Country Director – YEMEN

Place: YEMEN – Sana’a Starting date: 15/07/2021

Length: 1 year Closing date for applications: 11/04/2021

“Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity”

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org.

JOB CONTEXT :

HI have been intervening in Yemen on and off for the last 12 years, with its actions initially focused on development issues, notably through the support to the development of physical and functional rehabilitation services for people with disabilities as well as through the capacity-building of the national networks of Yemen Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs).

Since 2015, HI interventions have been adapted to the current context of conflict in Yemen. With the support of different donors, HI has been supporting two hospitals and one physical and functional rehabilitation centre in Sana’a City by:

· building the capacities of their key staff in early rehabilitation care and psychological first aid (including specifically for children),

· Supplying rehabilitation equipment, and directly providing functional rehabilitation care and psychosocial support to war affected people (including through the donation of assistive devices and provision of Prosthesis).

In 2017, these activities have extended to new facilities in and around Sana’a.

In parallel, HI is implementing an inclusion and protection mainstreaming project, to increase the knowledge and capacities of International NGOs staff in the inclusion of the most vulnerable persons in their humanitarian response (including PwD), so as to increase their access to essential services.

While all of HI activities were done so far in Sana’a governorate, HI has expanded in Aden in 2019 and has opened an office in Mokha. Activities in Hajjah have been launched in late 2020.

YOUR MISSION:

Under the responsibility of the Geographic Director Middle East, the Yemen Country Director contributes within his/her geographical area to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of HI. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of the activities in the Programme, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. He/she shares with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization, through paradigm changes.

His/her main responsibilities are:

• Management:

o Be the top manager of the Programme organisation

o Steer organisation transformation, in particular through managerial and work practice change and continuous improvement of working processes

• Deployment of HI Strategy 2025 and HI frameworks & regulations in the Programme

o Conduct the development of the Programme’s Operational Strategy, and its implementation and annual monitoring

o Be responsible for fundraising and resource planning

o Ensure the deployment of and compliance with HI global frameworks, institutional policies and standards

o Ensure financial control and monitoring of operations are effective in the Programme

o Be responsible for security management

o With both potential opportunities and risks in mind, ensure continuous monitoring and analysis of current developments in his/her geographical context

• Legal representation

o Be the legal representative of the overall HI organization internally and externally, and promotes a high reputation and positive image of HI

• Influence and Leadership:

o Develop external influence of HI (forums, operational & strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in the Programme’s geographical scope

o Carry the overall HI mandate (e.g., advocacy, weapons, emergency) internally and externally **

YOUR PROFILE :

• You hold a Master or equivalent degree in international relations, political sciences, and communication, management or development studies.

• You have minimum 5 years of relevant experience in senior management positions in international NGOs and preferably a previous experience as Country Director

• You have good programme management and strategic development skills

• You have proven management skills

• You are assertive and demonstrate good communication skills

• You know HI’s vision, mandate, values and strategy

• You are fluent in English, knowledge of Arabic is an asset

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION :

The position is based in Sana’a – Yemen. The expatriate will also have to frequently travel to Aden. In Sana’a, Aden and Mokha, there are shared guesthouses well equipped with a safe room; most of the work is done at the office but there are some possibilities to go out for work purposes. Outside movements are possible for some extra professional activities in Sana’a and Aden. All movements are done by car. HI has set-up a curfew. The situation is relatively calm in Sana’a nowadays. However, the security is volatile in southern areas.

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation.
We offer an induction and training path adapted to our staff members and we have a HR policy oriented toward mobility and professional development.

· 12 months International contract starting from 15^th , July 2021

· The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:**

o Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals**

o Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level of your personal monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month ; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount**

o Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution **

o Repatriation insurance paid by HI**

· Salary from 3232 € gross/month upon experience

· Perdiem : 550 € net/month – paid in the field

· Hardship : 500 € net/month paid with your salary

· Paid leaves : 25 days per year;

· R&R : 7 days every 8 weeks + possible transport/package support.

· Position:

o unaccompanied

§ Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects (from 12 months of mission)

§ Mission of more than 12 months : a child allowance of 100€ per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field

· Housing : Collective taken in charge by HI**

If you are resident in the country: local package