Project # / Name: Samaritan’s Purse, Republic of Yemen                        
Position Title: Livelihoods Project Coordinator    
Duty Station: Aden 
Ref: HR26/5

Job Summary 

The Livelihood Project Coordinator will work in direct support of livelihoods programming under the supervision of the Livelihoods Program Manager. He/she will be responsible for different aspects of the project, both in Aden and Mokha, including program design, beneficiary selection, training coordination, beneficiary mentorship, asset and food distribution and regular reporting. He/she will also liaise with the relevant ministry officials (national and local level), clusters, other implementing partners, and vendors to ensure good coordination and smooth project execution. He/she will work with the MEAL team to conduct surveys and compile reports to be submitted on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis to internal and external stakeholders, including donors and ministry authorities. This position is based in Aden but will supervise Project Officers and Assistants based in Aden and Mokha, with travel to project sites in Mokha, Al-waziya, and other districts. 

Major Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Design 

• Contribute to project proposal development (logframes, budgets, and indicators) 
• Work with M&E to conduct needs assessments, data collection, and location prioritization 

2. Implementation 

• Assist in beneficiary selection, based on vulnerability.
• Ensure activities are delivered: on time, within budget, and as per quality standards.
• Organize beneficiary trainings, coordinating with involved parties
• Support the PM in developing a detailed implementation plan (DIP) and timelines 
• Provide technical oversight to IGAs, livestock, beekeeping programs and ensure interventions are contextualized. 

3. Monitoring and Reporting 

• Liaise with the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, communities, beneficiaries, clusters, and other implementing partners.
• Track progress against indicators and targets and work with the M&E team to update the MWB 
• Conduct regular follow-up visits to project locations in Aden and Mokha 
• Contribute to regular reporting for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Compile impact stories collected to ensure quality/following ethical storytelling guidelines

4. Coordination 

• Arrange procurement meetings, including contract criteria, following all procurement protocols.
• Act as a focal point for the beneficiary response loop, including complaints.
• Attend cluster meetings.
• Contribute to regular reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

5. Compliance and Accountability 

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies.
• Maintain safety and protection standards 

6. Team Management 

• Supervise project officers and assistants and lead day-by-day execution of livelihood and food distribution activities 
• Conduct performance monitoring and capacity building 
• Ensure staff and volunteers understand technical approaches and organizational standards. 

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by the organization’s code of conduct as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.    Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
2.    Detail-oriented and experience with data entry, assessments, and reporting
3.    Ability to acquire, build, and maintain positive working relationships
4.    Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment
5.    Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work
6.    Ability to interact well with people of different educational, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
7.    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English
8.    Levelheaded and calm demeanor; able to firmly, yet professionally, direct people when needed
9.    Willing to travel to different governorates and districts as required by program demand
10.    Must have a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and stewardship
11.    Committed to the values and ethics of Samaritan’s Purse
12.    Willingness and ability to travel to different project locations 

Education / Experience Needed

• Minimum 3 years working with INGO/NGOs in mid-level (eg project coordinator) capacity in livelihood program. 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with livelihood, food security, community development projects 
• BA or MS.c in Development studies, Economics, Agriculture/Agribusiness, Project Management, Food Security, Rural Development or relevant fields (MS.c is preferred 
• Specific knowledge and experience in livelihood programming, such as Income-generating activities (IGAs, value chain development, food security, cash program, agriculture, livestock, and fishery programs) 
• Proven experience in managing field teams and working with vulnerable communities 

LANGUAGE  

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English are required

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be exposed to loud noises around maintenance and construction workshops.
2.    May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions. 
3.    Able to work in a security context that is fluid.

This is a non-contractual document that can be varied from time to time as circumstances dictate. This job description is intended to summarize the main duties and responsibilities of the post; this is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks. All Organization staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willing to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.