Head of Aden Field Office

Leads WFP’s Aden field office, managing field operations, programme delivery, resources, security, partnerships and accountability in a high-risk humanitarian context in southern Yemen.

Department: Field Operations

• Provide strategic management and guidance for Aden Field Office operations
• Manage human, financial, administrative and operational resources with strong controls
• Ensure timely programme implementation in line with WFP plans and donor requirements
• Oversee emergency food assistance, livelihoods, school feeding, nutrition, logistics and warehouse operations
• Strengthen monitoring, accountability, protection mainstreaming and complaint mechanisms
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and act as Security Focal Point
• Represent WFP with authorities, donors, partners, communities and coordination bodies

• Advanced university degree in Economics, Business Administration, Social Science, Public Health or another relevant field
• At least five years of experience managing an office, emergency response, field operations, programme implementation and staff supervision
• Fluency in English

• Contract duration is 11 months
• Role operates in a highly complex, volatile and high-risk environment
• Regular field visits to distribution sites, warehouses and partner locations are required
• Applications must be submitted through WFP online recruiting system