International Job Opportunity Managing Food Security and Water Projects with UNDP in Yemen 2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is offering a full-time position for a Chief Technical Adviser for Water Management, Food Security, and Social Protection Projects in Aden, Yemen.

The selected candidate will lead and manage three major projects funded by the World Bank and serve as a coordinator and senior adviser for all World Bank-funded projects implemented by UNDP in Yemen.

The role focuses on ensuring the efficient implementation of projects and the achievement of results related to food security, social protection, economic recovery, water management, and climate resilience. The incumbent will also provide strategic and technical advice to senior management, project teams, and government and international partners.

Job Benefits

1. Employment with UNDP at the senior international P-5 level.
2. A one-year fixed-term contract.
3. The possibility of contract extension based on performance and programme needs.
4. Full-time employment in Aden, Yemen.
5. Leadership of large-scale development and humanitarian projects funded by the World Bank.
6. A direct advisory role supporting senior management and project managers.
7. Supervision of a team of specialists in operations, monitoring, and environmental and social safeguards.
8. Leadership experience in food security, social protection, and water management.
9. Collaboration with the World Bank, government institutions, donors, and United Nations agencies.
10. An international salary and benefits package in accordance with the United Nations system and the P-5 grade.
11. The opportunity to contribute to projects that directly support conflict-affected communities in Yemen.

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of World Bank-funded projects related to food security, social protection, and water management in Yemen.
• Prepare work plans, budgets, and performance indicators, and ensure that project results are achieved within the established timelines.
• Supervise project teams and monitor risks, challenges, implementation quality, and periodic reporting.
• Manage financial resources, procurement, and payments, while ensuring compliance with UNDP and World Bank policies.
• Build partnerships and coordinate with the World Bank, government institutions, donors, and civil society organizations.
• Provide strategic advice and oversee all World Bank-funded projects implemented by UNDP in Yemen.
• Integrate gender equality and environmental and social safeguards into project implementation, and document knowledge and lessons learned.

Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:

1. A master’s degree or equivalent in economics, social protection and development, livelihoods, food security, natural resource management, business administration, or a related social science field, with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.

Or:

2. A bachelor’s degree in one of the fields listed above, with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience.

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