Yemeni Society for Protection of Environment and the National Water Resources Authority (Al-Hodeida branch)
Based in Al-Hodeida, Republic of Yemen
One year placement (with the possibility of an extension)
The Progressio development worker (DW) will strengthen the capacity of the Yemeni Society for Protection of Environment (YSPE) and the Al-Hodeida branch of the National Water Resources Authority (NWRA), in awareness-raising to successfully implement effective and appropriate awareness-raising and advocacy activities, so that end water users in targeted communities in Al-Hodeida are better able to manage their own water resources in a more sustainable manner.
The DW’s time will be divided as follows:
- 60 per cent: with YSPE, in addition to other non-governmental institutions or water structures which are stipulated in the water by-laws.
- 40 per cent: liaising with the NWRA branch in Al-Hodeida and the WASH Cluster.
The successful candidate should have a degree level qualification or equivalent diploma in a relevant discipline, and education/training in environment studies or a related field (e.g. water issues).
You should have at least three years’ work experience working in water and climate change issues, and environmental advocacy work. Proven experience in research methodologies including critical analysis and participatory methods; of organisational development and capacity building; in organising and delivering training workshops to a variety of audiences; of liaising with a range of different organisations, including direct experience of network formation/building; of monitoring and evaluating advocacy and policy work in order to demonstrate impact to external donors and internal audiences; of working within a geographically dispersed team with multiple demands, and of working in a resource poor environment where access to technology is limited is essential.
Knowledge of international environmental conventions and advocacy work; the ability to work/network with civil society organisations, NGO networks and government bodies; well-developed gender analysis and commitment to mainstreaming gender in all areas of work; excellent interpersonal, representational and influencing skills, including the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of people in a participatory manner, and to enhance effective work relationships; the ability to plan, prioritise and implement own work with limited support; good problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt skills and knowledge to the local context and work with existing resources are also essential.
You should also have excellent analytical, oral and writing skills in English, including the ability to translate complex ideas/issues into briefings and presentations for diverse specialist and non-specialist audiences; personal commitment to learning basic Arabic; adaptability and cultural sensitivity in an Islamic environment, and the willingness to undertake road travel in Yemen.
