuses on institutionalizing training hubs, improving public financial management, completing community-prioritized public works, and operationalizing Local Economic Development Councils and Local Development Funds.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;SANABEL (EU) is a joint FAO-UNDP project focused on climate-resilient agriculture and job creation. It aims to increase crop and livestock productivity through Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and ecosystem-based adaptation (led by FAO) and strengthen climate-resilient agricultural value chains to generate decent jobs, formalized businesses, and inclusive economic growth (led by UNDP).&nbsp;</p><br> <p>By combining these three projects under one management umbrella, this position will ensure coherent and integrated implementation, maximize synergies, and leverage UNDP's expertise in governance, economic recovery, and resilience building. This portfolio approach aligns with the Area-Based Development (ABD) framework, ensuring that local priorities, as articulated in Governorate Economic and Social Development Plans, are effectively addressed. The incumbent will report to the UNDP Team Leader -Governance &amp; Peacebuilding Portfolio and will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management to the combined project team.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>The role requires exceptional leadership, strategic coordination, and stakeholder management skills, with a particular emphasis on governance and institutional strengthening,and the ability to deliver results across multiple complex and fragile environments.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>&nbsp;2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scope of Work&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>&nbsp;Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the National Project Specialist&nbsp; will play a critical leadership role in the successful implementation of the integrated project portfolio. The incumbent will provide strategic coordination and management support, ensuring that project activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, aligned with UNDP rules and regulations and the donors’ operational requirements for this high-risk, Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) context.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>The primary objective of the position is to support the Project Manager in overseeing the day-to-day implementation and coordination of the three projects, with a particular focus on the governance and institutional strengthening components of the LoGABD project, with a particular focus on stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and ensuring the achievement of project outcomes.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>3. Overall roles and responsibilities&nbsp;</p><br> <p>1. Advise and&nbsp;support Project Management, Implementation and Coordination&nbsp;</p><br> <ul> <li>Advise and support the development of the Project’s work plan, activities, targets, budget, standards for measuring progress and results and determine the processes, tools and methodologies to be used to ensure effective and efficient project implementation and operations&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure the achievement of the Project’s outputs in line with the approved Annual Work Plan through the day-to-day planning, management and implementation of activities;&nbsp;</li> <li>Oversee the coordination of project activities with government institutions at national and sub-national levels, with particular emphasis on the Ministry of Local Administration (MoLA), Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC), and governorate-level authorities under the LoGABD project.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure full coordination, liaison, and communication between the contracted Responsible Parties for the Project’s component for coherent design and complementary execution of projects at the local level.&nbsp;</li> <li>Facilitate the operationalization of Local Economic Development Councils (LEDCs) and Local Development Funds (LDFs) as key platforms for public-private dialogue and resource mobilization under the LoGABD project.&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the institutionalization of governorate-level Training Departments as permanent capacitydevelopment hubs, including the formal transfer of curricula and training-of-trainers (ToT) activities.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>2.Ensure&nbsp;Financial Management and Reporting&nbsp;</p><br> <ul> <li>Ensure accountability for and efficient use of relevant project funds;&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage and monitor requests for financial resources and ensure accuracy and reliability of relevant financial reports;&nbsp;</li> <li>Approve requisitions requests, and ensure continuous delivery updates to the Project Manager on financial delivery performance;&nbsp;</li> <li>Liaise with the Responsible Parties and other UNDP project staff on financial management of the project activities, including monitoring project financial expenditures and transactions;&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure the integrity of financial system and support the Project Manager in overseeing the administrative, financial and budgetary aspects of the project activities;&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the smooth audit of national partner institutions.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>3.&nbsp;Build Strategic Partnerships and Resources Mobilization&nbsp;</p><br> <ul> <li>Contribute to a constructive dialogue with partners in Yemen, the European Union, SDC and other stakeholders, especially to maximize consistency and synergy between the various project’s components, as informed by the priorities of the project document;&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain dialogue with national and sub-national government officials (particularly MoLA, MoPIC, Governor Offices, and District authorities), civil society, partners and communities to provide knowledge and understanding while ensuring clear understanding of the project objectives;&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the establishment and strengthening of multi-stakeholder coordination mechanisms, including Local Economic Councils, to foster collaboration between government institutions, private sector, and civil society under the LoGABD project.&nbsp;</li> <li>Facilitate the presentation of Area-Based Development Plans (ABDPs) to donors and private investors to mobilize resources for locally-prioritized development initiatives.&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the creation of tools and communications materials to promote project objectives, establish contact as a focal person for project in support of the PM and UNDP CO cooperation with the donors.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>4. Advise and support&nbsp;Results based management, monitoring and evaluation and reporting&nbsp;</p><br> <ul> <li>Provide advice to the project team and the Responsible Parties on the achievement of project’s results as per the Annual Work Plan;&nbsp;</li> <li>Advise and significantly contribute to the coordination and production of concept notes, project proposals, work plans, regular donor progress and impact reports for the project;&nbsp;</li> <li>Participatein relevant internal and external (coordination) meetings representing the project when requested by the PM;&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage and monitor identified relevant project risks and issues and update the status of these risks and issues according to UNDP’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy;&nbsp;</li> <li>Plan and prioritize work activities to meet organizational goals, and organize and oversee work processes efficiently to achieve quality results;&nbsp;</li> <li>In collaboration with the M&amp;E Reporting Officer, ensure proper monitoring and evaluation procedures are instituted in relevant project activities and proper monitoring of project progress against annual and quarterly work plans and budgets;&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure robust monitoring and reporting on governance-related outcomes, including improved public financial management, procurement transparency, service delivery performance, and institutional capacity development.&nbsp;</li> <li>Undertake any other duties as may be required by the PM.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>5. Advise and support&nbsp;Governance and Institutional Strengthening Support&nbsp;</p><br> <ul> <li>Support the implementation of governance and institutional strengthening activities under the LoGABD project, including public financial management reform, public procurement reform, and revenue modernization initiatives.&nbsp;</li> <li>Facilitate capacity development activities for local authorities on core governance functions, genderresponsive planning, recovery management, and human resource management (organograms, job descriptions, right-sizing).&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the digital transformation of revenue management and the introduction of integrated platforms for property tax and other revenue streams.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist in developing standardized procurement manuals and providing technical training on modern procurement standards and internal oversight mechanisms.&nbsp;</li> <li>Coordinate with the MPISY project (UNDP-World Bank) to ensure alignment and complementarity in public financial management and human resource management reforms.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;6. Lead&nbsp;Knowledge building and management&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Capture and disseminate lessons learned and best practices to contribute to learning on the projects; with particular focus on governance, institutional resilience, and area-based development approaches.&nbsp;</li> <li>Document good practices and lessons learned from the operationalization of LEDCs, LDFs, Training Hubs, and PFM reforms for replication and scaling.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participate in international knowledge networks and other fora to draw on best practice and lessons learned in other similar contexts to apply to Yemen&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead&nbsp;knowledge and&nbsp;capacity&nbsp;building,&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;sharing,&nbsp;and&nbsp;advocacy</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the&nbsp;Organization.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Institutional Arrangement&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the National Project Specialist&nbsp; contributes to the effective and efficient implementation of the integrated RESOLVE, LoGABD, and SANABEL projects. The incumbent will apply and promote the principles of results-based management (RBM) and a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.</p><br> <p>The National Project Specialist&nbsp; will have a particular focus on the governance and institutional strengthening components of the LoGABD project, while ensuring coherence and synergy across all three projects. S/He will work in close collaboration with the project team, the UNDP Country Office (CO), key IRG institutions, and the donors to ensure effective achievement of results. The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with UNDP and donors programming, financial, procurement, and administrative rules and regulations.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;4. Competencies&nbsp;</p><br> <p><i><strong>Core</strong></i>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Achieve Results:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Think Innovatively:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Learn Continuously:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Adapt with Agility:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Act &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; with</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Determination:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Engage and Partner:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Enable Diversity and</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Inclusion:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><i><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies&nbsp;</strong></i></p><br> <p><i><strong>Thematic Area&nbsp;</strong></i></p><br> <p><i><strong>Name&nbsp;</strong></i></p><br> <p><i><strong>Definition&nbsp;</strong></i></p><br> <br> <p><strong>Business Direction &amp; Strategy</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>System Thinking&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>Business&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Management&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;Project Management&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>Risk Management&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>External Relations &amp; Advocacy&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Partnerships&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Management&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts, and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>External Relations &amp; Advocacy&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Communication&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>Finance&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Public Finance Management&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Knowledge and experience in PFM, including budget preparation, execution, and reporting, as well as experience with financial management information systems.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>Governance&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Decentralization and Local Governance&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Knowledge of local governance systems, decentralization frameworks, institutional capacity development, and public administration reform in fragile contexts&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>5.Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Min. Education requirements&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Public&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Administration, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public &nbsp;&nbsp; Policy, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Development &nbsp;&nbsp; Studies, &nbsp;Conflict Management, Economics, Business Administration,,&nbsp;or related field is required,&nbsp;OR</p><br> <p>A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields in combination with an&nbsp;additional&nbsp;two years of qualifying experience will be given&nbsp;due consideration&nbsp;in lieu of the advanced university degree</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Min. years of relevant work experience&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>Minimum 7 years (with Master´s degree) or 9 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of progressive work experience in project development and management in a (post-) conflict setting, withemphasis on (local) governance, core government functions, basic service delivery and community engagement or related fields.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Required skills&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Proven experience in governance and institutional strengthening programming, including areas such as public financial management, public procurement reform, human resource management, and capacity development for local authorities.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in supp</li></ul> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Office/Unit/Project</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>UNDP/Yemen/ Governance and economic recovery unit/Resilient Economies and sustainable Livelihood for Empowerment in Yemen (RESOLVE)</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Title</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Gender Analyst</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Level&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>NPSA-9</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Duty station (City and Country)</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Aden, Yenem (with travel to project governorates)</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Type (Regular or Short term)</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA)</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Office- or Home-based</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Regular&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Expected starting date</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Office-Based</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Expected Duration</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>September 2026</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Contract duration</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>One year (renewable, subject to performance and funding availability)</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Position Number</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>232940</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Office/Unit/Project Description&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>Yemen is experiencing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, shaped by prolonged conflict, political instability, and deep economic decline. These factors have severely undermined state institutions, fragmented governance structures, and reduced fiscal capacity, contributing to widespread poverty, food insecurity, and vulnerability. Social cohesion remains under pressure, particularly in rural areas where access to livelihoods, employment, agricultural resources, and basic services is severely constrained. Environmental fragility and increasing exposure to climate shocks further exacerbate vulnerability, particularly for communities dependent on agriculture.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Short-term humanitarian interventions, although indispensable for alleviating the immediate impact of the emergencies on vulnerable communities, cannot steer more fundamental recovery nor address the underlying underdevelopment causes of the conflict. Situation analysis reveals critical gaps in transitioning from short-term humanitarian assistance to sustainable development approaches.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>According to a recent UNDP study (2024), the prevailing focus on immediate food assistance has not sufficiently addressed structural vulnerabilities, as there is a weak correlation between the scale of humanitarian aid and improvements in food security. Cash assistance programs provide short-term relief but often contribute to inflation and do not resolve the underlying causes of poverty. Governance deficits, logistical challenges, bureaucratic barriers, and insecurity further limit effective aid delivery, especially in remote and hard-to-reach areas.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>As a result, there is a pressing need to integrate longer-term interventions in the local food systems that promote food security through economic development, enhance productivity and value addition, support private sector growth, and create sustainable livelihoods, while strengthening the supply of goods and services.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>This project responds to these realities by adopting a resilience-oriented approach that integrates the Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Nexus. The intervention scope focuses on sustainable livelihoods and value chain development through agricultural support (technical innovation, seed distribution, irrigation rehabilitation, livestock care, and crop diversification); agribusiness development (strengthening value chains, institutionalizing climate-resilient practices, and shock protection); strengthening the business enabling environment (collaboration between agribusinesses, private sector, and local authorities); microfinance (microloans, savings groups, and financial literacy); and support for vulnerable groups including IDPs, women, and youth through inclusive, gender-sensitive livelihood opportunities.</p><br> <p>The RESOLVE project is implemented in close synergy with the Local Governance for Area-Based Development (LoGABD) project and the Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Job Opportunities in Yemen (SANABEL) project, forming an integrated portfolio under the Area-Based Development (ABD) framework. The Gender Analyst will therefore be expected to ensure gender mainstreaming coherence across this portfolio, working collaboratively with gender focal points and technical teams across all three projects to maximize synergies and avoid duplication.</p><br> <p>Gender equality is a significant objective across all components of this project and engagement, and empowerment of women is key to achieving the aimed results.</p><br> <p><strong>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scope of Work&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>The primary objective of the position is to provide technical leadership and advisory support to ensure that gender equality, women's empowerment, and social inclusion are effectively mainstreamed across the Integrated Resilience and Governance Programme in Yemen and related portfolio projects (RESOLVE, LoG4ABD, and SANABEL), ensuring that gender-responsive approaches are integrated throughout project design, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management.</p><br> <p><strong>Provides technical leadership and coordination support, focusing on the achievement of the following functions:</strong></p><br> <p><strong>1. Gender Mainstreaming and Technical Advisory</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Lead the integration of gender equality and women's empowerment across all project components, ensuring interventions are gender-responsive and aligned with UNDP Gender Equality Strategy and corporate policies.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide technical guidance to project teams, Responsible Parties (RPs), consultants, and implementing partners on gender-sensitive programming across livelihoods, local governance, value chains, MSME development, climate-resilient agriculture, financial inclusion, and private sector engagement.&nbsp;</li> <li>Review project documents, work plans, Terms of Reference, training materials, and implementation tools to ensure effective integration of gender and social inclusion considerations.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identify opportunities to strengthen project interventions through practical and context-specific gender-responsive approaches that address the needs of women, youth, internally displaced persons (IDPs), persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>2. Gender Analysis, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Lead the development and implementation of systems to collect, analyze, and report sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data across all project interventions.</li> <li>Integrate gender indicators into Results-Based Management (RBM), monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and project reporting systems.&nbsp;</li> <li>Conduct periodic gender analyses, assessments, and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of project interventions and recommend corrective measures where required.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure all internal and external reports adequately reflect gender-related achievements, lessons learned, challenges, and recommendations in compliance with UNDP corporate requirements.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>3. Capacity Development and Institutional Strengthening</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Design and deliver capacity-building programmes, training workshops, coaching sessions, and awareness activities for project staff, Responsible Parties, government counterparts, contractors, local authorities, and other stakeholders on gender mainstreaming and social inclusion.&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop practical tools, guidance notes, and gender mainstreaming resources to strengthen institutional capacity and support the integration of gender-responsive approaches throughout project implementation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Support partners in institutionalizing gender-sensitive planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>4. Partnerships, Coordination, and Advocacy</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with government institutions, women's organizations, civil society organizations, research institutions, private sector partners, and development agencies to promote gender equality and inclusive development.&nbsp;</li> <li>Coordinate closely with UNDP gender focal points, project teams, and implementing partners to ensure harmonized implementation of gender-related activities across the portfolio.&nbsp;</li> <li>Promote advocacy initiatives and facilitate dialogue to strengthen awareness and commitment to gender equality and women's economic empowerment among project stakeholders.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>5. Knowledge Management and Communications</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Identify, document, and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, success stories, and innovative approaches related to gender-responsive programming.&nbsp;</li> <li>Prepare knowledge products, publications, communication materials, and case studies highlighting project achievements and impacts.&nbsp;</li> <li>Promote knowledge sharing across the RESOLVE, LoG4ABD, and SANABEL projects and contribute to UNDP corporate knowledge platforms and communities of practice.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>6. Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and Safeguards</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Ensure gender equality, human rights, and Leave No One Behind (LNOB) principles are integrated throughout project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.&nbsp;</li> <li>Promote inclusive participation and equitable access to project benefits for women, youth, IDPs, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure project activities comply with UNDP's Gender Equality Strategy, Social and Environmental Standards (SES), and other relevant corporate policies and safeguard requirements.</li> </ul> <p>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Institutional Arrangement</strong></p><br> <p>Under the direct supervision of the UNDP Project Manager for Integrated Resilience and Governance Programme in Yemen and in close collaboration with the project team, Responsible Parties (RPs), the LoG4ABD and SANABL project teams,&nbsp;gender focal points across the portfolio and the UNDP Country Office, the Gender Analyst will provide technical leadership to ensure that gender equality and women's empowerment are systematically integrated across all project components and across the broader RESOLVE-LoGABD-SANABEL projects within the portfolio. Moving beyond symbolic inclusion, the analyst will embed gender mainstreaming into the very fabric of operational practice, advising on the design and implementation of interventions—from agricultural support and value chain development to microfinance, local governance strengthening, public financial management, climate-resilient agriculture and private sector engagement—so that they are explicitly responsive to the distinct barriers, needs, and capacities of women, men, youth, &nbsp;IDPs, persons with disabilities and displaced populations. This involves proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen project activities, developing tailored tools and frameworks for partners, and championing realistic, context-sensitive gender strategies that can adapt to Yemen’s fluid operating environment while driving measurable progress toward gender equality outcomes.</p><br> <p><strong>4. Competencies</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Complete the Competencies section for each set of competencies as follows:</strong></p><br> <strong>Core</strong> <br> <strong>Achieve Results:</strong> LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact&nbsp; <br> <strong>Think Innovatively:</strong> LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems&nbsp; <br> <strong>Learn Continuously:</strong> LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences <br> <strong>Adapt with Agility:</strong> LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands&nbsp; <br> <strong>Act with Determination:&nbsp;</strong> LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results <br> <strong>Engage and Partner:</strong> LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration <br> <strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion:</strong> LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity <br> <strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies&nbsp;</strong> <br> <br> <strong>Thematic Area</strong> <strong>Name</strong> <strong>Definition</strong> <br> <strong>Business Direction &amp; Strategy</strong>&nbsp; <p>System Thinking&nbsp;</p><br> Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system&nbsp; <br> <strong>Partnership management</strong>&nbsp; Relationship&nbsp;Management   &nbsp; Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations,&nbsp;trust&nbsp;and mutual understanding&nbsp; <br> Business Management&nbsp; Communication Communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels&nbsp; <br> Business Management&nbsp; Partnerships Management Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts, and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies <br> Business Management&nbsp; Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals <br> Risk Management <p>Identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.</p><br> <br> <p>Please refer to&nbsp;the competency framework site&nbsp;for the entire list of competencies and further explanations.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA</strong></p><br> <strong>Min. Education requirements</strong> <ul> <li>Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent)&nbsp;&nbsp;in Gender Studies, Social Science, Development Studies,&nbsp;Public Administration, Economics or related field is required,&nbsp;or &nbsp;</li> <li>A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an&nbsp;additional&nbsp;two years of qualifying experience will be given&nbsp;due consideration&nbsp;in lieu of the advanced university degree.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <strong>Min. years of relevant work experience&nbsp;</strong> <i>Minimum of [2] years (with master’s degree) or [4] years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience of&nbsp;</i>progressively responsible professional experience in gender mainstreaming, gender analysis, women's empowerment, or related fields, with a demonstrated focus on integrating gender equality into development programs, preferably in humanitarian, recovery, or resilience-building&nbsp; <br> <strong>Experience, Knowledge, and&nbsp;skills&nbsp;</strong> <ul> <li>Excellent knowledge of gender, gender mainstreaming, and women empowerment&nbsp;</li> <li>Proficient with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics&nbsp;</li> <li>Proficient in MS Office&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <strong>Desirable Criteria</strong> <ul> <li>Experience working on gender issues in confl</li></ul> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP, including our values and inspiring stories.</p><br> <p>UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.</p><br> <p>Working in fragile and conflict-affected settings, UNDP Yemen plays a critical role in supporting national institutions and communities to advance climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and inclusive development. The Climate Change, Water, Environment and Energy (CCEE) Unit leads the design and implementation of a growing portfolio of projects funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), bilateral and multilateral partners, focusing on climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable natural resource management, and sustainable energy.</p><br> <p>The Climate Change, Water, Energy &amp; Environment Unit works to support achievement of UNDP strategic objectives to create a world where people and planet thrive together, and to help the Country Office act with both ambition and scale to address urgent problems facing the country, as well as the deteriorating global climate conditions. Programme unit staff assist the Country Office in formulating and implementing programme strategies that go beyond solving immediate development challenges to create future smart and integrated systemic changes in resilience and capacity building within the country. The CCEE portfolio includes upstream policy support (e.g.&nbsp;NAP, NBSAP, LT-LEDS), project development pipelines (GEF/LDCF/GBFF/GCF), and downstream implementation of complex, multi-sectoral interventions across Yemen. Operating in a high-risk context, the unit integrates UNDP Social and Environmental Standards (SES), gender equality, stakeholder engagement, and conflict-sensitive approaches across all programming.</p><br> <p>To support the expanding portfolio, UNDP Yemen is recruiting a Programme Analyst (NOB). Reporting directly to the Team Leader, the Programme Analyst will provide high-level analytical, programmatic, and operational support, ensuring the effective delivery of the portfolio and maintaining strong coordination with national partners, including the Ministry of Water and Environment.</p><br> <p>Under the overall guidance of the CCEE Team Leader, the Programme Analyst provides substantive technical and analytical support to the implementation, monitoring, and management of the CCEE portfolio.</p><br> <p>The Programme Analyst contributes to the effective delivery of projects by supporting programme implementation, strengthening monitoring and evaluation processes, and ensuring the quality and consistency of reporting in line with UNDP corporate standards and donor requirements. The role focuses on tracking progress against results frameworks, validating data, identifying implementation challenges, and supporting timely corrective actions.</p><br> <p>The incumbent works closely with project teams, implementing partners, government counterparts, and consultants to facilitate coordination, ensure timely information flow, and support the delivery of programme outputs and reporting requirements. The Programme Analyst also contributes to portfolio-level analysis, knowledge management, and internal reporting processes.</p><br> <p>The position plays a key role in supporting programme performance, enhancing data quality, and ensuring compliance with UNDP procedures, while contributing to the overall effectiveness and coherence of the CCEE portfolio.</p><br> <p>UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Ensure and contribute Programme Strategy, Planning, and Analytical Support to Climate Change, Water, Energy &amp; Environment thematic area. <ul> <li>Contribute to the formulation, planning, and operationalization of programme strategies aligned with UNDP priorities and national development needs.</li> <li>Contribute to analysis of environmental, climate, and institutional trends in Yemen to inform programme design and strategic positioning.</li> <li>Provide inputs to strategic frameworks, including CPD, UNSDCF, Integrated Work Plans, and portfolio strategies.</li> <li>Support operationalization of programme strategies in coordination with government counterparts and UN partners.</li> <li>Ensure programme approaches reflect emerging risks, opportunities, and cross-cutting priorities (SES, gender, conflict sensitivity).</li> <li>Contribute to identification of priority interventions and alignment of projects within the broader CCEE portfolio.</li> <li>Support development and refinement of internal processes, workflows, and SOPs to improve programme efficiency.</li> </ul></li> <li>Lead and support Programme and Portfolio Management (Implementation, M&amp;E, QA) <ul> <li>Support effective management of the CCEE portfolio, focusing on implementation oversight, monitoring, quality assurance, and compliance across the full programme cycle.</li> <li>Support planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of projects in line with UNDP rules, approved workplans, and donor requirements.</li> <li>Lead coordination of monitoring and evaluation processes across the portfolio, ensuring alignment with results frameworks and indicators.</li> <li>Track progress against outputs, outcomes, and targets using results-based management tools and M&amp;E systems.</li> <li>Review and validate M&amp;E data, including indicators, baselines, targets, and means of verification, ensuring data quality and consistency.</li> <li>Support development and refinement of M&amp;E frameworks, indicators, and tracking tools where required.</li> <li>Ensure timely preparation and quality assurance of M&amp;E-related reporting, including progress updates, results reporting, and donor submissions (PIR, APR, etc.).</li> <li>Analyse project performance data to identify trends, gaps, and implementation challenges, and recommend corrective actions.</li> <li>Ensure integration of learning into programme implementation through feedback loops and adaptive management approaches.</li> <li>Support mid-term reviews, evaluations, and assessments, including coordination with consultants and stakeholders.</li> <li>Maintain and update portfolio monitoring tools, dashboards, and reporting systems.</li> <li>Ensure consistency between implementation progress, reported results, and supporting evidence.</li> <li>Follow up on audit findings and evaluation recommendations, ensuring implementation of corrective measures.</li> </ul></li> <li>Analyze and support Partnerships, Coordination and Resource Mobilisation <ul> <li>Support the establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships and contribute to resource mobilisation efforts for the CCEE portfolio.</li> <li>Maintain coordination with government entities (e.g. MoWE, MoEE, EPA), donors, UN agencies, and implementing partners.</li> <li>Support organisation and facilitation of coordination meetings, consultations, and stakeholder engagements.</li> <li>Ensure timely follow-up on action points, agreements, and coordination outputs.</li> <li>Facilitate effective communication between UNDP, partners, and project teams.</li> <li>Analyse donor priorities and contribute to the identification of funding opportunities.</li> <li>Support preparation of inputs to concept notes and proposals (without leading drafting).</li> <li>Contribute to development of portfolio pipeline through coordination and technical inputs.</li> <li>Prepare briefs and summaries for donor engagement and strategic discussions.</li> </ul></li> <li>Ensure Knowledge Management and Capacity Building <ul> <li>Ensure provision of analytical, strategic, and knowledge support to strengthen programme quality, learning, and institutional capacity.</li> <li>Identify key policy, implementation, and operational challenges and provide analytical inputs for decision-making.</li> <li>Support documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and portfolio-level insights.</li> <li>Contribute to preparation of knowledge products, briefs, and internal/external communication materials.</li> <li>Support organisation of trainings and capacity-building activities for project teams and partners.</li> <li>Facilitate knowledge sharing across projects and within the CCEE unit.</li> <li>Contribute to strengthening institutional capacity of partners through structured engagement and follow-up.</li> <li>Support alignment of programme implementation with UNDP corporate policies and frameworks (including SES).</li> </ul></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.</strong></li> <li>Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: N/A</li> </ul> <p><strong>Competencies</strong></p><br> <p>Core Competencies:&nbsp;</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Achieve Results – LEVEL 1: </strong>Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline</li> <li><strong>Think Innovatively – LEVEL 1: </strong>Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements</li> <li><strong>Learn Continuously – LEVEL 1: </strong>Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback</li> <li><strong>Adapt with Agility – LEVEL 1: </strong>Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible</li> <li><strong>Act with Determination – LEVEL 1: </strong>Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident</li> <li><strong>Engage and Partner – LEVEL 1: </strong>Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships</li> <li><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion – LEVEL 1: </strong>Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination</li> </ul> <p>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies</p><br> <p><strong>Business Direction &amp; Strategy</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Systems Thinking</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system</li> </ul></li> </ul> <p><strong>Partnership Management</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to effectively engage with government counterparts, implementing partners, UN agencies, and donors, maintaining constructive working relationships and supporting coordination processes.</li> </ul></li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Management</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Monitoring &amp; Evaluation</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to track project performance against results frameworks, validate data, and support monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes to ensure quality and accountability of programme results.</li> </ul></li> <li><strong>Results-Based Management</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to support implementation of programmes and projects using RBM principles, ensuring alignment between planned activities, outputs, and results, and contributing to performance tracking and reporting.</li> </ul></li> <li><strong>Project Management</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to support planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects, ensuring timely delivery of outputs in line with approved workplans and UNDP procedures.</li> </ul></li> <li><strong>Portfolio Management</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment</li> </ul></li> <li><strong>Knowledge Management</strong> <ul> <li>Ability to document lessons learned, support knowledge sharing, and contribute to development of briefs, reports, and communication products to enhance programme learning and visibility.</li> </ul></li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong></p><br> <p>Education</p><br> <ul> <li>Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field is required. OR</li> <li>A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.</li> </ul> <p>Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required</p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum 2 years (with Master’s degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in providing management services, experience in supporting design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and programmes in relevant thematic areas and establishing inter-relationships among international organizations and national governments.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in supporting implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of development projects and programmes, preferably within Climate Change, Water, Energy &amp; Environment sectors.</li> <li>Experience in data analysis, results tracking, and reporting, including familiarity with results frameworks, indicators, and monitoring tools.</li> <li>Experience working with government counterparts, implementing partners, and/or development organisations, supporting coordination and programme delivery.</li> </ul> <p>Desired</p><br> <ul> <li>Proven knowledge of UN/UNDP policies, procedures, and programming frameworks is an asset.</li> <li>Experience in fragile, conflict, or post-conflict settings is desirable.</li> <li>Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess risks, and support practical solutions.</li> <li>Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.</li> <li>Experience in quality assurance, coordination, or reporting for large-scale multilateral or bilateral donor-funded environmental programmes is desirable</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams, with sensitivity to gender and diversity considerations.</li> <li>Strong communication skills/experience, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, summaries and technical inputs.</li> </ul> <p>Language requirements</p><br> <ul> <li>Fluency in both English and Arabic is required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Equal opportunity</strong></p><br> <p>As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.</p><br> <p><strong>Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Probation</strong></p><br> <p>For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.</p><br> <p><strong>Right to select multiple candidates</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.&nbsp; We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.</p><br> <p><strong>Use of AI by candidates</strong></p><br> <p>Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection</p><br> <p><strong>Scam alert</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.</p><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach - This position is open to all Tiers Open to internal and external applicants</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p>The ongoing conflict in Yemen has resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Over 80 percent of Yemen’s population is estimated to need humanitarian assistance, and more than 2.5 million Yemenis have become IDPs. The ongoing conflict has destroyed much of the institutional ability of key ministries, governorates, and local authorities to deliver essential social services to citizens. Public service restoration is also essential for a smooth transition to recovery, as a political agreement is being negotiated. Combining communities’ own efforts with whatever limited state institutional capacity remains are needed to both curtail further humanitarian deterioration and the political ramifications of total state collapse. Yemen is one of the most food insecure countries in the world. Around 20 million people (70 percent of the population) are facing hunger, a 13 percent increase from 2017. The current conflict has led to a decline in the national economy. Gross Domestic Product was cut in half since 2015, and more than 80 percent of the population living below the poverty line. The fighting around the country’s seaports and the ensuing suspension of commercial imports and supply shortages, the depreciation of the Yemeni riyal, which is now worth barely a third of 2015 level, have combined to push the food prices up. &nbsp;Only half of health facilities are functioning, and many Yemenis in need of critical treatments especially for malnutrition are too poor to access the ones that are open. Beyond those at risk of famine, many millions with only emergency food assistance to survive, face a collapse in their immune systems – especially children and the elderly – increasing their vulnerability to malnutrition, cholera and other diseases. Chronic water shortages exacerbate food insecurity and risk of famine in areas where people depend on agriculture for food and income.</p><br> <p>This heightened crisis is calling for scaled-up support to address the immediate needs while also leveraging and enhancing national capacities and systems for resilience-building for populations in Yemen with increased vulnerabilities that can complement a largely insufficient humanitarian response and at the same time for the need to maintain the existing capacities and mechanisms at local and national level to maintain the foundation for future reconstruction and recovery.</p><br> <p>The World Bank funded projects aim to Improve access to food and, nutritious diets, social protection, economic opportunities, food security and effective management of water sector in Yemen. This is done through several activities including infrastructure rehabilitation, support to improve agriculture production and quality by reducing post-harvest losses and improving climate resilience and access to markets</p><br> <p>While ensuring direct support in a fragile context, UNDP, in partnership with the WB is also strategizing to ensure that short term benefits are translated into longer term development impact.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Position Purpose</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP is seeking to recruit a Chief Technical Advisor to manage three World Bank funded projects.&nbsp;S/he shall work under guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative for Programme, and shall provide strategic advice and technical oversight for the projects under his/her responsibility to ensure that all outputs are of high quality and consistent with the delivery of results according to the Project Documents and Project Result Frameworks and will provide coordination and technical guidance to projects team consisting for successful implementation of the outputs and activities. He/she shall engage proactively with Yemeni institutions partners and provide guidance on further engagement and programme development.</p><br> <p>The Chief Technical Advisor shall keep abreast of good international practices in the area of projects under responsibility and integrate/build similar practices within the projects, build and manage partnerships, facilitate knowledge management and sharing and support and facilitate the elaboration of other initiatives of UNDP.</p><br> <p>UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of interconnected nature of development risks &amp; crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated &amp; systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.</p><br> <p>UNDP is an implementing partner for the World Bank for a number of projects. This CTA will work as a senior advisor to management and all project managers on partnership with World Band and will be responsible for the management of three WB Projects:</p><br> <ol> <li><strong>Yemen Food Security Response and Resilience Project which aims</strong> at improving the availability of and access to food and nutritious diets, both in the short and medium term, for targeted households Yemen’s capacity to respond to food insecurity. UNDP is responsible for implementing component 1 of the project on Improving agricultural production infrastructure and building climate resilience</li> <li><strong>Yemen Emergency Social Protection Enhancement and COVID 19 Response Project which aims at</strong> providing immediate relief to food insecurity and malnutrition while also increasing resilience to food insecurity and malnutrition in the future, through providing cash assistance and much-needed services for vulnerable households that are most at risk of malnutrition (Cash for Nutrition), creating employment opportunities for vulnerable populations, improve productivity, strengthen social cohesion, and respond to the anticipated effects of climate change (Cash for Work), and building valuable socio-economic assets for local communities that help improve access to key services and small infrastructure.</li> <li><strong>Yemen Improved Water Management and Irrigation for Sustainability and Efficiency in Yemen aiming</strong> at strengthening climate resilience and water security for people in selected water basins in Yemen through enhancing resilience of beneficiaries to climate risks ,and provide them with water, sanitation, and/or hygiene, that is safely managed&nbsp;</li> </ol> <p><strong>Duties and Accountabilities</strong></p><br> <p><strong>1.) Lead Results-based project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting. &nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish the work plans, activities, targets, budgets, standards for measuring progress and results and determine the processes, tools and methodologies to be used to ensure effective and efficient project implementation and operations;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure the achievement of outputs in line with the approved Annual Work Plans through the day to-day planning, management and implementation of activities;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead and provide support to the project teams and the Responsible Parties on the achievement of specific results of the project as per the AWPs;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare regular and timely progress and impact reports as per agreement with the WB for the projects; &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participate in all internal and external (coordination) meetings representing the projects; &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Manage and monitor identified project risks and issues and update the risk status and issue in Quantum; &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plan and prioritize work activities to meet organizational goals; and organize and oversee work processes efficiently to achieve quality results;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure proper monitoring and evaluation procedures are instituted and ensure proper monitoring of projects’ progress against annual and quarterly work plans and budgets;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervise and guide the Third-Party Monitoring Agent to undertake monitoring visits;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate proper monitoring of project inventory, attendance records, filing system;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure timely management and recruitment of project staff in accordance with UNDP guidelines;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure both projects are implemented according to UNDP and WB Safeguards standards and policies and according to the project Environment and Social Mgt Framework (ESMF) and related actions agreed with the WB; &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure grievances and incidents related to the UNDP Safeguards standards and policies are followed up in terms of timely investigations and reports.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Undertake any other duties as may be required by counterparts and UNDP.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><br><strong>2.) &nbsp;Ensure effective financial management and reporting &nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure accountability for, and efficient use of project funds; &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Manage and monitor requests for financial resources and ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports; &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervise requisitions, purchase orders and payment and ensure monthly delivery updates to the Programme Officer on financial delivery performance;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide leadership in overseeing effective provision of services to counterparts including fair and transparent procurement process, efficient logistics and sound financial management; &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liaise with the Responsible Parties and other UNDP project staff on financial management of the project activities, including monitoring project financial expenditures and transactions;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure the integrity of financial system and overseeing the administrative, financial and budgetary aspects of the project activities; &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure smooth audit of national partner institutions;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure integrity of financial systems and consistent application of UNDP Internal Control&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Framework (ICF), rules and regulations &nbsp;</p><br> <p><br><strong>3.) &nbsp;Promote Strategic Partnerships and Resources Mobilization &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Engage in a constructive dialogue with partners in Yemen, the World Bank, and other stakeholders, especially to maximize consistency and synergy between the various support components, as informed by the priorities of the project document.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish and maintain dialogue with government counterparts, both local and national, civil society, partners, donors and communities to provide knowledge and understanding while ensuring accurate interpretation of the project objectives &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote linkages, synergistic, relationships, networking and teamwork between counterparts, donor community and UN system; &nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Create tools and communications materials to promote project objectives, establish contact as a focal person for project in support to the UNDP CO cooperation with the World Bank and other donors;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintain relationships between the project and the WB &nbsp;through the review meetings and Project Steering Committees and present a clear analysis of how their financial support has contributed to the results they requested and promote the institutional development efforts to new donors. &nbsp;</p><br> <p><br><strong>4.) &nbsp;Provide top-level coordination support to World Bank Projects in Yemen</strong></p><br> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide support and advice to other portfolios managing World Bank projects, to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to WB projects<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advise senior management and all project managers on WB strategic issues and corporate compliance requirements and procedures<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure coherent and coordinated responses and messages to WB on strategic and operational issues&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote cross-unit teamwork between WB teams to ensure similar approaches to WB communications, fiduciary and safeguards reporting<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure Third Party Monitoring effectiveness across all WB projects<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervise the UNDP call center and all grievance redress mechanisms for effective use by all UNDP Projects in Yemen</p><br> <p><strong>5.) Lead Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment and knowledge management and capacity building</strong></p><br> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supporting gender mainstreaming throughout the project life cycle including design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure coordination and partnership with national gender mechanisms, women-led organizations, academies, networks, forums, etc.;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support the institutional and technical capacity of the project team and stakeholders on gender equality and women’s empowerment as well as social safeguards aspects;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support the implementation and reporting of gender-responsive actions, and allocating the required resources;&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contribute to the country office communication, and knowledge management system on gender equality and women’s empowerment.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify capacity building needs and opportunities. Ensure appropriate training and other relevant capacity building activities are organized and implemented in a consultative manner, involving technical experts and stakeholders that may include the government, private sector, NGOs, donors, and/or academia.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for the documentation and communication of best practices, programme results, and lessons learned under the project.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actively participate in and make substantive contributions to external networks and communities of practice to promote advocacy for UNDP’s work and opportunities for collaboration in addressing development trends.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support establishment of knowledge platforms and innovative mechanisms for capturing and disseminating knowledge from the project; and ensure development of knowledge resources and products to share with project partners and to support UNDP’s engagement. &nbsp;</p><br> <p>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.</p><br> <p><strong>Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:</strong></p><br> <p>The CTA will be supervising five positions as follows:<br> 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;National Coordinator<br> 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operation Analyst<br> 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sr. National Coordinator ESECR<br> 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;M&amp;E Specialist - Oversight all WB Projects<br> 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social &amp; Environmental Safeguards Specialist</p><br> <p><strong>Education Requirements:</strong><br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advanced University degree (Master´s degree or equivalent) in relevant areas such as Economics, Social Protection/Development, Livelihoods, Food Security, Natural resource management, Business Administration or related Social Science fields is required, or<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum ten <strong>(10) years</strong> (with master´s degree) or seven <strong>(12) years</strong> (with bachelor´s degree) of experience working in managing large-scale projects in a conflict setting and complex operational environment, with emphasis on economic recovery, social protection, food security and support to conflict war-affected populations is <strong>required</strong>.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in planning and consensus building, strong analytical skills combined with good judgment, ability to handle planning and budgeting or multiple concurrent projects/activities is <strong>required.</strong></li> <li>Experience in reasoning in dealing with sensitive matters; ability to independently solve complex and challenging problems is <strong>required.</strong></li> <li>Strong project operational management experience, with demonstrated knowledge of UNDP project management procedures and policies, including experience with Quantum (Resource Management System), detailed working knowledge of human resources, procurement, ICT, financial management (for large-scale projects), asset management and logistics, and work planning is <strong>desired.</strong></li> <li>Demonstrated experience in successful delivery and implementation of large-scale projects in fragile/crisis contexts is <strong>required.</strong></li> <li>Experience applying UNDP Safeguards policies and standards and practical application in crisis contexts is desired;</li> <li>Experience in gender and conflict sensitivity mainstreaming in programming is <strong>required.</strong></li> <li>Proven experience in partnership building and networking is <strong>required.</strong></li> <li>Experience using computers and relevant software and other applications is required;&nbsp;</li> <li>Previous experience of working with World Bank projects is desired.</li> <li>Experience in remote management (including Third Party Monitoring is desired<strong>;</strong>&nbsp;</li> <li>Fluency in English is <strong>required</strong>.</li> <li>Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Expected Demonstration of Competencies</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Core:&nbsp;</strong><br> Achieve Results: LEVEL 4: Prioritize team workflow, mobilize resources, drive scalable results/strategic impact&nbsp;</li> <li>Think Innovatively: LEVEL 4: Easily navigate complexity, encourage/enable radical innovation, has foresight&nbsp;</li> <li>Learn Continuously: LEVEL 4: Create systems and processes that enable learning and development for all&nbsp;</li> <li>Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 4: Proactively initiate/lead organizational change, champion new systems/processes&nbsp;</li> <li>Act with Determination: LEVEL 4: Able to make difficult decisions in challenging situations, inspire confidence&nbsp;</li> <li>Engage and Partner: LEVEL 4: Construct strategic multi-partner alliances in high stake situations, foster co-creation &nbsp;</li> <li>Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 4: Create ethical culture, identify/address barriers to inclusion &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><br><i><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies</strong></i></p><br> <i><strong>Thematic Area</strong></i> <i><strong>Name</strong></i> <i><strong>Definition</strong></i> <br> Business Direction &amp; Strategy System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system <br> 2030 Agenda: Planet <p>Disaster Risk Reduction and&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Recovery</p><br> Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Risk Management&nbsp; <br> 2030 Agenda: Planet Nature <p>Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Natural Resource Management&nbsp;</p><br> <br> Business Management Partnerships Management Build and maintain partnerships with wid </div>