JOB TITLE: District Coordinator Assistant (1)

LOCATION: Abyan Governorate, Lawdar District

REPORT TO: H&N Field Assistant

ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 25/06/2025

ABOUT FMF:

The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in Yemen for since 2012 during even the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before the war. Today we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to providing aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.

*FMF provides work environment which is free of sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse of the foundation.

*We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children and adults’ beneficiaries are allowed to join our organization so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults’ beneficiaries from abuse.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Health and Nutrition Field Assistant, the District Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of health and nutrition project activities across the targeted health facilities within the assigned district. The role ensures that all activities are implemented in accordance with the approved work plan, operational guidelines, and in compliance with national protocols and donor requirements.

POSITION DESCRIPTION/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of health and nutrition activities at the district level.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local authorities, implementing partners, and other NGOs/INGOs operating in the area.
• Ensure that health and nutrition interventions are effectively planned, with potential delays or constraints identified and documented, and practical solutions proposed.
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites to provide technical support, supervision, and real-time feedback to field staff and facility teams.
• Identify operational and technical challenges in the field and support timely resolution in coordination with project management.
• Support capacity building of health facility staff through on-site coaching and training during supervision visits.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned to improve the quality and impact of current and future health and nutrition programming.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Monitor the ongoing activities within targeted health facilities and ensure alignment with project objectives and quality standards.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum of a Diploma in Medical Sciences, Public Health, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree is preferred).
• Proven experience in the field of Health and Nutrition, preferably within humanitarian settings.
• Prior training and experience in Primary Health Care (PHC) programs such as Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) is highly desirable.
• Strong skills and knowledge in monitoring and supervising the implementation of health and nutrition activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and in challenging environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• A good level of English is an advantage.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).