• Position: Accountant
• Position Type: Full time/Fixed Term
• Duty Stations: (2) Taiz and (2) Al-Mukha, Yemen
• Duration of Contract:  6-7 months 
• Supervision: Finance Officer
• Deadline: 24 / 6 / 2025

I.    Background

The Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) is a nonprofit and independent NGO in Yemen. It focuses on improving the quality of Yemeni people’s life through well-planned and comprehensive projects in WASH, education, Food security & livelihood Shelter, CCCM, Protection, health and related activities that strengthen underserved communities in all parts of Yemen with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergencies.
HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people. Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of the Program’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. HDP defines the program’s commitment to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) of vulnerable adults, involving HDP Employees and Related Personnel. In recognition of the special vulnerability of children, also HDP affirms commitment to the welfare and protection from sexual exploitation and all forms of abuse of children, involving HDP employees and related personnel.
The YEHCY "Youth Employment through Heritage and Culture in Yemen" project primarily focuses on urban rehabilitation and cultural programming, addressing urgent humanitarian needs while restoring social cohesion and promoting local ownership of endangered cultural heritage.
The project combines available technical resources, trained youth workers, and modern heritage rehabilitation methodologies used by UNESCO "Cash for Work: Enhancing Livelihood Opportunities for Urban Youth in Yemen". Participatory cash-for-work programs in heritage restoration will provide sustainable income opportunities for young beneficiaries, while the cultural incubation program focuses on gender mainstreaming and capacity building.
By placing youth at the heart of all activities and supporting community-based initiatives, the Youth Employment through Heritage and Culture in Yemen project — implemented by the Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) in partnership with UNESCO — aims to harness the potential for positive change, foster peace, and raise awareness about the role of youth in protecting heritage and advancing creative industries for sustainable development.

II.    Job Purpose:

The Accountant is responsible for administrative and financial oversight at the project field level. This includes tracking daily expenses, labor wages, petty cash, and logistical expenditures, while ensuring timely and accurate financial documentation. The role works in close coordination with the Finance Officer and field teams to ensure compliance with organizational and donor requirements.

III.    Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Finance Officer, the overall guidance of the HDP Finance Manager and logistics team, and in close collaboration with the field teams, the Accountant will undertake the following tasks:

IV.    Core Competencies:  

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the HDP’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of HDP.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

V.    Functional Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of field accounting procedures and petty cash management.
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage procurement processes in compliance with organizational and donor policies. 
• Ability to work under pressure in remote and field-based environments.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Good understanding of financial compliance and donor regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• Trustworthy, organized, and deadline-oriented.

VI.    Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, including at least 1 year in a field-based or humanitarian context experience.
• Previous experience with Cash-for-Work or labor-intensive project accounting is a strong asset.
• Fluency in Arabic required; basic working knowledge of English is desirable.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Excel, accounting tools).