Regional Operations Lead, Yemen (Aden, Marib, Al Mokha, Taiz)

About the role

Solidarités International (SI) is recruiting an expatriate to lead its operations in Yemen, based in Aden with regular travel to bases in Marib, Al Mokha (West Coast) and Taiz. The mission started in 2017, has a forecast budget of around EUR 11 million for 2027 and runs emergency and resilience WASH programmes, cash assistance and livelihoods projects. The post reports to the Country Director and supervises the Base Managers of all operational bases.

Key responsibilities

• Lead operations in Marib, Al Mokha and Taiz, ensuring quality implementation, resource management, compliance, audit follow-up and accountability
• Supervise Base Managers and support operational planning
• Coordinate with programme, support and security teams on access, risk management and programme continuity
• Maintain strong security management and negotiate with authorities and tribes
• Support partnerships, representation and country strategy, and assess the potential opening of a new base in the north
• In the first 2-3 months: review delivery, budgets, staffing and access across bases, strengthen business continuity and access arrangements, build staff capacity and expand partnerships

Required profile

• Diploma (BA or MA) in a relevant field such as political science or international relations
• 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, 0-2 years on similar positions
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; Arabic is an asset
• Knowledge of Yemen or the Middle East is appreciated

Required skills

• Multi-base operational leadership, project-cycle management, resource planning and programme quality
• Managing and coaching staff
• Security management, negotiation and compliance management (access negotiation, risk analysis, continuity planning, internal controls and audit coordination)
• Experience managing multi-project, multi-donor portfolios

What we offer

• Salaried position from EUR 3,300 gross per month, plus a USD 750 per diem
• Accommodation costs and travel to the assignment covered
• Alternating work and rest (7 working days every two months, with a USD 850 break allowance) and one extra rest day per month worked
• Insurance covering healthcare, repatriation and war risks, with vaccination and antimalarial costs refunded
• Accommodation in a rented guesthouse in Al Mokha or Taiz, with shared offices, kitchen and cook, and limited reliable internet

The mission starts on 15 December 2026 for 6 months. Applications are made by sending a CV and cover letter; CV-only applications are not considered.