Funded United Nations Volunteer Opportunity in Yemen in the Humanitarian Field with a Monthly Allowance of US$1,385
Applicant criteria
- NationalityYemen
- Age18 - 60
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldPsychology and Sociology, Law, Human Rights and Gender , Others
- Job locationYemen
- Deadline2026-10-19
Opportunity description
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, is offering a funded professional volunteering opportunity in Yemen for 2026 for the position of GBV Humanitarian Project Assistant in Aden, for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.
The opportunity aims to support humanitarian programmes dedicated to protecting women and girls from gender-based violence (GBV) and improving access to protection and assistance services for vulnerable populations in conflict- and crisis-affected areas of Yemen.
The selected volunteer will provide operational and technical support to UNFPA protection programmes, including monitoring project implementation, collecting and analyzing data, preparing donor reports, and coordinating with field offices and local partners to ensure the effective delivery of humanitarian activities.
Benefits and Funding
The United Nations Volunteers programme provides the selected volunteer with a range of financial and professional benefits, including:
A monthly living allowance of US$1,385.92 to help cover basic living expenses during the assignment.
An additional non-pensionable allowance of US$364.50.
A well-being and hardship allowance of US$415.78.
Total announced allowances of up to US$2,166.20 when combining the three amounts, subject to confirmation from the organizer regarding the payment frequency of the additional allowance and hardship benefit.
A 6-month professional volunteer assignment, with the possibility of extension.
Free medical and life insurance during the eligible assignment period, in accordance with programme conditions.
Annual leave and learning and professional development leave.
Free access to UNV learning and training platforms and resources.
Practical experience in humanitarian programme management and monitoring GBV protection projects.
Opportunity to work with UNFPA, humanitarian partners, and local organizations in Yemen.
Duties & responsibilities
Support the day-to-day implementation of gender-based violence (GBV) protection programmes across different field offices.
Follow up on work plans, activities, and required deliverables from implementing partners.
Collect monthly and quarterly reports from field offices and local partners.
Review, validate, consolidate, and analyze data to support project monitoring and follow-up.
Coordinate between the Aden office and sub-offices in Mukalla, Marib, Taiz, and Aden.
Follow up on administrative and operational challenges that may affect the implementation of humanitarian programmes.
Contribute to preparing progress reports for donors.
Prepare briefing notes, meeting minutes, and periodic reports related to protection programmes.
Monitor the movement of humanitarian supplies and the distribution of Dignity Kits.
Support communication and information sharing with local partners and technical teams to ensure continuity of programme activities.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Age: Between 18 and 60 years old.
Professional Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, International Development, Public Health, Law, or a related field.
Arabic Language: Arabic must be the applicant’s mother tongue.
English Language: Working knowledge of English.
Experience in programme and project monitoring, work plan implementation, and activity tracking.
Good skills in data management, information consolidation, and report preparation.
Ability to collect, verify, and analyze data from field offices and implementing partners.
Strong communication and coordination skills for working with local organizations, sub-offices, and relevant stakeholders.
Ability to prepare donor reports, meeting minutes, and project updates.
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