Position Title: Project Manager
Employer: Altwasul for Human Development (Altwasul)
Duty Station: Yemen – Marib Governorate.
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Full-Time)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Reporting to: Partnership and Grants Manager
Announcement Date: 14-May-2025 
Application Deadline: 24-May-2025

Organizational Background:

Altwasul for Human Development is a leading Yemeni non-profit and non-governmental organization established in 2004. With over two decades of experience, Altwasul has been at the forefront of humanitarian and development efforts across Yemen, delivering life-saving assistance and long-term development programs in some of the most underserved and conflict-affected communities.
Altwasul core programmatic areas include health, education, food security and agriculture, livelihoods, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), protection, shelter, nutrition, and community empowerment. Altwasul adopts a people-centered, inclusive, and participatory approach to project design and implementation, ensuring that the voices of the most vulnerable, including women, youth, persons with disabilities, and internally displaced persons (IDPs), are reflected in every intervention.
Altwasul is strongly committed to enhancing resilience, promoting social cohesion, and supporting sustainable development through a combination of capacity building, direct service delivery, local partnership engagement, and community-based programming. Altwasul has established a solid operational presence across multiple governorates in Yemen, with field offices, trained personnel, and long-standing relationships with local authorities, donors, and civil society actors.
Guided by the principles of transparency, neutrality, and accountability, Altwasul works in alignment with national development strategies and international humanitarian standards. It has earned recognition for its ability to deliver timely, effective, and impactful interventions even in complex and high-risk environments. Through strategic partnerships and a strong commitment to humanitarian values, Altwasul continues to strive for a Yemen where all people enjoy dignity, security, and equitable access to basic rights and opportunities.

Project Background and Job Purpose:

This project aims to improve the livelihoods of local farmers and youth in Marib Governorate by enhancing agricultural practices and supporting sustainable income-generation. The project includes targeted training, distribution of inputs, and awareness activities to foster productivity and resilience in rural communities.
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring all project activities in accordance with donor requirements and Altwasul strategic objectives. The PM will ensure quality delivery, sound financial and administrative management, compliance with procedures, and effective stakeholder engagement. The PM will be responsible of supervising all activities and ensure that the project is on the right track, achieving the planned targets, and indicators and performing all the respective activities with frequent visits to Aden. The PM will dedicate 100%

Key Responsibilities:

Program and Technical Management:

• Lead project start-up, including kick-off meetings, planning sessions. 
• Oversee implementation of activities in line with the work plan and project targets.
• Supervise field teams and ensure regular follow-up on progress and quality of interventions.
• Ensure integration of cross-cutting themes (e.g., gender, accountability, conflict sensitivity).
• Provide technical guidance to field teams and volunteers.
• Coordinate with MEAL team for data collection, assessments, PDMs, and evaluations.
• Contribute to the development and adaptation of training and sensitization materials.

Financial and Administrative Management:

• Manage the project budget in line with donor and Altwasul guidelines.
• Ensure timely procurement and logistics in coordination with relevant departments.
• Approve expenditures and submit regular financial requests.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of project records.
• Submit weekly liquidity plans and monthly budget burn rate updates.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare monthly, interim, and final narrative reports for submission to the Partnership and Grants Manager.
• Oversee quality and timeliness of data collection and project documentation.
• Ensure that success stories, photos, and communication materials are shared with the media team.
• Maintain updated beneficiary databases and activity trackers.

Coordination and Representation:

• Coordinate with government authorities, local councils, and community committees.
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings, including cluster-level or inter-agency platforms.
• Ensure proper representation of Altwasul in project-related meetings, workshops, and events.
• Facilitate community engagement and ownership through regular consultations and feedback mechanisms.

Staff Management and Capacity Building:

• Supervise and mentor project field staff and community volunteers.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and recommend capacity building opportunities.
• Ensure a positive and respectful team environment and promote staff well-being.
• Support HR in recruitment, onboarding, and training of project staff.

Risk Management:

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and report any concerns immediately.
• Monitor contextual developments and adapt project plans as necessary.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Project Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing donor-funded humanitarian/development projects.
• Proven experience in livelihood or agriculture-based programming in conflict-affected areas.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Arabic and English.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, standards, and safeguarding practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital reporting tools.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in Marib or similar contexts.
• Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and project cycle management.
• Political and cultural sensitivity, with qualities of diplomacy and tact.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to travel frequently to field sites.

What We Offer:

• Monthly gross salary based on Altwasul salary scale.
• 2.5 days per month of annual leave.
• National holidays in line with the Yemeni calendar.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career advancement.

Apply with:

• Altwasul for Human Development is committed to diversity and diversification in its workforce, and encourages all people applying to join the organization, regardless of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including people who are committed to doing so.
• Altwasul for Human Development follows zero tolerance for behavior that conflicts with the principles and institutional goals and values, including exploitation, violence, harassment, and accountability for the use of power and discrimination. The Foundation is also committed to the Child Protection Pledge. Accordingly, all those selected will adhere to this Order and the Principles, and in particular will be subject to reference checks, including verification of accreditation from academic data, types and employment data.
• Selectees are then required to communicate additional information.
• The applicant must disclose any previous cases of sexual misconduct or other forms of misconduct, previous service terminations, criminal records, and violations registered with government authorities and agree to the disclosure of any such information by their former employers during reference checks.
• The applicant must disclose any previous cases of sexual misconduct or other forms of misconduct, previous service terminations, criminal records, and violations registered with government authorities and agree to the disclosure of any such information by their former employers during reference checks.