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<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 & 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 Office (Cash Based Transfer) TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Fixed Term NOA SUPERVISOR: Programme Policy Officer UNIT/DIVISION: Programme DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen DURATION: 12 Months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: WFP operations across Yemen are conducted within a highly complex, volatile, and high-risk humanitarian environment. To deliver large-scale assistance safely, efficiently, and accountably, WFP relies heavily on its Cash-Based Transfer (CBT) and Identity Management (IDM) delivery infrastructure to meet acute food security and nutrition needs. The position is based in the WFP, Yemen country office and reports directly to the National Officer of the CBT Unit under the overall supervision of the Head of the CBT/IDM Unit. The incumbent supports the technical implementation, tracking, reconciliation, and coordination of CBT activities. The role requires strong initiative, technical accountability, and independent judgment to resolve day-to-day operational challenges, coordinate extensively with internal units and external Financial Service Providers (FSPs), and ensure the transparent and timely delivery of digital cash assistance to WFP beneficiaries. JOB PURPOSE To provide end-to-end technical, financial, and operational support for the planning, implementation, and quality assurance of CBT interventions. The incumbent will ensure rigorous data compliance across field distribution lists, manage monthly FSP reconciliation loops, maintain corporate financial tracking systems, and serve as the technical Secretariat for the internal WFP Cash-Based Transfer Working Group (CBT WG) to optimize cash delivery mechanisms across the operation. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct guidance of the National CBT Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of CBT/IDM, the incumbent will execute the following core accountabilities: CBT Design & Implementation: Support the technical design, deployment, and optimization of CBT interventions at the Country Office level, ensuring absolute alignment with WFP s Interim Country Strategic Plan (ICSP) and programmatic strategies. Field Office Technical Support: Provide continuous technical guidance and backstopping WFP Field Offices throughout the entire CBT project management lifecycle, reinforcing corporate priorities and data standards. Financial Tracking & WINGS Compliance: Monitor and follow up on transaction pipelines within WFP s corporate financial system (WINGS). Reconcile open transactions, track fund releases, and ensure absolute consistency between fund allocations and financial commitments. Platform Maintenance & Utilization Reporting: Support the administrative maintenance of WFP s primary CBT management and reporting platforms, generating comprehensive data on CBT utilization rates, transfer values, and caseload distributions. FSP Reconciliation & Financial Control: Lead the monthly financial reconciliation process immediately following report submissions by active Financial Service Providers (FSPs). Formulate detailed reconciliation reports, flag variances, and coordinate with third-level support to resolve data glitches. Data Quality & Distribution List Control: Analyze monthly distribution plans submitted by Field Offices. Verify and control the quality, formatting, and structural consistency of all beneficiary distribution lists prior to routing them for official Programme clearance. Pipeline Reporting & Information Consistency: Gather, consolidate, and clean monthly CBT distribution data for immediate integration into the centralized Country Office pipeline report. Draft accurate, time-sensitive briefs to enable data-driven decision-making by senior management and external stakeholders. CBT Working Group Secretariat: Serve as the designated Secretariat for the WFP Cash-Based Transfer Working Group (CBT WG) in the Country office. Organize technical sessions, draft meeting minutes, compile action points, and submit strategic recommendations to management.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced University Degree (master's or equivalent) in International Affairs, Economics, Public Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or another field highly relevant to international humanitarian assistance. Alternatively, a First University Degree (Bachelor's) combined with a minimum of two (2) additional years of directly related professional work experience.</li><li>Total relevant 5 years of experience in humanitarian sector including 1 year of Professional experience, specifically dedicated to the planning, design, technical implementation, and evaluation of Cash-Based Transfer (CBT) programs.</li><li>Direct experience working at the country or implementation level in developing countries or fragile states.</li><li>Desirable: Proven experience establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) with private banks or Financial Service Providers (FSPs) within a humanitarian context.</li><li>Strong technical mastery of project lifecycle management, humanitarian principles, and cash/voucher transfer modalities.</li><li>Advanced analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to reconcile complex financial datasets, verify spreadsheets, and utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (such as WINGS/SAP).</li><li>Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to independently monitor own work plan and manage multiple deadlocked deadlines.</li><li>Proven diplomatic and communication skills (both verbal and written) to clearly explain project requirements to field counterparts, cooperating partners, and local authorities.</li><li>Resilience and high flexibility to regularly undertake field travel to remote, complex, or high-risk environments.</li><li>Fluent in written and oral English and Arabic.</li></ul>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Plan and support the implementation of animal diseases surveillance systems in Yemen, livestock Vaccination and treatment Campaign, Pre and Post vaccination Evaluation.</p><p>Surveillance and vaccination campaign</p><ul><li>Assist the preparation and implementation of disease surveillance systems, vaccination campaign, the Pre and Post Vaccination Evaluation (PVE).</li><li>Assist in providing technical support to the General Directorate of Animal Health and Veterinary Quarantine (GDAHVQ) in laboratory analysis of the serum samples collected and report writing.</li><li>Follow up with the GDAHVQ and agriculture offices on the technical and financial report and prepare the payments for the LoAs.</li></ul><p>Capacity building to GDAHVQ</p><ul><li>Assist in the preparation and facilitation of a 5-days training course on animal disease diagnostics, lab quality assurance and surveillance system for 10 lab technicians from the Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) (one in CVL-Sana'a and one in CVL- Aden)</li><li>Assist in the preparation and facilitation of a 4-days training course on transboundary animal diseases (TADs) Surveillance, Control and Outbreak investigation for 30 surveillance officers from the centre and governorates (one in Sana'a and one in Aden)</li><li>Assist in supporting planning and implementation of capacity building of the veterinary extension staff at GDAHVQ on TADs surveillance.</li></ul><p>Animal Health Strategy</p><ul><li>Support the planning, coordination and organization of meetings with GDAHVQ, stakeholders from the private sector, representatives of Veterinary Statutory Body (VSB), laboratories, veterinary education establishments, etc.</li><li>Assist in collecting and reviewing the available data related to the concept of One Health and AMR in the northern governorates.</li></ul><p>Technical/Functional Skills</p><ul><li>Ability to plan, organize, implement, and report on project interventions.</li><li>Excellent communication skills in English, both orally and in writing, and ability to draft technical reports in English.</li><li>Work experience in more than one location or area of work.</li><li>Extent and relevance of experience in projects implementation</li><li>Extent and relevance of experience working with government, NGOs and/or UN agencies.</li><li>Excellent technical skills in planning, implementing, and reporting on animal health interventions.</li><li>Teamwork and strong soft skills including interpersonal, ethical, listening and communication skills, proactive, problem solving, self-organizing, planning, organizing, setting priorities and efficient use of time.</li><li>Computer literacy in MS office, familiarity with agricultural commodity exchange online system and animal identification and traceability systems.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of programme and project implementation is considered a strong asset.</li><li>Extent and relevant experience in implementation of projects and planning and monitoring, and reporting.</li><li>Relevant work experience in emergency context.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Minimum Requirements</h2><ul><li>Advanced degree in veterinary medicine, veterinary epidemiology and related field.</li><li>A minimum of 5 years directly applicable experience in managing animal health programme or related experiences.</li><li>Working knowledge of English and Arabic</li><li>National of Yemen</li></ul><h2>FAO Core Competencies</h2><ul><li>Results Focus</li><li>Teamwork</li><li>Communication</li><li>Building Effective Relationships</li><li>Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement</li></ul><p></p></section>
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<span></span><p><span><strong>Organizational Setting</strong></span></p><br><p><span>FAO's office for Yemen is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities under Yemen. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at country level. This position is based in FAO Representation in Sanaa, Yemen. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.</span></p><br><p><br><span><strong>Reporting Lines</strong></span></p><br><p><span>The incumbent reports to the Head of Livestock Sector and will work in close collaboration with project managers/CTAs, technical and operation teams in the country.</span></p><br><p><br><span><strong>Technical Focus</strong></span></p><br><p><span>Plan and support the implementation of animal diseases surveillance systems in Yemen, livestock Vaccination and treatment Campaign, Pre and Post vaccination Evaluation.</span></p><br><p><br><span><strong>Tasks and responsibilities</strong></span></p><br><p><span><i>Surveillance and vaccination campaign</i></span><br><span>• Assist the preparation and implementation of disease surveillance systems, vaccination campaign, the Pre and Post Vaccination Evaluation (PVE).</span><br><span>• Assist in providing technical support to the General Directorate of Animal Health and Veterinary Quarantine (GDAHVQ) in laboratory analysis of the serum samples collected and report writing.</span><br><span>• Follow up with the GDAHVQ and agriculture offices on the technical and financial report and prepare the payments for the LoAs.</span></p><br><p><span><i>Capacity building to GDAHVQ</i></span></p><br><p><span>• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of a 5-days training course on animal disease diagnostics, lab quality assurance and surveillance system for 10 lab technicians from the Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) (one in CVL-Sana'a and one in CVL- Aden)</span><br><span>• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of a 4-days training course on transboundary animal diseases (TADs) Surveillance, Control and Outbreak investigation for 30 surveillance officers from the centre and governorates (one in Sana'a and one in Aden)</span><br><span>• Assist in supporting planning and implementation of capacity building of the veterinary extension staff at GDAHVQ on TADs surveillance.</span></p><br><p><span><i>Animal Health Strategy</i></span></p><br><p><span>• Support the planning, coordination and organization of meetings with GDAHVQ, stakeholders from the private sector, representatives of Veterinary Statutory Body (VSB), laboratories, veterinary education establishments, etc.</span><br><span>• Assist in collecting and reviewing the available data related to the concept of One Health and AMR in the northern governorates.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING</strong></span></p><br><p><br><span><strong>Minimum Requirements </strong></span></p><br><p><span>• Advanced degree in veterinary medicine, veterinary epidemiology and related field.</span><br><span>• A minimum of 5 years directly applicable experience in managing animal health programme or related experiences.</span><br><span>• Working knowledge of English and Arabic</span><br><span>• National of Yemen</span></p><br><p><br><span><strong>FAO Core Competencies</strong></span></p><br><p><span>• Results Focus</span><br><span>• Teamwork</span><br><span>• Communication</span><br><span>• Building Effective Relationships</span><br><span>• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement</span></p><br><p><br><span><strong>Technical/Functional Skills</strong></span></p><br><p><span>• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and report on project interventions.</span><br><span>• Excellent communication skills in English, both orally and in writing, and ability to draft technical reports in English.</span><br><span>• Work experience in more than one location or area of work.</span><br><span>• Extent and relevance of experience in projects implementation</span><br><span>• Extent and relevance of experience working with government, NGOs and/or UN agencies.</span><br><span>• Excellent technical skills in planning, implementing, and reporting on animal health interventions.</span><br><span>• Teamwork and strong soft skills including interpersonal, ethical, listening and communication skills, proactive, problem solving, self-organizing, planning, organizing, setting priorities and efficient use of time.</span><br><span>• Computer literacy in MS office, familiarity with agricultural commodity exchange online system and animal identification and traceability systems.</span><br><span>• In-depth knowledge of programme and project implementation is considered a strong asset.</span><br><span>• Extent and relevant experience in implementation of projects and planning and monitoring, and reporting.</span><br><span>• Relevant work experience in emergency context.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></span></p><br><br><ul><li><span>FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)</span></li><li><span>Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted</span></li><li><span>Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at </span><span>http://www.whed.net/ </span></li><li><span>For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ </span></li><li><span> Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. </span></li></ul> </div>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>What we are looking for Are you passionate about protecting the rights of displaced populations and driving meaningful humanitarian impact? We're looking for a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise in legal protection and HLP , humanitarian coordination experience working in difficult/complex humanitarian settings and the ability to influence and inspire others. If you enjoy combining technical leadership with advocacy, partnership building, and programme development, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of people affected by displacement. Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Yemen is offering a unique opportunity to shape one of its programmes in the country.</p><p>What you will do As the ICLA Specialist , you won't just manage a programme you'll set the strategic direction for NRC's Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) portfolio across the country. You'll lead technical excellence, strengthen programme quality, mentor and develop high-performing teams, and influence national protection responses through coordination with UN agencies, donors, government counterparts, and humanitarian partners. This role offers the opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and implementation of NRC's national ICLA strategy in Yemen.</li><li>Shape humanitarian responses by co-leading the national Housing, Land and Property Working Group and the Legal Aid Technical Working Group alongside UNHCR and representation of NRC in Yemen.</li><li>Influence policy and advocacy on critical issues such as housing, land and property rights, civil documentation, and access to justice for internally displaced people and returnees.</li><li>Drive programme innovation by integrating ICLA across Shelter, Education, Site Management, and Protection programming.</li><li>Strengthen organisational capacity by coaching technical teams, developing guidance and training materials, and embedding best practices across the programme.</li><li>Build strategic donor relationships , contribute to resource mobilisation.</li><li>Ensure high-quality programme delivery by providing technical support, mentorship, coaching, and induction of ICLA staff and overseeing adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>What you will bring</p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in law, human rights, international relations, political sciences or equivalent.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience within protection, legal protection and HLP issues.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian principles and minimum protection standards, humanitarian coordination mechanisms, applying protection standards to vulnerable communities.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant concepts of international refugee and human rights law and understanding of protection principles. Expertise in HLP rights, IDPs /refugee related programmes.</li><li>Experience in coordination and liaison with external actors.</li><li>Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Arabic language skills are an added advantage.</li><li>Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.</li></ul><p></p></section>
<p><strong>Job Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a motivated Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team in Sana'a, Yemen. </p><p>This full-time role is ideal for a 1–2-year experienced developer who is passionate about building scalable web applications and delivering high-quality software solutions. </p><p>You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to develop, test, and deploy features that meet business needs and delight users.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>Our company specializes in delivering innovative digital solutions across multiple industries. </p><p>We value collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering reliable software that drives real-world impact. </p><p>We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can grow and contribute.</p><p>Key Responsibilities and Duties</p><ul><li>Design, develop, test, and maintain front-end and back-end components of web applications using modern frameworks and technologies.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, propose technical solutions, and implement features end-to-end.</li><li>Develop RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, integrate third-party services, and ensure robust data handling and security practices.</li><li>Contribute to architecture decisions, code reviews, and writing clean, maintainable code with appropriate test coverage.</li><li>Participate in agile ceremonies, estimate tasks, and manage workload to meet sprint goals and deadlines.</li><li>Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations for both client- and server-side performance.</li><li>Maintain documentation for code, APIs, and deployment processes; assist in user support and troubleshooting as needed.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>1–2 years of hands-on development experience across full-stack technologies.</li><li>Solid foundation in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3; experience with modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular) and server-side technologies (e.g., Node.js, Express, Python, or Java).</li><li>Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL APIs.</li><li>Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).</li><li>Understanding of version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong problem-solving and communication skills.</li><li>Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment; proficiency with English for technical communication is a plus.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Full stack development</li><li>Front-end frameworks and responsive design</li><li>API design and integration</li><li>Database design and query optimization</li><li>Version control and CI/CD basics</li><li>Problem-solving and debugging</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits and Perks</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses</li><li>Health insurance coverage</li><li>Paid annual leave and holidays</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and training</li><li>Collaborative and flexible work environment</li></ul>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Overview of position our client is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. Our client areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Role objectives</h2><p>The Water Sanitation Monitoring Associate will support the implementation and monitoring of WASH activities by ensuring effective coordination, technical oversight, reporting, and compliance with Our client procedures. Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will perform the following duties with professionalism, integrity, and efficiency:</p><h2>Water Supply Monitoring and Coordination</h2><ul><li>Coordinate and monitor water supply through water trucking activities to ensure timely delivery in accordance with project requirements.</li><li>Monitor contractors' performance and verify compliance with contractual obligations, approved schedules, and technical specifications.</li><li>Coordinate with operation engineers, the hotline team, contractors, and relevant stakeholders to address water supply interruptions, complaints, and operational issues.</li><li>Monitor water quality sampling and testing activities and ensure compliance with national standards and project requirements.</li><li>Verify that water suppliers obtain water from approved sources and comply with agreed quality standards.</li><li>Conduct regular field monitoring visits to verify service delivery, identify implementation gaps, and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Monitor the performance of water trucking operations and prepare recommendations to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Maintain and regularly update the database of water truck operators, contractors, and service providers while reporting any non-compliance or misconduct.</li></ul><h2>Logistics and Operational Support</h2><ul><li>Coordinate logistics arrangements related to water supply operations, including transportation, delivery schedules, and distribution plans.</li><li>Review shipping and logistics documentation for completeness and compliance before submission to relevant authorities.</li><li>Monitor the movement and delivery of project supplies and ensure timely clearance and handover to beneficiaries and implementing partners.</li><li>Provide technical support during procurement and logistics planning related to WASH interventions.</li><li>Support the preparation of technical specifications and provide inputs during procurement processes where required.</li><li>Contribute to the development and periodic review of logistics and operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).</li></ul><h2>Project Implementation and Monitoring</h2><ul><li>Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities in accordance with the our client Project Management Manual and organizational procedures.</li><li>Monitor project progress against implementation plans and identify risks, delays, and operational challenges requiring management attention.</li><li>Collect, analyze, and validate field data to support project monitoring, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.</li><li>Prepare accurate daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring reports, including progress updates, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations.</li><li>Maintain project records and monitoring databases to ensure complete and accurate documentation.</li></ul><h2>Coordination and Liaison</h2><ul><li>Coordinate with government counterparts, UNICEF, SRAD, implementing partners, contractors, and humanitarian organizations to facilitate effective implementation of project activities.</li><li>Participate in operational, WASH, and coordination meetings and provide technical updates on monitoring activities.</li><li>Support coordination with customs authorities and relevant government entities regarding duty exemption and import clearance processes when required.</li><li>Facilitate communication between project stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of operational issues.</li></ul><h2>Monitoring and Quality Assurance</h2><ul><li>Monitor contractor performance against agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contractual deliverables.</li><li>Verify compliance with our client procedures, donor requirements, environmental standards, and applicable national regulations.</li><li>Identify implementation risks and recommend mitigation measures to improve project performance.</li><li>Support quality assurance activities through regular inspections, documentation reviews, and verification of field activities.</li><li>Contribute to lessons learned exercises and recommend improvements to project implementation processes.</li></ul><h2><br></h2><p></p></section>
<b><br> Job description</b><br><div> <p>Do you want to join a committed, activist-driven organization and take meaningful action for social justice? </p>
<p>For over 40 years, M decins du Monde has been delivering healthcare to the most vulnerable, challenging barriers to access, and driving long-term change in health policies. </p>
<p>In France and across nearly 30 countries, our work is built around six core missions: </p>
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<p> <strong>MdM in Yemen</strong> </p>
<p>Yemen remains one of the world s most severe humanitarian crises, after more than a decade of conflict, economic decline, climate shocks, and political instability. In 2026, over two-thirds of the population require humanitarian assistance, including 9.4 million people identified as most in need of life-saving support.</p>
<p>The health system is under extreme strain, with only 59.3% of health facilities fully operational and 19.3 million people requiring healthcare services, including more than 660,000 pregnant women in need of urgent care. Cholera continues to pose a major public health challenge, adding pressure to an already weakened system.</p>
<p>The operational environment remains highly volatile, marked by security incidents, service disruptions, funding cuts, and economic challenges that regularly affect humanitarian activities.</p>
<p>M decins du Monde operates across northern and southern Yemen, with a coordination office in Sana a and field offices in Aden and Marib. Its interventions focus on two strategic priorities:</p>
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<li>Supporting 29 health facilities to deliver primary healthcare services, including outpatient care, vaccination, nutrition, and reproductive health.</li>
<li>Providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) through healthcare facilities and community-based networks trained in identification, referral, and awareness-raising activities.</li>
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<p> <strong>About the role</strong> </p>
<p>As MHPSS coordinator you will be in charge of overseeing all MdM s MHPSS programming for the Yemen mission. You will contribute to proposal writing and development of new projects or concepts as per MdM s mandate. You will also take part in the country strategy elaboration for the MHPSS sector, led by the general coordinator. </p>
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<p> <strong>Who you ll work with</strong> </p>
<p>Under the supervision of the general coordinator and in close collaboration with the mental health advisor, you will provide technical leadership and functional management to the MHPSS Officers based in Sana a, Aden and Marib.</p>
<p>Working closely with other MdM departments, local NGO partners and focal points within the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoPHP), you will support the implementation, coordination and monitoring of activities aimed at integrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) components across MdM programmes.</p>
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<p> <strong>What you ll do</strong> </p>
<p> <strong>MHPSS programme development and management</strong> </p>
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<li>Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the country MHPSS strategy and programme</li>
<li>Ensure MHPSS activities are integrated into MdM-supported primary health care services and delivered in line with gender-sensitive and empowerment approaches</li>
<li>Guarantee compliance with MdM and international MHPSS standards, and contribute to the development and review of training materials, SOPs, guidelines and reports in collaboration with the MHPSS Advisor</li>
<li>Strengthen MHPSS referral pathways with partners and service providers, and support the mapping of needs, assessments and programme design to address identified gaps</li>
<li>Ensure services remain culturally appropriate, responsive to changing contexts and emerging needs, and delivered according to quality standards</li>
<li>Monitor programme implementation, budget utilisation and community-based MHPSS interventions</li>
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<p> <strong>Capacity building and technical support</strong> </p>
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<li>Participate in the recruitment, induction and onboarding of MHPSS staff, ensuring adequate orientation to MdM s MHPSS framework and tools</li>
<li>Provide technical supervision and day-to-day support to MHPSS teams, including field-based officers, while contributing to performance management and staff development</li>
<li>Develop and deliver capacity-building initiatives, including Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes on PFA, PM+ and other relevant MHPSS approaches</li>
<li>Support the rollout of trainings for national staff and promote the integration of MHPSS standards across MdM teams</li>
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<p> <strong>Coordination and representation</strong> </p>
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<li>Foster close collaboration with health, protection and support teams to ensure integrated programme implementation</li>
<li>Coordinate with local authorities, NGO partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders involved in MHPSS interventions within MdM areas of operation</li>
<li>Represent MdM in relevant MHPSS coordination forums and technical working groups, contributing to information sharing, referral mechanisms, advocacy efforts and the promotion of good practices</li>
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<p> <strong>Monitoring, reporting and evaluation</strong> </p>
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<li>Oversee monitoring, evaluation and learning processes for MHPSS activities, including the development of tools, data collection and analysis</li>
<li>Ensure regular review of programme performance and recommend corrective actions when required</li>
<li>Act as the focal point for MHPSS reporting and contribute to donor reports, proposal development and fundraising efforts</li>
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Your conditions of employment<br><div> <p> <strong>Employment conditions </strong> </p>
<p> <strong>Contract & status: </strong> </p>
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<li>Gross monthly salary: 3 392 € </li>
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<li>Fixed-term contract for 6 months starting in January 2027</li>
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<li>Position based in Sanaa but may be temporarily based in Aden depending on the security situation</li>
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<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Water Sanitation Monitoring Associate will support the implementation and monitoring of WASH activities by ensuring effective coordination, technical oversight, reporting, and compliance with Our client procedures. Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will perform the following duties with professionalism, integrity, and efficiency:</p><p>Water Supply Monitoring and Coordination</p><ul><li>Coordinate and monitor water supply through water trucking activities to ensure timely delivery in accordance with project requirements.</li><li>Monitor contractors' performance and verify compliance with contractual obligations, approved schedules, and technical specifications.</li><li>Coordinate with operation engineers, the hotline team, contractors, and relevant stakeholders to address water supply interruptions, complaints, and operational issues.</li><li>Monitor water quality sampling and testing activities and ensure compliance with national standards and project requirements.</li><li>Verify that water suppliers obtain water from approved sources and comply with agreed quality standards.</li><li>Conduct regular field monitoring visits to verify service delivery, identify implementation gaps, and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Monitor the performance of water trucking operations and prepare recommendations to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Maintain and regularly update the database of water truck operators, contractors, and service providers while reporting any non-compliance or misconduct.</li></ul><p>Logistics and Operational Support</p><ul><li>Coordinate logistics arrangements related to water supply operations, including transportation, delivery schedules, and distribution plans.</li><li>Review shipping and logistics documentation for completeness and compliance before submission to relevant authorities.</li><li>Monitor the movement and delivery of project supplies and ensure timely clearance and handover to beneficiaries and implementing partners.</li><li>Provide technical support during procurement and logistics planning related to WASH interventions.</li><li>Support the preparation of technical specifications and provide inputs during procurement processes where required.</li><li>Contribute to the development and periodic review of logistics and operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).</li></ul><p>Project Implementation and Monitoring</p><ul><li>Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities in accordance with the our client Project Management Manual and organizational procedures.</li><li>Monitor project progress against implementation plans and identify risks, delays, and operational challenges requiring management attention.</li><li>Collect, analyze, and validate field data to support project monitoring, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.</li><li>Prepare accurate daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring reports, including progress updates, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations.</li><li>Maintain project records and monitoring databases to ensure complete and accurate documentation.</li></ul><p>Coordination and Liaison</p><ul><li>Coordinate with government counterparts, UNICEF, SRAD, implementing partners, contractors, and humanitarian organizations to facilitate effective implementation of project activities.</li><li>Participate in operational, WASH, and coordination meetings and provide technical updates on monitoring activities.</li><li>Support coordination with customs authorities and relevant government entities regarding duty exemption and import clearance processes when required.</li><li>Facitate communication between project stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of operational issues.</li></ul><p>Monitoring and Quality Assurance</p><ul><li>Monitor contractor performance against agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contractual deliverables.</li><li>Verify compliance with our client procedures, donor requirements, environmental standards, and applicable national regulations.</li><li>Identify implementation risks and recommend mitigation measures to improve project performance.</li><li>Support quality assurance activities through regular inspections, documentation reviews, and verification of field activities.</li><li>Contribute to lessons learned exercises and recommend improvements to project implementation processes.</li></ul><p>Monitoring and Progress Controls</p><ul><li>Ensure timely monitoring of water trucking operations and service delivery against approved work plans.</li><li>Monitor contractor performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely submission of monitoring reports and project documentation.</li><li>Maintain updated monitoring databases and performance tracking tools.</li><li>Support continuous improvement of operational procedures through lessons learned and monitoring findings.</li><li>Contribute to achieving project outputs while ensuring compliance with our client policies, donor requirements, and applicable quality standards.</li></ul><p>Project reporting</p><p>To Project Manager</p><p>Key competencies</p><ul><li>Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to diff erences and encourages others to do the same.</li><li>Upholds organizational and ethical norms.</li><li>Maintains high standards of trustworthiness.</li><li>Role model for diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.</li><li>Collaborates and supports the development of others.</li><li>Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end benefi ciary fi rst.</li><li>Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).</li><li>Effi ciently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Bachelor's Degree in Geological Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or another relevant discipline. A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in WASH, project monitoring, logistics, infrastructure, water supply operations, or project implementation is required. (This may be reduced to 3 years with an advanced university degree, if following standard our client equivalencies.) Experience working with the United Nations or other international organizations is highly desirable. Experience in contractor monitoring, WASH programmes, or infrastructure projects is an asset. Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and experience using ERP or project management systems, are desirable. Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required</p><p></p></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Logistics Officer will perform the following duties with full effectiveness, transparency, and integrity:</p><p>Ensure that all inbound supplies are as per the contract specifications in terms of quantity, quality, INCOTERMS and Distributed as per the approved distribution plans.</p><p>Provide technical support on specifications, cost implications and logistics arrangements for safe delivery of supplies</p><p>Provide advice and technical support to suppliers, customs clearance agents and office team on required logistics arrangements to facilitate projects implementation and the flow of supplies.</p><p>Ensure that goods and services are provided according to client needs with lead times that meet contracts deadlines</p><p>Ensure that all logistics actions are conducted as required by Our client according to Our client Financial Rules and Regulations and the applicable policies and procedures as well as the highest degree of personal and professional ethics;</p><p>Update Logistics standard operating procedures to ensure best practices that meets operational needs</p><p>Review shipping documents and shipments exemption requests for information consistency prior to communicating with official authorities</p><p>Monitor the progress of shipments for our client and its clients and coordinate the delivery of the same at the client s delivery places</p><p>Assists in planning, designing and implementation of appropriate logistics systems including warehousing and in-country transport capacity, including establishment of Long Term Arrangements and frame agreements for e.g. customs clearance, storage, transport and distribution as might be required.</p><p>Monitor and follow-up timely clearance, delivery and handover of goods and consignments to partners</p><p>Track and monitor the water supply through trucking in response to daily complaints from the community.</p><p>Work closely with the operation engineers and hotline team to address all water trucking needs in response to any complaints or supply issues in the network.</p><p>Prepare daily and weekly reports on water tracking and quality sampling and testing.</p><p>Attend all operational and WASH meetings and contribute to the monitoring of water supply through trucking to NGOs and institutions .</p><p>Liaise with the contractor on the water trucking to all institutions if they are not getting private water supply.</p><p>Coordinate with the contractor on water quality testing</p><p>Ensure that all water suppliers are delivering water from approved wells and according to national standards.</p><p>Update and manage the master list of truck drivers and report any misbehaviors or illegal driving actions to UNICEF and SRAD if needed.</p><p>Support the Project Team in Project planning, implementation and day-to-day activities.</p><p>Support project management activities and monitor project implementation, in line with Our client Project Management Manual and Project Management ERP.</p><p>Support administrative, procurement and financial processes, such as Requests for Proposals announcements/ RFQs, and evaluation processes, communicating different administrative information to Project team, beneficiaries, and administrative monitoring of the grant contracts.</p><p>Manage the duty exemption process at all stages, including import clearances</p><p>Liaise with government authorities regarding the distribution plan</p><p>Liaise with other UN agencies and humanitarian partners on common logistics and supply chain issues</p><p>Develop delivery schedules in collaboration with team member Sub-recipients.</p><p>Develop Standard operating procedures to ensure Good Storage and Distribution practices.</p><p>Develop plan for monitoring of storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals and health</p><p>To Project Manager</p><p>Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to diff erences and encourages others to do the same.</p><p>Upholds organizational and ethical norms.</p><p>Maintains high standards of trustworthiness.</p><p>Role model for diversity and inclusion.</p><p>Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.</p><p>Collaborates and supports the development of others.</p><p>Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end benefi ciary fi rst.</p><p>Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).</p><p>Effi ciently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal.</p><p>Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas.</p><p>Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them.</p><p>Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our benefi ciaries.</p><p>Open to change and fl exible in a fast paced environment.</p><p>Eff ectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements.</p><p>Refl ects on experiences and modifi es own behavior.</p><p>Performance is consistent, even under pressure.</p><p>Always pursues continuous improvements.</p><p>Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.</p><p>Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks.</p><p>Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.</p><p>Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.</p><p>Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others.</p><p>Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge.</p><p>Handles confl ict eff ectively, by overcoming diff erences of opinion and fi nding common ground.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor Degree in Public Relation, business Administration, Supply chain, logistics, Management or a related field is an asset</li><li>6 years of progressive responsible experience in supervision, engineering and include minimum two years in logistics, procurement or related field is required</li><li>Previous experience working in international organizations is an asset</li><li>Experience in usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), advanced knowledge of automated procurement systems, experience in handling web based management systems is highly desirable.</li><li>Fluency in both English and Arabic (written and verbal).</li></ul><p></p></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><br></p><p><b>About the Opportunity</b></p><p>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.</p><p>Your Responsibilities</p><p>This role includes the following responsibilities.</p><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership and direction to the country programme, supporting the development and implementation of Yemen s country strategy and strengthening cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Oversee programme implementation and budget management, ensuring high-quality, timely and compliant delivery of projects in line with donor requirements and organizational standards.</li><li>Lead programme development and fundraising efforts, supporting the design of evidence-based, innovative and impactful proposals and interventions.</li><li>Strengthen MEAL, programme quality and risk management systems to ensure accountability, learning, compliance and continuous improvement across the portfolio.</li><li>Manage and develop programme teams while representing Relief International with donors, partners and coordination forums.</li></ul><p>This role includes regular travel within Yemen (approximately 50%).</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>About You</h2><p>You will bring the following experience and skills.</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>Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you re excited about this role, but your experience doesn t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!</p><p></p></section>
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<p>We need to 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>Position:</strong> <strong>MHPSS Officer</strong></p><br><p><strong>LOCATION</strong>: Aden Head Office</p><br><p><span><strong>Staff reporting to this post: </strong>MHPSS Assistants.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Budget Responsibilities: </strong>N\A.</span></p><br><p><br><strong>ROLE PURPOSE:</strong></p><br><p><span>The CP-MHPSS Officer is responsible for providing and/or ensuring the provision of MHPSS Support and services to vulnerable and at-risk children, their families, and communities. Services will be delivered through various settings including communities, community centers, and schools, using SCI's MHPSS models such as PM+, adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties (EASE), Safe families, Child and Youth Resilience, structured play and recreation, home-based care, individual counselling, group counselling, and others.</span></p><br><p><span>The CP-MHPSS Officer will provide direct psychological support to children experiencing, or at risk of, mental health and psychological challenges. They will ensure that services are age-appropriate, gender-sensitive, and culturally relevant. This role requires close coordination with colleagues across multiple sectors, including Child Protection, Education, Health, and Nutrition, to ensure an integrated approach to programming. The Officer will also support the development and delivery of contextualized MHPSS messaging for children, caregivers, and communities.</span></p><br><p><strong>KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:</strong></p><br><p><span><strong>Program planning, delivery, coaching & supervision and monitoring:</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Support the technical planning and rollout of SCI’s MHPSS models (e.g., PM+, adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties (EASE), Safe families, Child and Youth Resilience, structured play and recreation, home-based care, individual counselling, group counselling, and other) in line with SCI’s quality benchmarks.</span></li> <li><span>Contribute to the development and implementation of DIPs aligned with project timelines, budgets, and indicators.</span></li> <li><span>Coordinate with the MHPSS Coordinator to conduct regular monitoring of MHPSS activities and provide technical support during field visits.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure MHPSS interventions comply with global and SCI MHPSS and child protection standards and principles.</span></li> <li><span>Participate in all MEAL activities to assess effectiveness & impact of MHPSS programming.</span></li> <li><span>Conduct and document regular supervision and coaching sessions for facilitators and front-line workers delivering MHPSS services.</span></li> <li><span>Monitor the quality and adherence to protocols in individual/group counselling, structured play, and other MHPSS components.</span></li> <li><span>Support procurement processes, prepare weekly/monthly work plans, and contribute to the preparation of cash forecasts and logistics requests related to MHPSS.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure timely implementation and documentation of delays, risks, or challenges with suggested mitigation strategies.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>MHPSS Implementation and Quality Assurance</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Provide tailored psychosocial counselling sessions to children and caregivers as per identified needs and internal referral protocols.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure MHPSS support is appropriately reflected in the daily work of caseworkers, and other front-line staff.</span></li> <li><span>Work with the MHPSS Coordinator to design and roll out MHPSS tools, guidance notes, and impact measurement systems.</span></li> <li><span>Conduct structured assessments to understand the MHPSS needs of children, caregivers, teachers, and communities.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure proper documentation, analysis, and reporting of MHPSS activities in line with SCI’s data protection and confidentiality standards.</span></li> <li><span>Support the development and follow-up of individual and group counselling plans, structured recreational sessions, and community-based psychosocial activities.</span></li> <li><span>Lead the facilitation of group activities, including recreational, resilience sessions.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Capacity Building: </strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Identify and address gaps in MHPSS knowledge and skills among frontline Facilitator.</span></li> <li><span>Support the MHPSS Coordinator in assessing the MHPSS capacity-building needs of SCI staff, MHPSS Facilitator, caregivers, teachers, and children.</span></li> <li><span>Support the Development and implementation of capacity-building plans aligned with assessed needs and global best practices.</span></li> <li><span>Conduct training sessions and on-the-job coaching on PFA, HB MHPSS principles, and integration of MHPSS into sectoral programming.</span></li> <li><span>Support the CP and other sectoral staff to integrate MHPSS in their day-to-day work and interactions with children and families.</span></li> <li><span>Participate in peer-to-peer learning and knowledge-sharing efforts across SCI & partners.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Reporting and administrative:</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Compile weekly and monthly reports detailing MHPSS activities, outputs, and any identified challenges or gaps.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure timely and high-quality inputs to SCI and donor reports related to MHPSS activities.</span></li> <li><span>Maintain up-to-date documentation on assessments, sessions conducted, training delivered, and referrals made.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure accuracy and timeliness of MHPSS data collection tools and coordinate with MEAL and data teams for analysis.</span></li> <li><span>Participate in the development and documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and best practices in MHPSS programming.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Coordination, advocacy and Networking: </strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Conduct and update service mapping for MHPSS services and maintain relationships with service providers (specialized and non-specialized).</span></li> <li><span>Facilitate referrals for specialized and non-specialized MHPSS services in coordination with internal and external actors.</span></li> <li><span>Maintain positive coordination and collaboration with SCI CP, Health, Education, and other sectoral teams to ensure integrated programming.</span></li> <li><span>Liaise with partners, CBOs, and relevant authorities to promote access to MHPSS services and support referrals and case discussions.</span></li></ul><p><span><i><strong>General:</strong> Carryout any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.</i> </span></p><br><p><span><strong>SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our 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>Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Collaboration:</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters</span></li> <li><span>Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.</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>Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Integrity:</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence</span></li></ul><p><span>Displays consistent excellent judgement.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES</strong></span></p><br><p><span><strong>Required:</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li><span>Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Psychosocial Administration, or a related field.</span></li> <li><span>Minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience, including at least 1 years in psychosocial support programming in humanitarian settings.</span></li> <li><span>Proven experience working directly with children and/or adolescents, especially in child protection and MHPSS.</span></li> <li><span>Strong experience in training, coaching, and capacity building of staff and Facilitators.</span></li> <li><span>Understanding of MHPSS principles, child development, and psychosocial risk factors.</span></li> <li><span>Familiarity with child protection mechanisms, national systems, and referral pathways.</span></li> <li><span>Proven skills in report writing (weekly, monthly, monitoring reports).</span></li> <li><span>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li><span>Ability to represent Save the Children in meetings with government and external stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span>Strong capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment and under pressure.</span></li> <li><span>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</span></li> <li><span>Fluent in Arabic (written and spoken); English proficiency is an asset.</span></li> <li><span>Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity in practice.</span></li> <li><span>Commitment to safeguarding children and other vulnerable groups from all forms of harm.</span></li> <li><span>Understanding of confidentiality and ethical considerations in child protection work.</span></li> <li><span>Experience working with NGOs or INGOs in humanitarian settings.</span></li> <li><span>Knowledge of SCI Common Approaches (e.g., PFA, HEART, PM+).</span></li> <li><span>Experience in multisectoral programs, integrating MHPSS with child protection, education, or health.</span></li> <li><span>Good understanding of local community dynamics, politics, and traditional networks.</span></li> <li><span>Ability to work independently while maintaining a cooperative approach with team members.</span></li> <li><span>Experience working in challenging and high-pressure environments.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Desirable:</strong></span></p><br><p><span>Ability to work effectively under a line management structure with minimal supervision.</span></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. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply</p><br><p>“<strong><u>Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to app</u></strong></p><br><br> </div>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><b> 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>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Our client is undertaking a project that aims to restore access to critical urban service in selected cities within the Republic of Yemen under Yemen Integrated Urban Services Emergency Project Phase two (YIUSEP-II) . One of these services is Energy services. Our client will be responsible for the design and implementation works of PV solar systems and diesel gensets that will increase the targeted facilities reliability and service capacity. All of that to be done ensuring highest standards in design, and respect of state of the art requirements for aesthetics, safety and sustainability. To hire professional Consultant Engineer able to provide a variety of engineering services required by the Our client under instructions and directions of the Project Manager, Renewable Energy Specialist and City Engineer. The engineering services desired include, but are not limited to: Role objectives The scope is to prepare technical designs, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), and tender documents of solar system and/or genset system solutions to target facilities in accordance with Our client guidelines and standards. This will include but not limited to: Carry out field visits to target facilities - which may include traveling to various governates- to: a. Inspect and verify the actual needs; b. Consult with the facility s management and administration about the expected needs. c. Cooperate with electrical engineer to identify the required space for system required components such as Solar PV panels, distribution and control boards, batteries, Diesel generators and fuel tanks. d. Cooperate with the electrical engineer to Identify possible cable routs and any possible obstacles. e. Instruments. The engineer shall be familiar with measurement instruments and apparatus required for such assignment including Surveying Equipment such as TOTAL STATIONS. Prepare appropriate civil and steek structural designs for target facilities based on proposed energy system either solar or gensets - and according to site suitability. This will include the following: a. A full description of the target facility including its location (with GIS coordinates), existing capacity, functionality, provide photograph for the available areas for the required civil and steel structure either rooftop or on ground. b. AutoCAD drawings for the available areas presenting the south direction and azimuth, illustrating the proposed location and details for the panels, steel structure(s), Battey or Generator rooms. c. The design shall consider HSSE and aesthetic concerns. Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of designing processes and respond for any inquiries and modification requests from design review team through Our client energy specialist until getting final approval and design certificate. Working in coordination with Our client Renewable Energy Coordinator, City Engineers and Social Safeguard Officer. The consultant will prepare and deliver the required documents in a professional way within specified working period which will include but not limited to: - Technical assessment report. - High quality digital photographs. - AutoCAD detailed design using approved layout templates. - Sizing Calculation sheets. - Bill of Quantities (BOQ), including detailed specifications and cost estimation. All team s members shall working side by side and perform all tasks assigned cooperatively. Protecting the confidentiality of work. Any additional duties required as needed within the scope of the project. Project Supervising: The minimum criteria in regard to the duties responsibilities and expectations of the supervising during the implementation phase of the hybrid solar system project in accordance with Our client guidelines and standards. This will include but not limited to: Responsible for all QC activity on site, performing QC Assessments of work by Technicians. Conduct on- site observations to assure conformance with the contract documents regarding work, materials and equipment. Arrange and attend field observations where issues of conformity with approved design and specifications arise. Make sure that the contractor is adhering the minimum safety and quality policies and procedures. Review shop drawings and advise of any significant changes required. Issue field instructions for correction of any work that does not conform to the approved contract documents, and if needed, Request change orders when required for review, discussion and approval. Review the project file maintained on the site by the Supplier/contractor to ensure that the necessary tests have been performed and the results were satisfactory, issue remedial instructions if the test results were found unsatisfactory. Review the project file maintained at the site by the Supplier/contractor to ensure that all the necessary documents, such as, but not limited to, warranties, guarantees, test results, shop drawings, field instructions, reports and change orders, etc. Are filed and kept at a place. Review the implementation progress against the most current implementation progress schedule with the Supplier/contractor, evaluate its suggestions and submit recommendations. Review the payment requisitions presented by the Supplier/contractor and certify consistency with the implementation progress. Conduct an inspection of the development, or a portion of it, on request from the Supplier/contractor for issuance of a substantial completion certificate and develop a punch-list of incomplete items. Conduct an inspection of the development for the completion of the punch-list items. Inspect the material storage for their conformance with the contract requirements and general suitability, issue written recommendations, if necessary. All team s members shall working side by side and perform all tasks assigned cooperatively. Protecting the confidentiality of work. Any additional duties required as needed within the scope of the project. Project reporting To Project Manager</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>a. Education University degree in Civil engineering.</p><p>b. Work Experience More than 6 years working experience in project assessment, design supervising and management experience in civil and steel structural design and implementation is essential. Experience in the usage of computers and software packages (Structural design software, Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft office). Very Good Knowledge in written and oral of English and Arabic languages is required.</p><p>c. Key Competencies Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team Team management This role has no team management responsibility.</p><p></p></section>
<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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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) & 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 & 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 & 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>
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<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 </li> <li>All children learn from a quality basic education and that,</li> <li>Violence against children is no longer tolerated </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. 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. </p><br><p>We need to 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>Country office:</strong> Yemen</p><br><p><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Resource Mobilization & Business Development Lead/Director</p><br><p><strong>Location:</strong> TBC (remote work flexibility)</p><br><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6-7 months (extendable based on funding and performance)</p><br><p><span><strong>Child Safeguarding</strong></span></p><br><p>This role is classified as Child Safeguarding Level 3. Although the consultant will primarily work remotely or from the Aden office, the position will involve at least indirect contact with children and/or young people through program-related activities, data collection, communications, interviews, and advisory support. The consultant may also be responsible for tasks that influence or support child safeguarding processes, including reviewing safeguarding measures, contributing to risk assessments, or supporting vetting procedures for personnel involved in child‑related programming. As such, the consultant is expected to fully adhere to Save the Children's Child Safeguarding Policy and uphold the highest standards of child protection throughout the duration of their engagement.</p><br><span><strong>1. Background and Rationale</strong></span><p>Save the Children has worked in Yemen for over 60 years, reaching millions of children and families since its inception, including more than 11.7 million people since the conflict began in 2015. Using a rights-based, child-focused approach, the organisation delivers comprehensive support across child protection, education, health and nutrition, food security and livelihoods (FSL), and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Its community-centred model priorities local leadership, inclusive participation, and meaningful engagement with children, adolescents, and their families, while promoting sustainability through locally driven solutions designed to create long-term impact.</p><br><p>The organisation maintains a strong operational presence in Internationally Recognized Government (IRG)-controlled areas such as Aden, Lahj, and Taiz, where humanitarian needs remain high alongside emerging development opportunities. A critical component of maintaining and expanding this programming is robust resource mobilization and new business development. Timely identification of funding opportunities, strategic donor engagement, and the development of high-quality proposals are essential to sustaining current programmes and scaling impactful initiatives across critical sectors.</p><br><span><strong>2. Role Purpose</strong></span><p>To provide dedicated specialist support to the Country Office's Resource Mobilization and New Business Development functions, focusing on funding information management, liaison with all parts of the Save the Children Alliance, donor engagement, in-country partnership development, and the development of high-quality concept notes and proposals.</p><br><p>The New Business and Proposal Development Specialist will act as a focal person for new business and proposal development processes, supporting the delivery of resource mobilization functions with emphasis on donor relationship management, scoping and identification of new funding opportunities, and development and submission of concept notes and proposals. This assignment is intended to strengthen the Country Office's proposal development capacity and support pursuit of strategic funding opportunities aligned with Yemen programming priorities.</p><br><span><strong>3. Scope of Work</strong></span><p>Responsibility 1: Identification, Planning and Donor Engagement (Approx. 25%)</p><br><ul> <li>Work collaboratively with Country Office management, programme teams, and regional stakeholders on the identification of new funding opportunities</li> <li>Act as a focal person for in-country donors, scoping partnerships and funding opportunities; contribute to developing in-country donor relation management plans</li> <li>Assess and analyse solicitations, outline solicitations, and facilitate the decision-making process (Go-no-Go) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders</li> <li>Prepare management for donor meetings with the necessary required information and documents, including strategic briefings, context developments, and talking points on new opportunities</li> <li>Attend in-country relevant external meetings, building networks with partners and identifying opportunities for strategic partnerships</li> <li>Conduct donor mappings, capturing insights on donor thematic and geographic priorities, volumes of funding, and potential opportunities</li></ul><p>Responsibility 2: Proposal Development and Writing (Approx. 50%)</p><br><ul> <li>Act as a focal person and co-lead in proposal development processes, ensuring the use and monitoring of a proposal development plan with defined timelines and tools</li> <li>Serve as co-lead writer in the proposal writing process, in accordance with donor and Save the Children standard procedures and requirements</li> <li>Form the Proposal Development Team and conduct technical design consultations, kicking off the proposal development process with a plan, timeline, tools, and required documents</li> <li>Develop technical narratives by collecting and integrating contributions from technical sections, organization specialists, partners and stakeholders</li> <li>Act as an editor, proof-reader and perform a lead role in the consolidation of all technical and managerial inputs, plans, annexures etc. required for the proposal</li> <li>Ensure the development of high-quality concept notes and proposals through facilitation of collaboration and sign-off from the design team, Country Office leadership, and other relevant stakeholders</li> <li>Ensure that technical documents and materials are in alignment with donor requirements and procedures and are in line with the cost proposal</li> <li>Participate in technical reviews and revise narrative sections according to the plan and based on feedback during review meetings</li> <li>Contribute to ensuring cross-cutting issues are addressed and thematic areas are integrated according to Save the Children's quality standards</li></ul><p>Responsibility 3: Coordination and Communication (Approx. 15%)</p><br><ul> <li>Lead in problem-solving of issues during the proposal development process, bringing all parties together and finding constructive solutions to complex time-sensitive issues</li> <li>Assist in maintaining internal tracking of progress, deliverables, and timeline; maintain regular communications with relevant people/departments</li> <li>Provide regular updates to senior management on proposal development progress, risks, and opportunities</li> <li>Ensure timely partnership scoping in collaboration with design and partnership teams; support the active participation of CSOs in design development</li></ul><p>Responsibility 4: Knowledge Management and System Strengthening (Approx. 10%)</p><br><ul> <li>Contribute to continuous improvement of the new business and proposal development cycle and process, including developing and updating relevant SOPs/RACIs</li> <li>Document and share lessons learned from each proposal development process with concerned functions</li> <li>Support fundraising capacity building efforts for staff and partner CSOs</li> <li>Actively update the fundraising and opportunity tracker and monitor proposals through Save the Children's Award Management System (AMS)</li> <li>Support standardized upkeep of the country office's proposal content library and related documentation</li></ul><span><strong>4. Deliverables</strong></span><p>Key deliverables will include, but not be limited to:</p><br><ul> <li>High-quality concept notes and proposals submitted on time, in compliance with donor requirements</li> <li>Updated fundraising and opportunity tracker with prioritized opportunities</li> <li>Donor engagement briefs and meeting notes, as relevant</li> <li>Donor mapping analysis and partnership scoping documents</li> <li>Updated proposal content library and related documentation</li> <li>Lessons learned documentation and capacity strengthening briefings/trainings</li> <li>Periodic summary updates to the Programme, Quality and Impact Director on progress, risks, and opportunities</li></ul><span><strong>5. Duration and Level of Effort</strong></span><p><strong>Level of Effort:</strong> Full-time or part-time (to be confirmed based on Country Office needs; likely 4 working days per week)</p><br><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6-7 months with a possibility to renew</p><br><p><strong>Duty Station:</strong> TBC; remote engagement potentially acceptable</p><br><p><strong>Travel:</strong> Some travel within Yemen may be required for donor engagement and partnership meetings; the ability to work in a challenging and sometimes insecure environment is essential.</p><br><span><strong>6. Reporting and Coordination</strong></span><p><strong>Reports to:</strong> Resource Mobilization & Business Development Lead/Director</p><br><p><strong>Key Internal Interfaces:</strong> Programme teams across all sectors (child protection, education, health & nutrition, WASH, livelihoods), Finance, Awards, Operations, Communications, Partnership, and Advocacy teams; Member Offices; SCI Programme Funding team</p><br><span><strong>7. Required Profile</strong></span><p>Essential Qualifications and Experience:</p><br><ul> <li>Minimum three years of experience in proposal development with excellent writing/editing capabilities and strong analytical/critical thinking skills, ideally in child protection, education, food security, health & nutrition or related thematic sectors</li> <li>Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in social studies, communications, international development, or other relevant fields</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in coordinating development of large-scale or strategic proposals, including proposals for US and UK government programming, SIDA, ECHO, GFFO, BMZ, UN agencies or 8similar major institutional donors</li> <li>Detail-oriented with excellent multi-tasking abilities, strong coordination and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels</li> <li>Excellent representation, presentation and communication skills with ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner</li> <li>Ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines; capacity to handle and use constructive feedback to make needed changes to proposals and strategies</li> <li>Able to work well both within a team and independently in a challenging and fast-moving multicultural environment</li> <li>Capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances</li> <li>Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy</li> <li>Native Arabic speaker or equivalent; fluent English language skills</li> <li>Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children; full adherence to child safeguarding policies and principles</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications and Experience:</p><br><ul> <li>Experience or understanding of the Yemen context and operating environment</li> <li>Previous experience with project management and project cycle management, including project design, implementation and evaluation</li> <li>Prior experience working for Save the Children or across organizational structures in complex settings</li> <li>Experience in donor mapping, funding trend analysis, and strategic resource mobilization planning</li></ul><span><strong>8. Terms of Engagement</strong></span><p>The consultant will be engaged on a fixed-term consultancy basis for a period of 6-7 months (extendable based on funding and performance). The engagement will include:</p><br><ul> <li>Competitive daily rate commensurate with experience and qualifications (to be determined based on consultant profile)</li> <li>Coverage of work-related travel expenses in line with Save the Children policies</li> <li>Professional liability and duty of care support as per Save the Children's consultancy agreements.</li></ul><p><i><strong><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></strong></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. A copy of the full role profile can be found at 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> </div>
<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 & 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 & 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>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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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&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. </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 & 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. </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>
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<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 </li> <li>All children learn from a quality basic education and that,</li> <li>Violence against children is no longer tolerated </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. 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. </p><br><p>We need to 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: </strong>Director Programme Quality and Impact (PQI)</span><span>.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Staff reporting to this post: </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 </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 </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 </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. A copy of the full role profile can be found at 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>
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<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 in order to 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> • 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> • Lead strategic planning and ensure alignment of project implementation with UNDP corporate priorities, donor requirements, and national development priorities.<br> • Translate project goals into clear operational priorities, deliverables, and implementation milestones.<br> • Ensure effective coordination and integration across project components to maximize synergies and efficiency.<br> • Promote results-based management and ensure timely identification and resolution of implementation bottlenecks.<br> • Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and solution-oriented team environment that promotes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.<br> </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: <br> • Lead day-to-day management of the project, ensuring delivery of outputs and achievement of project targets within approved timelines and budgets.<br> • Develop, implement, and monitor annual work plans, procurement plans, budgets, and activity schedules.<br> • Ensure compliance with UNDP rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and donor requirements.<br> • Monitor project expenditures and ensure efficient utilization of financial resources.<br> • Oversee procurement, contract management, and project operational processes.<br> • Supervise project staff, consultants, and technical experts and ensure quality performance and delivery.<br> • Identify and mitigate operational, programmatic, fiduciary, and contextual risks affecting project implementation.<br> • Ensure accurate and timely reporting on project progress, results, risks, and challenges. <br> </p><br> <p>3.) Build and manage partnerships:<br> • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government institutions, development partners, donors, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.<br> • Promote strategic partnerships to enhance project implementation, sustainability, and impact.<br> • Facilitate coordination and collaboration among relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and complementarity of interventions.<br> • Represent the project in meetings, consultations, and coordination forums as required.<br> • Support policy dialogue and strengthen institutional collaboration on governance and systems reform.<br> </p><br> <p>4.) Facilitate knowledge management and sharing:<br> • Promote effective knowledge management and institutional learning within the project.<br> • Document lessons learned, best practices, and key achievements to support adaptive management and continuous improvement.<br> • Facilitate knowledge sharing among project stakeholders, partners, and relevant institutions.<br> • Ensure project knowledge products, reports, and technical outputs are well documented and disseminated appropriately.<br> • Support institutionalization of knowledge and sustainability of project results.<br> </p><br> <p>5.) Support and advise on elaboration of resilience-building initiatives of UNDP and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: <br> • Support the design and implementation of resilience-building initiatives within the broader UNDP programme framework.<br> • Ensure project interventions contribute to strengthening institutional resilience, governance effectiveness, and sustainable recovery.<br> • Promote integrated approaches that support long-term resilience, capacity development, and sustainable development outcomes.<br> • Identify opportunities for synergies and complementarities with other UNDP programmes and initiatives.<br> • Ensure gender equality and women’s empowerment principles are integrated into project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.<br> • Promote inclusive approaches that ensure meaningful participation of women and vulnerable groups in project activities.<br> • Support gender-responsive programming and contribute to equitable access to project benefits and opportunities.<br> • Ensure project interventions contribute to advancing inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination.<br> </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 Project Coordinator<br> Operations Officer <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: </strong>LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Think Innovatively: </strong>LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Learn Continuously: </strong>LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Adapt with Agility: </strong>LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Act with Determination: </strong>LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Engage and Partner: </strong>LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion: </strong>LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span><strong>Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Direction and Strategy-System Thinking:</strong> 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 & Strategy Strategic Thinking: </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; <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 & Strategy & Effective Decision Making:</strong>Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and <br> resources and take into consideration potential wider implications. </p><br> <p><strong>Business Development & 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 & 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. </p><br> <p><strong>Audit & Investigation - General Financial and Managerial Accounting and Finance key concepts:</strong> Key concepts and principles of financial accounting, interpret financial analysis, managerial accounting, etc.</p><br> <p><strong>Audit & Investigation - Audit Fraud awareness and investigation techniques:</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>An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Public Administration, Public Finance, Development Studies, or a related field is required. Or </li> <li>A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>A minimum of seven (7) years (with a Master’s degree) or nine (9) years (with a Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in the area of project management is required. </li> <li>At least 2 years of experience overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder 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. </li> <li>Experience in project implementation, monitoring, and results-based management isdesired. </li> <li>Experience in financial management, procurement oversight, and operational management of development projectsis desired. </li> <li>Experience working with UNDP, World Bank, UN agencies, or other international development organizations desired. </li> <li>Previous experience in Yemen or similar fragile contexts is an asset. </li> <li>Experience and strong knowledge of governance, institutional strengthening, and public sector reform is desirable. </li> <li>Proven experience and good understanding of public administration systems and institutional development is desirable. </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>• Fluency in English is required. <br> • Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.<br> </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. </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. </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. 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