IOM YEM / Published Jul 2, 2026

Project Support Officer (Shelter, Land and Site Coordination (SLSC)

On-site11. Sustainable cities and communities

Location: Yemen; Aden
Duration: 181 days; Possible extension
Deadline: Jul 16, 2026; 1 day left
Assignments: 1; available position(s)
Expected start: Sep 1, 2026
Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026; International

Sustainable Development Goal

11. Sustainable cities and communities

Assignment

What the volunteer will do

Mission and objectives

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has had a presence in Yemen since 1994. IOM supports vulnerable groups throughout Yemen, including displaced people, conflict-affected communities and migrants. The Organization has well-established offices in Sana’a, Aden, Ma’rib and Al Makha in the west coast region. Now in its eighth year of conflict, Yemen continues to face one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Rising humanitarian needs are driven by conflict, disease, a declining economy, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the breakdown of public institutions and services. The severity of suffering is expected to worsen across the country in 2022, particularly for the country’s 4.3 million internally displaced persons. IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix reported that nearly 160,000 people were displaced in 2021 alone, as hostilities escalated in Ma’rib and areas along Yemen’s west coast. Despite the current crisis, migrants continue to arrive in Yemen by boat from the Horn of Africa. Most intend to reach the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to find work. IOM estimates that more than 190,000 migrants are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. Tens of thousands have become stranded in Yemen and experience abuse and exploitation on their journeys. Last year, IOM’s lifesaving operations reached more than 7.5 million people with health care, clean water, safe sanitation, shelter, displacement camp management and protection support. This includes more than 780,000 people who benefited from the rehabilitation of schools, hospitals and water points.

Context

This assignment is part of a UNV-funded initiative designed to bring fresh, diverse talent into UN programmes from countries that are currently unrepresented among UN Volunteers. It offers a unique opportunity to help ensure that global volunteering truly reflects the world we serve, while giving participating UN Volunteers meaningful, hands on experience with leading UN partners. As such, the initiative targets candidates from the following nationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia”

Task description

The Project Support Officer (SLSC) under the UNV assignment will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Support the coordination and the implementation of the project; monitor implementation of SLSC activities to ensure work is proceeding according to established plans; analyse difficulties and make recommendations for adjusting implementation modalities and work plans to reflect changing environment on the field. 2. Ensure the smooth execution of projects by coordinating necessary activities with field hubs and relevant units, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and recommendations from the Programme Manager. Promptly notify the Programme Manager of any deviations from project work plans, budgetary constraints, or potential delays, and propose corrective actions. 3. Coordinate the collection, verification, and analysis of data and background information to ensure accurate records for all projects. Ensure that all information is readily available when requested and highlight areas of concern and make recommendations to the Programme Manager, ensuring that challenges are addressed promptly. 4. Coordinate the timely preparation and dissemination of project reports, briefing notes, presentations, info sheets, narrative and financial reports, and status updates, ensuring all data are being reflected accurately and in compliance with IOM procedures and donor requirements. 5. In coordination with the Programme Support Unit (PSU), contribute to the development of concept notes, project proposals, and budgets as required, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and donor guidelines, and contribute to the preparation of donor reports and other external publications. 6. Participate in key forums like cluster meetings, technical working groups, maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project. 7. In coordination with the IOM MEAL Team, support Monitoring and Evaluation of the programme, ensuring that IOM’s guidelines are followed throughout the programme implementation. 8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Eligibility and qualifications

Age: 18 - 80
Required experience: 3 years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Nationality: Open to all nationalities

Languages

EnglishRequired

Fluent

Areas of expertise

Emergency preparedness, crisis response

Skills and experience

- Experience in designing and/or implementing projects involving humanitarian assistance targeting displaced populations, migrants and/or refugees; - Strong drafting skills in English and ability to write concise reports and written products; - Strong communication skills and ability to present programme outcomes to a variety of audiences; - Ability to work in a diverse environment and complex context. **Note** This Description of Assignment is part of a targeted UNV initiative and is open exclusively to candidates with the following nationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia. Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum professional experience requirements for a UN Volunteer ‘Specialist’ assignment are still encouraged to apply; if selected, they may be recruited under the Conditions of Service applicable to UN Volunteer ‘Associate’ assignments

Competencies and values

•Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. •Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. •Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. •Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

Notes

Additional information

Living conditions and remarks

Yemen remains a high-risk operating environment affected by armed conflict, terrorism (AQAP and ISIS), Crime, Civil unrest and Hazards (UXO). Threat levels vary by area of control, including DFA/Ansar Allah areas, IRG-held areas, and locations influenced by STC, tribal, and other armed actors. Humanitarian and development needs in Yemen continue to be driven by ongoing conflict, a fragile economy, climate change, disease outbreaks, and the breakdown of public institutions. As per the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, across the country, an estimated 22 million people require humanitarian assistance, including approximately 5.2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and 330,000 migrants. In the absence of a peaceful resolution, the severity of suffering is expected to persist, further undermining development gains achieved in previous years. Flexibility, and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions – sometimes involving physical hardship and limited comfort – are therefore essential. Security clearance is mandatory and is submitted on https://dss.un.org staff should use only approved UN/IOM movement arrangements, including authorized UNHAS or cleared flights like Yemenia, Fly Aden, Djibouti Airlines and UNDSS-approved road movements on Armored and Soft Skin Vehicles. Airports such as Aden, Sana’a, Seiyun, Marib/Safer, Mukalla/Al-Rayyan, Socotra, and Al-Ghaydah may be used only when operationally approved and cleared. Rest and Recuperation cycle is every 28 days and is dependent on security clearance, flight availability, duty station arrangements, and operational requirements. Internationally deployed staff reside in the UN accommodation facilities (UNROK) which has layered security measures, including access control, guard force management, visitor screening, perimeter protection, emergency plans, communications checks, fire safety, assembly areas, and movement controls. Curfew system is enforced from 2100 to 0600 hours with warden checks conducted from 0600 to 2200 hours on WhatsApp to the Radio Room. The staff will be accommodated in the IOM-managed Guest House with a bedroom, own bathroom, common kitchen and living room as well as gym facilities.

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