Program Manager (Health & Nutrition)

Relief International
Sana'a
Healthcare
Posted on 12 Feb, 2023
Closing on 23 Feb, 2023
Job Description
Program Manager (Health & Nutrition)

Publish Date: February 12, 2023

Category: Development/UN/NGOs    
Deadline: February 23, 2022.        
Position: Program Manager (Health & Nutrition)
Location: Sana’a
Reports to: Deputy Area Manager (North Hub)
Duration: Till December 31, 2023; Renewable based on fund availability and performance.
Reference: HR23-02 

Note: Position is open for Yemeni Nationals only. 

ABOUT RI:

Relief International is a humanitarian and development non-profit agency that provides

emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development assistance to communities worldwide. RI
partners with communities in fragile settings to save lives and build resilience, dignity, and long-
term well-being. All communities in fragile settings can achieve long-term well-being.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Area Manager, the Program Manager (PM) will dedicate
100% of his/her time leading, coordinating and ensuring high-quality implementation of all
health and Nutrition activities in RI targeted governorates in Yemen, as well as ensuring timely
reporting and compliance with donor rules and regulations. Assisting in fundraising and
contribution to new funding opportunities. The PM will strengthen  RI representation at the field
level, coordinate with the Health/Nutrition clusters, participate in  workshops and technical
working groups. This position will be supporting multiple projects funding by different donors
and in different locations. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:
 Overall management of project (s) in the North hub: including planning and mobilization,
financial planning and tracking, supervision of national staff, technical guidance, reporting in
coordination with support departments under the guidance of Deputy Area Manager and relevant
Technical Advisor.
 Work closely with Coordinators/Officers to ensure development of work plans and budget
management according to program outputs and results.
 Work closely with Coordinators/Officers to ensure the development of procurement plans and
successful carrying out of operations ensuring the implementation of the program.
 Work closely with Project Coordinators/DMOs to ensure program targets are met using indicator
/ activity tracking tables.
 Work closely with Coordinators/Officer to monitor program expenditures and regularly liaise
with finance staff to address any spending issues.
 Work closely with Coordinators/Officers to manage program budgets, forecast procurements,
and human resource needs and work with finance, HR, and operations to prevent gaps in
services.
 Manage his/her teams to complete program goals on time, on scope and on budget
 Facilitate evaluation of activity progress and determine necessary actions to course correct in
collaboration with programs team and M&E Team.
 Work closely with Coordinators/Officers to submit quality program reports that are timely and
meet institutional and donor requirements. The PM is ultimately responsible for all relevant
donor reporting for the program.
 Develop and maintain strategic relationships with authorities, relevant stakeholders, local
partners, donors, and beneficiaries.
 Spend significant time in field sites to ensure quality, role modeling and on job trainings assuring
the capacity of the field staff.
 Work constructively with support teams to ensure sound administrative practices with regards to
record keeping, compliance with donor regulations, communications, etc.
 Participate in program kick off meetings, program design, grant review meetings and grant
closeout meetings.
 Work closely with the compliance team/Deputy Area Manager to ensure compliance with donor
requirements at all stages of the Program lifecycle.
 Work closely with Technical Advisor to unify the project documentation, reporting format, data
collection tools, pharmacy/stock/commodities management, Monitoring and Evaluation tools
and any other related documents in all the projects.
 Coordinate regular meetings with Coordinators/Officers and field teams to share experiences
lesson learnt.
 PROGRAM QUALITY

 Ensure program quality is in line with donor guidelines and approved by Clusters.
 Identify gaps and make adjustments to programming to ensure RI is meeting targets and being
responsive to new and changing needs in the area.
 Build staff capacity and competencies through on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and setting up
regular learning opportunities 
 Establish strong links with community leaders and local authorities
 Work closely with MEAL department to ensure the quality of data through proper entry,
cleaning and regular checking, and use of the data for actionable improvements at the site.
 Provide guidance and expertise in strategic expansion of RI programs in Yemen.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT

 Provide approval authority, as per Relief International authority Matrix ; formally assigned by
the Country Director.
 Provide close oversight of program budgets, forecasts, and expenditures, ensuring grants are
closely monitored and budget holders are held accountable, in collaboration with the Finance
Department.
 Work with the Finance Department to ensure effective financial and budgetary control of
programs, according to organizational requirements and donor contracts.

REPRESENTATION, LIAISON AND COMMUNICATION

 Foster, develop and maintain strong partnership relationships and regular contact with
SCMCHA, national and international NGOs and UN agencies to serve as a network for
obtaining and coordinating information and services to support services delivery.
 Represent RI externally as required, including but not limited to SCMCHA, UN/NGO/donor
meetings, workshops, joint agency assessments and task force meetings in the sector.
 Participate in sector coordination groups and identify areas for coordination and collaboration.
 Maintain effective communication with donors and other organizations in areas of program
implementation, for coordination and partnership opportunities.
 Foster, develop and maintain partnership relationships with national partners to assess the
effectiveness of current projects and to identify possibilities for new projects.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

 Promote positive team environment between various teams and project staff in different
locations, act as a leader and ensure the open door policy.
 Ensure mentoring and coaching for performance is undertaken for direct reports.
 Ensure staff are trained to the appropriate international humanitarian standards.
 Supervise consultants or volunteers when and where required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

 At least a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Studies /Public health  with strong experience in core RI
program sectors ( Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection).
 Has minimum 3 years relevant work experience in a similar role or closely related role.
 Fluency in English (spoken and written) required.
 This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a
demanding and fast paced environment. Creativity, flexibility, strong work ethic and a sense of
humor are highly valued. 
 Has previous experience in managing programs funded by UNFPA, OCHA, BHA/USAID,
ECHO, EU, DFID,UN, GAC, CDC and other humanitarian donors.
 Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required.
 The RI Yemen fosters an environment of respect for all co-workers regardless of level of
seniority. Capacity building of national staff is a core competency of every international
position, and international staff will be evaluated on their ability to strengthen the skills and
growth of more junior staff and institutional partners.
 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently.
 Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.

SAFEGUARDING:

 Relief International has a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful harassment, sexual exploitation and
abuse. Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work
with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment.  
 All staff are expected to abide by the RI Code of Conduct.  
 Recruitment to all roles in Relief International includes criminal records self-declaration,
references and other pre-employment checks, which may include experience and qualifications
checks.  

RI VALUES:     
 We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence as
well as “Do No Harm.” We value: 

 Integrity
 Adaptability
 Collaboration
 Inclusivity
 Sustainability

How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates meeting the above Qualification and requirements are requested
to Click Here for submitting their applications before the midnight of  February 23,
2023.

.2023 ‫ فبراير‬23  ‫إلرسال سيرتهم الذاتية قبل منتصف ليل‬ ‫هنا‬ ‫النقر‬   ‫على من تنطبق عليهم الشروط المبينة اعاله‬-

Relief International never uses external recruitment agencies and the entire
Recruitment Process is free of charge.

 ‫ وان عملية التوظيف‬،‫باالستعانة باشخاص او بوكاالت خارجية للتوظيف اطالقا‬  ‫ال تقوم منظمة االغاثة الدولية‬-
. %100 ‫مجانيه‬

RECRUITMENT IS URGENT: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon

as possible and not to wait until the closing date, as interviews will be done on rolling
bases.

‫ على االشخاص الذين تنطبق عليهم الشروط سرعة التقديم وعدم االنتظار حتى نهاية فترة االعالن عالوة‬ : ‫التوظيف عاجل‬  -
.‫على ان المقابالت ستقام بشكل دوري‬

Females Candidates and qualified candidates from the targeted governorates are
strongly encouraged to apply.

.‫على التقديم للوظائف المعلنة‬  T‫تشجع االغاثة الدولية االناث وكذلك االشخاص المؤهلين من المناطق المستهدفة‬  -
‫‪Only short-listed candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted. All‬‬
‫‪communication will be done through RI formal emails and recruitment number‬‬
‫‪(776051165).‬‬

‫‪   -‬سيتم التواصل مع المرشحين الذين تنطبق عليهم الشروط و يتم اختيارهم للقائمة القصيره فقط وان اي تواصل سيكون عبر‬
‫ايميالت االغاثة الدولية الرسمية وكذلك رقم التوظيف التالي‪ .)776051165 ( :‬‬