Publish Date: July 13,2026                                
Category: Development/UN/NGOs            
Deadline: July 20,2026    
Position: HR &Admin Manager
Contract type: Regular
Location: Aden-Country office
Reports to: Country Director
Duration: Until December 31, 2026, Renewable based on fund availability and performance    
Reference: HR-26-04

Note: Position is open for Nationals & International. 

ABOUT RI:

1.    Context 

Relief International (RI) 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.

Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 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. 

We do this by working with local actors to develop safe and inclusive local programming that is evidence based, conflict sensitive, climate smart, and reaches those in need.

Relief International is an alliance of four organizations with one shared mission, comprised of Relief International, Inc., Relief International-France, Relief International-UK and Relief International-Europe, which operate under a one-team concept under a single senior leadership team.

2.    Job Profile

The HR Manager is responsible for ensuring the day to day HR functions are performed in accordance with RI policies and procedures and HR best practice and to provide direct advice and guidance to Program Managers and staff on HR policies and procedures.

3.    Key Responsibilities 

HR Strategy

• Assist in the regular review and roll out of HR policies, employment policies and procedures in compliance to RI’s standards and evolving national labor law.
• In collaboration with the Program Manager and Country Director, assist in the development of staffing and recruitment plan to ensure that each team is staffed appropriately, according to need and funding availability, in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ensure the consistent implementation of HR and administration policies and procedures across the country program

Recruitment

• Ensure staff hiring is conducted efficiently and in compliance with RI’s policies and national labor law. 
• Ensure a transparent, timely and efficient recruitment process.
• Determine salaries for selected candidates and prepare employment offer.
• Ensure pre-employment requirements are submitted and personnel file with documentation according to
• HR checklist is opened for new staff on a timely basis.
• Ensure that all staff have undergone orientation.

Employee Relations

• Ensure the timely processing of new contract, contract extension, staff transfer, promotions and other change of status.
• Manage processes related to disciplinary actions, staff separation, and termination.
• Respond to employee related queries and provide services to all HR related inquiries and requests.
• Keep Personnel Manual updated and constantly communicate it, along with other HR policies to staff.
• Make sure that employees’ files are auditable at all times as per RI standards and any relevant donors’ requirements.

4.    Qualifications & Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA or CIA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in applying audit and compliance principles to NGO settings and Knowledge of the rules and regulations of key donors such as ECHO, OCHA, WFP, UNFPA, USAID, BHA, EU, DIFID etc.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Good Audit skills.
• Good knowledge of internal control and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of the local Yemen context and laws.
• Ability to work independently, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

5.    Behavior and Conduct 

• Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies
• Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members
• Will ensure own actions and the actions of the teams members they manage do not impact the safety of the RI team and the vulnerable communities we serve
• Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of RI conduct and reporting mechanisms 
• Report any concerns

6.    RI Values

Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values: 

• Integrity
• Adaptability 
• Collaboration
• Inclusivity 
• Sustainability