Yemen: Program Coordinator

Oct 20, 2017 | Solidarités International
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Solidarités International is committed to working to implement a clear mandate by helping men, women and children who are hit by war, epidemics and natural disasters, delivering effective and appropriately targeted humanitarian aid directly to those in need, without discriminating against nationality, race, gender or religion, taking on key, demanding responsibilities, at HQ and on the ground, working with highly driven international teams, in often difficult circumstances and exposed to specific safety conditions and less than comfortable environments, andeEnsuring that SI is an NGO with a personal touch, where your voice is heard and your efforts contribute to our impact on the health and lives of those who have lost everything.

About the Mission

Yemen is the poorest country in the Middle East. Its many challenges include weak governance, political tensions that drove the country to war, high population growth, deteriorating economic prospects, and extremely high poverty.  Yemen is off track on many of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). 

With the Yemen crisis now in its second year, the humanitarian situation across the country continues to deteriorate. The country has been affected by the war opposing President’, Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi backed up by the Coalition including Saudi Arabia, and the Zaydi Shia Houthi backed up by the former President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Since March 2015, violence in Yemen has claimed thousands of lives and resulted in more than 17 million people – over 60% of the total population – requiring emergency food assistance. War, economic recession, depreciation of the national currency, soaring food and fuel prices, disrupted markets, and loss of employment opportunities have rushed the country into an extreme vulnerability to food insecurity.

Following several alerts raised by ACF and other actors, SI has been monitoring and assessing the situation in Yemen for several months. Following two field exploratory missions enhancing the dire needs in WASH, FSL and Shelter, SI has decided to open an office and launch operations in both North and South of the country.

Currently in process of registration, SI is looking for a Program Coordinator to be based in Aden to cover for the South (Aden, Lahj, Taizz, Abyan, Dhalee).

ABOUT THE JOB

Following the recent exploration mission of the Emergency Desk, the Yemen mission is opening a new position of Program Coordinator to be based in Aden.

SI is looking for an emergency-focused, proactive and intuitive collaborator able to lead life-saving operations in highly insecure environments.

The Program Coordinator will closely work with the Head of Mission and will report to him directly.

  • She/he will contribute to the development of Solidarités International strategy by proposing sector-based strategies for the whole activities.
  • He/she specifically the guarantor of the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness between SI’s activities and general objectives and needs of the population.
  • He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of programs implemented in the intervention country.
  • He/she contributes to the capitalization process and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques.

The Program Coordinator will be a key component in the design of the mission strategic lines, and will be working closely with the Head of Mission with a strong support of the HQ.

An outstanding ability to manage heavy workload and constant operational stress is required for this highly challenging position.

YOUR PROFILE

SI is looking for an emergency-focused, proactive and intuitive collaborator able to lead life-saving operations in highly insecure environments.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in International Relations, International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Logistics, Business, Management, or other related sectors.

Experience:

  • 4 to 6 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in humanitarian environments.
  • 3 years of experience as Program Coordinator or Emergency Coordinator.
  • 2 years of experience in conflict and post-conflict contexts.
  • Previous experience in insecure and access-hindered environment required.
  • Previous experience in security analysis and management is highly desired.
  • Experience in working in Yemen is a strong asset

Skills:

  • Ability to collect, manage and filter extensive amounts of information in real time
  • Ability to develop quick and intuitive analysis and transform them into clear and rational decisions
  • Capacity to provide clear and well documented strategies
  • Excellent networking capacities, including with key national and international stakeholders
  • Ability and willingness to evolve in very fast paced environments and insecure environments
  • Strong synthesis and information dissemination skills
  • Capacity in managing a multi-technical and multi-ethnic team.

Language:

  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic

Computer skills:

  • Good knowledge in MS Office package: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point, Microsoft Outlook.
  • Knowledge of basic GIS desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.

NB: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension

SI WILL OFFER

SI’s conditions for this position include:

  • A salaried fixed term contract, with a gross salary, which, according to your experience, starts from 2500 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly.
  • A Per Diem of 750 USD.
  • Shared guesthouse covered by SI
  • Social and medical coverage: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
  • Vacation: During the assignment, a specific system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every 2 months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 2nd and the 4th month (with 750USD euros allocated by Solidarités). He/she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).