Expert Roster of National Social and Environmental Safeguard Consultants

Organization: UNDP Yemen, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC). - VA No. VA26/97 - Position Title: Expert Roster of National Social and Environmental Safeguard Consultants - Duty Station: UNDP Yemen (different governorates) - National or International Consultancy: National - Duration: Minimum of one (1) year. The duration may be extended for up to another 1 year (maximum of year (2) years for the entire contract duration) if their performance evaluation is deemed satisfactory and if there is an ongoing requirement. - Number of Required Positions: 1 - Vacancy Date of Issue: 28 June 2026 - Vacancy Closure Date: 11 July 2026 - Expected Starting Date: The roster experts shall be available on demand. Further candidate s availability will be enquired. To review the full job description, please click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QwODPC_-ukayW4Ksqw7Oy3AZbhKY28-i/view?usp=sharing Academic Qualifications - Bachelor s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, social sciences, development studies, or a related discipline. A Master s degree in a relevant field is highly desirable. Minimum years of relevant work experience - At least 5 years of professional experience in environmental and social safeguards, impact assessment, or related fields. - Experience working in Yemen on projects involving community development, environmental management, or humanitarian response is required. - Prior experience with internationally funded projects (e.g., UNDP, World Bank, EU, etc.) is an asset - Ability to use information and communication technology (ICT) as a tool and resource. - Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel). - Familiarity with UNDP s Social and Environmental Standards (SES) is strongly preferred. Knowledge of other international safeguard frameworks (such as the World Bank s Environmental and Social Framework or IFC Performance Standards) will be considered as an asset - Knowledge and working experience with UNDP, the United Nations system, and INGOs particularly with emergency and recovery programme. - Experience in the use of (Resource Management Systems) such as Quantum. Required Language(s) - Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic required.

1. Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications in one single PDF document: a) Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers. b) A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position. 2. The following documents must be submitted online in PDF format through SOC's portal via the following link: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20260628152937/hHrGvdFb12R7K5gZVyt6DLWsM a) CV b) Cover Letter 3. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy. 4. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted. 5. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.