Institutional Strengthening Trainer
Organization: UNDP Yemen, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC). VA No. VA26/152 Position Title: Institutional Strengthening Trainer, Local CSOs Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening Duty Station: 4 designated regional hubs, one for each: 1. Seiyun (covering Seiyun & Marib) 2. Mukalla (covering Mukalla & Al-Mahrah) 3. Aden (covering Aden/Lahj) 4. Taiz National or International Consultancy: National Duration: 20 working days per consultant Number of Required Positions: 4 Vacancy Date of Issue: 30 August 2026 Vacancy Closure Date: 05 September 2026 Expected Starting Date: 15 September 2026 To review the full job description, please click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vGYjd9bcc_Kxi_kbM7fEUFiWUMEZCyLu/view?usp=sharing Academic Qualifications - Advanced university degree in a field relevant to the assigned thematic area, such as development studies, governance, public policy, social development, peacebuilding, organizational development, or another relevant discipline. Minimum years of relevant work experience - At least 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in Strategic Recovery and Area-Based Development, Accountability and Community Engagement, and Conflict Sensitivity and Social Cohesion. - Proven experience in delivering training, capacity-development programmes, or institutional strengthening support for NGOs, CSOs, local institutions, or development actors. - Demonstrated ability to apply participatory adult-learning methodologies, including practical exercises, case studies, simulations, group work, and action planning. - Demonstrated ability to manage diverse training groups, encourage inclusive participation, respond to different learning needs, and produce structured technical outputs. - Experience coordinating with lead consultants or technical teams and contributing to coherent multi-module training packages is an asset. - Previous experience working with UN agencies, INGOs, donor-funded programmes, or international development organizations is an asset. - Good understanding of Yemen s socio-political, institutional, and civil society context, particularly in the hubs. - Strong analytical, training, writing, and communication skills. Required Language(s) - Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is required. Working knowledge of English is required for reviewing materials and preparing reports.
1. 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. 2. The CV must be submitted online in PDF format through SOC's portal via the following link: https://vacancies.my-soc.org/apply/20260830055952/VACANCY-6A93C6D8139EA 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.