We are currently recruiting a Country Director to lead our Yemen Country Office team.
This is a country-based position with frequent travel within Yemen, and some travel to Europe as requested. The role is a fixed-term international position, with possibility of extension. Contract terms, salary and benefits will be discussed at HR Interview stage.
At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds and those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.
This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks and enhanced due diligence.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.
About the Opportunity
The Country Director – Yemen will lead Relief International’s country mission through a dynamic and evolving operating environment, ensuring high-quality programme delivery, strategic growth, and strong organizational performance. Working closely with the Yemen Senior Management Team, global support teams, donors, government authorities, UN agencies and partners, the Country Director will provide strategic leadership, representation, fundraising and oversight of a multi-sector portfolio across the country.
Your Responsibilities
This role includes the following responsibilities.
- Lead and deliver the strategic vision for Relief International’s Yemen mission, ensuring programmes remain relevant, impactful and aligned with evolving humanitarian needs.
- Oversee programme implementation, financial stewardship, compliance, operational performance and resource allocation to ensure quality and timely delivery of results.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, government authorities, UN agencies, clusters, partners and other stakeholders to secure funding and strengthen RI’s influence and reputation.
- Ensure effective risk, safety and security management, promoting a strong duty of care culture and maintaining appropriate security systems and procedures.
- Lead, mentor and develop national and international teams, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and accountable working environment. Frequent travel within Yemen and occasional travel internationally is required.
About You
You will bring the following experience and skills.
- Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- Substantial proven experience providing country-level leadership for multi-sector humanitarian and/or development programmes in complex operating environments.
- Strong experience overseeing programme implementation, operational delivery, project management and organizational performance.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor engagement and managing grants from institutional donors, including USAID, ECHO and UN agencies.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, negotiation and strategic planning skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Proven leadership experience with strong coaching, mentoring, performance management and team development capabilities.
- Professional fluency in English is essential.
- Experience in Yemen, Arabic language skills, advocacy and media engagement, and sector experience in Health, Protection, WASH or Livelihoods are desirable.
Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!
How to apply
To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.
- You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
- The cover letter should be one page, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Closing Date
As this is an urgent role, we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, please apply today as we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.
As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.
Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.