Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Al Hudaydah Governorate Duration: 5 Months Date of Issue: 20 April 2026 Closing Date for Applications: 30 April 2026 Background Jeel Albena Association for Humanitarian Development known as (JAAHD) is a National and Non-Governmental Association emerged in wake of the humanitarian crisis to help communities affected by conflict in Yemen. It provides emergency relief and direct assistance for the conflict-affected populations, IDPs, host communities, vulnerable groups and those people caught up in extraordinary life-threatening situations. JAAHD has a presence in Al Hudaydah, Hajjah, Almahweet, Raymah & Ibb with the aim of building up protection capacities for people in displacement and finding durable solutions for them upon return. General Summary: The Project Manager coordinates day-to-day project delivery, translates plans into operational activities, ensures compliance with donor and organizational standards, and supports monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. Key Responsibilities: Break down project workplans into weekly and monthly tasks for field teams. Assign responsibilities, follow up on task completion, and update trackers. Coordinate procurement requests and ensure timely availability of inputs. Collect quantitative and qualitative activity data from field staff; validate and consolidate into monthly reports. Draft narrative sections for donor and internal reports and prepare annexes (activity logs, beneficiary lists). Track indicator progress against targets and flag variances with corrective actions. Organize and chair regular coordination meetings with partners, local authorities, and community representatives. Maintain contact lists and follow up on action points from coordination forums. Represent the project in cluster or sector meetings and share relevant updates. Conduct spot checks and field visits to verify activity quality and adherence to technical standards. Ensure protection mainstreaming, Do No Harm, and safeguarding measures are applied in all activities. Review deliverables for donor compliance and internal quality standards before submission. Maintain a risk register, update mitigation measures, and escalate high risk issues to management. Propose contingency plans for access, security, or supply disruptions. Identify training needs, organize on the job coaching, and prepare simple guidance notes for staff. Mentor junior staff and support performance appraisals. Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager. Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in project implementation in humanitarian or development contexts. Demonstrable experience in Protection and/or Shelter projects with donor reporting (UN or similar) is an advantage. Practical knowledge of project cycle management, logical frameworks, and basic budgeting. Experience using MS Excel, Google Sheets, and basic project tracking tools. Willingness to travel regularly to field sites and work flexible hours. Fluent in Arabic; and excellent command of English. Strong organizational and time management skills. Clear written and verbal communication; ability to draft concise reports. Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Proactive, solution oriented, and able to prioritize under pressure. Team player with ability to coordinate across functions. Commitment to humanitarian principles, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.