YEMEN – MEAL COORDINATOR (H/F) – REMOTE + FIELD VISITS

Desired start date: 1st of October 2020

Duration of the mission: 3 months with possibility of extension to up to 6 month maximum

Location: Home based remote work with field visits

ABOUT THE MISSION

SI opened its mission in Yemen in 2017, establishing its coordination in Aden. With the support of the Emergency DESK, SI mission was able to quickly acquire operational capacity, which was first deployed in Lahj Governorate, for implementation of WASH and Food Security Programming. Over the course of 2018, SI expanded the geographical scope of its intervention, and established presence in Al Turbah and Al Mokha in Taizz Governorate.

For the year 2020/21; the mission has a forecasted budget of about 10M Euros. It operates from Aden, where the coordination is based, and 2 operational field bases located in Al Turbah and Al Mokha. The mission is composed of 23 expatriates and more than 110 national staffs, and is funded by OFDA, CDC, YHPF, DutchMoFA and ECHO. SI Programming in Yemen focuses on addressing immediate food needs of communities at risk of famine, as well as providing timely response to displacements of population and AWD/Cholera outbreaks. Its portfolio is primarily composed of WASH Emergency projects, along with unconditional cash distribution.

The programming to be supported by the MEAL Coordinator lies at the cross-road between emergency and recovery programming, encompassing both cash distribution activities to restore immediate access to food for most vulnerable households, and a range of livelihood activities including distribution of livestock, and support to small-scale irrigated crop production. Under WASH sector, SI is planning to rehabilitate centralized and decentralized water networks, as well as improve water and sanitation infrastructures in Health facilities and Hospitals.

ABOUT THE JOB

General objectives

The MEAL coordinator contributes to the development of Solidarités International strategy by proposing a sector-based strategy in the field of MEAL.

He/she specifically guarantees the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness of MEAL activities and general SI objectives to the needs of the local populations.

He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of MEAL programs implemented in the intervention country.

He/she develops the systems for accountability to beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders

He/she builds capacities of MEAL staff and contributes to the nationalization of the MEAL Manager position.

He/she contributes to the process of capitalization and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques in the field of MEAL.

SI is searching for a short-term MEAL coordinator to further develop the department by focusing on ensuring cross-learning among projects, improve systems for accountability to beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders, to build capacity of MEAL staff and contribute to the nationalization of the MEAL manager position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN ACTIVITIES:

• Strategic orientation
• Relevance and quality of projects
• Coordination, technical support and operational monitoring
• Accountability
• Capitalization
• Personnel management
• Reporting / communication / representation

YOUR PROFILE

Diploma/education:

• University degree in related sector (programme management, development, humanitarian studies)

Previous experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, accountability and Learning, including experience in coordination.
• Experience in supporting emergency response in tense security context and remote setting.
• Experience in the Middle East is highly appreciated

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Solid knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, accountability and Learning
• Good knowledge of Information management
• Excellent communication
• Excellent abilities to coordinate with people of different sectors/departments
• Full English proficiency
• Knowledge of Arabic would be appreciated

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A SALARIED POSITION: starting from 2640 euros gross per month (2400 € + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly per diem of 750 USD a month. Please note that salary is not negotiable with SI.

VACATION: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time-off is implemented at the rate of one break after two months spent on the field. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 9 calendar days break during the 2nd, 4th, 8th and 10th months (with 850 USD allocated by Solidarités). In addition to these regular break, SI adds a day off per worked month. These days off as well as the breaks are not deducted from the paid leaves that are paid every months with your salary as they are offered by the organization.

SOCIAL AND MEDICAL COVER: 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.

For further information about Solidarités International, please consult our website: http://www.solidarites.org/en/

Security & Living conditions

Position is home based with field visit(s) to Aden.

During field visit(s), the MEAL Coordinator would be staying in Aden. The living conditions in Aden are quite good even though movements are very restricted (early curfew and most of the city being considered as no-go or restricted areas). Trips to the field is possible for expatriates under certain condition but are limited to keep the presence of international staff low profile.