National Consultant (Support to Strategy Development) at Stars Orbit

Organization: UNDP Yemen, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC). VA No. VA26/56 Position Title: National Consultant (Support to Strategy Development) Duty Station: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden / Arab sea and Al-Mahra Coupled with Homebased Support National or International Consultancy: National Duration: 4 Months Number of Required Positions: 2 Vacancy Date of Issue: 29 March 2026 Vacancy Closure Date: 2 April 2026 Expected Starting Date: As soon as possible To review the full job description, please click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PSzM6tT7RbhVxlVx08OJ3Cp9SU7APeVv/view?usp=sharing Academic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or Fisheries, with a strong track record in the Fisheries sector. Minimum years of relevant work experience 10 Years of professional experience in Yemen’s Fishery Sector. Experience in consultancy with International Organizations. In-depth knowledge of the fishery sector and the wider relevant political and governance structures and institutions of the assigned study region. Experience in stakeholder consultations, capacity development, and workshop facilitation. Versatile in fish identification and acquainted with fish morphometric measurements. Ability to move and travel within the assigned study region and to Aden (if necessary and permissible in terms of security). Grass-roots experience with fishery communities and cooperatives. Good general knowledge of marine ecosystem ecology and trophic networks, Familiarity with fish marketing, processing, and value chains highly desirable. Familiarity with socio-economic assessments and financing in fisheries desirable. Experience in policy analysis, sector diagnostics, or strategy development is an advantage. Experience with institutional assessments, data systems, and/or investment planning in fisheries is desirable. Required Language(s) Decent written and oral English skills, Arabic mother tongue.