Organization: UNDP Yemen, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC).

VA No. VA26/152

Position Title: Institutional Strengthening Trainer, Local CSOs Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening

Duty Station: 4 designated regional hubs, one for each:

1. Seiyun (covering Seiyun & Marib)
2. Mukalla (covering Mukalla & Al-Mahrah)
3. Aden (covering Aden/Lahj)
4. Taiz

National or International Consultancy:    National
Duration: 20 working days per consultant
Number of Required Positions: 4
Vacancy Date of Issue: 30 August 2026
Vacancy Closure Date: 05 September 2026 
Expected Starting Date: 15 September 2026

To review the full job description, please click on the following link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vGYjd9bcc_Kxi_kbM7fEUFiWUMEZCyLu/view?usp=sharing 

Academic Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in a field relevant to the assigned thematic area, such as development studies, governance, public policy, social development, peacebuilding, organizational development, or another relevant discipline.

Minimum years of relevant work experience

• At least 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in Strategic Recovery and Area-Based Development, Accountability and Community Engagement, and Conflict Sensitivity and Social Cohesion. 
• Proven experience in delivering training, capacity-development programmes, or institutional strengthening support for NGOs, CSOs, local institutions, or development actors. 
• Demonstrated ability to apply participatory adult-learning methodologies, including practical exercises, case studies, simulations, group work, and action planning. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse training groups, encourage inclusive participation, respond to different learning needs, and produce structured technical outputs. 
• Experience coordinating with lead consultants or technical teams and contributing to coherent multi-module training packages is an asset. 
• Previous experience working with UN agencies, INGOs, donor-funded programmes, or international development organizations is an asset. 
• Good understanding of Yemen’s socio-political, institutional, and civil society context, particularly in the hubs. 
• Strong analytical, training, writing, and communication skills. 

Required Language(s)  

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is required. Working knowledge of English is required for reviewing materials and preparing reports.