Transfer Iqama / Naqal Kafala Jobs in Yemen

<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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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>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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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) &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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>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 &amp; professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). GENERAL INFORMATION JOB TITLE: Head of Programme TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: CSTI SUPERVISOR: Head of Field Office UNIT/DIVISION: Field Operations DUTY STATION (City, Country): Marib, Yemen DURATION: 11 Months Background: WFP operations across the Southern Areas of Yemen are conducted in a highly complex, volatile, and high-risk operating environment. Protracted conflict, severe economic deterioration, currency instability, climate-related shocks, and constrained access to essential services continue to drive widespread humanitarian needs. Within these areas, approximately one in two people experience acute food insecurity, such as declining household purchasing power, high inflation, and heavily disrupted livelihoods leave millions unable to meet their basic food needs. The humanitarian situation remains critical through the end of 2026. Data indicates that 5.4 million people are experiencing IPC Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse) acute food insecurity between June and September 2026, with 1.6 million individuals pushed into IPC Phase 4 (Emergency). Despite the onset of the harvest season, these urgent needs are projected to persist and deepen in severity from October to December 2026, with the population in IPC Phase 3 or above remaining stuck at a staggering 5.4 million people. To deliver targeted assistance accountably within this intense operational window, the Marib Field Office requires a dedicated Programme Officer to provide operational support, track data compliance, and ensure the efficient execution of WFP's safety nets. Job Purpose: To provide everyday technical, operational, and data verification support for the implementation, tracking, and monitoring of WFP assistance programs within the Marib area of coverage. Reporting directly to the Head of Field Office, the Programme Officer (Consultant Level 1) will act as a key technical resource to ensure field-level food, cash, and nutrition activities are executed smoothly. The incumbent will focus on tracking cooperating partner data, monitoring distribution sites, resolving field bottlenecks, and supporting beneficiary registration and retargeting workflows to guarantee that life-saving assistance is delivered in strict alignment with the approved Country Strategic Plan and corporate compliance guidelines. Accountabilities and responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties: Programme Support &amp; Implementation: Support the day-to-day implementation of field-level food, cash, and nutrition assistance activities in Marib, ensuring tasks align with the Field Office Operational Plan. Logistics &amp; Distribution Coordination: Assist in coordinating everyday activities between the Programme and Logistics teams to support timely delivery schedules and verify adherence to WFP distribution rules. Field Monitoring &amp; Inspection: Undertake regular random visits, when possible, to final distribution points, local retailers, and storage facilities to check food quality, verify safety standards, and collect feedback from beneficiaries. Data Verification &amp; CP Reporting: Review, check, and follow up on monthly distribution and narrative project reports submitted by Cooperating Partners (CPs) to ensure data accuracy before final system entry. Digital Identity &amp; SCOPE Tracking: Assist in tracking field-level digitalization efforts, providing day-to-day operational support to partners for household retargeting and biometric SCOPE registration workflows. M&amp;E Issue Tracking: Help prepare monthly monitoring plans and track field bottlenecks or complaints flagged by the WFP Call Center, supporting the Field Office team in compiling details to close issues promptly. Local Inter-Agency Liaison: Maintain routine working-level contact with local humanitarian partners, NGOs, and community focal points to share information and prevent duplication of food assistance activities. Operational Reporting Support: Draft initial input notes, updates, and data summaries for the weekly and ad-hoc Field Office progress reports submitted to the Head of Field Office. Partner Guidance: Share approved guidelines with cooperating partner staff regarding record-keeping, ledger maintenance, and reporting templates as stipulated in active FLAs.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>University Degree in international relations, social sciences, business administration, economics, or another relevant academic area.</p><p>Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience in humanitarian operations or project implementation. Experience with field monitoring and data checking is required.</p><p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel for data verification), familiarity with digital mobile data collection tools, and strong teamwork skills. Basic awareness of cash-based transfers and biometric beneficiary registration databases (such as SCOPE) is highly desirable.</p><p>Fluency (Level C) in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is a significant operational advantage.</p>

<p>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 7 September 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok . WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal &amp; professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). GENERAL INFORMATION JOB TITLE: Head of Operational Information Management TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Consultancy Contract CSTI SUPERVISOR: D eputy Country Director - Operations UNIT/DIVISION: OIM DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen DURATION: 11 Months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting (OIM&amp;PR) function plays a critical role in creating and maintaining a common operational picture of WFP operations. With Country Offices (COs) reporting directly to the Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (DED&amp;COO), the need for a streamlined, coherent, and responsive flow of strategic and operational information is essential to stay ahead of the curve by preparing and responding to current and future emergencies in a changing humanitarian environment. Based in Country Offices, the OIM&amp;PR function is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and managing information flows to provide WFP leadership with a consistent, evidence-based operational picture, supporting informed decision-making, accountability, effective programme management, and coherent internal and external reporting while enhancing collaboration and information sharing between Country Offices and HQ. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority) Lead the production of Operational Information Management (OIM) products in line with established review and approval workflows. Products include but are not limited to situation reports for WFP and external audiences, donor reports, briefs, dashboards, Daily Operational Brief entries, proposals, talking points, among others. Manage other CO OIM staff, providing training, guidance, and other support as needed. Draft clear, concise, and audience-tailored analytical content to inform programme design and adaptation, management decision-making, advocacy, fundraising, and external engagement. Analyze the political, humanitarian and policy landscape pertaining to WFPs current and future responses, including donor policies, trends and preferences, to inform WFPs strategic information provision to key decision-makers. Collect, analyze and synthesize relevant information and data from media and local internal and external sources to build 'Essential Elements of Information', facilitate and maximize the exchange of information and data flows between functional area networks in WFP, to provide operational awareness and understanding of events that may have humanitarian and/or operational impact. Coordinate information flows and reporting processes across relevant Country Office units and Headquarters counterparts, ensuring timely responses to information requests and quality assurance of reporting outputs. Take stock of and implement innovative improvements to OIM products, tools, systems, processes, and workflows to enhance information management, reporting quality, and operational efficiency. Additional Accountabilities that may be requested: Contribute to the Annual Country Report (ACR) for the Annual Reporting Exercise in collaboration with the country office programme, monitoring &amp; evaluation and logistics functions to coordinate and ensure coherence and quality of information. Support donor reporting and proposal development with timely, validated information; Support the maintenance of a central repository of indicators, baselines, targets and achieve results to streamline reporting across grants in coordination with M&amp;E and partnerships units. Collaborate with counterparts in other UN agencies and NGOs to ensure consistency in humanitarian information and to complement WFP analysis and information. Coordinate WFP inputs to monthly and ad-hoc submissions to relevant working groups (e.g., IACWG, Nutrition Cluster, Food Security Cluster) meeting publication deadlines and engage proactively in relevant IM-related meetings. Provide reporting and Information Management guidance to OIM officers at CO level and provide analytical and technical support in streamlining reporting tasks. Contribute to the enhancement of the capacity of WFP staff and partners to effectively manage operational information and performance reporting through assisting in the delivery of the OIM &amp; PR training on core competencies. Contribute to the development and maintenance of knowledge management systems and information repositories, ensuring effective archiving of key programmatic documents, systematic documentation of best practices and lessons learned, and easy access to strategic information products for evidence-based decision-making. Provide administrative support to the OIM unit and/or the relevant Division, as needed.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Advanced University degree in International Relations, 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>3 years or more of postgraduate professional years or more of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development, information management or reporting.</p><p>Fluency (level C) in English is a requirement. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of Arabic is an advantage, but not a requirement.</p>

<p>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 25 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 &amp; 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: Finance Officer TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Consultancy Contract CSTII SUPERVISOR: Head of Finance UNIT/DIVISION: Finance DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden CO, Yemen DURATION: 06 Months (Renewable) ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: Finance operations for the Yemen Country Office had been centralized in Sana a. Following the incidents in northern Yemen, the offices were seized and WFP operations in the northern offices were subsequently paused. Consequently, the contracts of Finance staff in the northern offices were terminated on 31 March 2025. The Finance Officer Short-Term Position (STP), one of the core positions in the approved organogram, has also been discontinued in 2026 under Staffing Framework 2.0. This CST II position is intended to fill the gap in work previously performed by the STP during the transition period, until the new position contract type is determined and approved. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Head of Finance or the Head of Finance Officer-in-Charge, the incumbent will: Lead and manage the ICSP YE02 closure, including closure of open items and transfer of resources from ICSP YE02 to ICSP YE04. Ensure the regular performance of bank reconciliations, disbursements, clearance of receivables, overall cash management, and yearly, quarterly, and monthly financial closures in accordance with corporate requirements. Support internal and external audit exercises by providing supporting documents and coordinating with spending units to provide explanations and justifications for any queries or observations. Coordinate required budgets, monitor spending and unspent balances, and take the required follow-up actions. Design, implement, monitor, and analyze budgets for new and ongoing projects in accordance with established corporate procedures. Ensure hands-on knowledge transfer on budget management for associated costs, including staff, premises, UN common services, cost recovery projects, and other related costs. Lead accurate financial reporting and analysis in line with IPSAS, ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, and compliance with accounting processes and corporate governance requirements. Train finance staff to develop required financial reports, such as extrabudgetary resources versus non-ICSP resources monitoring reports for the Yemen Country Office, in Tableau or any other WFP application. Ensure knowledge transfer on contribution management, grant closure, and optimization of contribution spending, ensuring effective and efficient resource utilization in alignment with donor requirements and relevant terms and conditions. Develop a Standard Operating Procedure for the ICT/ETC Cost Recovery Project. Develop a Standard Operating Procedure for grant-related contribution management. Address capacity gaps in the Finance function as required.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Education: Advanced university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or a first university degree in the same subject area with additional years of related work experience, plus membership in an internationally recognized professional accountancy body such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA), or equivalent.</p><p>Experience Knowledge &amp; Skills: Experience working in finance and project management, preferably in the field and within a humanitarian institution.</p><p>Languages : Fluency in English and Arabic 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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>

<p>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 31 August 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 &amp; 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: Program Consultant (Emergency) - CSTII TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Consultancy Contract CSTII SUPERVISOR: Programme Policy Officer UNIT/DIVISION: Programme DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen DURATION: 11 Months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: Food insecurity and malnutrition remain at critical levels in Yemen as the population continues to experience multifaceted vulnerabilities and intense exposure to shocks and stressors, including active conflict, political fragmentation, severe economic contraction, widespread poverty, collapsing social services, and climate change. In this highly fragile context, WFP is currently implementing its Interim Country Strategic Plan (ICSP), which entails one of the organization s largest emergency portfolios globally. This massive operation is structured around an unconditional targeted food assistance intervention, and the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) to address sudden-onset shocks, all complemented by preventive and targeted nutrition supplementation; local frontline capacity strengthening and linkages with social protection and resilience agenda to reduce humanitarian needs. To ensure the effective management of these critical safety nets, the WFP Yemen Country Office is seeking an International Consultant to lead its Emergency Food Assistance team and operations. The incumbent will serve as the designated Activity Manager (URT1) currently based in Aden, driving day-to-day operational excellence, supervising technical field teams, leading and coordinating complex retargeting exercises. JOB PURPOSE To provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and technical direction for WFP s Targeted Emergency Food Assistance operations in Yemen. The incumbent will manage resource pipelines, oversee cooperating partners, lead a multi-disciplinary program team, support Field Offices and steer modality shifts toward digital cash transfers. Additionally, the position acts as a primary technical interlocutor with de facto and internationally recognized government authorities, UN sister agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA), and international financial institutions (World Bank) to advance social protection systems, emergency preparedness, and joint safety net integration across the country. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of Programme Policy Officer managing Emergency, School feeding and Nutrition units, the incumbent will be responsible for the following core duties: Operational Management &amp; Financial Oversight (URT1): Lead all aspects of the Country Office s Targeted Emergency Food Assistance operations. Oversee operational planning, quality control budgeting, resource/pipeline management, and expenditure controls. Direct Cooperating Partner (CP) management from the requesting unit end, including selection, budget negotiations, performance monitoring, and formal evaluations. Engagement with Line Ministries and Authorities: to ensure an effective, neutral, and principled implementation of the emergency portfolio while preserving essential humanitarian access and operational space. Team Leadership &amp; Capacity Empowerment: Strengthen, lead, and empower the Country Office Emergency Food Assistance team. Enhance deep technical collaboration with GFA teams across all Field Offices to drive rigorous program delivery while executing systematic, high-frequency field monitoring. Digital Identity &amp; Retargeting Controls: Coordinate closely with the Targeting and Digital Solutions unit to drive steady progress on the full-fledged household retargeting exercise. Operationalize critical Identity Management (IDM) assurance measures to ensure beneficiary registries and distribution cycles are fully digitalized during the first semester. Cash-Based Transfer (CBT) Realignment: Operationalize required shifts in the positioning and utilization of the CBT modality within the TEFA framework. Spearhead the expansion and transition to digital cash transfers where operationally viable. Social Protection Systems Interoperability: Advance dialogue and operational synergies with national Social Protection and Cash and Market Working Group actors around three strategic entry points: Mutualization of data collection efforts for household retargeting. Articulation of emergency relief with shock-responsive social protection programs, promoting consolidated deduplication mechanisms (UN Building Blocks). Transition to unified, digital cash transfer mechanisms. Emergency Preparedness &amp; Response (EPR): Lead the Country Office's emergency preparedness efforts alongside a dedicated international Program Policy Officer (PPO). Represent WFP to enhance the relevance, targeting, and effectiveness of the multi-agency Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) led by UNFPA.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced University Degree (master's or equivalent) or University Degree in International Relations, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or another relevant academic field.</li><li>Minimum 7 years of progressive professional experience in humanitarian operations, emergency program management, or food security assistance.</li><li>Proven experience leading large-scale cash-based or in-kind operations in complex, high-risk, or conflict-affected environments is highly valued.</li><li>Prior experience in the Middle East region or Yemen context is a distinct advantage.</li><li>Deep technical understanding of emergency food security interventions, targeting methodologies, and digital identity management systems (e.g., SCOPE or equivalent beneficiary databases).</li><li>Strong capability in managing multi-disciplinary, diverse national and international teams under high-pressure environments.</li><li>Demonstrated diplomatic negotiation skills with government counterparts and de facto authorities.</li><li>Familiarity with UN-IFI collaborations (e.g., World Bank social safety net systems) and cash interoperability frameworks.</li><li>Fluency (Level C) in spoken and written English is mandatory.</li><li>Working knowledge or intermediate proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.</li></ul>

<p>Develops, reviews, monitors, assesses and manages technical contracts for the provision of support services. Plans and prepares current cost estimates/budget implications and long-term forecasts of Organization s requirements for machinery, equipment, tools, materials, services, supplies, food aid and utilities. Monitors KPIs, designs business analytics reports for property, plant and equipment. Supervise asset management, property management and yearly financial report submission functions. Initiates actions for disposal of items including preparing asset disposal plan, case preparation for write off in accordance with Financial rules and delegation of authority. Undertakes market research and reviews best practices in contract development and adapts such practices to United Nation s (UN) requirements. Establishes and/or reviews mission requirements. Initiates actions to fulfill and control these requirements. Conducts technical survey visits both in start-up phase and during implementation to plan and ensure most efficient use of resources. Develops plans for redeployment of assets for intra and intra mission transfer when Missions are liquidated. Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. Analyzes problems, audit and performance reports on mission activities and provides remedial action programmes where required. Maintains accurate allocation and control of all equipment and stores received, stored and distributed by the mission. Manages Central Warehouse Operations including complex transactions, Inventory corrections, reporting. Prepares Receiving and Inspection (R &amp; I) Reports for submission to Procurement Unit. Monitors Third Party Agent procurement status. Reviews, prepares, defends supply-related Headquarters Committee on Contracts (HCC) cases and initiates action to fulfill and control these requirements. Provides guidance to or supervises new/junior staff. Performs other duties as required.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Education</strong><br>High school diploma or equivalent is required.</p><p><strong>Job - Specific Qualification</strong><br>Technical or vocational certificates in business administration, public administration, engineering, law or other relevant field is required.</p><p><strong>Work Experience</strong><br>A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in supply services, property and asset management, logistics, engineering, project management or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree. Experience in Mission liquidation activities including developing PADP right through to the finalization of the ADP is required. Advanced working skills in SAP ERP (Umoja ECC) and Umoja Business Analytics (BA) is required. Experience in Supply, Asset, Property, and Inventory management in International Organizations is desirable.</p><p><strong>Languages</strong><br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required.</p>

<p><br></p><p><b>ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: These jobs are part of Global Headquarters (GHQ) and/or Country Offices (COs). In GHQ th</b>ey report to the Chief/more senior Budget and Programming Officer or designate; in COs they report to the Country Director, or more senior Budget and Programming Officer, or designate. The Budget and Programming mission is to support and enable operations by safeguarding resources and efficient management of WFP resources, risk-informed end-to-end planning, budgeting and reporting that enables WFP to deliver its key priorities, strategic objectives and achieve its zero hunger goals. Job holders are required to operate with minimal supervision to provide analysis and advice on resource planning and management issues.</p><p>JOB PURPOSE: To deliver budget and resource analysis and programming activities, typically with a lower level of complexity, and/or provide support to Global HQ, partnering with and supporting managers in the application of best practice approaches for the efficient, effective and compliant utilisation of funds.</p><p>Budget Planning and Management</p><p>1. Contribute to the implementation of plans and policies by setting clear goals; coordinate processes for budget and programming activities in compliance with WFP and functional strategies.</p><p>2. Review budgets for accuracy, appropriateness, cost containment/effectiveness and completeness in line with available guidelines, flagging any shortcomings and providing comprehensive feedback to the main stakeholders as needed.</p><p>3. Review and release budgets in WFP s corporate systems ensuring that all budget-supporting documents are available, and address received comments and recommendations before relevant resource data is recorded in internal systems for reference.</p><p>4. Support the preparation of funding proposals through donor trend analysis against operational shortfalls, proposing fund prioritization options by activity and modality as necessary.</p><p>5. Analyze CSPs/RBPs closure activities, ensuring actions are taken for the receiving of resources transfers and the timely start and closures of activities.</p><p>Pipeline Management</p><p>6. Review and analyze commodity pipeline requirements including Advance Financing requests in collaboration with stakeholders at the operational level to ensure timely shortfall coverage and efficient utilization of contributions.</p><p>7. Review monthly pipelines, participate in meetings and provide feedback to the CO/RO teams on resource allocations and corporate stock replenishments to maximize operational effectiveness, escalating based on severity of pipeline shortfalls and using relevant pipeline management tools.</p><p>8. Coordinate and consolidate information for the monthly, cross-functional, pipeline working group, (across Area Offices, Sub Offices and Field Offices as needed), that proactively discusses resource availability and upcoming shortfalls, while recommending timely mitigation measures.</p><p>9. Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss the utilization of foreseen contributions and support the process of developing funding proposals.</p><p>Funds, Performance Management, and Reporting</p><p>10. Advise spending units on the timely and appropriate programming and utilization of funds, to align with funding proposals and donor conditions, proposing timely recommendations and possible corrective actions that enable reporting in close collaboration with the Partnerships teams.</p><p>11. Monitor fund sub allotments as per available procedures and guidelines, to avail funds to spending units for timely commitment.</p><p>12. Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the CO/RO Resource Management Committee (RMC) which reviews and prioritizes resources against the Country Portfolio Budget (CPB) implementation plans, as per agreed timelines.</p><p>13. Contribute to the preparation of interim, progress and final reports as stipulated in various contribution agreements between WFP and specific donors, particularly for those locally negotiated contributions, in close collaboration with CO and Global HQ counterparts as required.</p><p>Other</p><p>14. Where needed, contribute to the activation/deactivation and management of Global Commodity Management Facility (GCMF) supply lines, participate in knowledge transfer activities in support of the facility and facilitate decision-making for the allocation of corporate stocks.</p><p>15. Supervise, guide a small-sized team, coaching and providing/delivering training to build capacity and increase expected level of operational support, acting as a first escalation point on more complex analysis and queries.</p><p>16. Collate and analyze data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports, to enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to senior management and external stakeholders.</p><p>17. Implement proposed developments and improvements of systems, techniques, tools, processes and procedures to better monitor, manage and report on WFP budgets and resources.</p><p>18. Represent the unit at internal meetings/committees/working groups as required, in order to obtain and provide information from a budget and resource programming perspective.</p><p>19. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices and contribute to monitoring the management of financial risks.</p><p>20. Perform other relevant duties as required.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Experience performing analytics of medium complexity and presenting the information to meet various audience needs. Experience preparing, managing and reporting on operational budgets. Experience in working with large datasets, extracting information from them in an easy to interpret manner. A demonstrated and adequate understanding of information and financial systems and how those support the implementation of operations. Thorough understanding of operational planning and business processes, rules and procedures and applying them consistently in the implementation and support of programme interventions. Adequate knowledge of programme operational requirements and how these translate into resource management requirements, enabling the proposition of recommendations for improvement in a proactive rather than reactive manner. Experience coordinating operational planning and fostering discussions around resource projections and implications on a programme-wide level, integrating trend analyses and ongoing discussions to drive the way forward. Ability to consolidate and share resource management information in a way that supports decision making and emphasizes accuracy and consistency in numbers across teams. Ability to coach, train and mentor a team of staff to deliver at expected levels.</p><p>Education: Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Finance, Economics or any other relevant field. Additional professional trainings in project management, statistical analysis and/or operational planning and management are desirable.</p><p>Experience: At least 7 years of post-graduate experience including 3 years of professional experience related to Budget and Programming, humanitarian/development programme management and capacity building.</p><p>Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language). National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station s language, if different.</p>

<p><br></p><p>ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>Provide technical inputs to assist with the implementation of policies and procedures that align WFP s FSQA approach with FSQA and supply chain strategies, and support compliance with FSQA regulations.</p><p>Draft specific inputs related to the design and implementation of WFP food assistance programmes, ensuring that food safety and quality is embedded in all food-related WFP operations.</p><p>Implement corporate FSQA incident management and emergency response protocols by gathering information for drafting of documentations for risk and incident management, assist with investigations to support rapid response to food safety concerns, and share lessons learned to reduce re-occurrences.</p><p>Follow WFP FSQA regulations in the organization of field operations systems for the prevention and mitigation of FSQA issues, including participating in drafting product specifications, support communication with regulatory authorities, and contribute to the implementation of processes for supplier assessment and compliance testing.</p><p>Provide technical inputs to supply chain colleagues, within the area of assignment, to support maintaining and monitoring food safety and quality throughout the WFP supply chain.</p><p>Liaise with counterparts across UN agencies, NGOs, governments, and the private sector to identify and compile relevant sources of data for operational collaboration.</p><p>Participate in FSQA assurance and packaging research required for implementing WFP FSQA guidelines and regulations. This includes sample collections, compiling and reviewing data and literature, and organizing consultations.</p><p>Liaise with WFP staff, partners, and governments to contribute to efforts aimed at strengthening the capacity of local food producers. This may include supporting quality assurance in food production, organizing information related to food processing facilities, compiling data on food processing machinery needs and collecting information for product stability studies in line with regulations.</p><p>Assist the country office s operations to build the capacity of food and food control systems. This may include supporting quality assurance in food production, laboratory testing, inspection, and strengthening local food standards and control systems.</p><p>Assist FSQA-related initiatives in the country office, such as strengthening food systems, improving food diversity for nutrition interventions, supporting home-grown school feeding, pro-smallholder farmers procurement, and post-harvest losses reduction, under the guidance of Global Headquarters FSQA.</p><p>Strengthen the capacity of WFP staff, Cooperating partners, suppliers/service providers, government and other stakeholders to enhance compliance with food safety and quality requirements/protocols and standards through capacity strengthening initiatives in form technical guidance, training and knowledge transfer.</p><p>Collect and organize data to support the preparation of reports that inform planning and decision making, contributing to a knowledge base that supports improvements in FSQA and overall Supply Chain.</p><p>Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.</p><p>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:</p><p>Education: Advanced university degree in Food Technology, Food Sciences, Nutrition or other related field, or First University degree with two additional years of related work experience.</p><p>Experience: Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of professional experience in food safety and quality. Experience in procurement, logistics, and/or supply chain management is desirable.</p><p>Knowledge &amp; Skills:</p><p>Required: Knowledge of and experience with the Yemen food safety and quality regulatory environment and protocols. Experience or training in food safety and quality protocols, with basic exposure to implementing tools or procedures within operational contexts.</p><p>Desirable: Experience with data collection and analysis, using insights to monitor trends and support decision-making or operational activities. Worked in collaborative team environments, contributing to tasks across different functional areas and supporting emergency or time-sensitive operations.</p><p>Languages: English - Arabic</p><p>WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK</p><p>WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Education: Advanced university degree in Food Technology, Food Sciences, Nutrition or other related field, or First University degree with two additional years of related work experience.</p><p>Experience: Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of professional experience in food safety and quality. Experience in procurement, logistics, and/or supply chain management is desirable.</p><p>Knowledge &amp; Skills:</p><p>Required: Knowledge of and experience with the Yemen food safety and quality regulatory environment and protocols. Experience or training in food safety and quality protocols, with basic exposure to implementing tools or procedures within operational contexts.</p><p>Desirable: Experience with data collection and analysis, using insights to monitor trends and support decision-making or operational activities. Worked in collaborative team environments, contributing to tasks across different functional areas and supporting emergency or time-sensitive operations.</p><p>Languages: English - Arabic</p>

<p><b>About the job</b></p><p><br></p><p>Overall purpose of the role:</p><p><br></p><p>The Deputy Chief of Party (Programmes) will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the implementation of the Cash Consortium of Yemen (CCY) programme, ensuring the effective, efficient and harmonised delivery of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) and livelihoods interventions across Yemen. Reporting to the Chief of Party, the DCOP will be responsible for translating the consortium's strategic objectives into high-quality programme implementation, while maintaining the technical excellence, consistency and accountability that define the CCY approach.</p><p><br></p><p>The DCOP will oversee the consortium's programme delivery functions, providing direct supervision to the MEAL, Information Management and Economic Recovery teams to ensure integrated programme management, evidence-based decision-making and adaptive programming. Working closely with consortium partners, the DCOP will promote harmonised implementation, monitor programme performance, identify and address operational bottlenecks, and ensure that programme quality standards are consistently applied across all partners.</p><p><br></p><p>The DCOP will play a central role in operationalising the CCY Strategy, strengthening programme quality assurance, promoting innovation and learning, and ensuring that programme evidence informs decision-making and continuous improvement. The position will also support the development of linkages between humanitarian cash programming, livelihoods interventions and social protection systems where appropriate, contributing to more sustainable and resilient outcomes for vulnerable communities.</p><p><br></p><p>In close collaboration with the Chief of Party, the DCOP will contribute to programme design, technical engagement with donors and partners, and the development of new funding opportunities by providing strategic programme and technical inputs. The position will ensure that programme implementation remains aligned with donor commitments, consortium standards and humanitarian principles, while providing the dedicated programme leadership required to support the consortium's continued growth without compromising the quality, harmonisation and principled delivery for which CCY is recognised.</p><p><br></p><p>management unit and oversee the design and delivery of the consortium’s advocacy strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>Programme Delivery and Oversight (40%)</p><p><br></p><p>Lead the day-to-day management of all programme implementation across the consortium.</p><p>Ensure delivery against approved workplans, targets, budgets and donor commitments.</p><p>Provide strategic oversight to MPCA, livelihoods and economic recovery programming.</p><p>Monitor programme progress and proactively address implementation bottlenecks.</p><p>Ensure harmonised implementation across all consortium partners.</p><p>Coordinate programme implementation across different technical functions.</p><p>Promote timely and quality delivery throughout the programme cycle.</p><p>Ensure compliance with consortium SOPs, technical guidance and minimum standards.</p><p>Programme Quality and Technical Leadership (25%)</p><p><br></p><p>Lead programme quality assurance across all consortium interventions.</p><p>Supervise the MEAL, Information Management and Economic Recovery Specialists.</p><p>Ensure monitoring findings are translated into programme improvements.</p><p>Promote evidence-based and adaptive programming.</p><p>Ensure programme decisions are informed by beneficiary feedback, market analysis and operational learning.</p><p>Strengthen integration between cash, livelihoods and recovery programming.</p><p>Maintain high technical standards across all programme activities.</p><p>Drive continuous improvement and innovation across programme implementation.</p><p>Programme Performance and Adaptive Management (15%)</p><p><br></p><p>Lead routine programme performance reviews with consortium partners.</p><p>Monitor implementation against key performance indicators.</p><p>Identify implementation risks and oversee corrective action plans.</p><p>Ensure programme learning informs implementation decisions.</p><p>Promote adaptive management across the consortium.</p><p>Support operationalisation of the CCY Strategy.</p><p>Strengthen programme linkages with national social protection initiatives where appropriate.</p><p>Partner Management and Team Leadership (10%)</p><p><br></p><p>Line manage the MEAL, IM and Economic Recovery Specialists.</p><p>Build the capacity of technical staff within the Consortium Management Unit.</p><p>Facilitate regular programme review meetings with partners.</p><p>Strengthen collaboration across consortium members.</p><p>Foster a culture of accountability, quality and continuous learning.</p><p>Programme Design and Innovation (10%)</p><p><br></p><p>Contribute to programme design and proposal development.</p><p>Support the development of new programme approaches.</p><p>Identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvements.</p><p>Contribute technical inputs to donor reports and programme reviews.</p><p>Support evidence generation and documentation of best practices.</p><p>Roles reporting to this position</p><p><br></p><p>Economic Recovery, MEAL and Information Management Specialists</p><p>About you</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>To be successful in this role you must have:</b></p><p><br></p><p>At least 5 years' experience from a similar role</p><p>At least 3 years' experience in people management</p><p>Experience with large scale cash transfer programming.</p><p>Experience in social protection is an asset</p><p>Full professional proficiency in English</p><p>In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:</p><p><br></p><p>Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.</p><p>Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.</p><p>Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.</p><p>Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.</p><p>Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.</p><p>Moreover, we also expect the following:</p><p><br></p><p>Required Qualifications:</p><p><br></p><p>University degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or Social Science Degree specializing in Human Resources or equivalent professional qualification</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><br></p>

<p>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 7 September 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok . WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal &amp; 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: Program Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfers and Identity Management) TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Consultancy Contract CSTII SUPERVISOR: Head of Programme UNIT/DIVISION: Programme DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen DURATION: 11 Months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food and cash assistance to help people meet their essential needs and build resilience. WFP works with governments, communities, and partners to support progress toward Zero Hunger and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that the most vulnerable populations can access food and other critical assistance in times of crisis and recovery. To deliver assistance safely, effectively, and accountably, WFP applies robust controls, assurance mechanisms, and operational standards across its programmes. This includes ensuring that beneficiary targeting, registration, verification, enrolment, entitlement delivery, and reconciliation processes are implemented in line with corporate policies and best practices. Strong delivery assurance systems help safeguard resources, strengthen accountability, mitigate operational risks, and ensure that assistance reaches the right people at the right time. WFP Yemen is also in the process of expanding digital cash transfers where markets are conducive, as a mean to enhance choice, stimulate local economies, and promote financial inclusion. To support the effective delivery of this assistance, the Yemen Country Office (CO) requires dedicated Cash Based Transfers (CBT) and Identity Management (IDM) capacity to strengthen programme controls, delivery assurance mechanisms, and risk management processes across its operations. The CO s CBT-IDM team supports the implementation of corporate standards and best practices, review and enhance operational processes and internal controls, coordinate assurance activities, identify and mitigate operational risks, and work closely with the IDM &amp; Delivery GHQ team, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the safe, efficient, accountable, and compliant delivery of cash-based and in-kind assistance. The CBT-IDM team also steers the CO s CBT strategy, supports the cost-effective delivery of CBT transfer cycles (from planning to reconciliation), drives competitive selection and impactful collaboration with Financial Service Providers, and ensures WFP is positioned as a lead actor on cash programming in inter-agency coordination fora. The team leads on the implementation of household targeting for emergency food assistance. JOB PURPOSE: Leading a CBT-IDM team composed of 12 staff members, and reporting to the Head of Programme, the CBT-IDM officer leads on the design, implementation, and assurance of high-quality delivery operations within the Yemen CO for both in-kind assistance and cash transfers. He / She reviews, analyses, and strengthens delivery cycle processes, operational controls, and assurance mechanisms; identifies operational risks and opportunities for improvement; and provides technical guidance to support effective beneficiary management and assistance delivery. He/She provide strategic oversight, technical direction, and managerial guidance on the implementation of household retargeting processes to ensure the integrity, precision, and compliance of beneficiary data systems .</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Education: University Degree or Advanced University Degree in international relations, political or economic science, business administration, computer and information systems, or other relevant academic areas.</p><p>Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant progressive work experience in the humanitarian or private sector, including at least 3 years in identity management and/or cash-based transfers. Experience with SCOPE, beneficiary registration systems, data cleanup exercises, and vulnerability targeting methodologies is highly desirable.</p><p>Knowledge &amp; Skills: Microsoft Office, data collection tools, ETL/ELT tools, database technologies, field applications, and project management methodologies are relevant. Experience and ability to effectively engage and coordinate across a variety of stakeholders.</p><p>Languages: Fluency (level C) in English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (preferably Arabic) desirable.</p>

<p><br></p><p>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</p><p>Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the National Programme Officer (NOB) will lead and execute the following core field accountabilities:</p><p>Operational Programme Management &amp; Modality Execution</p><p>Manage and supervise the day-to-day implementation of emergency food assistance, nutrition interventions, livelihoods, school feeding, and shock-responsive safety net programs under the Mukalla Field Office footprint, ensuring all deliveries align with the approved Field Office Operational Plan. Lead the review, technical appraisal, and validation of local field proposals, operational targets, and Field Level Agreements (FLAs), ensuring perfect synchronization with WFP s corporate standards and protection criteria. Monitor the contextual viability of both In-Kind and Cash-Based Transfer (CBT) systems across Mukalla s markets, tracking financial service provider (FSP) capacities and clearing localized distribution blocks promptly.</p><p>Operational Information Management, Reporting &amp; Donor Missions</p><p>Lead the compilation, verification, and drafting of all internal and external field reports, including donor updates, input notes for corporate Situation Reports (SitReps), and Country Brief entries. Review, check, and systematically audit monthly distribution invoices, commodity ledgers, and narrative project reports submitted by Cooperating Partners (CPs). Ensure absolute data integrity and reconciliation before clearing documents for final system entry. Support the Head of Field Office in preparing strategic logistics, safety protocols, and detailed site briefs for visiting international donor delegations or senior internal monitoring missions. Continuous CP mapping; with SWAT analysis.</p><p>Team Leadership, Capacity Strengthening &amp; Partner Governance</p><p>Direct, mentor, and evaluate the performance of junior national staff and monitoring assistants, cultivating a highly collaborative, inclusive, and top-performing field team. Maintain professional, routine working-level relationships with local line ministries, humanitarian partners, international NGOs, and community leaders to share real-time context data and prevent duplication of food assistance activities. Act as Head of Programme Officer-in-Charge when formally designated. Support the Head of Field Office and Head of Programme with contextual, policy, and operational analysis. Represent the Field Office in relevant Country Office programme meetings, as delegated. Contribute to programme strategies, concept notes, proposals, and identification of new programme and partnership opportunities. Coordinate with Supply Chain, monitoring, vulnerability analysis, targeting, and registration functions. Lead/ contribute to weekly Field Office situation reporting and follow-up on monitoring findings. Strengthening the capacity of cooperating partners and government counterparts. Communication; Work on retelling/repackaging the story of Mukalla FO, showcasing strengths and opportunities.</p><p>Monitoring, Digital Identity &amp; Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)</p><p>Oversee the scheduling of routine field verification missions to final distribution points (FDPs) and storage warehouses to audit food quality, verify physical safety conditions, and collect direct beneficiary feedback. Coordinate the tracking of field bottlenecks and complaints flagged through WFP s centralized Call Center, guiding the Field Office team in compiling field evidence to resolve open cases and complaints within established corporate timelines. Direct and track field-level digitalization efforts, providing day-to-day operational support to partners executing household retargeting exercises, digital registry validation, and biometric SCOPE registration workflows.</p><p>DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT</p><p>Mukalla Field Office Distribution Targets Achieved: Successful, timely execution of all emergency safety net cycles under the Mukalla footprint, fully verified through clean CP distributions and reconciled food ledgers.</p><p>CP Performance Audits Concluded: Fully audited and validated monthly narrative and quantitative reports for all active FLAs in the Mukalla sector completed on time.</p><p>Donor Briefing Portfolios Delivered: High-quality, context-specific site briefs, progress summaries, and data visualizations packaged for international mission delegations.</p><p>Call Center Case Registry Closed: Systematized tracking and documented resolution of all localized complaints and field bottlenecks logged under the field office s area of responsibility.</p><p>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:</p><p>Education: Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in International Relations, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related academic area with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, a First University Degree (Bachelor's) combined with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian/development program execution</p><p>Experience Profile Knowledge &amp; Technical Competencies:</p><p>Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-modality humanitarian operations (In-Kind and CBT), field operations management, or emergency food assistance support. Proven track record in partner management, including reviewing legal partnership agreements, auditing financial/narrative reports, and managing compliance loops. Direct experience supervising, mentoring, and leading national staff teams or field monitoring networks in high-risk or volatile settings. Strong knowledge of UN/WFP system policies, program rules, field monitoring frameworks, and risk management guidelines. Familiarity with digital identity management systems (biometric SCOPE registration workflows), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) protocols, and gender/protection mainstreaming in emergencies. Excellent report-writing and analytical skills, with a proven ability to synthesize complex field data into clear technical briefs. IT profeciency</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in International Relations, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related academic area with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, a First University Degree (Bachelor's) combined with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian/development program execution</p><p><strong>Knowledge &amp; Technical Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-modality humanitarian operations (In-Kind and CBT), field operations management, or emergency food assistance support.</li><li>Proven track record in partner management, including reviewing legal partnership agreements, auditing financial/narrative reports, and managing compliance loops.</li><li>Direct experience supervising, mentoring, and leading national staff teams or field monitoring networks in high-risk or volatile settings.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UN/WFP system policies, program rules, field monitoring frameworks, and risk management guidelines.</li><li>Familiarity with digital identity management systems (biometric SCOPE registration workflows), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) protocols, and gender/protection mainstreaming in emergencies.</li><li>Excellent report-writing and analytical skills, with a proven ability to synthesize complex field data into clear technical briefs.</li><li>IT proficiency</li><li>Languages: English-Arabic.</li></ul>

<p>JOB PURPOSE</p><p><br></p><p>To deliver high-quality, accountable, and risk-informed assistance under these protracted emergency conditions, the Marib Field Office requires a dedicated National Programme Officer (NOB). The purpose of this role is to provide operational middle-management leadership, drive programme compliance, actively manage partner field performance, and ensure the efficient execution of WFP's lifesaving emergency safety nets and integrated nutrition tracks. The incumbent will be responsible for leading field-level programme activities, providing direct technical support to partners, and ensuring that all operations achieve WFP’s strategic and policy objectives through close collaboration with internal units and external humanitarian stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES):</p><p><br></p><p>Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the National Programme Officer (NOB) will lead and execute the following core field accountabilities:</p><p><br></p><p>1. Operational Programme Management &amp; Modality Execution.</p><p><br></p><p>Manage and supervise the day-to-day implementation of emergency food assistance, nutrition interventions, livelihoods, school feeding, and shock-responsive safety net programs under the Marib Field Office footprint, ensuring all deliveries align with the approved Field Office Operational Plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Lead the review, technical appraisal, and validation of local field proposals, operational targets, and Field Level Agreements (FLAs), ensuring perfect synchronization with WFP’s corporate standards and protection criteria.</p><p><br></p><p>Monitor the contextual viability of both In-Kind and Cash-Based Transfer (CBT) systems across Marib’s markets, tracking financial service provider (FSP) capacities and clearing localized distribution blocks promptly.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Operational Information Management, Reporting &amp; Donor Missions.</p><p><br></p><p>Lead the compilation, verification, and drafting of all internal and external field reports, including donor updates, input notes for corporate Situation Reports (SitReps), and Country Brief entries.</p><p><br></p><p>Review, check, and systematically audit monthly distribution invoices, commodity ledgers, and narrative project reports submitted by Cooperating Partners (CPs). Ensure absolute data integrity and reconciliation before clearing documents for final system entry.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the Head of Field Office in preparing strategic logistics, safety protocols, and detailed site briefs for visiting international donor delegations or senior internal monitoring missions.</p><p><br></p><p>3. Team Leadership, Capacity Strengthening &amp; Partner Governance</p><p><br></p><p>Direct, mentor, and evaluate the performance of junior national staff and monitoring assistants, cultivating a highly collaborative, inclusive, and top-performing field team.</p><p><br></p><p>Maintain professional, routine working-level relationships with local line ministries, humanitarian partners, international NGOs, and community leaders to share real-time context data and prevent duplication of food assistance activities.</p><p><br></p><p>4. Monitoring, Digital Identity &amp; Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)</p><p><br></p><p>Oversee the scheduling of routine field verification missions to final distribution points (FDPs) and storage warehouses to audit food quality, verify physical safety conditions, and collect direct beneficiary feedback.</p><p><br></p><p>Coordinate the tracking of field bottlenecks and complaints flagged through WFP’s centralized Call Center, guiding the Field Office team in compiling field evidence to resolve open cases and complaints within established corporate timelines.</p><p><br></p><p>Direct and track field-level digitalization efforts, providing day-to-day operational support to partners executing household retargeting exercises, digital registry validation, and biometric SCOPE registration workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT</p><p><br></p><p>Marib Field Office Distribution Targets Achieved: Successful, timely execution of all emergency safety net cycles under the Marib footprint, fully verified through clean CP distributions and reconciled food ledgers.</p><p><br></p><p>CP Performance Audits Concluded: Fully audited and validated monthly narrative and quantitative reports for all active FLAs in the Marib sector completed on time.</p><p><br></p><p>Donor Briefing Portfolios Delivered: High-quality, context-specific site briefs, progress summaries, and data visualizations packaged for international mission delegations.</p><p><br></p><p>Call Center Case Registry Closed: Systematized tracking and documented resolution of all localized complaints and field bottlenecks logged under the field office’s area of responsibility.</p><p><br></p><p>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:</p><p><br></p><p>Education: Advanced University Degree (master's or equivalent) in International Relations, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related academic area with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, a First University Degree (Bachelor's) combined with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian/development program execution.</p><p><br></p><p>Experience: Total relevant 7 years of experience including 3 years of Professional experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-modality humanitarian operations (In-Kind and CBT), field operations management, or emergency food assistance support.</p><p><br></p><p>Proven track record in partner management, including reviewing legal partnership agreements, auditing financial/narrative reports, and managing compliance loops.</p><p><br></p><p>Direct experience supervising, mentoring, and leading national staff teams or field monitoring networks in high-risk or volatile settings.</p><p><br></p><p>Knowledge &amp; Technical Competencies:</p><p><br></p><p>Strong knowledge of UN/WFP system policies, program rules, field monitoring frameworks, and risk management guidelines.</p><p><br></p><p>Familiarity with digital identity management systems (biometric SCOPE registration workflows), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) protocols, and gender/protection mainstreaming in emergencies.</p><p><br></p><p>Excellent report-writing and analytical skills, with a proven ability to synthesize complex field data into clear technical briefs.</p><p><br></p><p>Languages:</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>Advanced University Degree (master's or equivalent) in International Relations, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related academic area with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, a First University Degree (Bachelor's) combined with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian/development program execution.</p><p>Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-modality humanitarian operations (In-Kind and CBT), field operations management, or emergency food assistance support.</p><p>Proven track record in partner management, including reviewing legal partnership agreements, auditing financial/narrative reports, and managing compliance loops.</p><p>Direct experience supervising, mentoring, and leading national staff teams or field monitoring networks in high-risk or volatile settings.</p><p>Strong knowledge of UN/WFP system policies, program rules, field monitoring frameworks, and risk management guidelines.</p><p>Familiarity with digital identity management systems (biometric SCOPE registration workflows), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) protocols, and gender/protection mainstreaming in emergencies.</p><p>Excellent report-writing and analytical skills, with a proven ability to synthesize complex field data into clear technical briefs.</p><p>Fluent in written and oral English and Arabic.</p>

<p>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 31 August 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 &amp; 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: Logistics Officer (Funds Management) TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Fixed Term NOA SUPERVISOR: Head of Supply Chain UNIT/DIVISION: Supply Chain / Funds Management DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen DURATION: 12 Months, renewable ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and food insecurity. WFP's mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger by ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food. Every day, WFP works globally to support people affected by conflict, disasters, climate shocks, and economic crises, with particular attention to women, children, and other vulnerable groups. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE APPOINTMENT: The Logistics Officer (Funds Management) will operate under the supervision of the Head of Supply Chain and work across units to support the management of Yemen Country Office s supply chain financial resources. The incumbent will oversee the Funds Management function, provide analytics and contributions to Yemen Country Office s supply chain operations, following an effective and integrated supply chain approach meeting the food assistance needs of beneficiaries and service provision requirements for partners. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: General Contribute to the development and implementation of supply chain plans, procedures, and operations in line with Country Office supply chain strategies, functional strategies, policies, plans, and corporate standards. Contribute to country context analyses, market assessments, supply chain network mapping, and the management of end-to-end operational supply chains and market-based interventions to support operational optimization and the selection of appropriate operational modalities. Contribute to the implementation of supply chain operations, initiatives, and services, and support day-to-day operational activities to ensure a timely, cost-effective, integrated, and compliant approach to supply chain management. Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data, and prepare accurate and timely reports, dashboards, visual materials, and other analytical products that highlight opportunities for improvement, support operational decision-making, and ensure consistency of information presented to stakeholders. Partner and collaborate with counterparts across Country Office functions to promote an integrated supply chain approach to food assistance and strengthen cross-functional operational alignment. Support monitoring of supply chain activities to ensure compliance with established strategies, policies, procedures, controls, and internal standards, while improving operational efficiency and overall performance. Guide support staff, acting as a point of referral and providing support on operational analysis and technical queries. Contribute to preparedness actions and support rapid emergency response operations, including the deployment of food and resources at the onset of a crisis. Funds Management Standardize Supply Chain funds management processes and develop, maintain, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidance materials to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and consistent funds management practices. Supervise Supply Chain payment processing and provide financial advice to support cost-effective operational decision-making. Carry out Supply Chain financial planning activities, including cash flow forecasting and Food Transfer Cost (FTC) budgeting, encompassing budget preparation, monitoring, analysis, and periodic reviews to ensure the timely fulfilment of financial obligations and effective utilization of available funds. Monitor, reconcile, and report on Supply Chain funds utilization, identifying deficits, surpluses, and related risks, and recommending corrective actions to support effective resource management and informed decision-making. Implement and maintain corporate financial tools, systems, and controls, and design and enhance Supply Chain funds and expenditure monitoring tools to strengthen Supply Chain financial management, reporting, accountability, visibility, forecasting, and decision-making at the Country Office level. Ensure accurate financial tracking and reconciliation during project closures, resource reallocations, and resource transfers. Contribute to the preparation of project documents, funding proposals, budgets, and financial status reports through the provision of timely funds and expenditure analysis. Participate in relevant Country Office committees and governance forums providing advice on funds status, budget performance, and resource utilization.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Advanced University degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, Accounting, Finance, or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.</p><p>Required: Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional experience in the use of supply chain information systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications.</p><p>Experience in preparing, implementing, and monitoring budgets.</p><p>Demonstrated experience in supervising small to medium-sized teams.</p><p>Desirable Experience in supporting analytical and conceptual work on supply chain strategy and implementation.</p><p>Experience in designing plans and operational scenarios in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>Experience in troubleshooting and solving operational issues.</p><p>English - Arabic</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p>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.<br> 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).<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Position Purpose</strong></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.<br> The incumbent will report to the UNDP Team Leader -- Governance &amp; Peacebuilding Portfolio and will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management to the combined project team.<br> The role requires exceptional leadership, strategic coordination, and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to deliver results across multiple complex and fragile environments.</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.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><br> <p>1.) Provide strategic directions to the project teams for efficient implementation of activities across the integrated projects:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide overall strategic leadership and direction to the project teams for the RESOLVE, LoGABD, and SANABEL projects to ensure effective and timely implementation of activities in line with respective project objectives, results frameworks, and workplans.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead strategic planning and ensure alignment of all project implementation with UNDP corporate priorities, donor requirements (SDC, EU), national development priorities, and the Area-Based Development (ABD) framework.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Translate project goals into clear operational priorities, deliverables, and implementation milestones, ensuring complementarity and identifying synergies between the projects.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure effective coordination and integration across project components to maximize synergies, avoid duplication, and promote efficiency.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote results-based management and ensure timely identification and resolution of implementation bottlenecks across the portfolio.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and solution-oriented team environment that promotes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>2.) Oversee and manage the projects on a day-to-day basis, including achievement of financial and substantive targets and results, in line with corporate standards and guidance:&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead day-to-day management of the combined programme, ensuring delivery of outputs and achievement of project targets within approved timelines and budgets for RESOLVE, LoGABD, and SANABEL.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Develop, implement, and monitor annual work plans, procurement plans, budgets, and activity schedules for each project.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure compliance with UNDP rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and specific donor requirements (SDC, EU).<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monitor project expenditures and ensure efficient utilization of financial resources across all three projects.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oversee procurement, contract management, and project operational processes for the entire portfolio.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervise project personnel, consultants, and technical experts and ensure quality performance and delivery across all projects.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify and mitigate operational, programmatic, fiduciary, and contextual risks affecting project implementation, including those specific to each project context.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure accurate and timely reporting on project progress, results, risks, and challenges to donors and UNDP management.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>3.) Build and manage partnerships<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including: (i) government institutions at national (MoLA, MoPIC, MoA, MoF, etc.) and sub-national levels (Governorates, Districts, line ministries), (ii) development partners and donors (SDC, EU, FAO), and (iii) implementing partners and other stakeholders.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote strategic partnerships to enhance project implementation, sustainability, and impact, particularly through the operationalization of Local Economic Development Councils (LEDCs) and Local Development Funds (LDFs).<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate coordination and collaboration among relevant stakeholders across the governance and economic recovery sectors to ensure alignment and complementarity of interventions.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Represent the projects in meetings, consultations, and coordination forums with donors (SDC, EU), government counterparts, and other partners as required.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support policy dialogue and strengthen institutional collaboration on governance, economic recovery, and systems reform.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>4.) Facilitate knowledge management and promote gender equality and women’s empowerment<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote effective knowledge management and institutional learning within the programme.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Document lessons learned, best practices, and key achievements from all three projects to support adaptive management and continuous improvement.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate knowledge sharing among project stakeholders, partners, and relevant institutions across the governance and resilience sectors.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project knowledge products, reports, and technical outputs are well documented and disseminated appropriately.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support institutionalization of knowledge and sustainability of project results through strengthened systems and local capacities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure gender equality and women's empowerment principles are integrated into project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting across the entire portfolio.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote inclusive approaches that ensure meaningful participation of women, youth, IDPs, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups in all project activities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support gender-responsive programming and contribute to equitable access to project benefits and opportunities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project interventions contribute to advancing inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>5.) Promote and facilitate elaboration of resilience-building initiatives of UNDP<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support the design and implementation of broader resilience-building initiatives within the UNDP programme framework, contributing to the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus approach.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project interventions contribute to strengthening institutional resilience, governance effectiveness, and sustainable economic recovery.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote integrated approaches that support long-term resilience, capacity development, and sustainable development outcomes, linking governance, livelihoods, and climate action.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify opportunities for synergies and complementarities with other UNDP programmes and initiatives, including the MPISY project.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.<br> Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Manage and supervise the project team.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Competencies</strong></p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Core Competencies:</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Achieve Results:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact</p><br> <p><strong>Think Innovatively:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems</p><br> <p><strong>Learn Continuously:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences</p><br> <p><strong>Adapt with Agility:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands</p><br> <p><strong>Act with Determination:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results</p><br> <p><strong>Engage and Partner:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration</p><br> <p><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies:</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Direction and Strategy-System Thinking:</strong>&nbsp;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 Management-Portfolio Management: </strong>Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment</p><br> <p><strong>Business Direction &amp; Strategy&nbsp;&amp; Effective Decision Making:</strong>&nbsp;Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise andresources and take into consideration potential wider implications.</p><br> <p><strong>Business Development&nbsp;&amp; 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 &amp; Results-based Management: </strong>Ability to manage the implementation of strategies,programmes, and projects with a focus at improved<br> performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.</p><br> <p><strong>Audit &amp; Investigation &amp;&nbsp;Financial and Managerial Accounting and Finance key concepts:&nbsp;</strong>Key concepts and principles of financial accounting, interpret financial analysis, managerial accounting, etc.</p><br> <p><strong>Audit &amp; Investigation &amp; Fraud awareness and investigation techniques:&nbsp;</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>Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field is required. OR</li> <li>A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience of progressively responsible professional experience in project/programme management, development programming, or a related field is required.</li> <li>Proven experience in managing complex, multi-donor development projects in fragile, conflict-affected, or crisis settings is required.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following thematic areas: local governance and institutional strengthening; local economic development and private sector engagement; agribusiness, agricultural value chains, and livelihoods; climate-resilient agriculture and natural resource management; resilience-building and economic recovery is required&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and results-based management for large-scale programmes (over €5 million) is required.</li> <li>Experience and strong knowledge of local governance systems, public financial management, and decentralization frameworks is desirable.</li> <li>Experience in financial management, budget oversight, procurement planning, and donor reporting, preferably with experience in EU and SDC reporting requirements is desirable.</li> <li>Proven experience in partnership building and stakeholder coordination with government institutions at national and sub-national levels, development partners (UN agencies, donors), private sector, civil society, and local communities is desirable</li> <li>Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, or crisis settings is desirable.</li> <li>Previous experience with UNDP, UN agencies, or international development organizations is desirable.</li> <li>Experience in Yemen is an asset.</li> <li>Experience and knowledge of gender-responsive and inclusive programming is desirable.</li> <li>Strong project management and leadership experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously is desired.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Languages:</strong></p><br> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fluency in English is required.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge of Arabic is an asset<br> &nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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. 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<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p>1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Description&nbsp; &nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;While humanitarian assistance remains essential, sustainable recovery requires longer-term investments in livelihoods, economic resilience, local governance, institutional strengthening, and climate-resilient agriculture.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;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).&nbsp;</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 &amp; Peacebuilding Portfolio and will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management to the combined project team.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>&nbsp;2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scope of Work&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>&nbsp;Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the National Project Specialist&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>3. Overall roles and responsibilities&nbsp;</p><br> <p>1. Advise and&nbsp;support Project Management, Implementation and Coordination&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</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;&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>2.Ensure&nbsp;Financial Management and Reporting&nbsp;</p><br> <ul> <li>Ensure accountability for and efficient use of relevant project funds;&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage and monitor requests for financial resources and ensure accuracy and reliability of relevant financial reports;&nbsp;</li> <li>Approve requisitions requests, and ensure continuous delivery updates to the Project Manager on financial delivery performance;&nbsp;</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;&nbsp;</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;&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the smooth audit of national partner institutions.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>3.&nbsp;Build Strategic Partnerships and Resources Mobilization&nbsp;</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;&nbsp;</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;&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</li> <li>Facilitate the presentation of Area-Based Development Plans (ABDPs) to donors and private investors to mobilize resources for locally-prioritized development initiatives.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>4. Advise and support&nbsp;Results based management, monitoring and evaluation and reporting&nbsp;</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;&nbsp;</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;&nbsp;</li> <li>Participatein relevant internal and external (coordination) meetings representing the project when requested by the PM;&nbsp;</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;&nbsp;</li> <li>Plan and prioritize work activities to meet organizational goals, and organize and oversee work processes efficiently to achieve quality results;&nbsp;</li> <li>In collaboration with the M&amp;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;&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</li> <li>Undertake any other duties as may be required by the PM.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>5. Advise and support&nbsp;Governance and Institutional Strengthening Support&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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).&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the digital transformation of revenue management and the introduction of integrated platforms for property tax and other revenue streams.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist in developing standardized procurement manuals and providing technical training on modern procurement standards and internal oversight mechanisms.&nbsp;</li> <li>Coordinate with the MPISY project (UNDP-World Bank) to ensure alignment and complementarity in public financial management and human resource management reforms.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;6. Lead&nbsp;Knowledge building and management&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</li> <li>Document good practices and lessons learned from the operationalization of LEDCs, LDFs, Training Hubs, and PFM reforms for replication and scaling.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead&nbsp;knowledge and&nbsp;capacity&nbsp;building,&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;sharing,&nbsp;and&nbsp;advocacy</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the&nbsp;Organization.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Institutional Arrangement&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the National Project Specialist&nbsp; 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&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;4. Competencies&nbsp;</p><br> <p><i><strong>Core</strong></i>&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Achieve Results:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Think Innovatively:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Learn Continuously:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Adapt with Agility:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Act &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; with</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Determination:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Engage and Partner:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Enable Diversity and</strong></p><br> <p><strong>Inclusion:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><i><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies&nbsp;</strong></i></p><br> <p><i><strong>Thematic Area&nbsp;</strong></i></p><br> <p><i><strong>Name&nbsp;</strong></i></p><br> <p><i><strong>Definition&nbsp;</strong></i></p><br> <br> <p><strong>Business Direction &amp; Strategy</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>System Thinking&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>Business&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Management&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;Project Management&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>Risk Management&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>External Relations &amp; Advocacy&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Partnerships&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Management&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>External Relations &amp; Advocacy&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Communication&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>Finance&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Public Finance Management&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Knowledge and experience in PFM, including budget preparation, execution, and reporting, as well as experience with financial management information systems.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>Governance&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Decentralization and Local Governance&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Knowledge of local governance systems, decentralization frameworks, institutional capacity development, and public administration reform in fragile contexts&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>5.Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Min. Education requirements&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Public&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Administration, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public &nbsp;&nbsp; Policy, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Development &nbsp;&nbsp; Studies, &nbsp;Conflict Management, Economics, Business Administration,,&nbsp;or related field is required,&nbsp;OR</p><br> <p>A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields in combination with an&nbsp;additional&nbsp;two years of qualifying experience will be given&nbsp;due consideration&nbsp;in lieu of the advanced university degree</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Min. years of relevant work experience&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p><strong>Required skills&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in supp</li></ul> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Background</strong></p><br> <p>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&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;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> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead strategic planning and ensure alignment of project implementation with UNDP corporate priorities, donor requirements, and national development priorities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Translate project goals into clear operational priorities, deliverables, and implementation milestones.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure effective coordination and integration across project components to maximize synergies and efficiency.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote results-based management and ensure timely identification and resolution of implementation bottlenecks.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and solution-oriented team environment that promotes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.<br> &nbsp;</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:&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead day-to-day management of the project, ensuring delivery of outputs and achievement of project targets within approved timelines and budgets.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Develop, implement, and monitor annual work plans, procurement plans, budgets, and activity schedules.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure compliance with UNDP rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and donor requirements.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monitor project expenditures and ensure efficient utilization of financial resources.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oversee procurement, contract management, and project operational processes.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervise project staff, consultants, and technical experts and ensure quality performance and delivery.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify and mitigate operational, programmatic, fiduciary, and contextual risks affecting project implementation.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure accurate and timely reporting on project progress, results, risks, and challenges.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>3.) Build and manage partnerships:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government institutions, development partners, donors, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote strategic partnerships to enhance project implementation, sustainability, and impact.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate coordination and collaboration among relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and complementarity of interventions.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Represent the project in meetings, consultations, and coordination forums as required.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support policy dialogue and strengthen institutional collaboration on governance and systems reform.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>4.) Facilitate knowledge management and sharing:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote effective knowledge management and institutional learning within the project.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Document lessons learned, best practices, and key achievements to support adaptive management and continuous improvement.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate knowledge sharing among project stakeholders, partners, and relevant institutions.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project knowledge products, reports, and technical outputs are well documented and disseminated appropriately.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support institutionalization of knowledge and sustainability of project results.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>5.) Support and advise on elaboration of resilience-building initiatives of UNDP and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment:&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support the design and implementation of resilience-building initiatives within the broader UNDP programme framework.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project interventions contribute to strengthening institutional resilience, governance effectiveness, and sustainable recovery.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote integrated approaches that support long-term resilience, capacity development, and sustainable development outcomes.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify opportunities for synergies and complementarities with other UNDP programmes and initiatives.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure gender equality and women’s empowerment principles are integrated into project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote inclusive approaches that ensure meaningful participation of women and vulnerable groups in project activities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support gender-responsive programming and contribute to equitable access to project benefits and opportunities.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure project interventions contribute to advancing inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization&nbsp;<br> Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities Manage and supervise Project Coordinator<br> Operations Officer&nbsp;<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:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Think Innovatively:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Learn Continuously:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Adapt with Agility:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Act with Determination:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Engage and Partner:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion:&nbsp;</strong>LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies:</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Direction and Strategy-System Thinking:</strong>&nbsp;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 &amp; Strategy&nbsp;Strategic Thinking:&nbsp;</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;&nbsp;<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 &amp; Strategy&nbsp;&amp; Effective Decision Making:</strong>Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and&nbsp;<br> resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Business Development&nbsp;&amp; UNDP Representation:</strong> Effectively represent and advocate for UNDP, its &nbsp;values, mission, work, and positions with various constituencies/audiences, shares UNDP knowledge and activities.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Business Management&nbsp;&amp; 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.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>Audit &amp; Investigation - General&nbsp;Financial and Managerial Accounting and Finance key concepts:</strong>&nbsp;Key concepts and principles of financial accounting, interpret financial analysis, managerial accounting, etc.</p><br> <p><strong>Audit &amp; Investigation - Audit Fraud awareness and investigation techniques:</strong>&nbsp;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&nbsp;university degree (Master’s&nbsp;degree or equivalent)&nbsp;in Economics, Public Administration, Public Finance, Development Studies, or a related field is&nbsp;required.&nbsp;Or&nbsp;</li> <li>A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s&nbsp;degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an&nbsp;additional&nbsp;two years of qualifying experience will be given&nbsp;due consideration&nbsp;in lieu of the advanced university&nbsp;degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>A minimum of seven&nbsp;(7)&nbsp;years (with a Master’s degree) or nine&nbsp;(9)&nbsp;years (with a Bachelor’s degree)&nbsp;of progressively responsible experience&nbsp;in the area of&nbsp;project management&nbsp;&nbsp;is&nbsp;required.&nbsp;</li> <li>At least 2&nbsp;years of experience overseeing&nbsp;complex,&nbsp;multi-stakeholder&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in project implementation, monitoring, and results-based management isdesired.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in financial management, procurement oversight, and operational management of development projectsis desired.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience working with UNDP, World Bank, UN agencies, or other international development organizations desired.&nbsp;</li> <li>Previous experience in Yemen or similar fragile contexts is an asset.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience and strong knowledge of governance, institutional strengthening, and public sector reform is desirable.&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven experience and good understanding of public administration systems and institutional development is desirable.&nbsp;</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>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fluency in English is required.&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.<br> &nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp; 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>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Who We Are</b></p><br><br><br><p>At JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics), part of JD.com, we are a leading technology-driven supply chain and logistics solutions provider under JD.com. Built on deep expertise in automation, smart fulfilment, and data intelligence, we operate end-to-end logistics services that empower businesses and enhance customer experience. Our integrated networks span warehouse management, line-haul transportation, last-mile delivery, bulky items logistics, cold chain, and cross-border operations, ensuring speed, reliability, and precision at every stage.</p><br><br><br><p><b>Our Global Reach</b></p><br><br><br><p>JINGDONG Logistics has developed one of the most extensive logistics infrastructures in the world, managing more than 3,600 warehouses with over 34 million square meters of space. Our Global Smart Supply Chain Network combines highly automated warehousing with robust international transportation solutions, enabling seamless cross-border movement. Today, we operate 130+ bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses across 23 countries and regions, supported by our global brands, JoyLogistics and JoyExpress, as we continue scaling JD.com’s international logistics footprint.</p><br><br><br><p>Learn more about who we are and what we do: <span><u>https://www.jingdonglogistics.com/</u></span></p><br><br><br><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><br><br><br><p>Joining JD Logistics means helping shape the future of global supply chain and logistics. You’ll work with smart warehousing, autonomous delivery, and innovative technology that keeps goods moving worldwide. With a competitive salary, great locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you’ll have the space to take on meaningful challenges, grow your skills, and make a real impact in a fast-evolving industry.</p><br><br><br><p><b>About The Team</b></p><br><br><br><p>You’ll be joining the JINGDONG Logistics team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</p><br><br><br><br><br><p><span>Fully responsible for the daily management of delivery station：</span><br><span>1. Build the in-house delivery station team, dynamically adjust the personnel structure, and provide training and empowerment for delivery station supervisors.</span><br><span>2. Be responsible for the onboarding, assessment and experience management of DSP suppliers at the station, and evaluate and provide feedback on service provider iteration suggestions.</span><br><span>3. Take charge of the daily standardized 6S management of the station to ensure that the office and operation environment meet the company’s requirements.</span><br><span>4. Formulate periodic optimization strategies based on various station performance metrics such as delivery success rate and re-delivery rate.</span><br><span>5. Manage the daily external relationship maintenance and exception handling of the station (including interactions with landlords, property management and relevant government departments).</span><br><span>6. Handle and report operation-related abnormalities in a timely manner.</span></p><br><br><br><p><i>At JINGDONG Logistics, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.</i></p><br><br><br><p><b>Ready to apply?</b></p><br><br><br><p>Take the next step in your career, apply now and explore the opportunities we have to offer.</p><br><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Who We Are</b></p><br><br><br><p>At JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics), part of JD.com, we are a leading technology-driven supply chain and logistics solutions provider under JD.com. Built on deep expertise in automation, smart fulfilment, and data intelligence, we operate end-to-end logistics services that empower businesses and enhance customer experience. Our integrated networks span warehouse management, line-haul transportation, last-mile delivery, bulky items logistics, cold chain, and cross-border operations, ensuring speed, reliability, and precision at every stage.</p><br><br><br><p><b>Our Global Reach</b></p><br><br><br><p>JINGDONG Logistics has developed one of the most extensive logistics infrastructures in the world, managing more than 3,600 warehouses with over 34 million square meters of space. Our Global Smart Supply Chain Network combines highly automated warehousing with robust international transportation solutions, enabling seamless cross-border movement. Today, we operate 130+ bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses across 23 countries and regions, supported by our global brands, JoyLogistics and JoyExpress, as we continue scaling JD.com’s international logistics footprint.</p><br><br><br><p>Learn more about who we are and what we do: <span><u>https://www.jingdonglogistics.com/</u></span></p><br><br><br><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><br><br><br><p>Joining JD Logistics means helping shape the future of global supply chain and logistics. You’ll work with smart warehousing, autonomous delivery, and innovative technology that keeps goods moving worldwide. With a competitive salary, great locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you’ll have the space to take on meaningful challenges, grow your skills, and make a real impact in a fast-evolving industry.</p><br><br><br><p><b>About The Team</b></p><br><br><br><p>You’ll be joining the JINGDONG Logistics team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</p><br><br><br><br><br><p><span>Fully responsible for the daily management of delivery station：</span><br><span>1. Build the in-house delivery station team, dynamically adjust the personnel structure, and provide training and empowerment for delivery station supervisors.</span><br><span>2. Be responsible for the onboarding, assessment and experience management of DSP suppliers at the station, and evaluate and provide feedback on service provider iteration suggestions.</span><br><span>3. Take charge of the daily standardized 6S management of the station to ensure that the office and operation environment meet the company’s requirements.</span><br><span>4. Formulate periodic optimization strategies based on various station performance metrics such as delivery success rate and re-delivery rate.</span><br><span>5. Manage the daily external relationship maintenance and exception handling of the station (including interactions with landlords, property management and relevant government departments).</span><br><span>6. Handle and report operation-related abnormalities in a timely manner.</span></p><br><br><br><p><i>At JINGDONG Logistics, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.</i></p><br><br><br><p><b>Ready to apply?</b></p><br><br><br><p>Take the next step in your career, apply now and explore the opportunities we have to offer.</p><br><br><br><br> </div>