We are recruiting a Country Director in Yemen to lead the growing team, build the programme and bring a strong focus on quality, fundraising and representation. Our priorities have been shaped by the ongoing conflict, and as the shape of the conflict alters, we anticipate developing an approach which will respond to the recovery and rehabilitation of affected communities. We work in both the north and the south of Yemen.
You will have experience of leading and motivating teams in unstable environments, excellent knowledge of regional politics and developing trends, and a strong track record in resource mobilisation and effectively managing organisational growth whilst ensuring programme quality. You will demonstrate experience of building programmes with a focus on accountability and meeting needs.
War Child UK has worked in Yemen since 2017 with partners and local authorities to support improvements in child protection, education and livelihoods. Programmes have largely been focused in the north of the country in Sana’a, Al Hodeidah, Ibb and Taiz but we also have a smaller programme in the south.
We are recruiting a new Country Director for our Yemen programme. We are seeking an experienced NGO leader who is familiar with the challenges of operating within the constraints of a context such as Yemen. You will ensure that the War Child team remains safe, and that our security protocols are well maintained. We want to further grow our programme, and central to this role will be the ability to build networks and alliances with local and international partners and to represent effectively with a wide range of donors. We place a very strong emphasis on national advocacy as part of our theory of change, and you will need the representational and relationship skills to ensure that War Child is connected to the appropriate national and local authorities across our areas of operation. War Child has a clear vision and approach to programme quality, and you will have a track record in ensuring effective monitoring, accountability, and learning.
Leadership and team building skills are paramount, the Country Director will inspire results and performance across the team. The post also forms part of War Child’s dynamic and experienced Country Director Group, with the ability to share experience across our country programmes. The Country Director will lead the Senior Management Team for War Child UK in Yemen, focusing on growing the programme to meet needs, developing the vision and strategy and take overall responsibility for HR, Financial and Security decisions. The role also ensures information from the country programme is shared across departments and will represent War Child at the highest levels; donors, national authorities, clusters and national partners in Yemen. The role is managed by the Director of Programmes and Advocacy based in London.
How to apply:
For a full JD and an Application form please go to our website: https://www.warchild.org.uk/who-we-are/jobs/CD-Yemen-2020
