Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator - Posted on: 13 October 2026 - Deadline: 26 October 2026 - Job Title: Project Coordinator - Location: Aden, with regular field visit to Abyan and Lahj - Starting Date: November 2026 Background Society for Humanitarian Solidarity (SHS) is a nonprofit humanitarian NGO based in Yemen. Founded in 1995, SHS received the Nansen Refugee Award in 2011 for its dedicated work in providing assistance to refugees and migrants arriving in Yemen. SHS is a trusted implementing partner to more than five international organizations operating in Yemen. SHS has built strong credibility and trust among local communities and international organizations through its long-standing work in providing assistance to IDPs and the most vulnerable groups. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing SHS s emergency food cash assistance project for newly displaced households in Khanfar, Zinjibar and Lawdar districts of Abyan, and Al Had and Al Hawtah districts of Lahj. The coordinator ensures timely, safe and accountable implementation of the FSAC second-line response, supporting completion of the required three assistance cycles according to verified household needs and outstanding coverage gaps. The role includes coordination with FSAC, RRM, responding partners and the financial service provider; oversight of implementation plans, expenditure and reporting; and follow-up of operational risks and corrective actions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Prepare and maintain the project work plan, distribution schedule and reporting calendar in line with the approved proposal, logframe and budget. 2. Coordinate with FSAC and RRM to obtain verified household lists through agreed secure data-sharing procedures and identify outstanding assistance cycles. 3. Ensure duplication checks and coordination with responding partners before finalizing assistance plans, documenting previous and planned assistance. 4. Oversee the Field Officer s organization of cash distributions and ensure that the financial service provider delivers the agreed entitlements within the approved timeframe. 5. Coordinate with Finance and Logistics on procurement, contracting, payments and reconciliation, following SHS procedures and delegated approval authorities. 6. Monitor expenditure against the approved budget with the Finance Assistant and SHS Finance Unit, and escalate anticipated variances or implementation delays. 7. Review implementation progress and MEAL findings, assign corrective actions and follow up their completion. 8. Ensure safe and accessible distribution arrangements for women, persons with disabilities, older persons and households facing mobility or documentation barriers. 9. Ensure that communities receive clear information on selection criteria, entitlements, schedules and available feedback and complaints channels. 10. Coordinate with MEAL and designated SHS safeguarding focal points on confidential complaints handling, PSEA awareness and safe referrals. 11. Coordinate monitoring of market conditions, access and service-provider performance, and raise any need to adjust delivery arrangements through the applicable approval process. 12. Prepare accurate project reports and coordinate timely submission of required information to SHS management, the donor and FSAC. 13. Maintain project records and ensure that beneficiary information is accessed and shared only by authorized personnel. 14. Oversee implementation close-out, completion of outstanding actions and coordination of final narrative and financial reporting. - SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for building and maintaining good relations with key stakeholders including Local Authorities, Donors, UN/INGOs, and Clusters. In close collaboration with Deputy Head of Programs, responsible for relations with donor focal points. - Employees supervised: Project staff members. - ACCOUNTABILITY: The Project Coordinator must comply with SHS policies, the Code of Conduct, safeguarding requirements and data protection procedures. Suspected misconduct, exploitation, abuse, fraud or other serious concerns must be reported through designated channels. Sensitive complaints must be referred to authorized focal points with confidentiality maintained. - REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Head of Programs. - WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Works closely with the Field Officer, MEAL Assistant, Finance Assistant, SHS MEAL and Finance Units, Logistics and Procurement staff, HR, and designated protection and safeguarding focal points. - The Field Officer manages day-to-day distribution operations. The MEAL Assistant provides technical supervision to Field Monitors and manages monitoring and beneficiary data. The Project Coordinator works under Head Of SHS Programme. The Project Coordinator retains overall responsibility for project delivery and coordination. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor s degree in development studies, business administration, social sciences or a relevant discipline. - At least three years of relevant humanitarian project experience, including coordination or implementation responsibilities. - Experience in cash assistance or food security programming. - Ability to manage work plans, review budgets, coordinate field teams and prepare donor reports. - Understanding of accountability to affected populations, protection mainstreaming, inclusion, PSEA and confidential data handling. - Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. - Working proficiency in Arabic and English and competence in Microsoft Office. - Willingness to travel regularly to the five target districts. SUCCESS FACTORS: - Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes. - Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback. - Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. - Effective Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly. - Problem Solving: Ability to solve any problems that may come up during project implementation.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CVs via the following link: https://forms.gle/p6hPF98WfXKdm9VD6 Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the urgency, SHS may fill the position before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.