The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman. DRC Yemen’s response Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 450 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level. About the job As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Programme drives the overall country strategy, in line with DRC’s global and regional strategies as well as needs and contextual developments on the ground. The HoP oversees the conceptualization and development of programmes, leads fundraising and donor engagement, and is responsible for ensuring programmatic quality in addition to the effective management of grants. The position manages a team of technical programme staff at the CO level and is responsible for ensuring programmatic quality standards are met across the board, including through robust MEAL processes, capitalization of learning and cross-cutting issues (protection and age, gender, and diversity mainstreaming). The HoP actively engages with partners, civil society and the donor community to ensure DRC’s views and priorities are represented. S/he plays as key role in ensuring adherence to policies and systems. Duties and Responsibilities Representation and Coordination Responsibilities: ​Programme Strategy & Development Identify and keep abreast of key developments and trends in the country and position DRC to address these with quality and efficiency. Drive the conceptualization and development process of the country strategy, and sector strategies collaboratively and with the participation and inputs from the overall country operations. This includes ensuring the strategy is evidence based, and includes internal/external accountability and that it is informed by DRC’s expertise and stakeholder consultations. Ensure that the key global and regional frameworks are contextualized and applied across programmes and ensure that staff are aware of and understand these. Foster synergies between programme areas including integration, harmonization across Area Offices and ensure quality assurance for more holistic approaches to assistance. Ensure the emergency preparedness and response plan for Yemen (EPRP) is updated and facilitate assessments and rapid responses for new emergencies as discussed and agreed with the SMT. In close collaboration with the Regional or Country based Advocacy Coordinator, ensure advocacy is embedded in and informed by programmes as well as used for external communications with government authorities, donors, and other humanitarian and development stakeholders. Program Quality & Coordination Provide oversight, guidance, and leadership on all aspects of programme design, development and quality assurance. Ensure programming is principled and in line with Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere standards and other relevant legal frameworks. Ensure there are systems and tools in place for conflict sensitive including do-no harm approaches to programming. Develop a close and productive working relationship with Area Offices (implementation teams) to ensure by-in of quality standards and processes and that designs, and course corrections are evidence based and informed by learning. Ensure the implementation of effective and participatory Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning strategies at all levels of the country programme. Facilitate collaboration and the utilization of global and regional technical support in areas of new programmatic initiatives (localization, greening, innovation etc.). Ensure Information Management is embedded with DRC programme and that data management adheres to GDPR and other data protection protocols including PIM. Fundraising, and Grants Management Ensure proposals are in line with the Strategic Plan and Sector Strategies, and that they are submitted in a timely manner and with quality. Ensure effective and transparent budgeting, planning and follow-up in compliance with DRC policies and priorities as well as donor rules and regulations. Ensure grants opening, review, and closure meetings take place systematically. Ensure quality control of donor reports and authorize the submissions of these and proposals to HQ/donors. Donor liaison, Partnerships and Representation Represent DRC’s Yemen to current and potential donors. Cultivate key relationships that enhance DRC’s visibility, and credibility and position DRC as a key displacement focused organization in Yemen. Review and oversee implementation of the CSO partnership strategy and promote DRC’s localization agenda within DRC Yemen. Identify local NGOs/partners and develop partnerships with relevant and complementary partners. Keep abreast and engage with strategic coordination structures including the Durable Solutions Task Force and Working Group and ensure DRC is well represented in these as well as other external for a as deemed strategic. Direct staff management: Ensure that technical managers, coordinators, and specialists, under HoP line management have clear and realistic performance-based management goals. Provide on-going support and coaching and ensure that line managed staff have the required capacities to fulfil their responsibilities. Plan, draft and/or review scopes of work to hire and manage technical consultants, including review of technical efficacy and contract budget. About you To be successful in this role you must have: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, leadership, and design in countries of conflict or post-conflict Minimum 4 years of experience working in managing emergency operations, including 2 years at senior management level and at least 2 years in the Middle East. Demonstrated experience and skill in proposal development, budget development, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Proven experience in effectively coordinating with National Governments, International and National NGO partners and a variety of working with and coordinating with a variety of donors including SDC, GAC, BHA, OCHA, SIDA, DANIDA, and the EU. Previous successful experience as a Head of Program or in similar position. Preferably previous successful experience with DRC. Proven experience in managing integrated programmes as well as capacity building. In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values. Moreover, we also expect the following: Required Qualifications • University degree in International Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance, Project Management, or any other related field. Languages: Fluent in English Arabic Desirable We offer Contract length: Two-years contract Band: E1 - manager Duty Station: Sana’a (frequent travel to field) Designation of Duty Station: Non-Family Duty Station Start date: As soon as possible. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment.

Division Purpose: Oxfam is a global community who believes poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s rights activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we will not stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good. Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam. Team Purpose: The Yemen Influencing Team covers advocacy, campaigns, policy, research, media and communications work with the Oxfam Country Programme. We work in close collaboration with programme teams to deliver high quality and high impact programming; and leverage our impact through influencing/advocacy in collaboration with our local partners and allies at national regional and international level. Job Purpose: To deliver positive changes at scale for people who are poor and vulnerable. This will be achieved through leading the development and management of Oxfam’s influencing strategy in Yemen, covering advocacy, campaigns, policy, communications and media work, working with all programme teams as part of an integrated ‘one programme’ approach. As a member of the Yemen Country Programme, the Advocacy, Campaigns and Media Manager (ACMM) leads Oxfam’s influencing work in Yemen, ensuring that the country programme develops and delivers a coherent policy and influencing strategy, built on programming, cognisant of risk and relevance to the country context. The Role: Oxfam work in Yemen addresses a spectrum of aspects that includes Humanitarian and Resiliency interventions and Civil Society Leadership. In Yemen, Oxfam is currently running its humanitarian response with food security, WASH and Protection as key sectoral focuses. We are leading the humanitarian sector in Yemen with our global advocacy and influencing programme, including high-profile media and campaigning around gender, inequalities, and the humanitarian situation (protection, conflict transformation and peace). We seek to integrate these components into a ‘one programme approach’ to maximise benefits for poor, marginalised and crisis-affected people in Yemen. Technical: Provide strategic vision and leadership to develop and manage Yemen’s influencing strategy, encompassing advocacy, campaigns, policy, media and communications Work effectively with the Country Director, programme managers, advisors, regional and global policy teams and civil society partners (international and national), to lead the Yemen advocacy and campaign work and analyse policy and practice issues and on-the-ground realities, prioritising and devising innovative activities that will secure positive change for people in Yemen in both the short and long-term, as well as leveraging opportunities and issues that arise in real-time. Deliver timely intelligence and effective analysis of the policies, practices, communications and decisions relevant to Oxfam’s programme. Coordinate development of well-grounded policy positions across programme areas. Promote the localization agenda in all fora OXFAM participates, like HCT, AWG, HAWG and other. Give the voice to the local actors in high level events related to Yemen like UN SC meetings, SOM, etc.. Work with the Gender Coordinator, Protection Coordinator, Regional and Global Gender Advisors and Protection Teams, to ensure women’s rights and gender justice is taken into account in Yemen policy, advocacy and campaign work. As a member of the Country Management Team, support the Yemen team to deliver an influencing strategy which is in line with Oxfam’s Country Strategy and programme and broader regional and global objectives to ensure a real impact. Work closely with Oxfam MENA teams, Oxfam International teams, and Oxfam affiliates to ensure coordinated approaches on advocacy that achieve the most impactful positive change. Leadership and Management: Leading a team of policy, campaigns, media and communication resources to deliver a comprehensive and effective campaigns and advocacy response to the crisis in Yemen and to address structural gaps in essential services. Manage a team and resources in country, and coordinate resources across the region and globally to influence impactful change in Yemen or which affects Yemen Coordinate and conduct systematic representation and lobbying at the national, regional and global levels, in line with agreed delegation and division of labour. Ensure Oxfam representation in key appropriate external policy and media forums based in Sana’a and other locations as appropriate and as agreed with the Yemen Country Director. Coordinate high level representation of Oxfam’s advocacy messages and programme in the national, regional and global media. Contributing to developing Oxfam programmes Feed into in the development of the country strategy and programme design as needed Ensure capacity-building to deliver Oxfam’s model and theory of change, including advocacy and campaigns with programme staff In collaboration with the Humanitarian and Resiliency program team, engage with the communities to identify the main structural challenges they are facing related to our programs. Contribute to building Advocacy capacities among Partners, CSOs, WROs and Communities we are working with for them to be able to effectively advocate for their own rights and causes and achieve long term changes within OXFAM transformative approach. Engage with CSOs to enhance their voices in a context of shrinking civic space. Support Oxfam in Yemen to reflect Oxfam’s Southern campaigning principles including approaches to develop local ownership and national capacity for advocacy work. Driving efforts in improving programme quality Ensure that programmes relevant to advocacy and campaigns are in compliance with donor contractual obligations and that all reporting is of good quality and is done in a timely manner. Ensure that programme learnings are included in advocacy and policy products Ensure that programme teams include advocacy in proposal design Ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of advocacy and policy work and that regular reflection and review is undertaken to continuously improve effectiveness and impact. Active engagement in the Country Management Team Participate in and contribute to the Yemen Country Management Team (CMT). What we are looking for: We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do. An ideal candidate for the role will also have: Essential Bachelor's degree in law, International Affairs, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Social Science, Journalism and any other relevant field. Minimum 3 years of experience in managing campaigns, including use of local and regional media to achieve campaign outcomes At least 7 years of experience in advocacy and policy analysis in crisis context Ability to influence and liaise effectively with key stakeholders and representation in high profile environments Experience of building inter-agency coalitions for the purposes of policy influencing Ability to work with significant levels of autonomy and make prompt and sound decisions Proven analytical skills and ability to work with others to develop strategy into action and communicate this to a wider audience Experience of programme planning, and competent use of project management tools Knowledge and experience of promoting gender equity, and an active commitment to promoting the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of programme work Experience of managing staff: challenging, motivating, developing and inspiring team members Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work collaboratively in a wide variety of cultural contexts Very high-level of self-awareness, interpersonal and communications skills Ability to meet agreed deadlines in a stressful and fast paced environment will be critical Ability to travel, including to remote and difficult locations Excellent written and spoken skills in English are essential, Arabic would be an advantage Commitment to Oxfam’s vision and mandate Commitment to humanitarian principles and action. Self-Awareness Mutual accountability Vision Setting At interview, shortlisted candidates will also be assessed on our values and organisational attributes, as outlined above. Desirable: Experience of working in both development programmes and complex humanitarian situations, and ability to integrate into one-programme-approach is highly desirable A sound understanding and experience of the possibilities and tactics for influencing governments and key stakeholders through evidence-based policy research, media and lobbying. Experience in media communications Knowledge of the Yemeni and Middle Eastern context. We offer: We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.