وظائف فني تعبئة و تغليف في اليمن

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><b>&nbsp;About the Opportunity</b> The Deputy Country Director will provide strategic, programmatic and operational leadership across Relief International s portfolio in Yemen, ensuring humanitarian and development programmes are delivered safely, effectively and in compliance with donor and organizational standards. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the role will drive programme quality, strategic planning, fundraising and innovation while working closely with the Country Director, programme teams, technical advisors and external stakeholders. Your Responsibilities This role includes the following responsibilities. • Provide strategic leadership and direction to the country programme, supporting the development and implementation of Yemen s country strategy and strengthening cross-functional collaboration. • Oversee programme implementation and budget management, ensuring high-quality, timely and compliant delivery of projects in line with donor requirements and organizational standards. • Lead programme development and fundraising efforts, supporting the design of evidence-based, innovative and impactful proposals and interventions. • Strengthen MEAL, programme quality and risk management systems to ensure accountability, learning, compliance and continuous improvement across the portfolio. • Manage and develop programme teams while representing Relief International with donors, partners and coordination forums. This role includes regular travel within Yemen (approximately 50%). About You You will bring the following experience and skills. • Master s degree in a relevant field, or a bachelor s degree with equivalent professional experience. • Substantial proven experience providing senior leadership and programme oversight within humanitarian and/or development contexts. • Strong experience managing institutional donor-funded programmes, including grants from donors such as USG, ECHO, EU, FCDO and UN agencies. • Demonstrated expertise in programme development, project management, strategic planning, coordination and operational oversight. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, external representation and stakeholder management skills. • Proven experience leading, managing and developing diverse teams in complex environments. • Fluency in English is essential.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Master's degree in a relevant field, or a bachelor's degree with equivalent professional experience.</li><li>Substantial proven experience providing senior leadership and programme oversight within humanitarian and/or development contexts.</li><li>Strong experience managing institutional donor-funded programmes, including grants from donors such as USG, ECHO, EU, FCDO and UN agencies.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in programme development, project management, strategic planning, coordination and operational oversight.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, external representation and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Proven experience leading, managing and developing diverse teams in complex environments.</li><li>Fluency in English is essential.</li><li>Experience working in conflict-affected settings, previous experience in Yemen or the Middle East, strategic planning and change management expertise, and Arabic language skills are desirable.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<p>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 7 September 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden)</p><p>ABOUT WFP</p><p>The World Food Programme is the world s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok .</p><p>WHY JOIN WFP?</p><p>WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal &amp; professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).</p><p>GENERAL INFORMATION</p><p>JOB TITLE: Risk and Compliance Officer</p><p>TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: NOB</p><p>SUPERVISOR: Head of Risk and Compliance</p><p>UNIT/DIVISION: Risk and Compliance</p><p>DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen</p><p>DURATION: 12 Months</p><p>ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:</p><p>United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and food insecurity. WFP's mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger by ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food. Every day, WFP works globally to support people affected by conflict, disasters, climate shocks, and economic crises, with particular attention to women, children, and other vulnerable groups.</p><p>JOB PURPOSE:</p><p>Provide support in the establishment of risk management activities; contribute to the application of controls and compliance with policies and procedures and to the overall effectiveness of operations and optimization of WFP resources.</p><p>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):</p><p>Strategic Risk Integration. Contribute to embedding risk management in planning and decision-making across the office and all aspects of WFP operations through regular updating of risk registers, monitoring of key risk appetite metrics and risk indicators, and including progress towards implementing the risk mitigation actions.</p><p>Risk assessments and Advisory Role. Support relevant managers in their regular and ad hoc risk assessments in regional, country and field offices to identify and evaluate risks; contribute to the development and design of mitigation actions; assess effectiveness of the internal controls; and prepare risk information for management to share with external stakeholders.</p><p>Functional Collaboration. Support the discussion with functional experts and risk management focal points on identifying trends and emerging issues; contributing to the preparation of guidance and/or checklists in conformity with WFP policies and rules on periodic risk and/or control assessments.</p><p>Risk and Incident Escalation. Support timely risk and/or incident escalation and assist CO management to ensure compliance with corporate escalation protocols. Address fraud-related complaints received through community feedback mechanisms and assess the materiality of fraud incidents, when delegated. Serve as CO management liaison with Officer of Inspector &amp; Investigations for reporting, monitoring and control remediation measures.</p><p>Donor Risk-Sharing. Support engagement with donors and consolidate inputs related to donor risk-sharing arrangements, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Provide strategic risk-related documentation and analysis to support senior management decision-making, donor engagement, and resource mobilization efforts.</p><p>Internal Controls and Executive Director s Assurance exercise. Support the completion of the annual Executive Director s Assurance exercise survey, collect and review inputs. Provide technical support and inputs to CO management on complex risk and accountability issues, promote enhancement and/or establish adequate internal control systems with clear accountabilities and maintain an effective internal control environment to support operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:<br>Knowledge of governance, organizational structures, strategy and major initiatives of international organizations.<br>Experience in programme/project management.<br>Has conducted monitoring and reporting activities, has knowledge of results hierarchy, performance metrics and measurement.<br>Has participated in risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies development and/or implementation.<br>Has participated in conversations with other units on impact, timing or planning initiatives, using analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills as well as resourcefulness, initiative, good judgement, tact and diplomacy.<br>Has contributed to risk management activities, including assessing and recommending effective internal controls and mitigation actions, preferably in organizations that use modern enterprise risk management frameworks, techniques and systems.<br>STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:<br>Education: Advanced University degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, international development, audit or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses in audit, performance and risk management or other related fields.<br>Experience: Total relevant 7 years of experience including three years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in risk management, audit, monitoring and/or related fields, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.<br>Language: Fluent in written and oral English and Arabic.

<p>To lead the Country Office CBT operational lifecycle, oversee technical end-to-end data controls, and manage a team of multi-disciplinary national personnel. The incumbent will standardize distribution mechanisms, drive FSP diversification, govern macro-level reconciliation loops, and steer strategic policy coordination with UN counterparts and government authorities regarding Identity Management architectures, data-minimization rules, and national social protection single registries.</p><p><br></p><p><b>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):</b></p><p><br></p><p>Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Head of CBT/IDM Officer, the National Programme Officer will execute the following core accountabilities:</p><p><br></p><p>1. Strategic Leadership &amp; Team Management</p><p><br></p><p>Team Leadership: Lead and manage the Country Office CBT team, providing clear operational coordination, technical oversight, performance management, and targeted capacity building.</p><p><br></p><p>Strategic Programming: Advance WFP’s approach to CBT programming in Yemen through cash, value vouchers, and innovative transfer modalities, ensuring assistance remains secure, cost-effective, and fully assured against fiduciary risks.</p><p><br></p><p>Capacity Strengthening: Assess, design, and implement comprehensive CBT training modules and learning sessions for WFP personnel and cooperating partners to maintain operational excellence across the delivery chain.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Operational Controls &amp; Pipeline Assurance</p><p><br></p><p>SOP Standardization: Author, update, and institutionalize comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for CBT business processes, ensuring they are user-oriented, auditable, and fully compliant with corporate headquarters directives.</p><p><br></p><p>Data Verification &amp; Clearance: Analyze, review, and clear monthly Field Office distribution plans and pipeline requirements. Enforce strict quality control and structural consistency over all beneficiary distribution lists prior to routing them for official Programme clearance.</p><p><br></p><p>Reconciliation &amp; Accountability Control: Oversee the execution of all CBT assurance and compliance tracking frameworks, guaranteeing that end-of-cycle financial reconciliation reports are delivered by FSPs, rigorously verified, and approved without delay.</p><p><br></p><p>Pipeline Data Consolidation: Coordinate the systematic gathering, consolidation, and cleaning of monthly transfer data to feed into the centralized Country Office pipeline report, ensuring data integrity and information consistency for senior leadership decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>3. FSP Planning, Innovation &amp; Interoperability</p><p><br></p><p>FSP Strategic Planning: Formulate and execute a comprehensive FSP diversification strategy to mitigate institutional risks, evaluate market readiness, and pioneer the integration of multi-channel digital payment networks (e.g., PlugPay and blockchain-linked building blocks).</p><p><br></p><p>Inter-Agency Social Protection Interoperability: Coordinate technical actions and legal clauses required to formalize high-level Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with UN sister agencies to enable WFP data contribution toward Yemen's future unified Social Protection Single Registry.</p><p><br></p><p>4. Identity Management (IDM) &amp; Data Governance</p><p><br></p><p>IDM Policy Coordination: Coordinate operational and cross-cutting policy decisions with relevant units regarding beneficiary identity management, data minimization principles, and the contextual, safe deployment of biometric verification platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>Data Protection &amp; Maturity: Formulate operational guidance notes on identity management, establish clear parameters for data collection, secure processing loops, and beneficiary information protection across all active Programme activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Architecture Alignment: Evaluate and align localized digital systems currently supporting cash, value voucher, in-kind, and commodity voucher tracking against corporately endorsed software modules under WFP’s global IDM Target Architecture.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Advanced University Degree (master s or equivalent) in International Affairs, Economics, Public Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or another field relevant to international humanitarian/development assistance. Alternatively, a First University Degree (Bachelor's) combined with a minimum of three (3) additional years of directly related progressive professional work experience.</p><p>Total relevant 7 years of experience including 3 years of professional experience specifically focused on strategic design, field implementation, and technical evaluation of cash-based assistance programs. Direct experience planning and implementing safety net or emergency response operations at the implementation level in developing countries or complex emergency settings.</p><p><strong>Desirable:</strong> Proven experience establishing corporate standard operating procedures with Financial Service Providers (FSPs) or managing identity management database transfers.</p><p><strong>Knowledge &amp; Skills:</strong> Strong technical mastery across the design, delivery, and compliance tracking of multi-modality cash and voucher programs. Deep technical understanding of food security, livelihoods, and social protection safety net models within fragile states. Comprehensive understanding of UN and WFP programming requirements, with practical knowledge of Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR), data assurance protocols, and funds management. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and diplomatic communication skills (both written and oral), with a demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with local government authorities, donors, and UN agencies. Proven leadership capability to direct diverse, multi-cultural teams and monitor complex individual and collective work plans under pressure.</p><p><strong>Languages:</strong> Fluent in written and oral English and Arabic</p>

<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>

<p>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 7 September 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok . WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal &amp; professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). GENERAL INFORMATION JOB TITLE: Head of Programme TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: CSTI SUPERVISOR: Head of Field Office UNIT/DIVISION: Field Operations DUTY STATION (City, Country): Marib, Yemen DURATION: 11 Months Background: WFP operations across the Southern Areas of Yemen are conducted in a highly complex, volatile, and high-risk operating environment. Protracted conflict, severe economic deterioration, currency instability, climate-related shocks, and constrained access to essential services continue to drive widespread humanitarian needs. Within these areas, approximately one in two people experience acute food insecurity, such as declining household purchasing power, high inflation, and heavily disrupted livelihoods leave millions unable to meet their basic food needs. The humanitarian situation remains critical through the end of 2026. Data indicates that 5.4 million people are experiencing IPC Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse) acute food insecurity between June and September 2026, with 1.6 million individuals pushed into IPC Phase 4 (Emergency). Despite the onset of the harvest season, these urgent needs are projected to persist and deepen in severity from October to December 2026, with the population in IPC Phase 3 or above remaining stuck at a staggering 5.4 million people. To deliver targeted assistance accountably within this intense operational window, the Marib Field Office requires a dedicated Programme Officer to provide operational support, track data compliance, and ensure the efficient execution of WFP's safety nets. Job Purpose: To provide everyday technical, operational, and data verification support for the implementation, tracking, and monitoring of WFP assistance programs within the Marib area of coverage. Reporting directly to the Head of Field Office, the Programme Officer (Consultant Level 1) will act as a key technical resource to ensure field-level food, cash, and nutrition activities are executed smoothly. The incumbent will focus on tracking cooperating partner data, monitoring distribution sites, resolving field bottlenecks, and supporting beneficiary registration and retargeting workflows to guarantee that life-saving assistance is delivered in strict alignment with the approved Country Strategic Plan and corporate compliance guidelines. Accountabilities and responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties: Programme Support &amp; Implementation: Support the day-to-day implementation of field-level food, cash, and nutrition assistance activities in Marib, ensuring tasks align with the Field Office Operational Plan. Logistics &amp; Distribution Coordination: Assist in coordinating everyday activities between the Programme and Logistics teams to support timely delivery schedules and verify adherence to WFP distribution rules. Field Monitoring &amp; Inspection: Undertake regular random visits, when possible, to final distribution points, local retailers, and storage facilities to check food quality, verify safety standards, and collect feedback from beneficiaries. Data Verification &amp; CP Reporting: Review, check, and follow up on monthly distribution and narrative project reports submitted by Cooperating Partners (CPs) to ensure data accuracy before final system entry. Digital Identity &amp; SCOPE Tracking: Assist in tracking field-level digitalization efforts, providing day-to-day operational support to partners for household retargeting and biometric SCOPE registration workflows. M&amp;E Issue Tracking: Help prepare monthly monitoring plans and track field bottlenecks or complaints flagged by the WFP Call Center, supporting the Field Office team in compiling details to close issues promptly. Local Inter-Agency Liaison: Maintain routine working-level contact with local humanitarian partners, NGOs, and community focal points to share information and prevent duplication of food assistance activities. Operational Reporting Support: Draft initial input notes, updates, and data summaries for the weekly and ad-hoc Field Office progress reports submitted to the Head of Field Office. Partner Guidance: Share approved guidelines with cooperating partner staff regarding record-keeping, ledger maintenance, and reporting templates as stipulated in active FLAs.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>University Degree in international relations, social sciences, business administration, economics, or another relevant academic area.</p><p>Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience in humanitarian operations or project implementation. Experience with field monitoring and data checking is required.</p><p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel for data verification), familiarity with digital mobile data collection tools, and strong teamwork skills. Basic awareness of cash-based transfers and biometric beneficiary registration databases (such as SCOPE) is highly desirable.</p><p>Fluency (Level C) in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is a significant operational advantage.</p>

<p>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 7 September 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok . WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal &amp; professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). GENERAL INFORMATION: JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (FLA Management) TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Fixed Term NOA SUPERVISOR: Programme Officer UNIT/DIVISION: Programme DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen DURATION: 12 Months ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and food insecurity. WFP's mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger by ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food. Every day, WFP works globally to support people affected by conflict, disasters, climate shocks, and economic crises, with particular attention to women, children, and other vulnerable groups. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: To support and strengthen the management of Cooperating Partner (CP) engagements, performance, compliance, risk management, partnership agreements, and capacity development. The incumbent will ensure effective partner onboarding, oversight, accountability, and compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements while maintaining strong coordination with technical units, field offices, and external partners. Key Responsibilities 1. Cooperating Partner and FLA Management Lead and manage the end-to-end Cooperating Partner (CP) engagement and onboarding process through UN Partner Portal (UNPP)/Partner Connect, including Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), direct selection processes, due diligence, capacity assessments, and Cooperating Partner Committee (CPC) submissions. Review due diligence, capacity assessment, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) documentation, identify risks and gaps, and ensure quality assurance and completeness of CPC packages and onboarding requirements. Manage the contracting process, budget review, FLA amendment, extension, suspension, and closure of Field Level Agreements (FLAs) across all programme activities, ensuring compliance with corporate and donor requirements, and provide regular progress updates, identifying bottlenecks and recommending corrective actions to management. Support the rollout and adoption of Partner Connect digital modules and provide technical guidance and user support to partners and staff to enhance partnership management efficiency and compliance. 2. Cooperating Partner Performance Evaluation Lead the planning and implementation of annual and periodic CP performance evaluations in coordination with Field Offices and cross functional units. Review and update evaluation tools and methodologies for different programme activities. Ensure timely completion of CP evaluations and follow up on outstanding inputs. Oversee the consolidation of evaluation findings, generate overall performance ratings, and prepare analytical reports for management. Provide regular updates on evaluation progress, challenges, and required management actions. 3. Capacity Strengthening and Improvement Planning Develop and disseminate partner improvement action plans based on performance evaluation findings. Review and strengthen recommendations from Field Offices and technical teams to address identified performance gaps. Coordinate capacity-strengthening initiatives covering PSEA, integrity, gender, protection, supply chain, risk management, compliance, and other organizational requirements. 4. Risk Management, Assurance and Compliance Oversight Support the development and regular updating of CP risk assessments and mitigation plans. Coordinate risk-based assurance and spot-check plans in collaboration with relevant units. Liaise with audit firms and partners during spot checks, audits, and assurance reviews. Monitor corrective actions arising from audits and spot checks and ensure timely resolution. Disseminate donor compliance requirements and partner accountability standards. 5. Knowledge Management and Cross-Cutting Compliance Ensure the integration of cross-cutting priorities, including PSEA, gender, protection, environmental and social safeguards, into partnership processes and agreements. Develop guidance materials, standard operating procedures, templates, and communication tools to support staff and partners. Maintain accurate records, trackers, correspondence, and knowledge management repositories. Support management reporting, coordination meetings, stakeholder communications, and other ad hoc assignments as required.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced university degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Humanitarian Affairs, or related field.</li><li>Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional experience.</li><li>Minimum 4 years experience in CP management, programme management, compliance, risk management, or humanitarian/development operations.</li><li>Sound CP and stakeholder and FLA management skills.</li><li>Risk management and compliance oversight skills.</li><li>Analytical and reporting skills.</li><li>Capacity strengthening and facilitation skills.</li><li>Strong coordination and communication abilities.</li><li>Knowledge of UN partnership frameworks, due diligence, donor compliance requirements, and Partner Connect/UNPP platforms systems.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>English-Arabic language proficiency.</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:</p><br><ul> <li>No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday&nbsp;</li> <li>All children learn from a quality basic education and that,</li> <li>Violence against children is no longer tolerated&nbsp;</li></ul><p>We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.&nbsp; We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We need to&nbsp;keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.</p><br><p>Save the Children International seeks to always be a child-safe organization by fulfilling its obligations to the community and through programme implementation carried out by the organization for safeguarding children and improve their living standards of the child.</p><br><p><strong>ROLE PURPOSE:</strong></p><br><p><span>Save the Children is a dual-mandate organisation seeking immediate and lasting change for children in development and humanitarian contexts. The National Education Technical Advisor will provide strategic and technical leadership for the Yemen Country Office education portfolio, ensuring that education and education in emergencies programming is contextually grounded, technically strong, inclusive, safe, evidence-based, and aligned with Save the Children standards, the Country Strategic Plan, national education priorities, donor requirements, and global education commitments.</span></p><br><p><span>The role holder will lead the technical direction, quality assurance, programme design, learning agenda, donor engagement, and external representation for the education sector. The position will strengthen national technical leadership and institutional memory within the Country Office, support high-quality delivery through field teams and partners, and contribute to the sustainable nationalisation of senior education advisory functions.</span><span>In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder may be expected to work outside the normal role profile and adapt working hours and priorities accordingly.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>SCOPE OF ROLE:</strong></span></p><br><p><span><strong>Reports to:&nbsp;</strong>Director Programme Quality and Impact (PQI)</span><span>.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Staff reporting to this post:&nbsp;</strong></span><span>None</span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Provide technical leadership for education programming across Yemen, including formal education, non-formal/alternative learning, foundational literacy and numeracy, teacher professional development, safe schools, inclusive education, systems strengthening, and education in emergencies.</span></li> <li><span>Lead technical engagement with operations, awards, MEAL, advocacy, safeguarding, humanitarian access, supply chain, finance, and partner teams to ensure education programmes are realistic, safe, accountable, and deliver quality outcomes for children.</span></li> <li><span>Represent Save the Children in relevant national education coordination platforms, donor discussions, Ministry of Education engagements, technical working groups, and strategic forums as delegated by senior management.</span></li></ul><p><span>Provide technical oversight and coaching to education programme managers, coordinators, officers, partners, and relevant cross-functional teams.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :</strong></span></p><br><p><span><strong>Strategic Leadership and Portfolio Direction</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Lead the development, review, and implementation of the Yemen Country Office education strategy, ensuring alignment with the Country Strategic Plan, Save the Children’s global education ambition, national education policies, and the evolving humanitarian and development context in Yemen.</span></li> <li><span>Provide overall technical direction for the education portfolio, including education in emergencies, foundational learning, teacher development, remedial and reading interventions, school leadership, school safety, inclusion, and system resilience.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure education programming is informed by contextual analysis, conflict sensitivity, gender and disability inclusion, safeguarding, child participation, climate and disaster risk, and operational feasibility.</span></li> <li><span>Contribute to country-level strategic planning, annual planning, portfolio reviews, master budgeting, risk management, and prioritisation of education investments.</span></li> <li><span>Support senior management in positioning Save the Children as a credible technical actor in education and education in emergencies in Yemen.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Programme Development, Fundraising and Donor Engagement&nbsp;</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Lead or provide senior technical inputs to the design of education proposals, concept notes, logical frameworks, theories of change, budgets, indicators, results frameworks, risk analyses, and implementation models.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure new programme designs are technically sound, locally relevant, costed realistically, and aligned with donor requirements and Save the Children quality standards.</span></li> <li><span>Identify education funding opportunities and contribute to strategic donor positioning, in coordination with NBD, awards, partnerships, advocacy, operations, finance, and member colleagues.</span></li> <li><span>Provide technical leadership for donor discussions, technical clarifications, proposal revisions, and evidence-based justification of education approaches.</span></li> <li><span>Promote integrated programming with child protection, WASH, health and nutrition, food security and livelihoods, cash assistance, MEAL, advocacy, and safeguarding where this strengthens outcomes for children.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Programme Quality and Technical Assurance</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Provide technical quality assurance across the education portfolio, including review of workplans, implementation tools, training packages, technical guidance notes, procurement specifications, assessment tools, reports, and partner deliverables.</span></li> <li><span>Support field teams and partners to translate technical approaches into practical, sequenced, and feasible implementation plans.</span></li> <li><span>Lead or support technical quality reviews for key education interventions such as teacher professional development, classroom-based support, foundational literacy and numeracy, remedial learning, reading activities, school improvement planning, safe schools, and inclusive learning environments.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure education programmes apply recognised good practice, Save the Children standards, child safeguarding requirements, accountability principles, and safe participation of children.</span></li> <li><span>Undertake regular field visits, where security and access allow, to monitor quality, provide coaching, identify implementation risks, and agree corrective actions with field teams and partners.</span></li> <li><span>Work with operations and humanitarian access colleagues to ensure education implementation models are realistic for Yemen’s access, security, partner capacity, school calendar, and supply chain constraints.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>MEAL, Evidence, Learning and Accountability</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Provide technical leadership in the design and review of education results frameworks, logical frameworks, indicators, IPTTs, MEAL plans, assessment tools, data collection approaches, and learning questions.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure education data is used for decision-making, adaptive management, reporting, advocacy, and technical learning across the portfolio.</span></li> <li><span>Work with MEAL teams to strengthen quality monitoring for learning outcomes, teaching practices, attendance/retention, transition, inclusion, school safety, and learning environment indicators.</span></li> <li><span>Lead or support technical review of education assessments, baselines, midlines, endlines, evaluations, learning briefs, case studies, and donor evidence products.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure lessons learned, good practices, and technical evidence from education programming are documented, shared, and used to improve future programme design and delivery.</span></li> <li><span>Promote accountable programming by ensuring children, caregivers, teachers, school leaders, partners, and communities are consulted safely and meaningfully.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Capacity Strengthening and Nationalisation</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Strengthen the technical capacity of national staff, field teams, and partners through coaching, mentoring, technical accompaniment, structured learning, and practical guidance.</span></li> <li><span>Promote a sustainable national technical leadership model for the education sector, including clear delegation, knowledge transfer, documentation of key processes, and development of national staff capacity.</span></li> <li><span>Support education teams to improve technical writing, analysis, proposal development, donor reporting, indicator interpretation, programme adaptation, and evidence use.</span></li> <li><span>Model collaborative leadership that enables national teams to lead technical discussions confidently with donors, government counterparts, clusters, partners, and internal stakeholders.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Coordination, Representation and External Relations</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Maintain effective working relationships with relevant Ministry of Education entities, education authorities, UN agencies, donors, INGOs, national NGOs, partners, technical working groups, and coordination bodies.</span></li> <li><span>Represent Save the Children in education coordination platforms, technical discussions, donor meetings, and sector forums as delegated, ensuring that messages are evidence-based, constructive, and aligned with Country Office priorities.</span></li> <li><span>Contribute to national-level education policy dialogue, sector analysis, technical guidance, advocacy priorities, and coordination efforts, with attention to the needs of children affected by conflict, displacement, poverty, disability, and exclusion.</span></li> <li><span>Coordinate with advocacy and communications colleagues to develop clear education advocacy messages and evidence products based on programme learning and field realities.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure coherence between Save the Children’s education programming, external representation, cluster/sector engagement, and donor communications.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Reporting, Compliance and Risk Management</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Provide technical review and inputs to donor reports, ensuring accuracy, quality of analysis, alignment between narrative and financial information, and clear explanation of progress, risks, challenges, and corrective actions.</span></li> <li><span>Support timely identification and escalation of education-related programme risks, including access, school calendar, partner capacity, safeguarding, quality, procurement, staffing, data quality, and donor compliance risks.</span></li> <li><span>Contribute to audit readiness, technical documentation, donor verification, and evidence management for education awards.</span></li> <li><span>Carry out responsibilities in line with Save the Children policies and procedures, including child safeguarding, child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, fraud prevention, equal opportunities, and risk management</span><span>.</span></li> <li><span>Lead the process of lessons learning to ensure high quality Educational programming, with support from the MEAL team, coordinating the documentation of said lessons across all the programmes;</span></li></ul><p><span>Ensure program products and learning are maintained within the Save the Children country program.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Working Contacts&nbsp;</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Internal: Senior Management Team, PDQ/PQI, Education Programme Directors/Managers/Coordinators, Area Managers, Operations, Awards, MEAL, Advocacy and Communications, Humanitarian Access, Safeguarding, Supply Chain, Finance, Security, HR, other sector Technical Advisors, SCI Members and regional/global education colleagues.</span></li></ul><p><span>External: Ministry of Education and relevant education authorities, UN agencies, donors, INGOs, national NGOs, implementing partners, education cluster/sector coordination structures, local education offices, school leadership, community structures, and other key stakeholders.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice</strong>)</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Accountability:</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values</span></li> <li><span>holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Ambition:</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same</span></li> <li><span>widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others</span></li> <li><span>future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Collaboration:</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters</span></li> <li><span>values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength</span></li> <li><span>approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Creativity:</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>develops and encourages new and innovative solutions</span></li> <li><span>willing to take disciplined risks.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Integrity:</strong></span></p><br><p><span>honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp;</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Master’s degree in Education, International Education, Education in Emergencies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant senior experience may be considered.</span></li></ul><p><span>Strong technical grounding in education programming, preferably including foundational learning, teacher professional development, education in emergencies, inclusive education, school leadership, and education systems strengthening.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in education programming, including senior technical advisory, programme quality, programme development, or education management roles in humanitarian and/or development contexts.</span></li> <li><span>Demonstrated experience in Yemen or a comparable conflict-affected and fragile context; strong understanding of Yemen’s education system, operating environment, coordination architecture, and field realities is required.</span></li> <li><span>Proven ability to lead technical programme design, proposal development, logical frameworks, theories of change, technical budgets, donor narratives, and high-quality reports.</span></li> <li><span>Experience providing technical support to complex education portfolios funded by institutional donors, UN agencies, foundations, or multilateral partners.</span></li> <li><span>Strong knowledge of education in emergencies, foundational literacy and numeracy, teacher support, remedial/alternative learning, school safety, inclusive education, and child-centred approaches.</span></li> <li><span>Excellent analytical, writing, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills in English and Arabic.</span></li> <li><span>Proven ability to engage effectively with government counterparts, donors, clusters/sector groups, UN agencies, INGOs, national NGOs, and community-level stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span>Demonstrated commitment to strengthening national staff and partner capacity through coaching, mentoring, participatory approaches, and structured technical support.</span></li> <li><span>Ability to work effectively across functions, influence without direct authority, manage competing priorities, and provide calm technical leadership under pressure.</span></li> <li><span>High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office; experience with data analysis, dashboards, or digital monitoring systems is an advantage.</span></li> <li><span>Experience promoting child rights, safeguarding, gender equality, disability inclusion, accountability, conflict sensitivity, and do-no-harm principles in education programming.</span></li></ul><p><span>Ability and willingness to travel to field locations, subject to security and access conditions.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Additional job responsibilities</strong></span></p><br><p><span>The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.</span></p><br> <p><i><u>(Embed counter-fraud and ethical controls in all operational processes, ensuring compliance with donor and legal requirements, while collaborating with Finance and Counter-Fraud teams to mitigate risks and conduct assessments for high-value programs)</u></i></p><br> <p><strong>Application Information:</strong></p><br> <p>Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.&nbsp; A copy of the full role profile can be found at&nbsp;www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply</p><br> <p>“<strong><u>Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply</u></strong>”</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <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. 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>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>

<p><br></p><p><b>ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: These jobs are part of Global Headquarters (GHQ) and/or Country Offices (COs). In GHQ th</b>ey report to the Chief/more senior Budget and Programming Officer or designate; in COs they report to the Country Director, or more senior Budget and Programming Officer, or designate. The Budget and Programming mission is to support and enable operations by safeguarding resources and efficient management of WFP resources, risk-informed end-to-end planning, budgeting and reporting that enables WFP to deliver its key priorities, strategic objectives and achieve its zero hunger goals. Job holders are required to operate with minimal supervision to provide analysis and advice on resource planning and management issues.</p><p>JOB PURPOSE: To deliver budget and resource analysis and programming activities, typically with a lower level of complexity, and/or provide support to Global HQ, partnering with and supporting managers in the application of best practice approaches for the efficient, effective and compliant utilisation of funds.</p><p>Budget Planning and Management</p><p>1. Contribute to the implementation of plans and policies by setting clear goals; coordinate processes for budget and programming activities in compliance with WFP and functional strategies.</p><p>2. Review budgets for accuracy, appropriateness, cost containment/effectiveness and completeness in line with available guidelines, flagging any shortcomings and providing comprehensive feedback to the main stakeholders as needed.</p><p>3. Review and release budgets in WFP s corporate systems ensuring that all budget-supporting documents are available, and address received comments and recommendations before relevant resource data is recorded in internal systems for reference.</p><p>4. Support the preparation of funding proposals through donor trend analysis against operational shortfalls, proposing fund prioritization options by activity and modality as necessary.</p><p>5. Analyze CSPs/RBPs closure activities, ensuring actions are taken for the receiving of resources transfers and the timely start and closures of activities.</p><p>Pipeline Management</p><p>6. Review and analyze commodity pipeline requirements including Advance Financing requests in collaboration with stakeholders at the operational level to ensure timely shortfall coverage and efficient utilization of contributions.</p><p>7. Review monthly pipelines, participate in meetings and provide feedback to the CO/RO teams on resource allocations and corporate stock replenishments to maximize operational effectiveness, escalating based on severity of pipeline shortfalls and using relevant pipeline management tools.</p><p>8. Coordinate and consolidate information for the monthly, cross-functional, pipeline working group, (across Area Offices, Sub Offices and Field Offices as needed), that proactively discusses resource availability and upcoming shortfalls, while recommending timely mitigation measures.</p><p>9. Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss the utilization of foreseen contributions and support the process of developing funding proposals.</p><p>Funds, Performance Management, and Reporting</p><p>10. Advise spending units on the timely and appropriate programming and utilization of funds, to align with funding proposals and donor conditions, proposing timely recommendations and possible corrective actions that enable reporting in close collaboration with the Partnerships teams.</p><p>11. Monitor fund sub allotments as per available procedures and guidelines, to avail funds to spending units for timely commitment.</p><p>12. Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the CO/RO Resource Management Committee (RMC) which reviews and prioritizes resources against the Country Portfolio Budget (CPB) implementation plans, as per agreed timelines.</p><p>13. Contribute to the preparation of interim, progress and final reports as stipulated in various contribution agreements between WFP and specific donors, particularly for those locally negotiated contributions, in close collaboration with CO and Global HQ counterparts as required.</p><p>Other</p><p>14. Where needed, contribute to the activation/deactivation and management of Global Commodity Management Facility (GCMF) supply lines, participate in knowledge transfer activities in support of the facility and facilitate decision-making for the allocation of corporate stocks.</p><p>15. Supervise, guide a small-sized team, coaching and providing/delivering training to build capacity and increase expected level of operational support, acting as a first escalation point on more complex analysis and queries.</p><p>16. Collate and analyze data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports, to enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to senior management and external stakeholders.</p><p>17. Implement proposed developments and improvements of systems, techniques, tools, processes and procedures to better monitor, manage and report on WFP budgets and resources.</p><p>18. Represent the unit at internal meetings/committees/working groups as required, in order to obtain and provide information from a budget and resource programming perspective.</p><p>19. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices and contribute to monitoring the management of financial risks.</p><p>20. Perform other relevant duties as required.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Experience performing analytics of medium complexity and presenting the information to meet various audience needs. Experience preparing, managing and reporting on operational budgets. Experience in working with large datasets, extracting information from them in an easy to interpret manner. A demonstrated and adequate understanding of information and financial systems and how those support the implementation of operations. Thorough understanding of operational planning and business processes, rules and procedures and applying them consistently in the implementation and support of programme interventions. Adequate knowledge of programme operational requirements and how these translate into resource management requirements, enabling the proposition of recommendations for improvement in a proactive rather than reactive manner. Experience coordinating operational planning and fostering discussions around resource projections and implications on a programme-wide level, integrating trend analyses and ongoing discussions to drive the way forward. Ability to consolidate and share resource management information in a way that supports decision making and emphasizes accuracy and consistency in numbers across teams. Ability to coach, train and mentor a team of staff to deliver at expected levels.</p><p>Education: Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Finance, Economics or any other relevant field. Additional professional trainings in project management, statistical analysis and/or operational planning and management are desirable.</p><p>Experience: At least 7 years of post-graduate experience including 3 years of professional experience related to Budget and Programming, humanitarian/development programme management and capacity building.</p><p>Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language). National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station s language, if different.</p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: Internal candidates Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu. Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and in close coordination with the Programmes Managers, Heads of Offices, Head, Resources Management, and relevant Heads of Units, the Programme Coordinator (Programme Support Unit (PSU)) will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the Programme Support related activities of the Unit. In close coordination with the relevant units at the Regional Office and Headquarters (HQ), the Programme Coordinator (Programme Support Unit (PSU)) will be responsible and accountable for project development and donor liaison activities through the development, review and submission of project proposals and donor reports, coordinating the project development, donor and institutional reporting in the fields of migration management, emergency response, other programmes in the Country Office (CO), as well as identifying opportunities for developing and promoting International Organization for Migration s (IOM s) strategic objectives through programmes in CO and for developing Strategic Partnership with counterparts in the government, United Nations (UN) agencies and other relevant stakeholders in line with IOM global, regional and country strategies including the Strategic Results Framework (SRF).</p><p>1. Identify project opportunities based on national needs, in close collaboration with relevant Units in the CO, and the Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) and the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO). Keep up to date about funding trends, policies and strategic priorities and budgetary planning cycles of donors and governments. Pro-actively seek funding sources among government and non-government donors, in line with IOM s strategic priorities.</p><p>2. Maintain effective working relationships with donors and potential donors, liaising, as necessary, with Regional Office (RO) and IOM COs with resource mobilization functions.</p><p>3. Coordinate the design and development of new programmes/projects based on solid results framework responding to emerging trends and priorities, in close coordination with the Chief of Mission, Regional Office, Headquarters Programme Managers, as well as with Government counterparts and other relevant public/private sector s partner organizations.</p><p>4. Ensure the review and endorsement of concept notes, proposals and donor reports on IOM s relevant software application, while also ensuring compliance with donor interests and requirements, and IOM s Project Handbook Guidance and results-based management standards.</p><p>5. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all projects and programmes implemented by IOM Yemen.</p><p>6. Support Project Managers in coordinating the operational, administrative and financial aspects of all ongoing projects, including oversight responsibility of projects implementation, in coordination with the Resource Management units as required. Liaise between IOM Finance colleagues and Programme Managers to ensure that the latter are observant of IOM and Donors financial requirements.</p><p>7. Contribute to the development of IOM Yemen annual consolidated appeal, external reporting on emergency response and engagement with UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on the Humanitarian Needs Overview/Humanitarian Response Plan. Ensure IOM is successfully providing input into and reporting in line with the Grants Management System and the Financial Tracking System and the Online Projects System.</p><p>8. Coordinate with Programme Managers, Chief of Mission and senior management and support the drafting of regular progress reports to be submitted to the donors, partners and IOM Headquarters.</p><p>9. Support Programme Managers in the continuous review of project s implementation strategies as well as provide guidance and suggest corrective measures and actions to be taken as necessary.</p><p>10. Ensure logical/efficient planning and deployment of monitoring staff to achieve established objectives and collect necessary data.</p><p>11. Contribute to the process of raising awareness on issues relevant to IOM s mandate and Yemen, to promote project/programme related activities.</p><p>12. Identify, train and supervise reporting, project development and monitoring and evaluation team members, placing emphasis on the development of new team members and training on humanitarian systems and donor protocols.</p><p>13. Undertake duty travel with the aim of project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts and donors, problem solving and the development of new initiatives, as required.</p><p>14. Act as IOM Yemen focal point and respond to inquiries from Headquarters and network of IOM regional offices. Chief of Mission Support</p><p>15. In coordination with the Chief of Mission, represent the CO in donor meetings, briefings, conferences, UN Working Group meetings and liaise with donors, governmental partners, project partners, think tanks policy centers at the international and national level.</p><p>16. In Coordination with the Programme Managers and Resource Management Unit, identify areas of projects/programme implementation which require the Chief of Mission intervention.</p><p>17. Represent the Chief of Mission in inter-agency meetings when related to the development and implementation of joint programmes, in coordination with Programme Coordinators/Managers as well as in any other meetings, as requested by the Chief of Mission.</p><p>18. Ensure adequate follow-up with relevant staff in support of the Chief of Mission strategic inputs and key decisions, including oversight of the mission's development of the country programme.</p><p>19. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Required Qualifications and Experience</h2><ul><li>Master's degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.</li></ul><h2>Experience</h2><ul><li>Experience working in international organization and knowledge of the UN system;</li><li>Experience in the field of migration issues, project development and design, project implementation, and administrative and financial management;</li><li>Experience in donor relations and grant management for specific donors of IOM's interest;</li><li>Previous experience and knowledge of donor funding mechanisms, particularly in the Country;</li><li>Experience in project development, donor reporting and technical writing and editing, preferably in the international development/humanitarian sector; and,</li><li>Experience with Results Based Management approach and other strategic planning approaches.</li></ul><h2>Skills</h2><ul><li>Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports;</li><li>Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and methodologies;</li><li>Demonstrated analytical and planning skills; capacity to establish working relationships with governmental authorities, national/international institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations;</li><li>Capacity to supervise and train support staff; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional background;</li><li>Ability to work with accuracy under constraints and pressure; high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment;</li><li>Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking; and,</li><li>Good level of computer literacy, including database application.</li></ul><h2>Languages</h2><ul><li>For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).</li><li>Working knowledge of Arabic and another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.</li><li>Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.</li></ul><h2>Required Competencies</h2><p>IOM's competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.</p><h2>Values</h2><ul><li>Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.</li><li>Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.</li><li>Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.</li><li>Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.</li></ul><h2>Core Competencies behavioural indicators Level 3</h2><ul><li>Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.</li><li>Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.</li><li>Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.</li><li>Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.</li><li>Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.</li></ul><h2>Managerial Competencies behavioural indicators Level 3</h2><ul><li>Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization's vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.</li><li>Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.</li><li>Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.</li><li>Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization's goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.</li><li>Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<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>