Jobs in Yemen

<p>Job Overview</p><p>We are seeking a motivated Tester to join our team on a part-time basis. This entry-level role is designed for candidates who hold a Master’s degree and possess foundational testing skills with 2 to 45 years of relevant experience in any context. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to quality assurance processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop proficiency in manual and, where applicable, automated testing practices within an organization based in Yemen.</p><p>About the Company</p><p>Our company is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization committed to delivering reliable software and technology solutions. We value curiosity, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. As a Yemen-based employer, we strive to create a supportive environment that enables professionals to advance their careers while contributing to meaningful projects.</p><p>Key Responsibilities and Duties</p><ul><li>Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements and specifications.</li><li>Perform manual testing across web, mobile, or desktop applications, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing.</li><li>Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers to reproduce and verify fixes.</li><li>Assist in creating and maintaining test data and environment configurations.</li><li>Contribute to the design and execution of automated test scripts when applicable, and learn to implement basic automation tasks.</li><li>Participate in daily stand-ups and agile ceremonies to communicate status, risks, and blockers.</li><li>Provide input on quality metrics and help drive continuous improvement in testing processes.</li><li>Adhere to organizational standards, methodologies, and best practices for software testing and quality assurance.</li></ul><p>Qualifications and Requirements</p><ul><li>Master’s degree (any field; preferred in a relevant discipline) from an accredited institution.</li><li>Entry-level to mid-level experience in software testing or quality assurance; flexible to applicants with diverse backgrounds who demonstrate strong testing aptitude.</li><li>Proven ability to understand system behavior, user requirements, and acceptance criteria.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in local language is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with basic testing concepts (functional, non-functional, regression) and defect tracking tools.</li><li>Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a part-time arrangement and collaborate with remote or on-site team members as required.</li></ul><p>Required Skills</p><ul><li>Attention to detail and meticulous test case design</li><li>Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset</li><li>Effective communication and collaboration</li><li>Foundational knowledge of software development life cycle and QA processes</li><li>Basic proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace</li><li>Willingness to participate in training and acquire additional QA certifications as needed</li></ul><p>Benefits and Perks</p><ul><li>Flexible part-time schedule with potential for growth into full-time opportunities</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and training in software testing</li><li>Collaborative work environment with exposure to multiple project domains</li><li>Competitive compensation aligned with local market standards</li><li>Eligibility for performance-based incentives and recognition programs</li></ul>

<p><br></p> <p> </p> <p> <b>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</b> (Under the supervision of Head of Finance, Head of Finance OIC and respective International Finance Officer):</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ensure delivery of critical processes, exercises and Programme, including but not limited to FSI, CBT, UNHAS, BSP, Cost recovery, Donor reporting and other core finance activities, to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond in a timely manner.</p> </li> <li> <p>Collaborate and coordinate in ensuring the validity of FSI for Yemen Country Office.</p> </li> <li> <p>Coordinate and support the implementation of the recommendations from FSI exercise.</p> </li> <li> <p>Monitor and analyses the factors impacting exchange rate, including USD and YER liquidity in the country.</p> </li> <li> <p>Coordinate the required budget, monitor spending and unspent balances for BSP, cost recovery projects and expiring contributions, including closure of open items.</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead and coordinate monthly UNHAS, BSP, cost recovery reconciliation and closure of long outstanding open items.</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead and coordinate required Country Office Donor Reporting.</p> </li> <li> <p>Report on key data for financial status and outcomes of projects in accordance with corporate governance requirements, cost to serve to beneficiaries, ensuring accuracy, deadlines, and accounting processes are complied with.</p> </li> <li> <p>Track and collate data to support others to improve policies, systems and procedures in order to minimize financial risks, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and ensure services are aligned with business objectives.</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to the delivery of financial controls and insight into WFP performance, supporting periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify areas which may present potential audit, compliance or financial risks. </p> </li> <li> <p>Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.</p> </li> <li> <p>Represent unit/CO at internal meetings, external meetings and events with other UN agencies, banks and other financial institutions, or other partners and entities as required.</p> </li> <li> <p>Fill in capacity gaps in any stream of Finance function.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <b>DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:</b> <br>Ensure accuracy and timely delivery in all tasks performed; Produce organized, accurate and well documented records confirming required format with well analyzed data; improve business processes.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Education</b>: University degree in Accounting or Finance or relevant fields, Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields, or First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related work experience plus membership in an international recognized professional accountancy body such as Association of Chartered, Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Institute of Certified Public Accounts (ICPA)or equivalent.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Experience:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional experience.</p> </li> <li> <p>UN experience in working in the finance, project management, in humanitarian and development context are preferrable. </p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p><br></p> <p> </p> <p> <b>ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Contribute towards the development of Yemen country office specific plans and processes, and deliver HR operational activities or projects, following standard processes and ensuring alignment with wider WFP policies.</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide advice to managers and employees, understanding their needs and ensuring policies, procedures, processes, systems and tools are available and correctly applied to support them.</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide effective management of the employment relationship between WFP and its staff, by administering conditions of service, contracts and appropriate entitlements, and resolving employee relations issues.</p> </li> <li> <p>Accountable for the accurately processing national payroll within the delegated authority. </p> </li> <li> <p>Deliver onboarding activities which ensure new employees have a positive experience of WFP and are successfully integrated into their new role and the organization.</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to building and managing talent within WFP, working with managers to understand their needs and delivering solutions to retain, manage and develop a high caliber workforce to deliver business objectives including assisting managers in succession planning.</p> </li> <li> <p>Guide and supervise junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.</p> </li> <li> <p>Collect and analyze data for the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of HR activities that enables informed decision-making and consistent information for stakeholders.</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to continuous improvement by implementing new/updated HR policies, procedures and systems and recommending improvements to ways of working.</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead various projects within Human resources management function including the one payroll project focusing on bringing together various payroll systems together.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <b>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Education:</b> </p> <p>Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field, or First University degree with three additional years of related work experience.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Experience:</b> </p> <p>Total relevant 7 years of experience including 3 years of Professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE HR SERVICES:</b> </p> <p> Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of payroll, staff engagement and benefits and entitlement management.</p> <p> Has gained extensive experience providing administrative and systems support across multiple activities in employment life cycle including recruitment, interviews, training support, performance management, relocation support and policy implementation within a country office environment.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Knowledge &amp; Skills:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Broad or specialized knowledge of HR best practices, techniques and processes with some understanding of the basic theoretical background.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to supervise and support more junior and/or less experienced members of the team.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to work with minimal supervision.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and recommend a course of action.</p> </li> <li> <p>Good communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and provide client-oriented service. Ability to identify client s needs and match them to appropriate solutions.</p> </li> <li> <p>Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specific processes and systems.</p></li></ul> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p>Department: Funding &amp; Services Finance Duty Station: Aden, Yemen Contract Type: Full-time (100%) Direct report: Head of Support Grade: Assistant * Only Yemeni citizens or candidates holding a valid work permit for Yemen will be considered.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s or higher degree in relevant field such as accounting, business management, finance, or economics.</li><li>Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in finance.</li><li>Good knowledge of Excel.</li><li>Experience from humanitarian or development sector is a plus.</li><li>Software Proficiency: Skill in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.</li><li>Compliance &amp; Audits: Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance standards, as well as experience with internal controls and audits.</li><li>Understanding and respect for humanitarian principles and the organization s vision, mission, and confidentiality.</li><li>Flexibility and adaptability.</li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented, and solutions-oriented approach.</li><li>Full professional proficiency in Arabic and English, written and spoken.</li></ul>

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

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p><strong>1.&nbsp; Office/Unit/Project Description&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP Yemen operates in one of the world’s most complex and protracted crises, where overlapping challenges of conflict, governance, and climate change create deep vulnerabilities for communities across the country. The Country Office’s Climate Change, Water, Energy, and Environment (CCWEE) portfolio is a core pillar of UNDP’s programming, focused on restoring essential services, strengthening local governance, and improving livelihoods through climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development solutions. The portfolio works closely with national and local partners to implement integrated interventions across water, agriculture, energy, and institutional strengthening to address the interlinked drivers of fragility, inequality, and environmental degradation.</p><br> <p>In this context, the <i>Integrated Water Resources Management for Enhanced Resilience in Yemen (IWRM-ERA)</i> Project, funded by KfW, aims to strengthen climate resilience and improve water resources management in targeted areas of Taiz and Lahj governorates. The project supports sustainable water management, watershed rehabilitation, community engagement, and climate-resilient livelihoods to improve water security and enhance resilience to climate change.</p><br> <p>Furthermore, this position will also provide targeted cross-support to communication and visibility activities for other strategic initiatives under the broader CCWEE portfolio (including GEF, GCF, and other bilateral donors), ensuring unified thematic messaging.</p><br> <p>To enhance project visibility, stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing, and advocacy, UNDP seeks a Communications Analyst to lead the development and implementation of communications and outreach activities.</p><br> <p>The Communications Analyst reports directly to one of the Project Managers, while maintaining a direct strategic and operational matrix reporting line to the CCWEE Team Leader to facilitate portfolio-wide thematic synergy.</p><br> <p><strong>2.&nbsp; Scope of Work&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p><strong>1-Ensure effective management of communications activities for the CCWEE Portfolio</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Chart and oversee the implementation of daily communications activities across all CCWEE projects.</li> <li>Draft and publish success stories, articles, press releases and other publications to highlight the portfolio’s achievements and impact.</li> <li>Coordinate with project teams to develop social media posts, infographics and multimedia content reflecting CCWEE achievements and lessons learned.</li> <li>Ensure timely updates of portfolio and project fact sheets, website pages, newsletters and other outreach materials.</li> <li>Work with implementing partners and project Responsible Parties to generate content (text, photos, video) that aligns with UNDP guidelines and narrative.</li> <li>Provide communications advice to project teams to maximize visibility and ensure consistency.</li> <li>Support and contribute to the Country Office’s overall communications priorities and campaigns, ensuring CCWEE activities are integrated into corporate messaging as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>2- Ensure implementation of strategic communications plan</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Develop and implement a comprehensive Strategic Communications Plan for the CCWEE portfolio, targeting key audiences (e.g. government stakeholders, donors, communities, media).</li> <li>Lead the production of communications materials and donor-facing products (e.g. brochures, reports, presentations), including managing photo and video documentation. This involves procuring and coordinating photographers, videographers and designers to create assets for use by regional and HQ partners. For example, similar roles have handled procurement and deployment of consultants to produce photos, videos, animations and other communications products.</li> <li>Coordinate closely with the UNDP Yemen Communications &amp; Advocacy Team to ensure that CCWEE messaging and outreach activities align with the Country Office’s communications strategy and UNDP branding.</li> <li>Emphasize CCWEE’s development and resilience work – not just humanitarian relief – helping to shift the narrative towards long-term solutions for climate, water and environmental challenges.</li> </ul> <p><strong>3- Promote advocacy and communications campaigns</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Design and roll out innovative advocacy and awareness campaigns linked to CCWEE priorities (e.g. water conservation, renewable energy, biodiversity). This includes social media campaigns timed to international observances (Climate Week, World Water Day, etc.), policy dialogue events, and project launches.</li> <li>Plan and execute national-level advocacy initiatives to promote CCWEE themes and influence public and stakeholder understanding. Campaigns should engage diverse media channels and community networks.</li> <li>Develop creative content (videos, photo essays, blog series) to increase engagement. For example, the Analyst will “produce information and communications products (e.g. press releases, articles, speeches, stories, blogs, fact sheets, etc.), including proposing topics, collecting information from the field, audience targeting, writing and editing content.</li> </ul> <p><strong>4- Ensure donor relations and reporting&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Regularly update donors on communications activities and work directly with communication focal points on planning, requirements and operational requirements.</li> <li>Assist the team in the editing and formatting of official project reports.</li> <li>Review and polish written content produced by the portfolio to enhance coherence, tone, and readability in line with UNDP standards.</li> </ul> <p><strong>5- Ensure editorial support and quality control and support knowledge sharing&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Assist CCWEE teams by editing and formatting official reports, concept notes and policy briefs to ensure clarity, coherence and alignment with UNDP standards.</li> <li>Review and edit written content (in English and/or Arabic) produced by the portfolio, enhancing tone, style and accuracy. All materials must be consistent with UNDP’s corporate guidelines and narrative.</li> <li>Maintain an organized archive of CCWEE communications outputs (photos, videos, articles, social media posts) for reference and reuse</li> <li> <p>Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and the organization.</p><br></li> </ul> <p>3<strong>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Competencies&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <i><strong>Core</strong></i> <br> <strong>Achieve Results:</strong> LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline <br> <strong>Think Innovatively:</strong> LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements&nbsp; <br> <strong>Learn Continuously:</strong> LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback <br> <strong>Adapt with Agility:</strong> LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible&nbsp; <br> <strong>Act with Determination:&nbsp;</strong> LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident <br> <strong>Engage and Partner:</strong> LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships <br> <strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion:</strong> LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination&nbsp; <br> <p><i><strong>&nbsp;Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies:&nbsp;</strong></i></p><br> <i><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies</strong></i> <br> <i><strong>Thematic Area</strong></i> <i><strong>Name</strong></i> <i><strong>Definition</strong></i> <br> <strong>Business&nbsp;Development</strong> Knowledge&nbsp;Facilitation&nbsp; <p>&nbsp;Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally</p><br> <p>and externally, and to design and facilitate</p><br> <p>activities, to share and exchange knowledge,</p><br> <p>information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and</p><br> <p>approaches to stimulate active participation,</p><br> <p>contribution, and exchange</p><br> <br> <strong>Business&nbsp;Management</strong> Project&nbsp;Management &nbsp;Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.&nbsp; <br> <strong>Business Management</strong> Communication <p>Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels</p><br> <br> <strong>Partnership Management</strong> Relationship Management&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding <br> <strong>Communications&nbsp;</strong> Media relations&nbsp; <p>Ability to develop media relations</p><br> <p>across all aspects of media work</p><br> <p>including relationships with media</p><br> <p>and</p><br> <p>preparing media materials such as</p><br> <p>messages</p><br> <br> <p><strong>4.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Minimum Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <strong>Min. Education requirements</strong> <p>Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or a related field is required. &nbsp;Or&nbsp;</p><br> <p>A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree)in the areas stated above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Min. years of relevant work experience&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience&nbsp;in mass communications, media, journalism, tv/radio/electronic media</p><br> <br> <strong>Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section</strong> <ul> <li>Proven ability to produce clear, concise written and visual information products (e.g., press releases, success stories, social media content).</li> <li>Experience in utilizing computers, standard office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and managing web-based content systems.</li> <li>Experience working in communications or advocacy for UN/UNDP, international organisations, or prominent international NGOs (INGOs) in an emergency or conflict environment.</li> <li>Experience managing national advocacy campaigns and coordinating the production of video, photo, and other multimedia products.</li> <li>Experience working in politically complex environments and coordinating with partners on highly sensitive environmental or social issues.</li> <li>Experience in excellent editing, report writing, and formatting skills for donor-facing documents.</li> </ul> <br> <strong>Required Language(s)&nbsp;</strong> Fluent in English and Arabic Is required.&nbsp; <br> <strong>Professional Certificates</strong> N/A <br> <p><strong>5.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The following documents shall be required from the applicants:</strong></p><br> <ol> <li><strong>Personal CV or P11</strong>, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. 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<br><b>About the mission</b><br>SI opened its mission in Yemen in 2017, establishing its coordination in Aden. Since then, SI expanded the geographical scope of its intervention, and established offices in Al Mokha, Taizz and Marib, and operational presence in Hodeidah, Lahj, Dahle, Abyan, Shabwah, and Hadramout Governorates. The mission has a forecasted budget of about 21M Euros for the year 2024. It operates from Aden, where the coordination is based, and 4 operational field bases located in Taiz, Marib and Al Mokha with Emergency team also stationed in Aden. The mission is composed of approx. 20 expatriates and about 150 national staffs. Objectives for the mission for 2024 is to build on its Emergency Response capacity to expand in hard-to-reach areas and develop qualitative interventions responding to emergency and protracted needs, while enhancing resilience. SI is currently undertaking 11 different projects in Yemen, financed respectively by the ECHO, BHA, UN-OCHA, CDCS, SDC, DUTCH MOFA, CIAA and DG INTPA. SI implements emergency and resilience WASH programs with activities of water trucking, rehabilitation of water network, construction of emergency latrines and showers, distribution of hygiene kits, hygiene promotion, and cleaning campaigns. Under its FSL portfolio, SI distributes unconditional, multi-purpose cash to IDPs and host communities, support the livelihood component by supporting in Income Generating activities. SI has been one of the first humanitarian actors to access the West Coast and remains as of today positioned in hard-to-reach areas close to the frontline of Marib, Hodeidah and Maqbanah. SI aims at maintaining this positioning and further expanding its presence.<br>About the job<br>General objective:<br>Ensure proper grants' management from inception phase to final reporting. Ensure compliance towards donors' regulations. Foster donors' network and support representation towards donors. Enhance donors' mapping and develop opportunities' development plans. Build on the partnerships' strategy of the Mission and support the reinforcement of SI's partnerships in Yemen both with national and INGOs<br>The main challenges:<br>The Yemen Mission has been working on an increased diversified resource mobilisation stratgey and is expected to potentailly have 5-6 new grants (CDCS Taiz, SDRPY Taiz, DG MENA Marib, DG MENA Taiz, FCDO, FRDL, SDC - Taiz) as well increasing new local partnerships (5-6), and two new consortia set ups, with SI being the lead.. Donors are not present in-Country and representation takes place remotely or through visits in Amman or other locations. Humanitarian funding is expected to decrease, while development donors have increasingly expressed interest to continue to support (e.g. EU, SDC). The push for cost-effectiveness pushes all INGOs towards consortia while the kicking in of the localization agenda imposes the development of local partnerships.<br>Priorities for the 2/3 first months:<br>1) Steer the Partnership strategy with a decisive step towards implementation of new integrated approaches an consortia over 2026/27<br>2) Facilitate the development of key propositional concept notes to forward the mission strategy in particular towards development donors<br>3) Work on the development of a more sustainable Grants department (so far relying on international staff only)<br>Security constraints:<br>The security situation in Aden remains unstable and volatile notwithstanding the distance from frontlines. Risks related to high proliferation of weapons, radicalization and potential jihadi attacks remain significant. Due to the above, movements for international staff remain highly constrained, with a limited number of public places (some cafes, restaurants and supermarket) validated for movements during daytime. Curfew time is at 10.30 pm.<br><b>Your profile</b><br>Diplomas and experience :<br>• Bachelor / Diploma in relevant field<br>• Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3-4 years<br>• Experience in a similar position : 0-2 years<br>Skills :<br>Technical Skills :<br>• Experience in business development and lobbying towards donors (in particular development ones)<br>• Experience in grant management and compliance, particularly with institutional donors<br>• Experience in partnership mapping and development<br>Transversal Skills :<br>• Advanced communication skills with capacity to juggle conflicting priorities<br>• Good representation skills<br>• Capacity to work to tight deadlines in a challenging humanitarian environment<br>Language :<br>• Fluency in written and oral English mandatory<br>• Arabic an asset<br>• French is an asset<br><br>

<p><b>Mission :</b></p><p><br></p><p>Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Programmes, your mission will be to lead the MHPSS department, ensuring innovation and the quality of the deployment of the sectoral strategy and MHPSS operations of ACF France within the country office</p><p>The main responsibilities and challenges of the position will be as follows :</p><p><br></p><p>Define MHPSS strategies and positioning for the country office</p><p>Coordinate and support the implementation of MHPSS programmes</p><p>Functionnally manage and supervise MHPSS teams</p><p>Represent ACF and promote its positioning with the MHPSS sector</p><p><br></p><p><b>Profile :</b></p><p><br></p><p>You hold a Master's Degree in psychology, mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>At least 5 years of professional experience in international solidarity, with minimum 3 years in humanitarian and/or development project management in the MHPSS sector.</p><p>You have experience working on Health, Nutrition, MHPSS and/or WaSH integrated programmes.</p><p>You demonstrate a high capacity communicator with strong representation skills and proven proposal writing and program development capacity.</p><p><br></p><p>Having experiences in the Middle East would be a plus</p><p>Prior experience working with ACF.</p><p>You master English (written and spoken).</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><br></p>