Job Description

Project Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Development Specialist -2025

• Location: Aden/Lahj Governorates (with regular travel to other sites). 
• Period: 5 months, renewable subject to performance.
• Duty Station: Life Makers Meeting Place Organization (LMMPO), Aden/Lahj –Yemen.
• Terms: Full Time Position (8 Eight hours per working day), with field visits to the work sites.
• Classification: Programs & projects Management\ Project management
• Expected start Date: 1-09-2025.
• Job grade: - Fourth degree.

Foreword:

LMMPO; 18 years of diligent engagement in Yemeni humanitarian and Development undertaking, is now regarded as one of the leading organizations in humanitarian response and development as well as development of young people's abilities. Investing and benefiting from the abilities and talents of young people constitutes a passion for us, but also is the essence of our mission and focus of our work and it is on top of our goals for which we are working hard to achieve. Thus, we have implemented several successful activities and programs that have had a real favorable impact on young people and the society in general. That success, inevitably, will not be possible without the support of our teams, donors, partners and other stakeholders. 
LMMPO is keen to have a competent candidate to fill the position of Project Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Development Specialist.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1.    Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in capacity, resources, policies, and processes.
2.    Analyze organizational structures, systems, and staff competencies to determine areas for improvement.
3.    Support institutions in strategic planning, action plans, and governance improvements.
4.    Facilitate participatory planning to ensure stakeholder engagement and ownership.
5.    Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and mentoring for capacity development.
6.    Develop training materials, guidelines, and toolkits tailored to institutional needs.
7.    Promote knowledge sharing, evidence-based practices, and information management.
8.    Support policy development, regulatory compliance, and advocacy for institutional strengthening.
9.    Implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track progress and impact.
10.    Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
11.    Facilitate partnerships, multi-stakeholder dialogues, and resource-sharing initiatives.
12.    Represent the institution in meetings, conferences, and working groups.
13.    Assist in restructuring, reform, and change management initiatives.
14.    Strengthen financial management, accountability, and operational efficiency.
15.    Support resource mobilization and sustainability strategies for long-term impact.
16.    Foster institutional resilience to adapt to economic, technological, and environmental changes.
17.    Plan, coordinate, and oversee capacity development initiatives and mini-projects.
18.    Strengthen local ownership and leadership to reduce dependency on external support.
19.    Report progress and perform other project-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Skills 

• Bachelor's degree in the same field.
• At least 5-10 years of experience in the field of institutional capacity building training.
• At least 5 years of experience in the same field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working with local and international organizations in the same field.
• Experience in providing multi-sector emergency food assistance and livelihoods to the most vulnerable households, including internally displaced persons and host communities in Lahj Governorate.

Languages:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is preferred.

Skills:

• Proven experience in institutional capacity building training.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• Proficiency in the use of office and field project systems.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Administrative and field skills.
• Decision-making.
• Ability to achieve planned objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to travel and move between the above-mentioned directorates and work sites, regardless of their complexity.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Position Includes: -

The (Basic salary, Appearance & Transportation Allowances, Social Security, Payroll Tax, Other Benefits (Communications Allowance), Health & Life Insurance.]