The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.

Our Mission:

We provide needs-based, flexible, innovative and sustainable support to Sister National Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and the wider humanitarian community. We enable early and immediate life-saving assistance and implement anticipatory action and risk-reducing activities, particularly in the face of climate change and armed conflicts and their humanitarian consequences. As a partner, facilitator and convener of cooperation, we strive to fulfil commitments to localization, community participation, protection and inclusion, gender and diversity, accountability, and learning. Through these efforts, we aim to build resilient communities and ensure effective and inclusive humanitarian responses in an increasingly complex global landscape.

Head of Office (m/f/d) Yemen

GRC is currently seeking a Head of Office (m/f/d) to continue the close cooperation with our partner, the Yemen Red Crescent Society (YRCS). GRC established an office in Yemen in 2008. As Head of Office you will be responsible for the overall project management and coordination of GRC activities in Yemen, manage the GRC office and an experienced team of national staff and coordinate the cooperation with YRCS as well as other movement partners. In addition, you will be responsible for the implementation of two humanitarian aid projects on health and CVA.

Starting date: April 2026

Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Location: Sana’a, Yemen

Main duties & responsibilities:

Representation, Partnership and Strategy:

Continue the close cooperation between YRCS and GRC, and further develop the GRC Country Strategy and partnership accordingly;
Represent GRC at country level and maintain close cooperation within the RC/RC Movement, the German Embassy, and other relevant stakeholders;
Assess and monitor the humanitarian situation and social-political developments in the country and identify donor calls and funding opportunities. Prepare concept notes and project proposals in line with the GRC country strategy.

Office Management:

Manage and supervise the GRC team in country and contribute to a conducive work environment.
Overall responsibility for the GRC country office, including finance, HR, inventory, fixed and financial assets and other resources in accordance with GRC policies and procedures;
Security management;
Provide technical support to YRCS and GRC delegates/staff in project implementation;

Project Management:

Ensure implementation of projects in close collaboration with the YRCS project teams;
Ensure accurate project budgeting, financial management and expenditure tracking according to GRC and donor regulations as well narrative and financial reporting and project monitoring;
Reporting and monitoring of projects, including travel to project locations (if possible).

Required Competencies & Skills:

Project Management and Technical skills

Minimum of 5 years field based professional experience in implementation and coordination of emergency aid activities and development programmes, ideally in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region;
Hands on experience in designing and implementing GFFO/BMZ/ECHO/BHA emergency response projects is essential; experience in managing projects in the fields of health and disaster preparedness/disaster management is a strong asset;
Solid experience in finance management and prudent stewardship of project budget, including reporting;
Strong project management skills, particularly PCM and participatory methods;

Office Management

Experience in managing an office as well as experience in security management (minimum 5 years working experience);
Experience in managing a team of expatriate and local staff;

Partnership, Networking and Personal skills

Proven experience in working with local partners in humanitarian/development contexts; Red Cross / Red Crescent experience is a strong asset;
A willingness to travel to and work in remote and volatile areas is essential;
Experience in living and working in volatile and conflict-affected environments;
Oral and written fluency in English; knowledge of German and Arabic would be an asset;
Experience in humanitarian diplomacy and developing key messages towards donors;
Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles;
Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process 'working abroad under specific climate and health conditions';
Valid Driving Licence.

What we offer you:

You will be part of a highly motivated professional team. We offer you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC, an expatriation allowance during your mission as well provide accommodation in a RC compound. In addition to a full insurance package GRC is covering a home flight within a 12-months period of assignment. You are entitled to Rest and Recreation (R&R) and will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings and coaching prior as well as during and after your mission. Medical check-ups and Psychosocial Support Service are included in your assignment.

Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system until 08.02.2026

Please note that due to the travel and visa regulations and the guidelines of our partners in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement certain vaccinations are required for this delegate position. Candidates on the short-list for this position will be asked to disclose their vaccination status.

We point out that the selection and nomination processes for this international delegate position may demand that information concerning your person be shared with involved Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners (IFRC, ICRC, National Society). This may include transmission into countries that do not apply data protection standards comparable to those of the European Union.

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