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A GRANTS & PARTNERSHIP HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - YEMEN


Vacancy details

General information

Organisation

Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger is an international Non-Governmental Organization that fights hunger worldwide. Its charter of humanitarian principles — independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, and transparency — has defined its identity for over 40 years.
Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts and natural disasters..
Action Against Hunger structures its programs around seven areas of activity: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health and Psychosocial Support – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy – Climate – Research, Analysis and Learning.
In 2023, Action Against Hunger France teams supported more than 9.7 million people around the world. www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en/  

Reference

2025-2345  

Position description

Job Family

Mission Management

Function

Grant Coordinator - Grant and reporting Coordinator

Job title (publication)

A GRANTS & PARTNERSHIP HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - YEMEN

Contract duration (months)

12

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Your work environment

ACF has been operational Yemen since 2012. ACF Yemen is currently operational in Hodeida, Aden, Hajjah, Lahj, Abyan and Al Khokha Governorates and it is working on the expansion of its response both in the North and South. ACF has been implementing its humanitarian response in Yemen addressing Nutrition & Health, WASH, MHCP and FSL. As of December 2025, ACF's team is running operations of approximatively 8.5 million EUR coming from different institutional donors and internal ACF funds and is strongly involved in the coordination mechanisms in Yemen.

ACF Yemen is a medium sized mission with 5 international staff and 80 national staffs based in Sanaa, Hodeidah, and Aden. The security situation is volatile: active frontlines in Hodeidah and Hajjah Governorates; an uncertain political situation in Aden coupled with social and economical degradation ravaging the whole country. The country office has furnished accommodation facilities in Sana'a and Aden, complete with an equipped gym, and leisure area with cable TV. Social gatherings with other organizations are possible on regular basis.

Your position and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director - Programs, the Grants & Partnership HoD is responsible for designing and implementing the organization’s resource mobilization and partnership strategy. He/she leads the identification, negotiation, and management of grants and strategic partnerships to ensure the sustainability and impact of ACF programming in Yemen. 
Your missions will be to : 

  • Contribute to ACF-Yemen strategy development   
  • Oversee Grant Portfolio Management and Ensure Regulatory Compliance 
  • Implement and Manage Operational Partnerships with ACF Field Partners  
  • Strengthen internal capacities on partnership oversight, grant management and donor compliance

Your profile

  • Graduate or advanced degree in international development or in a related field;
  • Minimum of Five years of work experience in international development, humanitarian assistance preferably in a conflict setting;
  • Understanding of Linking Relief, Recovery and Development concept;
  • Successful track record of drafting writing and submitting funded proposals to traditional donors;
  • Experience leading new business development efforts, including program design, proposal writing, partner relationship development;
  • Knowledge of Project Management Cycle and project management tools;
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills and demonstrated ability to write and edit reports under deadline pressure;
  • Well-organized, attentive to detail, and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently;
  • Work well independently and in teams; with a cheerful disposition and a sense of humor;
  • Experience working in an insecure environment;
  • Competence with Windows, teams and Microsoft Office;
  • Familiarity with budget development;
  • Previous experience working with international donors, such as FCDO, BHA, CDCS, SIDA and ECHO preferred.

Your employment conditions

  • Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 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 

Why join us ?

Yemen is a fairly tough context and we expect the candidate to be able to work within a diverse team, adaptable and autonomous. Yemen Country Office team is composed of professionals working in their specialized field. The ability to work along side with the team is a great experience leading to team success and achievements.

Position location

Job location

Middle-East/North Africa, Yemen, Aden

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

3- Licence

Minimum level of experience required

2-5 years

Languages

English (2- Business fluent)

Conditions

Expected start date

02/02/2026