Action Against Hunger has been working in Yemen since 2012 and is present in both the North and South of the country with ongoing operations in the Governorates of Al Hudaydah and Hajjah in the North and Al Hudaydah (South/West Coast), Lahj and Abyan in the South. These operations are managed by Coordination Offices in Aden and Sanaa, and 2 Field Offices in Al Khawkhah and Al Hudaydah Governorates. In Yemen, Action Against Hunger’s current sectorial expertise is focused on Health and Nutrition, FSL, WASH, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). Action Against Hunger has strong technical and operational capabilities in Yemen, with additional support provided through our international network, ensuring technical, managerial and financial support as needed. 

ACF is operationally working in 2 bases: Hodeida and Aden, with its coordination team located in Sana’a. In total, the Yemen mission counts 269 national staff and 24 international stafIn 2023 Action Against Hunger’s programs in Yemen were supported from various donors including ECHO, GFFO, GAC, OCHA-YHF CIAA and CDCS.  With Action Against Hunger’s global experience in the sectors of Health and Nutrition, FSL and WASH, coupled with our local presence, we have developed programme methodologies that ensure vulnerable populations have access to essential healthcare, while also providing targeted support to food insecure households and addressing some of the public health risks that can cause morbidities. 

Under the supervision of the Country Director, you will conduct humanitarian (60%) and nutrition (40%) advocacy activities, pursuing the following objectives : 

• Act as a policy and advocacy focal point and provide direct support to the country office

• Develop and support the implementation of an advocacy plan of action for Yemen

• Ensure external representation in coordination advocacy forums and working groups

You hold a  Masters’ degree in social sciences, international relations, International Humanitarian Law, politics, development studies, or related field.

You have at least 3 years of experience in humanitarian advocacy, and in policy analysis, data collection, analysis and interpretation, writing and production of reports, policy briefs and publications. You also have experience in using M&E information for advocacy, campaign and dialogues with partners and governments, in representation, negotiation and influence of aid policies at a high level.

You managed complex communications campaigns working in line with advocacy departments, and  teams in diverse cultural contexts.

Open minded, flexible and autonomous, you are result-oriented and you have strategic and critical thinking, strong negotiation and networking skills and the capacity to promote consortiums and partnerships.

You master Microsoft tools. Others will be an asset (mapping programmes). You are fluent in English, with good writing and oral communication skills. Fluency in Arabic is a strong asset.

• Fixed term contract under French legislation: 6 months

• Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968 € upon experience,  including 13th month

• Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary

• Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract

• Monthly per diem and living allowance: 730$ net, field paid

• Monthly country allowance: 450€

• Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)

• Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house

• Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees, for your medical expenses (as well as your dependents if you have a family post), and up to 1 month after the end of your contract.

• Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)

• Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 € for each RnR period

• Accompaniment and trainings:
  • Follow-up and support for career development
  • Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft

• Field trips : ADEN + South Eastern and West Coast Regions in Yemen

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

This is a pivotal role to drive systemic change in nutrition sensitive responses by shaping strategic narratives, building strong coalitions, and amplifying community voices at national, regional, and global levels. You will provide policy leadership, promote thought innovation, and ensure alignment between country-level advocacy and Action contre la Faim's global campaigns against hunger.

ACF is managing to navigate within the complex political and security environment. Acceptance with all actors combined with a solid monitoring of the situation is what allows ACF to implement in the broader South. The ACF guesthouse and office is housed in two multi-storeyed buildings located by the sea in Khormaskar neighbourhood, which is 10 minutes’ drive from the Aden International Airport. The buildings are fortified for safety and security purposes and have fully equipped bunkers with hibernation kits for use in the event of external threats.  The facility has office space for up to around 30 staff and combined guesthouse space for 5 international staff with some rooms having attached bathrooms and others having shared bathroom. The improved security situation in Aden has since seen the reconstruction of infrastructure across the city, reopening of social facilities such as parks, coffee/fast food restaurants and shopping malls accessible based on local operating procedures and guidelines issued by ACF’s security team.