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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 Officer (Resilience) TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: NOB SUPERVISOR: Head of Resilience Unit UNIT/DIVISION: Programme DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen DURATION: 12 Months Organizational Context The incumbent serves as Deputy Head of the Climate Resilience and Livelihoods Unit of WFP Yemen, providing technical leadership across the climate resilience and livelihoods portfolio. The position operates with a high degree of independence, contributing to strategic and policy discussions, supervising staff, and supporting the delivery of complex Programmes and partnerships. Job Purpose To provide technical leadership, quality assurance and Programme oversight for resilience, livelihoods, ecosystem restoration and value chain development operations, ensuring high-quality design and implementation of Programmes, strengthened government systems and partnerships, effective management of Programme risks and performance, and evidence-based decision-making in support of WFP's resilience agenda. Key Accountabilities: 1. Technical Leadership and Quality Assurance Lead technical oversight of resilience, livelihoods, ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, financial inclusion and value chain development interventions, ensuring Programme quality and adherence to WFP corporate strategies, technical standards and operational guidance. Ensure systematic integration of climate risk management, nutrition-sensitive programming, conflict sensitivity, gender, protection, inclusion, and accountability to affected populations considerations across resilience activities and partner-led interventions. Support the development and refinement of technical tools, methodologies, standard operating procedures and Programme guidance to strengthen quality, consistency and operational effectiveness across resilience interventions. Provide technical advice to Field Offices and cooperating partners on resilience programming approaches, community asset creation, livelihoods support, natural resource management and sustainability pathways, ensuring Programmes are delivered in accordance with approved plans, commitments, compliance requirements and agreed quality standards. Review and clear technical designs, implementation approaches, community planning tools, technical guidance notes, and proposals submitted by cooperating partners and field teams. 2. Programme Development and Strategic Support Support the Head of Unit in the strategic planning, design and expansion of the resilience portfolio, contributing technical inputs into strategic documents, concept notes, funding proposals, donor briefs, presentations, and advocacy materials. Contribute to Programme performance reviews to ensure interventions remain relevant, evidence-based, responsive to community needs, cost-effective and aligned with country Programme objectives, identifying bottlenecks, implementation risks and opportunities for improved delivery performance and efficient use of financial, operational and partnership resources. Support annual and multi-year operational planning processes for the resilience portfolio, monitoring grant implementation timelines and expenditure trends and ensuring budgets and workplans are aligned with strategic priorities, donor commitments, available resources and disbursement timeframes to maximize resource utilization and delivery of ICSP outcomes. 3. Government Engagement and Institutional Strengthening Lead day-to-day engagement with relevant government ministries, technical departments and local authorities on climate resilience and livelihoods programming. Support the strengthening of institutional capacities, policies, strategies and systems related to community resilience, livelihoods, ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, financial inclusion, value chain development and other thematic areas as required. Facilitate alignment of WFP-supported interventions with national policies, frameworks and priorities, promoting government ownership, sustainability and systems strengthening. </p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Rural Development, Economics, Food Security, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, or another field relevant to resilience and livelihoods programming. Alternatively, a first university degree in a relevant field combined with additional years of progressively responsible professional experience.</li><li>Total relevant 7 years of experience including 3 years of Professional experience in resilience, livelihoods, rural development, climate adaptation, food security, ecosystem restoration, social protection, value chain development or related fields.</li><li>Experience designing and managing development and resilience programmes in complex or fragile contexts.</li><li>Experience working with government institutions, local authorities, NGOs and development partners.</li><li>Experience providing technical guidance, quality assurance and capacity strengthening to implementing partners.</li><li>Experience contributing to programme design, proposal development, donor reporting and strategic planning.</li><li>Experience supervising teams and coordinating multi-stakeholder processes</li><li>Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations or donor-funded programmes is an advantage.</li><li>Strong technical expertise in resilience programming, livelihoods development and community-based approaches.</li><li>Knowledge of climate adaptation, climate risk management, natural resource management and ecosystem restoration.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving and programme quality assurance skills.</li><li>Ability to translate monitoring evidence and learning into programme improvements.</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and partnership-building skills.</li><li>Excellent drafting and communication skills in English.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and develop staff.</li><li>Strong planning, coordination and organizational skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis/reporting tools.</li><li>Familiarity with Frameworks Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to apply, relevant international and organizational frameworks, including:</li><ul><li>Resilience-building and livelihoods programming approaches.</li><li>Climate adaptation and climate risk management frameworks.</li><li>Community-based natural resource management and ecosystem restoration approaches.</li><li>Social protection and productive safety-net programming.</li><li>Food systems and market systems development approaches.</li><li>Results-based management and adaptive programme management methodologies.</li><li>Capacity strengthening and systems strengthening approaches.</li><li>Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Protection and Gender frameworks.</li><li>Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) principles.</li><li>Partnership management and localization approaches.</li><li>Humanitarian-development-peace nexus programming concepts.</li><li>Relevant WFP programme, partnership, safeguarding and risk-management policies and standards.</li></ul><li>Fluency (level C) in English language, knowledge of Arabic is an asset.</li></ul>
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<p><span><span>The purpose of the ICLA Assistant– Yemen Amran Area/ Amran Gov position is to ensure the qualitative implementation of NRC’s ICLA programme in targeted locations, while maintaining safe, inclusive, and accountable protection practices. At the field-operational level, the Officer </span>supports the day-to-day implementation of programme activities and coordination with relevant stakeholders.</span></p><br><p><span><span> A critical aspect of the role monitoring, and mentoring implementation of ICLA and ensuring that they deliver services effectively, uphold humanitarian standards, and apply NRC’s accountability and protection principles. </span>The assistant contributes to programme quality, compliance with donor requirements, evidence-based programming, and effective coordination to ensure quality service delivery.</span></p><br><br> The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. <br> Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. <br> At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. <br> Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.<br> Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: <br> • treat everyone with respect and dignity <br> • contribute to building a safe environment for all <br> • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) <br> • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH<br> </div>
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<p><span><span>The purpose of the ICLA Assistant– Yemen Amran Area/ Hodiedah Gov position is to ensure the qualitative implementation of NRC’s ICLA programme in targeted locations, while maintaining safe, inclusive, and accountable protection practices. At the field-operational level, the Officer </span>supports the day-to-day implementation of programme activities and coordination with relevant stakeholders.</span></p><br><p><span><span> A critical aspect of the role monitoring, and mentoring implementation of ICLA and ensuring that they deliver services effectively, uphold humanitarian standards, and apply NRC’s accountability and protection principles. </span>The assistant contributes to programme quality, compliance with donor requirements, evidence-based programming, and effective coordination to ensure quality service delivery.</span></p><br><br> The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. <br> Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. <br> At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. <br> Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.<br> Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: <br> • treat everyone with respect and dignity <br> • contribute to building a safe environment for all <br> • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) <br> • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH<br> </div>
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<p><span><span>The purpose of the ICLA Officer– Yemen Amran Area/ Hodiedah Gov position is to ensure the qualitative implementation of NRC’s ICLA programme in targeted locations, while maintaining safe, inclusive, and accountable protection practices. At the field-operational level, the Officer </span><span>supports the day-to-day implementation of programme activities and coordination with relevant stakeholders.</span></span></p><br><p><span><span> A critical aspect of the role monitoring, and mentoring implementation of ICLA and ensuring that they deliver services effectively, uphold humanitarian standards, and apply NRC’s accountability and protection principles. </span><span>The Officer contributes to programme quality, compliance with donor requirements, evidence-based programming, and effective coordination to ensure quality service delivery.</span></span></p><br><br> The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. <br> Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. <br> At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. <br> Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.<br> Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: <br> • treat everyone with respect and dignity <br> • contribute to building a safe environment for all <br> • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) <br> • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH<br> </div>
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<p><span><span>The purpose of the ICLA Assistant– Yemen Amran Area/ Amran Gov position is to ensure the qualitative implementation of NRC’s ICLA programme in targeted locations, while maintaining safe, inclusive, and accountable protection practices. At the field-operational level, the Officer </span>supports the day-to-day implementation of programme activities and coordination with relevant stakeholders.</span></p><br><p><span><span> A critical aspect of the role monitoring, and mentoring implementation of ICLA and ensuring that they deliver services effectively, uphold humanitarian standards, and apply NRC’s accountability and protection principles. </span>The assistant contributes to programme quality, compliance with donor requirements, evidence-based programming, and effective coordination to ensure quality service delivery.</span></p><br><br> The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. <br> Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. <br> At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. <br> Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.<br> Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: <br> • treat everyone with respect and dignity <br> • contribute to building a safe environment for all <br> • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) <br> • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH<br> </div>
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<p><span><span>The purpose of the ICLA Assistant– Yemen Amran Area/ Hodiedah Gov position is to ensure the qualitative implementation of NRC’s ICLA programme in targeted locations, while maintaining safe, inclusive, and accountable protection practices. At the field-operational level, the Officer </span>supports the day-to-day implementation of programme activities and coordination with relevant stakeholders.</span></p><br><p><span><span> A critical aspect of the role monitoring, and mentoring implementation of ICLA and ensuring that they deliver services effectively, uphold humanitarian standards, and apply NRC’s accountability and protection principles. </span>The assistant contributes to programme quality, compliance with donor requirements, evidence-based programming, and effective coordination to ensure quality service delivery.</span></p><br><br> The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. <br> Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. <br> At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. <br> Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.<br> Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: <br> • treat everyone with respect and dignity <br> • contribute to building a safe environment for all <br> • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) <br> • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH<br> </div>
<p><br></p> <p> </p> <p> <b>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</b> (Under the supervision of Head of Finance, Head of Finance OIC and respective International Finance Officer):</p> <ul> <li> <p>Coordinate and provide finance, budget and administration support services involving the recording and interpretation of financial and budgetary information to ensure the efficient functioning of the support services and inform decision-making.</p> </li> <li> <p>Manage payroll, and related payments including salary, entitlements, indemnity and travel</p> </li> <li> <p>Manage payments to families or beneficiaries of detained staff and other sensitive transactions</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of staff related financial transactions, including timely record and clearing of payables and receivables in relation to individual staff and payroll relevant stakeholders such as UNDP</p> </li> <li> <p>Oversight, keep track and maintain up-to-date delegation of financial authority</p> </li> <li> <p>Support financial closure, required reconciliation and staff relevant write-off transactions</p> </li> <li> <p>Report on key data for financial status and outcomes of projects assigned in accordance with corporate governance requirements, cost to serve to beneficiaries, ensuring accuracy, deadlines, and accounting processes are complied with.</p> </li> <li> <p>Track and collate data to support others to improve policies, systems and procedures in order to minimize financial risks, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and ensure services are aligned with business objectives.</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to the delivery of financial controls and insight into WFP performance, supporting periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify areas which may present potential audit, compliance or financial risks. </p> </li> <li> <p>Compile data from the WFP database and systems and provide analysis in monthly basis</p> </li> <li> <p>Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.</p> </li> <li> <p>Represent unit/CO at internal meetings, external meetings and events with other UN agencies, banks and other financial institutions, or other partners and entities as required.</p> </li> <li> <p>Fill in capacity gaps in any stream of Finance function.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <b>DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:</b> <br>Ensure accuracy and timely delivery in all tasks performed; Produce organized, accurate and well documented records confirming required format with well analyzed data; improve business processes.</p> <p> <br> <b>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Education</b>: University degree in Accounting or Finance or relevant fields, Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields, or First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related work experience plus membership in an international recognized professional accountancy body such as Association of Chartered, Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Institute of Certified Public Accounts (ICPA)or equivalent.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Experience:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional experience.</p> </li> <li> <p>UN experience in working in the finance, project management, in humanitarian and development context are preferrable.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li> <p> <b>Languages:</b> English-Arabic.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK</b> </p> <p> <b> </b> </p> <p>WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.</p> <p> <b>Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION</b> </p> <p> <b> </b> </p> <p>WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org </p> <p> </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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<p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><br><p>Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. </p><br><p>IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.</p><br><p>IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration</p><br><p>This is an expedited recruitment process, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. </p><br><p><strong>Organizational Context and Scope</strong></p><br><p><span>The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on security policy management and Country Office operational support to enable effective implementation and delivery of IOM programmes and activities, while managing security risks at acceptable levels.</span></p><br><p><span>Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and under the technical supervision of the Office of Staff Security (OSS) as represented by the Regional Security Officer (RSO)</span><span> based in the Regional Office in Cairo,</span><span> the </span><span>Field Security Officer</span><span>will be responsible and accountable for providing expert support to enable IOM’s activities in the Country Office with all aspects of security risk management. </span></p><br><p><span>The Field Security Officer will be expected to implement appropriate safety and security management procedures that will effectively address issues that could and have impact on the security of IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities.</span></p><br><br><br> </div>
<p>The purpose of the ICLA Officer Yemen Amran Area/ Hodiedah Gov position is to ensure the qualitative implementation of NRC s ICLA programme in targeted locations, while maintaining safe, inclusive, and accountable protection practices. At the field-operational level, the Officer supports the day-to-day implementation of programme activities and coordination with relevant stakeholders. A critical aspect of the role monitoring, and mentoring implementation of ICLA and ensuring that they deliver services effectively, uphold humanitarian standards, and apply NRC s accountability and protection principles. The Officer contributes to programme quality, compliance with donor requirements, evidence-based programming, and effective coordination to ensure quality service delivery.</p><p>The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC s work. We expect all employees to: treat everyone with respect and dignity contribute to building a safe environment for all never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>University degree in law.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of work experience with an NGO, local or international organization in the area of protection or human rights.</li><li>Experience from working as legal & Protection employee in a humanitarian/recovery context in Yemen.</li><li>Training skills.</li><li>Reporting skills</li><li>Experience in research and data analysis</li><li>Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts</li><li>Documented results related to the position's responsibilities</li><li>At least 2 years of working experience in legal field.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office suites</li><li>Good knowledge of English and Arabic is required.</li></ul>
<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>
<p>Support logistics contracting day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries. Work closely with other logistics functions to understand the scope of the services required before issuing Request for Quotations (RFQs) Collect and analyze data related to the transport sector and undertake comprehensive logistics services market assessments in the country to recommend actions to the supervisor to improve performance of local logistics contracting operations. Conduct verification and validation of received data which also includes (site) visits to the transporters/logistics service providers yards/garages/offices. Carry out due diligence of the current WFP shortlisted/contracted and/or new logistics service providers. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and consolidate preliminary data analysis and prepare accurate and timely reports as and when required. Issue Request for Quotations (RFQ) as and when necessary to shortlisted companies, analyze offers and in conjunction with the relevant Logistics Officer, Head of Contracting and relevant parties. Submit contracting proposals to the Logistics Contract Committee (LCC) and prepare well drafted and explained minutes. Compile the quarterly Committee on Supply Chain (CSC) reports and in conjunction with the relevant Logistics Officer and Head of Contracting to have the reports submitted/cleared in a timely manner. Maintain a tally of contracting cases which will require submission to the CSC. In conjunction with the Operations Section of the Logistics Unit, ensure clear periodic allocation plans for any tariff system contracts are put in place. Similarly, periodic reports detailing any deviation from the initial allocation plan are completed. Establish and maintain good working relations with all shortlisted/contracted logistics service providers. Build service providers understanding of their contractual obligations (RFQ terms and conditions) and how WFP business process works. Analyze logistics service provider performance, in coordination with relevant logistics functions, against contractual terms, tariffs, allocation plans, capacity commitments, and escalate concerns to the Head of Contracting with proposed corrective actions Guide support staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries. Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong> Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. Experiences: Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional experience.</p><p><strong>DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:</strong> Experience coordinating service providers contract execution. Experience in conducting assessments of Logistics services markets Experience in evaluating offers and writing proposals. Experience in report writing. Language: English -Arabic.</p>
<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>
<p>BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the Head of the OIM&PR unit at the country office, the incumbent will support all Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting (OIM & PR) activities and contribute to the establishment and presentation of standard operating picture of WFP programme portfolio and associated results that facilitate informed and timely decision-making at all levels throughout the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):</p><p><br></p><p>Support staff in assigned area to ensure that standard OIM & PR procedures and templates are followed to drive the quality, consistency and standardization of information management and performance reporting across WFP.</p><p><br></p><p>Collate relevant information and data from media and local internal and external sources to facilitate and maximize the exchange of information and data flow between functional area networks in WFP, to provide operational awareness and understanding of events that may have humanitarian and/or operational impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the collation and dissemination of political and humanitarian analysis pertaining to WFP current or future responses and donor policies, trends and preferences to ensure country specific input to WFP’s operational reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the collation, analysis and communication of the ‘Essential Elements of Information’, pertaining to the operational environment and available human, financial and physical assets in order to facilitate access to timely and accurate information used at country and corporate level.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the preparation of Annual Corporate Report (ACR) for the Annual Reporting Exercise in collaboration with the country office programme, monitoring & evaluation, logistics and resource management functions by coordinating to ensure coherence and quality of performance information</p><p><br></p><p>Collaborate with counterparts internally to ensure consistency in humanitarian information and to complement WFP analysis and information.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the enhancement of the capacity of WFP staff and partners to effectively manage operational information and performance reporting, for example through scheduling the delivery of the OIM & PR training on core competencies.</p><p><br></p><p>Support COs or ROs in emergencies by preparing, organizing and providing secretarial support to Operational Task Forces (OTFs).</p><p><br></p><p>Provide feedback on activities associated with the Corporate Performance Reporting Improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the initiatives for developing improved, streamlined, and harmonized OIM & PR including drafting of OIM & PR related normative guidance, as required.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the assurance of defined quality standards in all processes and products.</p><p><br></p><p>STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:</p><p><br></p><p>Education:</p><p><br></p><p>Advanced University degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Management or Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.</p><p><br></p><p>Experience:</p><p><br></p><p>Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of professional experience in international humanitarian development.</p><p><br></p><p>Knowledge & Skills:</p><p><br></p><p>General knowledge of information management best practices, techniques and processes with some understanding of the basic theoretical background.</p><p><br></p><p>Strong English-language written and oral communication skills, including substantive analysis and report writing skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specific processes and systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Language:</p><p><br></p><p>Fluent in written and oral English and Arabic.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><br></p>
<p>The purpose of the ICLA Assistant Yemen Amran Area/ Amran Gov position is to ensure the qualitative implementation of NRC s ICLA programme in targeted locations, while maintaining safe, inclusive, and accountable protection practices. At the field-operational level, the Officer supports the day-to-day implementation of programme activities and coordination with relevant stakeholders. A critical aspect of the role monitoring, and mentoring implementation of ICLA and ensuring that they deliver services effectively, uphold humanitarian standards, and apply NRC s accountability and protection principles. The assistant contributes to programme quality, compliance with donor requirements, evidence-based programming, and effective coordination to ensure quality service delivery.</p><p>Generic Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines</li><li>Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action</li><li>Prepare and develop status reports as required by management</li><li>Ensure proper filing of documents</li><li>Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist</li><li>Promote and share ideas for technical improvement</li></ul><p>Specific responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Ensure that ICLA project activities are implemented in accordance with approved proposals, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards and local customs.</li><li>Undertake regular field visits to conduct ICLA activities.</li><li>Ensure smooth project cycle from implementation, project monitoring, verification of completion and evaluation</li><li>Assist in the implementation of project activities giving advice and information to beneficiaries on the processes involved, awareness sessions and managing capacity building programmes on ICLA thematic areas</li><li>Apply participatory and inclusive processes in project implementation and in promoting local capacities to help themselves wherever possible</li><li>Understand situation including legal situations (according to national and international laws and principles) for ICLA beneficiaries in Yemen</li><li>Assist in developing and implementing case management systems and databases of cases</li><li>Support preparing and updating case management systems and database of cases</li><li>Support in the preparation and update of and mapping service providers in the area of responsibility</li><li>Conduct group information sessions for ICLA beneficiaries through outreach, awareness campaigns and advocacy initiatives</li><li>Guide ICLA beneficiaries seeking legal assistance on how to receive legal counseling.</li><li>Take part in mobilization and conducting of needs assessments, studies and researches using focus group discussions, interviews and questionnaires.</li><li>Conduct trainings and training needs assessments for ICLA target groups</li><li>Assist in strategic review and monitoring and evaluation of ICLA activities</li><li>Establish excellent relations with beneficiaries including understanding the needs of beneficiaries through regular visits and frequent contact</li><li>Document findings on thematic assessments and studies</li><li>Analyze and produce quantitative and qualitative activity reports.</li><li>Bring to the immediate attention of the PO emergency support issues requiring immediate action and support.</li><li>Provide analysis on the Protection issues facing ICLA beneficiaries in Yemen</li><li>Engage in supporting the NRC team in awareness raising campaigns and community mobilization efforts.</li><li>Perform any relevant tasks assigned by ICLA Coordinator.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>University degree in law.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of work experience with legal firms, NGO or international organization in the area of protection or human rights.</li><li>Experience from working as legal & Protection employee in a humanitarian/recovery context in Yemen.</li><li>Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts</li><li>Documented results related to the position's responsibilities</li><li>At least 1 years of working experience in legal field.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office suites</li><li>Preferred: knowledge of English language.</li></ul>
<p><br></p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Purpose/Background:</b> </p> <p>WFP operations in Yemen are conducted in a highly complex, volatile, and high-risk operating environment. Protracted conflict, economic deterioration, climate-related shocks, and constrained access to essential services continue to drive widespread humanitarian needs. In Yemen, approximately one in two people experience acute food insecurity, as declining household purchasing power, inflation, and disrupted livelihoods leave millions unable to meet their basic food needs.</p> <p>Nearly 5.4 million people are experiencing IPC Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse) acute food insecurity between June to September 2026, with 1.6 million people experiencing IPC Phase 4 (Emergency).</p> <p>The M&E Officer is part of the Planning, Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (PMLE) Unit at WFP Yemen. The role involves overseeing end to end field monitoring, managing analytical and reporting processes, building capacity and promoting the use of data and evidence to inform programming and decision-making process. The incumbent will report directly to the Head of Field Office.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Tasks and Responsibilities:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead implementation of the Field Office monitoring plan, ensuring compliance with corporate and Country Office standards, adequate monitoring coverage, risk-based monitoring prioritization and timely resolution or escalation of gaps and backlogs.</p> </li> <li> <p>Coordinate field monitoring activities, including WFP monitoring, TPM, PDM, remote monitoring and field verification, ensuring timely delivery, quality and adequate programme coverage.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure quality, completeness and timely availability of monitoring data, complementing routine monitoring with qualitative enquiry and analysis where deeper understanding is required.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure timely and accurate CP reporting, reconciling planned beneficiaries, food dispatches, actual distributions and beneficiaries reached, and following up discrepancies and outstanding reports.</p> </li> <li> <p>Drive utilization of monitoring findings for programme improvement, facilitating programme adjustments and tracking agreed actions and recommendations through to resolution.</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead field-level monitoring and learning by identifying evidence gaps and documenting programme adaptations, achievements, challenges, good practices, lessons learned, qualitative findings, and human-interest stories for communication, reporting, and advocacy purposes.</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to strengthening monitoring capacity, innovation and visibility in Marib Office through supervision, coaching and support to field monitors, TPM and partners, and participation in initiatives that improve monitoring practice and use.</p> </li> <li> <p>Serve as the Field Office MLE focal point, maintaining coordination with Country Office MLE and contributing field evidence and learning to donor, TPM, review and evaluation processes.</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to the planning and implementation of donor TPM exercises at the Field Office, including coordinating with relevant counterparts at design, planning, implementation and reporting stages, and actively providing support and feedback on the exercise s results and findings.</p> </li> <li> <p>Manage local feedback mechanisms (hotlines/complaints desks) ensuring issues from affected populations are registered and addressed.</p> </li> <li> <p>Execute Marib Field Office area-specific monitoring plans aligned with WFP Country Office plan</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure protection, gender equality, and accountability to affected populations (AAP) are explicitly mainstreamed into every stage of field monitoring</p> </li> <li> <p>Conduct routine and ad-hoc field verification visits to distribution sites, health facilities, and infrastructure projects to cross-check partner reports and or follow-up on monitoring findings.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <b>Qualifications and Experience</b> </p> <p> <b>Education:</b> </p> <p>Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, statistics, development economics, performance management, monitoring and evaluation or other related fields, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Experience:</b> </p> <p> <span>Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional experience</span> in project monitoring, evaluation, or data analysis within humanitarian or development contexts. Experience in WFP Yemen Operation is an added value.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Knowledge & Skills:</b> </p> <p>Strong analytical capabilities, proficiency in qualitative/quantitative data processing software, and familiarity with humanitarian operating environments.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Languages:</b> </p> <p>English - Arabic.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
<p>The purpose of the ICLA Officer Yemen Amran Area/ Hodiedah Gov position is to ensure the qualitative implementation of NRC s ICLA programme in targeted locations, while maintaining safe, inclusive, and accountable protection practices. At the field-operational level, the Officer supports the day-to-day implementation of programme activities and coordination with relevant stakeholders. A critical aspect of the role monitoring, and mentoring implementation of ICLA and ensuring that they deliver services effectively, uphold humanitarian standards, and apply NRC s accountability and protection principles. The Officer contributes to programme quality, compliance with donor requirements, evidence-based programming, and effective coordination to ensure quality service delivery.</p><p>Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action Prepare and develop status reports as required by management 4. Ensure proper filing of documents Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist Promote and share ideas for technical improvement</p><p>Ensure that ICLA Project activities are implemented in accordance with approved proposals, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards and local customs. Act as a focal person for needs assessment and beneficiary selection. Has oversight responsibility in ensuring smooth project cycle from implementation, project monitoring, verification of completion and evaluation. Support project activities, giving advice and information to beneficiaries on the processes involved, awareness sessions and managing local authorities' capacity building programmes. Apply participative and inclusive process in project implementation and in promoting local capacities to help them wherever possible. Understand the situation, including the legal situation (according to national and international laws and principles), for displacement affected persons and migrants in Yemen. Assist in developing and implementing case management system and database of cases. Support preparing and updating of mapping of all service providers in the area of responsibility. Conduct information sessions and counselling on ICLA thematic areas for beneficiaries including awareness sessions on HLP, civil documentation, and legal identity issues while delivering capacity-building activities for communities, authorities, and partners. Assist in conducting needs assessments for the selected target groups; including focus groups; questionnaires, surveys; and stakeholder interviews. Prepare documents containing legal and related information for target communities. Establish excellent relations with all stakeholders including Local authorities, Civil Registration, humanitarian partners and beneficiaries, with understanding the needs of beneficiaries through regular visits and frequent contact. Document findings of ICLA needs assessments; including preparation of reports and other relevant documents. Regularly meet with other relevant actors and stakeholders and coordinate work, including attending meetings in the field. Identify awareness-raising and outreach opportunities for ICLA work and assist in conducting sessions. Identify training needs for beneficiaries and stakeholders and, as relevant, prepare and conduct training. Assist in conducting research as required. Assist in strategic review; monitoring and evaluation activities and identification of other relevant ICLA activities. Support the implementation of community based protection activities, including the roll-out of Community Safety Planning (CSP) initiatives. Support ICLA assistants in the implementation of ICLA activities in filed. Contribute to the development of NRC's Country strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities in the ICLA sector. Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Project Coordinator.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>University degree in law, social studies, development studies / other relevant field/ the equivalent Minimum of 3 years of work experience with an NGO, legal or international organization in the area of protection or human rights. Experience from working as legal & Protection employee in a humanitarian/recovery context in Yemen. Training skills. Reporting skills Experience in research and data analysis Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the position's responsibilities At least 2 years of working experience in legal field. Experience with Microsoft Office suites Good knowledge of English and (local Language) is required</p>
<p><span >A. Technical Leadership, HGSF Scaling, and Institutional Transition</span></p><ul><li>Strategic ICSP Alignment: Provide overarching technical leadership for WFP Yemen's school feeding portfolio, managing the strategic pivot from emergency in-kind distributions to nutrition-sensitive, shock-responsive Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) and Healthy Kitchen delivery models.</li><li>National Handover Framework: Architect and guide the execution of the operational and fiscal transition roadmap to systematically transfer field implementation, data management, and operational incentive costs from WFP direct funding onto the national MoE civil service payroll and budget lines.</li><li>Agrifood Value-Chain Integration: Provide expert guidance on establishing community-based local procurement networks and institutional market linkages. This involves connecting smallholder farmer cooperatives, particularly female-led producer groups, directly to school feeding kitchens to tackle local economic vulnerabilities.</li><li>Standards & Quality Control: Formulate and enforce strict standard operating procedures (SOPs), food safety and quality management protocols, nutrition-sensitive menu guidelines, and localized supply chain tracking tools for the expanded Healthy Kitchen platforms.</li><li>Inter-Ministerial Coordination: Manage and facilitate high-level coordination committees across the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoPHP), Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (MOSAL), and local governorate authorities to secure institutional alignment on transition milestones.</li><li>Social Behavior Change: Oversee the design and deployment of integrated, nutrition-sensitive Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) toolkits targeting students, local school boards, parents, and catering staff to maximize community ownership.</li></ul><p>B. Evidence Generation, Macro-Fiscal Policy, and Innovative Financing</p><ul><li>Investment Case Development: Lead the production of high-level policy briefs, multi-sectoral investment cases, and analytical evidence products to demonstrate the socio-economic return on investment of school meals to senior government stakeholders, international financial institutions (IFIs), and bilateral donors.</li><li>Value-for-Money Analysis: Design and oversee comprehensive Value for Money (VfM) tracking, fiscal cost-effectiveness studies, and rapid diagnostic assessments to optimize institutional delivery systems during the transition phase.</li><li>Resource Mobilization: Identify, design, and pursue complementary and innovative financing streams to support long-term programmatic sustainability, specifically leveraging co-financing models, the GPE Multiplier Grant, and global thematic funds.</li><li>SABER Policy Modernization: Drive the finalization, high-level endorsement, and operationalization of the Systems Approach for Better Education Results (SABER) school feeding tool, utilizing its diagnostic findings to support national legislative and regulatory policy development.</li></ul><p>C. Global Coalitions, South-South Cooperation, and Knowledge Governance</p><ul><li>School Meals Coalition Integration: Act as WFP s primary technical adviser to the Ministry of Education to support Yemen s high-level commitments within the global School Meals Coalition, ensuring national targets are met and showcased globally.</li><li>South-South Knowledge Exchanges: Design, fundraise for, and execute targeted South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) initiatives and study visits. These will link Yemeni ministry officials with regional and international institutional counterparts experienced in executing successful sovereign HGSF transition and payroll absorption roadmaps.</li><li>Contextualized Learning Management: Systematically translate global best practices, technical innovations, and inter-agency evaluation lessons into highly contextualized operational manuals tailored to Yemen s unique dual-governance and economic setup.</li></ul><p>D. Institutional Capacity Strengthening and Workforce Mentorship</p><ul><li>Systems Capacity Assessment: Design and implement a comprehensive capacity diagnostics tool to identify technical, financial, and digital data-tracking gaps within the MoE infrastructure and WFP national staff cohorts.</li><li>Workforce Development Strategy: Roll out a structured institutional capacity-strengthening curriculum, incorporating targeted masterclasses, operational simulation workshops, and strategic planning clinics to prepare state counterparts for programmatic handover.</li><li>Direct Technical Mentorship: Deliver daily on-the-job technical coaching, strategic mentoring, and programmatic oversight to national Programme Policy Officers, fostering elite knowledge transfer and solidifying a sustainable pool of local technical expertise.</li></ul><p>DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:</p><ul><li>ICSP HGSF Scaling Plan Approved: Operational plan, local sourcing guidelines, and Healthy Kitchen voucher workflows finalized and integrated into Country Office supply chain structures.</li><li>MoE Fiscal Handover Roadmap Formulated: A time-bound, phased transition protocol mapping out the baseline administrative and incentive cost absorption onto national budget frameworks.</li><li>National Capacity Strengthening Curriculum Executed: Documented technical modules and completed training cycles for MoE personnel and WFP national officers delivered and evaluated.</li><li>SABER Assessment & Policy Brief Pack Concluded: Finalized system diagnostic reports and donor investment cases packaged for high-level resource mobilization.</li><li>Nutrition-Sensitive SBCC Toolkit Developed: Contextualized Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) operational tools and packages targeting students, caregivers, teachers, and communities.</li><li>South-South Knowledge Exchange Framework Completed: Formulated strategy and identification notes mapping out target technical institutions, study visits, and workshops for peer-learning modules.</li><li>Yemen School Meals Coalition Commitment Package Packaged: Strategic and technical reporting materials ensuring all global coalition parameters and commitments are fully met and documented for the Ministry.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p><ul><li>Education: Advanced University Degree (master's or equivalent) in Social Protection, Public Policy, Education, Nutrition, Food Systems, International Development, Public Health, Economics, or a related human development field.</li><li>Experiences: Minimum of Seven (7) years of progressive international experience leading large-scale school feeding or social protection safety nets, with a proven track record in designing HGSF value chains and navigating fragile, conflict-affected contexts.</li><li>Institutional Expertise: Demonstrated capability working directly with central government ministries (Education and Finance) to manage structural systems-strengthening transitions, operational handovers, and national policy architectures.</li><li>Analytical & Fiscal Track Record: Extensive background leading multi-sectoral evidence generation, authoring investment cases, executing Value for Money (VfM) metrics, and orchestrating resource mobilization campaigns for institutional development.</li><li>Workforce Capacity Development: Proven skill in running formal capacity-building architectures, technical coaching frameworks, and professional mentoring tracks for national counterpart networks.</li><li>Technical Competencies: Elite mastery of nutrition-sensitive safety net designs, community-based procurement, and corporate accountability frameworks. Strong political acumen to navigate complex dual-banking systems and fragmented regulatory governance, with top-tier analytical drafting capabilities.</li><li>Language: Fluency (level C) in English language, knowledge of Arabic is an asset.</li></ul>
<div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>About the role</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">You will be responsible for designing, implementing, adapting and reporting the quality medical program activities for the Yemen mission. You will ensure the relevance and quality delivery of all medical activities, and practices, with a particular focus on health data analysis. You are the technical supervisor for the medical team (MdM or implementing partners) within the mission.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">You will take part in the country strategy elaboration for the medical sector led by the general coordinator.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b><br></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>Who you’ll work with</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Under the supervision of the General coordinator, you will work alongside the deputy general coordinator, the HQ desk officer, the HQ medical, mental health, and protection advisors/referents. You will be the technical supervisor for the medical team: health activity managers, Marib medical supervisor and pharmacy advisor.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>What you’ll do</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Under the supervision of the General coordinator, your main responsibilities are the following:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Participate in the definition of the country strategy led by the general coordinator and drive the medical and technical aspects in the development of this strategy</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Design, plan, implement, adapt and monitor the programme’s health activities</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Ensure the quality and relevance of health activities, supervise the collection and analysis of medical data</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Recruit, manage, train, and motivate the medical team</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Ensure the management of pharmaceutical products</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Carry out health needs assessments and evaluations of medical partners</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Cooperate with the administration team regarding budgeting and supervise the medical purchase process</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Represent MdM with authorities, partners and other NGOs on health issues</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Participate in the writing of proposals and reports</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>REQUIREMENTS</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">You are the right match if you...</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Hold an MD qualification or an advanced degree in Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, or another relevant health discipline. Additional training in public health, epidemiology, project management, or humanitarian programme management is a strong asset</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Have proven experience in humanitarian and/or development contexts, with at least 2 years in a similar role involving programme development, proposal writing, donor reporting, budget management, and donor compliance</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Demonstrate strong technical knowledge in nutrition and sexual and reproductive health and rights, combined with a solid understanding of results-based management approaches, logical frameworks, and strategic planning</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Are skilled in developing high-quality funding proposals, technical reports, and impact narratives in English, and have experience working with institutional donors and multi-donor funding mechanisms</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Combine strong analytical, organisational, and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work autonomously, build capacity within teams, and collaborate effectively in multicultural environments</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Speak English fluently. Arabic is highly appreciated.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">This role may not suit you if you...</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Are uncomfortable working in complex, unstable, or rapidly evolving humanitarian contexts that require flexibility, resilience, and adaptability</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Prefer close supervision and highly structured processes rather than taking initiative, anticipating needs, and working independently</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Do not have strong written English skills or experience producing donor proposals, narrative reports, and other high-quality programme documentation</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Are not aligned with MdM’s values and activist approach</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Recruitment process</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">If shortlisted, you will first meet with our HR team. Technical and managerial interviews, which may include practical case studies, will follow.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Please note: as part of our anti–money laundering and counter-terrorism policy, international background checks may be conducted. Data is processed confidentially and securely. More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">All successful candidates must provide a criminal record extract (B3).</span></div><div><br></div><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Hold an MD qualification or an advanced degree in Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, or another relevant health discipline. Additional training in public health, epidemiology, project management, or humanitarian programme management is a strong asset</li><li>Have proven experience in humanitarian and/or development contexts, with at least 2 years in a similar role involving programme development, proposal writing, donor reporting, budget management, and donor compliance</li><li>Demonstrate strong technical knowledge in nutrition and sexual and reproductive health and rights, combined with a solid understanding of results-based management approaches, logical frameworks, and strategic planning</li><li>Are skilled in developing high-quality funding proposals, technical reports, and impact narratives in English, and have experience working with institutional donors and multi-donor funding mechanisms</li><li>Combine strong analytical, organisational, and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work autonomously, build capacity within teams, and collaborate effectively in multicultural environments</li><li>Speak English fluently. Arabic is highly appreciated.</li></ul>
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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. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.</p><br> <p><strong>Use of AI by candidates</strong></p><br> <p>Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection</p><br> <p><strong>Scam alert</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.</p><br><br> #LI-DNI<br><br> </div>
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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>1. Description </p><br> <p>Yemen continues to face a severe humanitarian and development crisis driven by prolonged conflict, economic decline, and institutional fragility. These challenges have weakened governance systems, disrupted economic activity, and increased poverty, food insecurity, and vulnerability across the country. </p><br> <p> While humanitarian assistance remains essential, sustainable recovery requires longer-term investments in livelihoods, economic resilience, local governance, institutional strengthening, and climate-resilient agriculture. </p><br> <p> UNDP is implementing a portfolio of complementary projects to address these interconnected challenges. This includes the Resilient Economies and Sustainable Livelihoods for Empowerment in Yemen (RESOLVE) project funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) ; the Local Governance for Area-based Development (LoGABD) project funded by the European Union (EU) ; and the Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Job Opportunities in Yemen (SANABEL) project, also funded by the EU. These projects are designed with a synergistic, area-based approach to maximize impact and efficiency. </p><br> <p> RESOLVE (SDC) focuses on strengthening the resilience and economic empowerment of vulnerable communities in Marib and Hadramout governorates by promoting sustainable livelihoods through agribusiness development, agricultural value chain strengthening, improved access to finance, and enhanced local economic governance. </p><br> <p> LoGABD (EU) aims to strengthen the capacity of local authorities across seven governorates (Aden, Hadramout, Lahj, Marib, Taiz, Al Mahrah, Socotra) to effectively plan, budget, finance, and deliver public services, manage IDP populations, and foster climate resilience. It focuses on institutionalizing training hubs, improving public financial management, completing community-prioritized public works, and operationalizing Local Economic Development Councils and Local Development Funds. </p><br> <p> SANABEL (EU) is a joint FAO-UNDP project focused on climate-resilient agriculture and job creation. It aims to increase crop and livestock productivity through Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and ecosystem-based adaptation (led by FAO) and strengthen climate-resilient agricultural value chains to generate decent jobs, formalized businesses, and inclusive economic growth (led by UNDP). </p><br> <p>By combining these three projects under one management umbrella, this position will ensure coherent and integrated implementation, maximize synergies, and leverage UNDP's expertise in governance, economic recovery, and resilience building. This portfolio approach aligns with the Area-Based Development (ABD) framework, ensuring that local priorities, as articulated in Governorate Economic and Social Development Plans, are effectively addressed. The incumbent will report to the UNDP Team Leader -Governance & Peacebuilding Portfolio and will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management to the combined project team. </p><br> <p>The role requires exceptional leadership, strategic coordination, and stakeholder management skills, with a particular emphasis on governance and institutional strengthening,and the ability to deliver results across multiple complex and fragile environments. </p><br> <p><strong> 2. Scope of Work </strong></p><br> <p> Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the National Project Specialist will play a critical leadership role in the successful implementation of the integrated project portfolio. The incumbent will provide strategic coordination and management support, ensuring that project activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, aligned with UNDP rules and regulations and the donors’ operational requirements for this high-risk, Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) context. </p><br> <p>The primary objective of the position is to support the Project Manager in overseeing the day-to-day implementation and coordination of the three projects, with a particular focus on the governance and institutional strengthening components of the LoGABD project, with a particular focus on stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and ensuring the achievement of project outcomes. </p><br> <p>3. Overall roles and responsibilities </p><br> <p>1. Advise and support Project Management, Implementation and Coordination </p><br> <ul> <li>Advise and support the development of the Project’s work plan, activities, targets, budget, standards for measuring progress and results and determine the processes, tools and methodologies to be used to ensure effective and efficient project implementation and operations </li> <li>Ensure the achievement of the Project’s outputs in line with the approved Annual Work Plan through the day-to-day planning, management and implementation of activities; </li> <li>Oversee the coordination of project activities with government institutions at national and sub-national levels, with particular emphasis on the Ministry of Local Administration (MoLA), Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC), and governorate-level authorities under the LoGABD project. </li> <li>Ensure full coordination, liaison, and communication between the contracted Responsible Parties for the Project’s component for coherent design and complementary execution of projects at the local level. </li> <li>Facilitate the operationalization of Local Economic Development Councils (LEDCs) and Local Development Funds (LDFs) as key platforms for public-private dialogue and resource mobilization under the LoGABD project. </li> <li>Support the institutionalization of governorate-level Training Departments as permanent capacitydevelopment hubs, including the formal transfer of curricula and training-of-trainers (ToT) activities. </li> </ul> <p>2.Ensure Financial Management and Reporting </p><br> <ul> <li>Ensure accountability for and efficient use of relevant project funds; </li> <li>Manage and monitor requests for financial resources and ensure accuracy and reliability of relevant financial reports; </li> <li>Approve requisitions requests, and ensure continuous delivery updates to the Project Manager on financial delivery performance; </li> <li>Liaise with the Responsible Parties and other UNDP project staff on financial management of the project activities, including monitoring project financial expenditures and transactions; </li> <li>Ensure the integrity of financial system and support the Project Manager in overseeing the administrative, financial and budgetary aspects of the project activities; </li> <li>Support the smooth audit of national partner institutions. </li> </ul> <p>3. Build Strategic Partnerships and Resources Mobilization </p><br> <ul> <li>Contribute to a constructive dialogue with partners in Yemen, the European Union, SDC and other stakeholders, especially to maximize consistency and synergy between the various project’s components, as informed by the priorities of the project document; </li> <li>Maintain dialogue with national and sub-national government officials (particularly MoLA, MoPIC, Governor Offices, and District authorities), civil society, partners and communities to provide knowledge and understanding while ensuring clear understanding of the project objectives; </li> <li>Support the establishment and strengthening of multi-stakeholder coordination mechanisms, including Local Economic Councils, to foster collaboration between government institutions, private sector, and civil society under the LoGABD project. </li> <li>Facilitate the presentation of Area-Based Development Plans (ABDPs) to donors and private investors to mobilize resources for locally-prioritized development initiatives. </li> <li>Support the creation of tools and communications materials to promote project objectives, establish contact as a focal person for project in support of the PM and UNDP CO cooperation with the donors. </li> </ul> <p>4. Advise and support Results based management, monitoring and evaluation and reporting </p><br> <ul> <li>Provide advice to the project team and the Responsible Parties on the achievement of project’s results as per the Annual Work Plan; </li> <li>Advise and significantly contribute to the coordination and production of concept notes, project proposals, work plans, regular donor progress and impact reports for the project; </li> <li>Participatein relevant internal and external (coordination) meetings representing the project when requested by the PM; </li> <li>Manage and monitor identified relevant project risks and issues and update the status of these risks and issues according to UNDP’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy; </li> <li>Plan and prioritize work activities to meet organizational goals, and organize and oversee work processes efficiently to achieve quality results; </li> <li>In collaboration with the M&E Reporting Officer, ensure proper monitoring and evaluation procedures are instituted in relevant project activities and proper monitoring of project progress against annual and quarterly work plans and budgets; </li> <li>Ensure robust monitoring and reporting on governance-related outcomes, including improved public financial management, procurement transparency, service delivery performance, and institutional capacity development. </li> <li>Undertake any other duties as may be required by the PM. </li> </ul> <p>5. Advise and support Governance and Institutional Strengthening Support </p><br> <ul> <li>Support the implementation of governance and institutional strengthening activities under the LoGABD project, including public financial management reform, public procurement reform, and revenue modernization initiatives. </li> <li>Facilitate capacity development activities for local authorities on core governance functions, genderresponsive planning, recovery management, and human resource management (organograms, job descriptions, right-sizing). </li> <li>Support the digital transformation of revenue management and the introduction of integrated platforms for property tax and other revenue streams. </li> <li>Assist in developing standardized procurement manuals and providing technical training on modern procurement standards and internal oversight mechanisms. </li> <li>Coordinate with the MPISY project (UNDP-World Bank) to ensure alignment and complementarity in public financial management and human resource management reforms. </li> </ul> <p><strong> 6. Lead Knowledge building and management </strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Capture and disseminate lessons learned and best practices to contribute to learning on the projects; with particular focus on governance, institutional resilience, and area-based development approaches. </li> <li>Document good practices and lessons learned from the operationalization of LEDCs, LDFs, Training Hubs, and PFM reforms for replication and scaling. </li> <li>Participate in international knowledge networks and other fora to draw on best practice and lessons learned in other similar contexts to apply to Yemen </li> <li>Lead knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy</li> </ul> <p> The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. </p><br> <p>Institutional Arrangement </p><br> <p> Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the National Project Specialist contributes to the effective and efficient implementation of the integrated RESOLVE, LoGABD, and SANABEL projects. The incumbent will apply and promote the principles of results-based management (RBM) and a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.</p><br> <p>The National Project Specialist will have a particular focus on the governance and institutional strengthening components of the LoGABD project, while ensuring coherence and synergy across all three projects. S/He will work in close collaboration with the project team, the UNDP Country Office (CO), key IRG institutions, and the donors to ensure effective achievement of results. The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with UNDP and donors programming, financial, procurement, and administrative rules and regulations. </p><br> <p> 4. Competencies </p><br> <p><i><strong>Core</strong></i> </p><br> <br> <p><strong>Achieve Results:</strong> </p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact </p><br> <br> <p><strong>Think Innovatively:</strong> </p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems </p><br> <br> <p><strong>Learn Continuously:</strong> </p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Adapt with Agility:</strong> </p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands </p><br> <br> <p> <strong>Act with</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Determination: </strong> </p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results </p><br> <br> <p><strong>Engage and Partner:</strong> </p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration </p><br> <br> <p><strong>Enable Diversity and</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Inclusion:</strong> </p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity </p><br> <br> <p><i><strong>Cross-Functional & Technical competencies </strong></i></p><br> <p><i><strong>Thematic Area </strong></i></p><br> <p><i><strong>Name </strong></i></p><br> <p><i><strong>Definition </strong></i></p><br> <br> <p><strong>Business Direction & Strategy</strong> </p><br> <p>System Thinking </p><br> <p>Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system </p><br> <br> <p>Business </p><br> <p>Management </p><br> <p> Project Management </p><br> <p>Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals </p><br> <br> <p>Risk Management </p><br> <p>Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks. </p><br> <br> <p>External Relations & Advocacy </p><br> <p>Partnerships </p><br> <p>Management </p><br> <p>Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts, and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies </p><br> <br> <p>External Relations & Advocacy </p><br> <p>Communication </p><br> <p>Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience </p><br> <br> <p>Finance </p><br> <p>Public Finance Management </p><br> <p>Knowledge and experience in PFM, including budget preparation, execution, and reporting, as well as experience with financial management information systems. </p><br> <br> <p>Governance </p><br> <p>Decentralization and Local Governance </p><br> <p>Knowledge of local governance systems, decentralization frameworks, institutional capacity development, and public administration reform in fragile contexts </p><br> <br> <p>5.Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA </p><br> <p><strong>Min. Education requirements </strong></p><br> <p>Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Public </p><br> <p>Administration, Public Policy, Development Studies, Conflict Management, Economics, Business Administration,, or related field is required, OR</p><br> <p>A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Min. years of relevant work experience </strong></p><br> <p>Minimum 7 years (with Master´s degree) or 9 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of progressive work experience in project development and management in a (post-) conflict setting, withemphasis on (local) governance, core government functions, basic service delivery and community engagement or related fields. </p><br> <br> <p><strong>Required skills </strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Proven experience in governance and institutional strengthening programming, including areas such as public financial management, public procurement reform, human resource management, and capacity development for local authorities. </li> <li>Experience in supp</li></ul> </div>