Programme Manager for ZOA in Yemen

We are here for our neighbours in need, who are suffering in this broken world.

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.

ZOA’s Programme in Yemen

ZOA started its work in Yemen in May 2021 as an emergency response. Currently the main focus of the programme is to support conflict affected communities in WASH, Food Security and Livelihood, Health and Nutrition. The program areas are both in northern and southern Yemen and include the following governorates: Sana’a, Hajjah, Al Mahwit, Hodeidah, Aden, Lahj and Al Dhale’e. Working alongside national partners and strengthening their capacity is an essential part of our programming.

Your challenge

The Programme Manager (PGM) is responsible for the realisation of project and programmatic goals within the organisational setting determined by internal and external preconditions in Yemen. Within the given program areas a number of Area Coordinators report to the PGM who works closely with them. In the midst of the ongoing urgent humanitarian response, ZOA is expanding its work to include recovery focusing mainly on WASH and FSL. The PGM is expected to be experienced in these sectors. Capacity building of national partner organizations are also part of the PGM’s role. The investment in people by mentoring and passing on knowledge is of key importance. We are looking for a colleague who is creative and proactive, ready to work on a challenging assignment with extensive managerial responsibilities within a constantly changing context.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

Overall leadership and integral management responsibility for program management in a program area in Yemen.

Leadership and management

• Responsible for all ZOA activities within programme areas;
• Member of country management team;
• Gender and conflict sensitive approach to team management and project activities under her/his responsibility;
• Capacity building and supervision of implementing partners.

Programme Management

• Development of the Programme plan for the respective programme areas, with annual review of needs for changes, based on ongoing context analysis and results of annual programme review;
• Project Cycle management, including needs assessments, formulation of concept notes and proposals and budget;
• Reporting – monthly and quarterly activity and financial reporting, including realization of activities versus budget utilisation; (Providing input to) narrative and financial donor reporting.

HR/admin/finance

• Budget owner for projects implemented in programme areas;
• Human Resource Management (at individual- and team level) for programme staff;
• Implementation and monitoring of financial, personnel and security policies and procedures

Your Profile

Identity

• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA.

Knowledge

• Bachelor or Master degree in a humanitarian, development or other relevant field, with preferred experience in FSL (agriculture emphasis, cash based interventions and WASH.
• Five to seven years of experience in development/humanitarian aid with a minimum of three years field experience in a development country. Experience in the Middle East or fragile countries is an advantage.
• Familiar with Project Cycle Management;
• Good spoken and written command of English. Arabic is an advantage.

Skills

• Command of operations;
• Analytical & excellent writing skills;
• Leadership, delegation and team building;
• Effective in remote management when required;
• Coaches, challenges and intentionally provides opportunities for growth.

Attitude

• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Ability to plan and implement complex programs;
• Excellent negotiation and communications skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders;
• Interpersonal skills and cross cultural sensitivity;
• Able to meet deadlines under stressful circumstances in high pressure environment;
• Sense of humour & compassionate.

Special conditions

• This is not a family or accompanied post;
• Rest and recuperation conditions apply for this post;
• Field visits only upon permission of the Country Director.

We offer

ZOA offers you a challenging job, an inspiring and motivated team in the programme country, and good benefits and remuneration.

Duration position: 3 years

Working hours: Fulltime (40 hours)

Do you need more information?

For more information about ZOA, please visit at our website www.zoa-international.com.

If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Sandra Vogd, HR Advisor, [email protected].