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.