Job Description

Program Officer

About SDF:

The Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-governmental, voluntary, independent organization established in March 2015, officially registered at the Ministry of Social Affairs as per license (99). As SDF has been present in Yemen since 2015, it has experience implementing emergency child protection and education responses, including women and youth empowerment. SDF has experience in handling large grants from international donors, such as UNDP, UNHCR, WFP, OCHA, WHO, SCI, and ZOA. The Foundation has excellent national-level relations and has experience in coordinating with both national and international NGOs. It has offices, staff, and community-based committees in Hajjah, Sana'a, Marib, Ibb, Hudidah, Dhamar, Almahweet, Al-Bayda’a, and Hadramout as well as solid experiences engaging with local communities from whom it gained acceptance and with whom it has collaborated in the past. In addition to that, SDF creates livelihood opportunities and community-based protection.

Posted Vacancy: Program Officer

Location: Aden

Employer: Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF) – Yemen.

Donor: SDF

Position Type: Full-time contract.

Position Reporting to: Program Manager.

Starting Date: ASAP.

Postdate: Jan 29th, 2024

Closing Date: Feb 05th, 2024

Number of Positions: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the program team to develop program objectives, strategies, and action plans.
• Assist in the design and development of program activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and target outcomes.
• Manage program budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Coordinate and oversee program implementation, including organizing and conducting workshops, trainings, and events.
• Monitor program progress and evaluate outcomes to assess effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements.
• Prepare regular reports on program activities, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Maintain strong relationships with program partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools.
• Stay updated on relevant trends, research, and best practices in the program area.
• Assist in grant writing, proposal development, and fundraising efforts.
• Ensure monitoring and regular communication through meetings, check-ins, and other appropriate tools.
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed and report any suspected information security violation and/or breach to the concerned department.
• Ensure streamlined and timely communication and reporting with the respective remote departments.
• Any task requested from him by the Head of the Programs Department.
• Coordinate with local authorities, MOPIC, and MoE in particular on project implementation and monitoring.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Business or any relevant field.
• Right to legally work and Residency in Aden, Yemen.
• Full working proficiency in English and Arabic languages (C1-C2).
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) of working in operations and project management, including budgetary, financial, and operational oversight.
• Previous experience and familiarity within the humanitarian sector.
• Demonstrated understanding of procurement, logistics & supply chain processes.
• Experience in leadership roles, management, and coordination of teams.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Good IT skills, including the use of MS Office.
• Experience of working through community participation and/or approaches.

Professional Standards: The SDF workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in SDF Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equity. In accordance with these values, the SDF operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.