Head of Office (m/f/d), Yemen – German Red Cross – Yemen 6 views

The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts
and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red
Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to
nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven
Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence,
Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response,
rehabilitation and capacity building projects on appeals of their sister organisations within the
Movement.

GRC is currently seeking a Head of Office (m/f/d) to continue the close cooperation with our
partner, the Yemen Red Crescent Society (YRCS). GRC established an office in Yemen in 2008.
As Head of Office you will be responsible for the overall project management and coordination
of GRC activities in Yemen, manage the GRC office and an experienced team of national staff
and coordinate the cooperation with YRCS as well as other movement partners. In addition, you
will be responsible for the implementation of two humanitarian aid projects on health and CVA.

Starting date: April 2026
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Location: Sana’a, Yemen

Main duties and responsibilities:
Representation, Partnership and Strategy:
• Continue the close cooperation between YRCS and GRC, and further develop the GRC
Country Strategy and partnership accordingly;
• Represent GRC at country level and maintain close cooperation within the RC/RC
Movement, the German Embassy, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Assess and monitor the humanitarian situation and social-political developments in the
country and identify donor calls and funding opportunities. Prepare concept notes and
project proposals in line with the GRC country strategy.

Office Management:
• Manage and supervise the GRC team in country and contribute to a conducive work
environment.
• Overall responsibility for the GRC country office, including finance, HR, inventory, fixed and
financial assets and other resources in accordance with GRC policies and procedures;
• Security management;
• Provide technical support to YRCS and GRC delegates/staff in project implementation;

Project Management:
• Ensure implementation of projects in close collaboration with the YRCS project teams;
• Ensure accurate project budgeting, financial management and expenditure tracking
according to GRC and donor regulations as well narrative and financial reporting and project
monitoring;
• Reporting and monitoring of projects, including travel to project locations (if possible).

Required Competencies and Skills:
Project Management and Technical skills
• Minimum of 5 years field based professional experience in implementation and coordination
of emergency aid activities and development programmes, ideally in the Middle East and
North Africa (MENA) region;
• Hands on experience in designing and implementing GFFO/BMZ/ECHO/BHA emergency
response projects is essential; experience in managing projects in the fields of health and
disaster preparedness/disaster management is a strong asset;
• Solid experience in finance management and prudent stewardship of project budget,
including reporting;
• Strong project management skills, particularly PCM and participatory methods;

Office Management
• Experience in managing an office as well as experience in security management (minimum
5 years working experience);
• Experience in managing a team of expatriate and local staff;

Partnership, Networking and Personal skills
• Proven experience in working with local partners in humanitarian/development contexts;
Red Cross / Red Crescent experience is a strong asset;
• A willingness to travel to and work in remote and volatile areas is essential;
• Experience in living and working in volatile and conflict-affected environments;
• Oral and written fluency in English; knowledge of German and Arabic would be an asset;
• Experience in humanitarian diplomacy and developing key messages towards donors;
• Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles;
• Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process ‘working abroad under specific
climate and health conditions’;
• Valid Driving Licence.

What we offer you:
You will be part of a highly motivated professional team. We offer you a compensation package
according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC, an expatriation allowance during
your mission as well provide accommodation in a RC compound. In addition to a full insurance
package GRC is covering a home flight within a 12-months period of assignment. You are
entitled to Rest and Recreation (R&R) and will benefit from a comprehensive training package
and receive briefings and coaching prior as well as during and after your mission. Medical checkups and Psychosocial Support Service are included in your assignment.