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. Since then, SI expanded the geographical scope of its intervention, and established offices in Al Turbah and Al Mokha in Taizz Governorate and operational presence in Hodeidah, Dahle, Marib and Abyan Governorates. In June 2021, SI started with operations in Marib governorate (Marib City, Marib Al Wadi), and is in the process of establishing permanent presence with opening a field office in Marib City.
For the year 2021/22; the mission has a forecasted budget of about 12M 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 20 expatriates and about 120 national staffs and is funded by ECHO, BHA, CDC, YHPF, SDC, DutchMoFA and CIAA. 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 but is developing recovery and resilience programming in both Wash and food security sectors.
About the job:
General objectives
The mission is searching for an experienced Grant manager to become a part of the coordination team under the supervision of DCDP, and working closely with the program and support departments at coordination level, as well as the base teams. The ideal candidate is a good task manager, knows how to set the priorities, and is a pro-active communicator. The candidate should have excellent English-writing and analytical skills.
Management
He/she will be line managing one reporting officer (expat).
Your profile
Education and experience
• University degree in related sector (international relations, development studies, media-communication or related).
• Experience in supporting emergency response in tense security context and remote setting;
• Experience in the Middle East is highly appreciated.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in grant management in emergency contexts;
• Previous successful experience developing projects and writing proposals to emergency donors;
Knowledge and technical skills
• Knowledge of main donor regulations and priorities, particularly ECHO, BHA, OCHA;
Qualities:
• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Excellent communication;
• Excellent abilities to coordinate with people of different sectors/departments;
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage competing urgent requests and priorities;
• Flexible and able to handle pressure well;
• Full English proficiency;
• French and or Arabic knowledge is an asset
Security and Living Conditions
The living conditions in Aden are quite good even though movements are very restricted (early curfew and most of the city being considered as 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. The coordination office in Aden is shared with the guesthouse (same building). Security rules in Aden are rather restrictive, with a curfew at 8 pm, extended to 9 pm in the area where most INGOs are located. Expatriates are allowed to go to the supermarket, to one gym, one restaurant, and two beaches (including one reachable by boat). Guesthouse is comfortable as per middle-east standards (large rooms with AC, good-standard bathrooms with running water). A gym and rest area have recently been built on the roof of the Guesthouse to improve expatriates’ living conditions (a pool table, darts game, and a baby-foot are available in the Guesthouse). In recent years, the number of international staff has increased in Aden, allowing for regular social gathering.
Grant Manager would be accommodated 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.
Solidarités International will offer you:
A salaried position: starting from 1980 euros gross per month (1800 € + 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 for every 2 months spent on the field (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/
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