Country Director – Yemen (based in Sanaa)

About the role

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI), a humanitarian organisation active in 22 countries, is recruiting a Country Director for its Yemen mission, based in Sanaa. The post is a cadre on a fixed-term contract of 12 months starting 1 December 2026. The mission's work focuses on health, sexual and reproductive health and nutrition, reaching remote and hard-to-access areas.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of the mission
• Coordinate teams and oversee the implementation of programmes, while monitoring needs and suggesting new operations and development tracks
• Keep the mission adequately staffed and supervise teams (objectives and follow-up)
• Ensure logistical, administrative and financial practices comply with PUI procedures and donors' rules and regulations
• Ensure medical and technical practices comply with PUI's operational framework and policy
• Represent the association with partners, donors, the media and authorities
• Circulate information between headquarters and the field and respect due dates

Required profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in humanitarian action, project management, a technical background linked to one of the activity sectors, human resources management or financial management
• At least 3 years of field experience with international NGOs in project coordination, including international team management, the project cycle and security management
• Previous experience as Country Director or in an equivalent position, and prior experience with PUI, would be an asset
• English is mandatory; Arabic and/or French would be an asset

Required skills

• Humanitarian project management and team management
• Detailed knowledge of donors' prerequisites
• Excellent writing skills
• Leadership, decision-making, communication and stress resistance

What we offer

• Monthly gross income of 3,740 to 4,010 EUR depending on experience, plus 50 EUR per semester of seniority
• Insurance including medical coverage, 24/7 assistance and repatriation
• Housing in collective accommodation
• Per diem, a 5-day break every two months and 5 weeks of paid leave per year with a return ticket every six months

Applications are made through the PUI careers site using the application form for this post; early applications are encouraged.