Open to Internal Candidates

• Position: Programme Officer (Business Development)
• Organizational Unit: Programme Officer (Transition & Recovery)
• Duty Station: Yemen, Aden
• IOM Classification: UG _ Consultancy
• Type of Appointment: Consultant – Category A, 6 Months (With a possibility of renewal up to 11 months)
• SVN No.: SVN2026. 19150
• Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date:  Thursday, 26th February 2026

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Nature of the consultancy:

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Peace and Recovery), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Yemen is looking for a Programme Officer (Business Development) to provide 295 graduates with tailored business development services (BDS) training to start, enhance, or expand their small businesses.

Project Context and Scope:

As part of the projects titled “Public Service Infrastructure Development and Livelihood Support in Yemen” and “The Project for Supporting Vocational Training for Youth including Internally Displaced Persons”, IOM will promote sustainable, gender-inclusive livelihoods through providing individual livelihood support in the form of business development services (BDS) training to conflict-affected populations, prioritising women-led businesses.

Through the BDS training, participants will gain the necessary skills to launch and manage successful small businesses, increasing their financial independence and literacy, ultimately contributing to household income and individual income-generating capacities. The training will also enhance participants’ confidence in navigating business challenges, strengthening their ability to compete in the local market and improving their long-term economic stability and self-reliance.

As such, the IOM Yemen Mission seeks the services of an experienced and qualified specialist who can provide sound expert technical BDS training on an individual and group level, based on the needs.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:

Peace and Recovery Unit (reporting directly to the Programme Officer (Peace and Recovery).

Category A Consultants: Tasks to be performed under this contract

1-    Conduct field travel to carry out the project activities as required. Travel will be required both within the Duty
Station (Aden) and to other governorates (Ta’iz and Lahj).
2-    Develop and submit an inception report outlining the detailed methodology, workplan, and timeline with the key deliverables. The methodology used will be responsive and adaptable to the context and needs.
3-    Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to identify the specific entrepreneurship skills required by the target participants. Compile the findings into a detailed Needs Assessment Report.
4-    Based on the needs assessment findings, contextualise and develop the draft key modules of the BDS training which may include, inter alia, financial literacy business planning, rapid market assessments, marketing and branding, operational efficiency, and business sustainability.
5-    Present the draft key modules to IOM and other local partners (as relevant) to finalise the curricula based on the feedback provided.
6-    Finalise the detailed BDS training curriculum including relevant resources such as slide decks and handouts as well as practical resources that participants can utilize in their business operations, such as bookkeeping tools and project planning templates, etc.
7-    Develop pre- and post-tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the BDS training course.
8-    Deliver training sessions for 295 participants who wish to start their own businesses, or expand on their existing businesses, prioritising the selection of women-led business owners. The BDS training can be delivered in groups, based on the common needs and skills gaps. Individual, personalised support and instruction should also be provided to participants, as necessary.
9-    Support monitoring and documentation of implementation by gathering participant feedback, identifying good practices, and evaluating the impact of the capacity-building training through the approved pre- and post-tests.
10-    Submit a comprehensive final report (in English and Arabic) that that highlights the identified needs and gaps, and the results (progress) of the BDS training which includes all processes, key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for the future.
11-    Support coordination with the Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) Unit for the provision of small business grants.
12-    Other tasks as assigned by the Programme Officer (Peace and Recovery).

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Timeliness and quality delivery of the tasks and requirements as outlined in the ToR.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• An advanced University degree (Master’s Degree) in Business Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Development Economy, Economics, Commerce, International Development, Social Sciences, or any other relevant discipline.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline with two additional years of experience may
• also be considered.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) Portal.

Experience

• A minimum of five years of practical experience in business management, inclusive businesses, sales, consulting, or similar professional work is required.
• Demonstrated experience in roles that involve leading, mentoring, and training individuals is required.
• Previous experience in enterprise development and/or vocational training is required.
• Prior experience in designing, developing, and delivering BDS training is highly advantageous.
• Prior experience working with an international organisation or consulting firms is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong understanding of entrepreneurship skills and small business operations such as common financing issues faced by small businesses, particularly in the context of Yemen, is required.
• Excellent writing skills, presentation, and overall communication skills in English and Arabic are a requirement, with the ability to communicate detailed concepts clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc. is essential.
• Experience with liaising with national authorities, international and/or national organizations is desirable.
• Familiarity with the local context, policies, and cultural dynamics is required.
• Very good organisational and facilitation (training delivery) skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure, consistently delivering high-quality work, and commitment to work within a tight timeframe, is essential.

LANGUAGES

• For all applicants, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).
• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required: Yes.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own
• actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

• Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates will be considered as first-tier candidates.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID- 19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
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Non-compliance with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis for withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun, terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.