Job Description

 TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Background

The Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) is a nonprofit and independent NGO in Yemen. It focuses on improving the quality of Yemeni people’s life through well-planned and comprehensive projects in WASH, education, Food security & livelihood Shelter, CCCM, Protection, health and related activities that strengthen underserved communities in all parts of Yemen with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergencies.

HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people. Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of the Program’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. HDP defines the program’s commitment to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) of vulnerable adults, involving HDP Employees and Related Personnel. In recognition of the special vulnerability of children, also HDP affirms commitment to the welfare and protection from sexual exploitation and all forms of abuse of children, involving HDP employees and related personnel.

The YEHCY "Youth Employment through Heritage and Culture in Yemen" project primarily focuses on urban rehabilitation and cultural programming, addressing urgent humanitarian needs while restoring social cohesion and promoting local ownership of endangered cultural heritage.

The project combines available technical resources, trained youth workers, and modern heritage rehabilitation methodologies used by UNESCO "Cash for Work: Enhancing Livelihood Opportunities for Urban Youth in Yemen". Participatory cash-for-work programs in heritage restoration will provide sustainable income opportunities for young beneficiaries, while the cultural incubation program focuses on gender mainstreaming and capacity building.

By placing youth at the heart of all activities and supporting community-based initiatives, the Youth Employment through Heritage and Culture in Yemen project — implemented by the Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) in partnership with UNESCO — aims to harness the potential for positive change, foster peace, and raise awareness about the role of youth in protecting heritage and advancing creative industries for sustainable development.

2. Job Purpose:

The MEAL Assistant will monitor the field activities by ensuring quality, efficiency, transparency, and accountability while the project needs to collect data the beneficiary information and numbers of PNFs.  and check data from the field, submit them to the MEAL officer.

3. Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the MEAL Officer, the MEAL Assistant will undertake the following tasks:

4. Core Competencies:  

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the HDP’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of HDP.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

5. Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking.
• Innovation and Creativity.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills for the preparation of presentations and reports – in English.
• Ability to operate databases, project management software, and develop spreadsheets and complex text documents is required.
• Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work.
• Capable of working collaborative with team members to achieve results.

6. Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics or related field or equivalent education.
• Previous relevant experience in MEAL department function at least for 2 years.
• Previous experience in a humanitarian/ development setting.
• Strong experience in management of data collection and analysis tools (KoboCollect, SPSS)
• Experience in data management.
• Experience in donor requirements and expectations.
• Monitor data quality and keep track of the progress of project activities.
• Experience working with governments, I/NGOs.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Proven experience of using MS Office applications (MS office).
• proficiency of both English and Arabic.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications not later than (24 June 2025) (please send to this link): - (https://forms.gle/AQoVu54EonMN9ZZBA)

• A cover letter.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Names and contacts (telephone, and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience.
• Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following category: direct supervisor, internal peer and/or direct report.
• Screening will start immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.