Project Manager – Al Hodeidah & Hajjah - YEMEN 

 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION 
 
Line manager: Area Manager -North         
Funder(s): Multiple donors     
Size of budget to be managed: N/A 
Duration of funding (project): 12 months( extendable based on fund and performance ) with 3
months’ probation period 
Size of the team: Approx. approx. 23 staff under indirect supervision     
Number of persons under direct supervision: 5 minimum (2 project officers, 2 case
management officers, construction engineer) 
 
OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION 
HI has 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 (PwDs) as well as through the
capacity-building of the national networks of Yemen Disabled People’s Organizations (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 canter in Sana'a City, 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
2019 started the program in Aden Governorates, 2020 in Taiz and Hajjah Governorates aiming
comprehensive rehabilitation (physiotherapy, psychosocial support, provision of assistive
devices and prosthetics/orthotics), mine risks education and inclusion.
In parallel, HI is implementing an inclusion and protection mainstreaming project, to increase the
knowledge and capacities of the staff International NGOs in the inclusion of the most vulnerable
persons in their humanitarian response (including PwD), so as to increase their access to
essential services.
In addition, the mission is also expanding its sector of intervention through Risk education and
Cash support. Eventually, the set-up of advocacy mechanisms considering the country and
regional environment is another major goal of the mission. While all of HI activities were done
so far in Sana’a governorate, HI is expanding its activities in the Northern part of the country
including Hodeidah and Hajjah and in the Southern part of the country including Aden and Taiz. 

The Project manager has overall responsibility to ensure the quality and timely implementation
of HI’s activities in Al Hodeidah and Hajjah governorates including; comprehensive
rehabilitation services, inclusion, and explosive ordinance risk education (EORE) activities and
construction of prosthesis and orthosis centre in AL Hodeidah. The PM should have
demonstrated experience in managing donor budgets from various donors ensuring compliance
and sound financial management. The project manager will also be responsible for ensuring
regular internal and external reporting is submitted according to HI and donor guidelines. The
 project manager may be requested to support the assessment of new health facilities or
operational areas in close coordination with the technical unit and field coordinator.  

Responsibility 1: Project implementation and development 

 Ensuring quality implementation of HI’s projects (comprehensive rehabilitation, risk education,

inclusion) iin linked to HI’s accountability framework 
 Working closely with relevant technical coordinators to ensure implementation of projects is in
line with HI’s quality standards 
 Close coordination with the MEAL department to ensure regular indicator tracking and
alignment with the MEAL framework 
 Supporting project design whether in the support of collecting data to inform activities or
proposal writing 
 Contribute to the overall implementation, revision and or development of the operational
strategy  

Responsibility 2: Budget management 

 Sound financial management of project related budget in accordance with internal and external
compliance and procedures 
 As requested, support budget development for new projects 

Responsibility 3: Reporting 

 Regular reporting and updating of HI tools including those used for monitoring and evaluation as
well internal reporting tools and donor reports. 
 Providing accurate and timely reporting to enable support services to provide adequate support
to the project teams (e.g., Procurement plan, financial forecast) 
 Upon request from Grants developer and/or area manager, contribute to internal and external
reporting tasks.   

Responsibility 4: Team management 

 Direct management of at least 5 project staff to ensure project activities are carried in a timely
manner and with quality 
 Supporting staff who have line management responsibilities to implement HR policies including
performance appraisal and management (e.g., Workplans) 
 Supporting teams to manage workloads and to highlight to coordination should additional
resources be required 
 Capacity building of staff  
 Responsibility 5: External representation 

 Represent HI at various coordination meetings as required 

 Build and maintain partnerships with humanitarian partners, local partners, and relevant
stakeholders that will support external referrals 
 Be a key focal point especially with health facilities and maintain positive working relationships
to support continuation of project implementation including development of MoUs and other
relevant agreements 

Other:  

 Any other task in connection with the program that may prove necessary. 

PROFILE SOUGHT 

Essential Prefera
 

Qualification(s): Undergraduate degree in a field related to  

the job (humanitarian, Sciences, public
  health etc.)

Experience (type and amount of experience):
At least 3 years of professional experience Demonstrated experience wor
in project management in challenging donors
humanitarian contexts Proven managerial
experience Proven representation Demonstrated project
experience
management experience

Previous experience in the cou

an asset Previous experience o

Fostering teamwork  
Skills (knowledge, abilities required for the  
position, refer to skills repository document) : Empowering and developing others 
 Excellent communication skills (oral and
  written)       

Strong writing and reporting skills   

Analytical thinking      
Integrity  and accountability      
Planning/Organizational skills      
Results oriented    

 
   

 Adaptability       
Personal qualities:  
 Flexibility     
 Strong interpersonal skills     
Understanding of different cultures  
High level of autonomy and  initiative      
Ability to work under high pressure 
Sense of humour

 
 

TIME SCHEDULE
The working hours are the following: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with Half hour lunch break.
Note that working time can go up to 48 hours per week (according to the Yemen labor law) if it
is required by the volume of activities and by the line manager.

CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE 

Yemen mission takes place in a sensitive environment regarding security of Handicap

International staff and assets. Handicap International employee commits to observe utmost
respect of personal and professional ethics, to adhere to principles of neutrality and impartiality,
and to ensure necessary levels of discretion within and outside working space. Not respecting
this clause will lead to disciplinary action and have immediate dismissal as a result. 
Any breach of the above-mentioned responsibilities, of the Internal Regulation or of Terms and
 Conditions of Engagement may be sanctioned by a written warning or immediate dismissal if
appropriate.

Job Conditions

 The salary will be defined according to HI’s existing salary scale

 Based in AL Hodeidah 70% & Hajjah 30% with frequent movements to the field.
 30-day leave/year + benefits (transport allowance, health insurance, life insurance)

How to Apply
Interested candidates may please send their CV with cover letter in English,

with the reference in the email subject YEME/HI/HR/2022/PM + APPLICANT FULL

NAME

Deadline for applications is 11:30 pm on (Saturday 1st of January 2022)

Please submit all applications to yemen.sanaa.recruitment@yemen.hi.org

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Handicap International, is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and
encourages qualified female and male candidates, including persons living with disabilities, to
apply to become a part of our organization. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.