Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organisation of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organisation that intends to help, to bring relief and to protect the lives of those threatened by natural disasters, armed conflicts or by economic collapse. SIF provides its help in respect of the cultural diversity, without any distinction of origin, religion or gender.
Since 2019, SIF is an active partner in Yemen leading many activities in the area of food Security and livelihoods.
The country is also affected by COVID-19 situation. In this tragic context, SIF brought a solution to 1610 displaced persons leaving in extreme uncertainty, by responding to their basic needs with a regular food aid distribution.
To prevent risks linked to the COVID 19 pandemic, 400 emergency hygiene kits that cover the needs of 2800 persons have been distributed, and prevention messages on best hygiene practices have been shared. Those 400 families also received food packages during the ramadan period.
SIF is looking to fill a Head of Mission position based in Aden, Yemen.
You will be under the supervision of the DESK Manager, as part of the SIF Mission Team and you will be supervising the Human Resources, Finance Officers, Program Coordinator and Logistic Supervisor. You will be in charge of providing the overall leadership and strategic direction of SIF operations in Yemen.
Your work will consist of:
Leadership of the Country Programme
Programme Development
Representation
Staff Management/Human Resources
Logistics
Safety and Security Management
Administration and Finance
Establishing and maintaining SIF field accounting systems.
You have worked a minimum of 5 years in humanitarian work, including previous experiences as Country Director, or Deputy Country Director, or chief of Party with INGOs in similar context;
You are very experienced in strategic thinking, including identifying, analyzing, problem solving and responding to opportunities and challenges and the ability to translate these into practical plans of action;
You possess strong leadership skills and a supportive management style of all staff;
You possess strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English;
You have experience of working within an insecure environment with responsibility for security planning, monitoring and management;
An understanding and commitment to SIF’s mission and values are necessary;
Familiarity with the Yemen context and French and/or Arabic speaking would be appreciated.
Working conditions:**
Secours Islamique France diversity is a wealth;
We will study every application with required skills for the position.
This vacancy is archived.