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<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><b>Role</b></p><p>The Country Director (CD) provides strategic leadership and representation for Geneva Call in Yemen. As the most senior representative of Geneva Call in the country, the CD is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, and development of country operations. This includes the qualitative implementation of Geneva Call s humanitarian engagement and diplomacy (humanitarian dialogue, research, community-based approach), advocacy, fundraising, representation, and the management of financial and human resources.</p><p>The CD Yemen reports administratively and technically to the Director of Operations and directly manages the country team.</p><p><b>Work Relations</b></p><p><b>Internal:</b></p><ul><li>Collaborates with regional and HQ units, including Programme, Policy Research and Legal (PRL), MEAL, Safety and Security, Global Engagement, Donor Relations, Finance, Logistics, and HR teams.</li><li>Manages the country mission; coordinates with thematic/technical advisors and functional leads at HQ.</li></ul><p><b>External:</b></p><ul><li>Represents Geneva Call to national and local authorities, donors, UN agencies, INGOs, civil society actors, AGDAs and Provisional Governments where applicable.</li><li>Represents Geneva Call in national and international forums and builds strategic partnerships.</li></ul><p><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>Strategy and programme implementation</b></p><ul><li>Analyses the humanitarian and security situation in Yemen to identify key areas of work for Geneva Call.</li><li>Ensures the fulfillment of Geneva Call s core mission to promote IHL with AGDAs and Provisional Governments with focus on addressing protection threats to vulnerable populations.</li><li>Provides leadership, quality delivery and management, and streamlines monitoring, evaluation, and learning for the country programme, in alignment with Geneva Call s strategy. Ensures programmes are monitored and evaluated effectively.</li><li>Manages, supervises, and coordinates all activities in-country related to the implementation of Geneva Call s projects in the country, adhering to proposal guidelines, indicators, budgets, and work plans. Promotes the sharing of learning internally and externally, using results to inform programme decisions and enhance institutional knowledge.</li></ul><p><b>Safety and security management</b></p><ul><li>Oversees safety and security protocols and risk management plans for staff and operations.</li><li>Conducts regular context and risk analyses to ensure safety and operational viability.</li><li>Manages security in line with Geneva Call s policies and standards.</li></ul><p><b>Mission management and coordination</b></p><ul><li>Manages the country mission team, and has on average 2 to 4 direct reports, depending on the size of the mission. Is accountable for all leadership processes in-country such as performance management, duty of care, attendance.</li><li>Ensures transparent financial management and compliance with internal procedures, policies, code of conduct and local laws.</li></ul><p><b>Fundraising and resource mobilisation</b></p><ul><li>Develops and implements a country fundraising strategy to secure necessary resources.</li><li>Leads the preparation of project proposals and donor submissions, ensuring contextual relevance.</li><li>Fosters relationships with donors and identifies new funding opportunities.</li></ul><p><b>Advocacy and communication</b></p><ul><li>Represents Geneva Call s interests with government bodies, donors, and key stakeholders.</li><li>Actively participates in clusters and working groups relevant to Geneva Call s mission.</li><li>Advocates for Geneva Call s initiatives to enhance civilian protection and adherence to IHL.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>A Master s degree (preferred) or a bachelor s degree in political or social sciences, International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Human Rights, or a related field relevant to the role.</p><p>A minimum of 12 years of experience in humanitarian organisations, with a strong preference for at least 15 years, including at least 2 years in a Country Director role.</p><p>Out of total required experience, minimum 7 years experience of working in conflict affected contexts.</p><p>Proven experience in managing multi-donor programmes, teams (including expatriates), and complex operations.</p><p>Strong background in financial and donor management, capacity building, and security management.</p><p>Experience in working with armed groups, De Facto Authorities and Provisional Governments is a strong plus.</p><p>Proposal writing and donor reporting skills.</p><p>Experience working on programmes related to civilian infrastructure and/or rule of law.</p><p>Strong organisational and analytical skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.</p><p>Solid diplomatic skills with the ability to communicate with high-level interlocutors.</p><p>Knowledgeable and passionate about political and security affairs. Extensive knowledge of security management.</p><p>Fundraising, project cycle management, and budget management.</p><p>Strong risk-planning and problem-solving skills.</p><p>Capacity to meet deadlines under time pressure.</p><p>Negotiation and interpersonal skills.</p><p>Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) or International Human Rights Law is a strong asset.</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><b>OPERATIONS:</b></p> <p>The TFM is responsible for all operational aspects of his/her assets including the following.</p> <p>Technical responsibilities and oversight</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for daily management and supervision of operational activity, ensuring safety and quality of EOD and MMC operations.</li> <li>Supports the HDP Operations Manager in the planning and tasking of operational assets.</li> <li>Manages, mentors and supervises national staff ensuring that they carry out their duties in a responsible manner. Ensure all teams are fully compliant with IMAS, NMAS &amp; DRC HDP SOPs.</li> <li>Delivers and monitors training to build capacity within the national staff in consultation with the OM.</li> <li>Regularly conducts internal quality assurance of EOD providing corrective action where necessary.</li> <li>Daily reporting of all HDP activities to OM and IM unit.</li> <li>Monitor and analyse productivity and report back with recommendations for improvement</li> <li>Supports the process of accreditation of DRC HDP in xx country according to legislative requirements, as required.</li> <li>Assists the OM in the revision of National Standards and DRC HDP SOPs.</li> <li>Advice, assists and guides other DRC sector staff to mitigate mine and ERW risks when operating in contaminated areas, as required.</li> <li>Implement security measures in accordance with the security plan and coordinate with the OM.</li> <li>Support capacity building of national partners through training and mentoring.</li> <li>Ensure that priorities set by the programme, and NMAA are met, and the requirements of the donors and beneficiaries are taken into consideration</li> </ul> <p>Logistics</p> <p>The TFM is to ensure the logistic requirements for his/her assigned assets are planned for and correctly managed. Specifics are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Ensure the serviceability of equipment for assigned tasks.</li> <li>Ensure timely replacement of defective equipment for assigned tasks.</li> <li>Ensure long-term planning for equipment that has expiry restrictions.</li> <li>Follow up on requisitions to HQ for his/her assigned tasks.</li> <li>Ensure damage and losses are reported correctly.</li> <li>Ensure logistic procedures between the field and HQ are being followed.</li> <li>Be the Logistic focal point to coordinate with the Logistics Manager in HQ for his /her assigned tasks.</li> <li>Assist the OM and Logistics Manager in developing plans for maintenance and turnover of operational equipment.</li> </ul> <p>Administration / Human Resources</p> <p>The TFM is responsible for monitoring various aspects of admin and HR of his/her operational assets including the following:</p> <ul> <li>Discipline and welfare of assigned staff including Code of Conduct, absenteeism and determining the root cause and effect on operations.</li> <li>Ensure correct staff levels are maintained for tasks.</li> <li>Identify staff that have potential for advancement and make recommendations to the OM.</li> <li>Conduct annual appraisal of staff as directed by the OM.</li> <li>Document staff work and leave records on a monthly basis.</li> <li>Facilitate the recruitment of field-based staff in your field location.</li> </ul> <p>Finance, the TFM is to monitor the financial aspects of his/her operations with the following responsibilities.</p> <ul> <li>Ensure correct financial procedures are followed at field level.</li> <li>Verify and sign all field vouchers and payments at field level.</li> <li>Monitor operational expenditure at field level.</li> </ul> <p>Note: The above financial tasks will also include AVR based operations.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>A minimum of 3 years of working experience in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (a minimum of IMAS EOD level 3 qualifications) is required</p> <p>Experience as a trainer and supervisor of mine action technical staff in EOD is required</p> <p>Experience in logistics and the safety of personnel and assets is required</p> <p>Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic with excellent writing skills required</p> <p>A high degree of computer literacy is required</p> <p>Working experience in the humanitarian sector is highly desirable</p> <p>Substantial documented professional technical experience in mine action</p> <p>Basic first aid</p> <p>Basic radio communication skills</p> <p>Excellent command of the most common methodologies to identify, assess and monitor activities, with proven record of achievements</p> <p>Strong administration and organizational ability</p> <p>Excellent management and personnel skills a calm and diplomatic disposition will be preferred</p> <p>Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local authorities</p> <p>Willingness to live and work in remote and isolated areas under basic conditions is a must .</p> <p>Minimum High School certification</p> <p>Minimum of IMAS EOD Level 3 certification, or equivalent from an Internationally recognized technical school (Military or Civilian) is required with proven experience in EOD Level 3.</p> <p>Certification in HMA practices.</p> <p>Full driving license (manual).</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Drive coordination and facilitation of project activities throughout the country program and support office-related administrative tasks.</p> <p>The position will be based in Yemen s temporary capital Aden.</p> <p>To facilitate coordination with national and local authorities, focal points, as well as community leadership for the effective implementation of project activities. In addition, supporting administrative processes at office level.</p> <p>Functions: </p> <ul> <li> <p>Project Activities Support </p> <ul> <li> <p>In consultation with the UN-Habitat team, coordinate and meet with community leaders and members and convene meetings in project target areas</p> </li> <li> <p>Assist in initiating community outreach activities, i.e., facilitating beneficiary selection processes </p> </li> <li> <p>Inform project stakeholders on project activities </p> </li> <li> <p>Facilitate regular field visits </p> </li> <li> <p>Assist the team and partners to identify projects and needs related to project components</p> </li> <li> <p>Assist in coordinating with relevant agencies and institutional counterparts where necessary, and ensure follow-up actions </p> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p>Administrative Support </p> <ul> <li> <p>Liaise with government counterparts and stakeholders, coordinate and schedule meetings, and sustain strong professional relationships with them</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide administrative support for conferences, workshops and retreats</p> </li> <li> <p>Follow up on deadlines, commitments and actions, coordinating the collation and submission of reports as required</p> </li> <li> <p>Assist in record keeping and data entry</p> </li> <li> <p>Compile and organize information for periodic audits</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to office management and procurement, including travel support</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p>Travel and Logistics </p> <ul> <li> <p>Prepare documentation for security clearances </p> </li> <li> <p>Support travel transaction processes, including requests for visas, identity cards, and other documentation for personnel, UN officials and visitors, ensuring compliance with UN rules and regulations</p> </li> <li> <p>Arrange hotel reservations and organize pickups, hospitality, protocol customs, and immigration support for visiting officials</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide timely updates to individuals or units on administrative steps, project file status, and pending issues</p> </li> <li> <p>Support overseeing external transportation service contractors, including performance monitoring and invoice processing</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><b>Generic Responsibilities</b></p> <ul> <li><p>Uphold and promote NRC values, code of conduct and Humanitarian Principles</p> </li> <li><p>Gives support to relevant NRC staff in developing and maintaining good relationships with local authorities and officials.</p> </li> <li><p>Actively promote gender awareness and protection and where the situation demands it be a champion for gender and protection.</p> </li> <li><p>Attend coordination meetings with official stakeholders, record meeting minutes and report back to management.</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Key responsibilities</b></p> <p>Overall coordination in representing NRC with the Government entities and other key stakeholders in the targeted areas including fostering healthy and effective relationship with them:</p> <ul> <li><p>Assist in the development and implementation of NRC stakeholders engagement plan to ensure the organization is compliant with local laws and regulations as well as is actively inclusively involving relevant official stakeholders. </p> </li> <li><p>In collaboration with the line manager and the Access Adviser, contribute to the development and implementation of NRC access and negotiation strategies and plans to ensure continued as well as sustained access of NRC s services to the people we serve.</p> </li> <li><p>Lead in the preparation, submission and signing of NRC agreements with authorities; including, Principle Agreement, Sub-Agreements and MoUs.</p> </li> <li><p>Lead in preparation, submission and approving of Project/activities modification, top ups and Separate activities permits, </p> </li> <li><p>Compile and submit the required monthly/quarterly/biannual and annual reports to relevant government authorities, ensuring adherence to NRC s policies, procedure, and donor requirements.</p> </li> <li><p>Lead in Identifying key contacts in relevant government ministries; and develop and maintain good working relationships as well as negotiation with them and the institutions they represent.</p> </li> <li><p>Lead in preparation, submission and signing of NRC Data Collection tools and approvals.</p> </li> <li><p>Obtain legal, fiscal, and administrative information (including, but not limited to documents) from local authorities; and share with relevant NRC staff and partner organizations as may be applicable.</p></li> <li><p>From time-to-time translates documents from English to Arabic and/or from Arabic to English, to ensure they are fit for the intended purpose and audience and/or edit complex technical materials. </p> </li> <li><p>Ensure the sub-agreement tracker and assessment tools tracker are updated and shared with all relevant staff.</p> </li> <li><p>Lead and accompany senior NRC staff to meetings with government entities as well as field visits whenever demanded including interpretation/translation process and documentation of meeting notes.</p> </li> <li><p> Support HR/Admin on submission of and follow up on VISA applications, exit/entry visas, residence permits, and work permits for international staff.</p> </li> <li><p>Coordinate timely and accurate response to government orders, information, documents, and letters related to NRC s program.</p> </li> <li><p>Maintain a complete, up-to-date, and orderly archive for all sub-agreement, reports and official communication with authorities, both in hard copies and electronically, in accordance with NRC filing systems, and in accordance with principles of effective document management.</p> </li> <li><p>From time to time conduct supportive field visits to Area and field offices and other project activities; and produce back-to-office reports within one week and provide support when needed.</p> </li> <li><p>Assist in maintaining awareness of relevant governmental laws, policies and procedures that has significant impact on NRC s operation in the targeted areas.</p> </li> <li><p>Support the line manager in engaging with relevant authorities, assisting in communication and coordination efforts as needed to ensure effective collaboration and compliance with local regulations. </p> </li> <li><p>Any other tasks as assigned by the line manager. </p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Learning:</b></p> <ul> <li><p>Support the documentation, archiving, and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices related to liaison, coordination, reporting, and engagement with authorities through maintaining and updating relevant tracking tools.</p> </li> <li><p>Ensure key lessons and operational challenges related to sub agreements, reporting processes, and coordination with authorities are captured, documented, and regularly shared with relevant NRC teams.</p> </li> <li><p>Support the integration of lessons learned into future liaison and coordination processes to strengthen operational efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.</p> </li> <li><p>Facilitate regular reflection and learning discussions with relevant departments to promote continuous improvement in liaison processes, communication with authorities, and management of agreements and reporting requirements.</p> </li> </ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p><span>University degree in public or business administration or other relevant social sciences.</span></p> <ul> <li><p><span>2-3 years experience from working in government relations for a humanitarian organization</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Experience of liaison and representation with senior level authorities</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Demonstrated diplomatic communication skills with ability to build a strong network with a variety of stakeholders</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Able to do required regular travel within a designated Local Authority area and may also require travel outside the area, thus flexibility is required to meet this need as it appears</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Ability to engage and influence government authorities and its departments to achieve results.</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively advocate on behalf of NRC.</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Native Arabic speaker and advanced English language skills</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Knowledge of humanitarian principles, standards and other humanitarian related issues.</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Demonstrated high attention to details.</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Demonstrated competencies in drafting letters in Arabic</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p><i>The following are essential for this position:</i></p> <ul> <li><p><span>Handling insecure environments</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Planning and delivering results</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Empowering and building trust</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Emotionally intelligent</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Ability to absorb complex written and verbal information and communicate effectively.</span></p> </li> <li><p><span>Ability to strengthen effective working relationships at all levels.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p>Liaison Officer will primarily be responsible for coordinating sub-agreements and MoUs with authorities, mandatory as well as ad hoc reporting to authorities, and problem solving in relation to sub-agreements and reports.</p><p></p></section>