tendersglobal.net
View Vacancy – JOA -ISF Yemen Programme Manager (SEO)
/*generated inline style */
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)
/*generated inline style */
The British Embassy Amman is recruiting a Senior Programme Manager – Integrated Security Fund (ISF) for the Yemen Office Network (YON). This exciting role will focus on remote managing and delivering ISF Yemen’s flagship political, security and stabilisation programme. Your primary role will be to set the direction and strategic approach for the Yemen Flexible Funding Mechanism, working closely with the Head and Deputy Head of ISF Yemen to oversee / coordinate projects in this innovative agile project and assure complementarity of activity across the Yemen Overseas Network and wider donor activity on Security, Stabilisation and Conflict Resolution in Yemen.
The Senior Programme Manager will be expected to work closely with Policy Leads to ensure programme and policy cohesion as well as with ISF delivery partners and other donors and stakeholders to ensure co-ordination, learning and impact. The policy-programme cohesion, delivery partner and wider stakeholder relationship management is critical given the ISF team cannot be on the ground in Yemen. The role will play an important part in building trust, transparency and UK thought leadership in Yemen. The ISF programme is highly flexible and adaptable so the Job Holder will be expected to identify and proactively develop project responses from the Flexible Mechanism to capitalise on opportunities or mitigate risks emanating from Yemen. The role will be responsible for effective governance and oversight of the programme, managing risk and ensuring delivery, reporting to the Deputy Head of Programmes who has responsibility for oversight of the entire Yemen portfolio and the Head of Programmes who sets the direction for the programme.
The Job Holder will also be expected to build knowledge and expertise of Yemen context, politics, culture and regional issues to enable closer policy-programme cohesion.
Duties and responsibilities:
The Job Holder will work closely with the Head of ISF Yemen Programme, Deputy Head of ISF Yemen, HMG policy leads (Head Political, Defence Attaché and Ambassador), technical advisers, policy and technical leads based in the UK to develop innovative, effective responses to address Yemen’s Security and Stabilisation. The Job Holder with have oversight of two projects in the Yemen Flexible Funding Mechanism, the Technical Assistance Facility For Yemen (TAFFY) and Yemen Support Fund (YSF), working closely with Project Managers to ensure complementarity between the two projects to ensure the programme maximises value from these two projects, as well as developing implementation and delivery plans in coordination with the Implementing Partner and ISF Team, having oversight of project budgets, risk, monitoring and evaluation and contract management alongside the Deputy Head of Programmes.
Main responsibilities:
- ISF Programme and Contract Management, following the Programme Operating Framework. This includes project lifetime support from project design, procurement to project closure.
- Active partner and implementer management as ISF Lead for YFFM to ensure programme – policy alignment and effective delivery against objectives; including quality controlling activity, reporting, and supporting troubleshooting programme issues, escalating risks as appropriate.
- Strategic design and implementation of the ISF Yemen Flexible Funding Mechanism, overseeing Yemen Support Facility and Technical Assistance Facility for Yemen funded projects across political and security support, WPS, sub national governance, and government support, ensuring coherence and delivery against Yemen Country Business Plan objectives and alignment to the ISF MENA Portfolio Strategy.
- Develop and maintain the YFFM MERL approach, including development and oversight of the project Theory of Change, Results Frameworks, evaluations, and the systematic capture and Application of lessons learned to ensure coherence between YSF and TAFFY, and ISF process. Develop reporting against key milestones in FCDO strategic delivery (e.g. Country Business Plan, Portfolio Strategy, and sub-strategies where TAFFY / YSF are key programme levers).
- Build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with implementers (past and present), partner organisations, international donors and other relevant programme stakeholders in Amman, Yemen and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
- Support the Head/Deputy Head of ISF Programme provide high quality reporting to the ISF MENA Portfolio Board and coordinate ISF Yemen contributions to Ambassador, Ministers and Senior Officials briefings and other parliamentary and ministerial requirements.
- Contribute to effective ISF and wider YON team working including providing cover to other programme managers when on leave; and by actively engaging in wider ISF programme management networks, sharing learning and experience from the Yemen ISF Team and reporting back on key messages to the team.
All ISF funded roles must ensure compliance with the International Development Gender Equality Act (2014) by demonstrating consideration for gender equality throughout ISF projects, and supporting ISF ambitions to achieve the UK’s Women, Peace and Security objectives.
Key behaviours required:
- Making effective decisions: Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
- Communicating and Influencing: Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
- Working Together: Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
- Delivering at Pace: Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
In addition, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Objectivity
- Impartiality
Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as:
- You have the right to live and work in Jordan; and
- You receive the appropriate level of security clearance.
/*generated inline style */
- Excellent communication skills. fluency (written and spoken) in English is essential.
- Demonstrable experience leading large-scale, complex programmes or portfolios (multi-million value, multi-partner delivery) in Fragile and Conflict Affected Settings – preferably in MENA.
- Proven track record of strategic programme leadership, including setting direction, influencing policy and driving cross-portfolio coherence.
- A proven ability to build and maintain effective networks and coalitions across internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated programme-policy cohesion and complementarity.
- Good understanding of programme/project finance, and of contract management, including managing high-risk programmes in fragile / conflict settings with accountability for delivery, risk and governance.
- Experience of working with international delivery partners/government institutions/external stakeholders and international donors
- Candidate holds minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of academic and professional experience
/*generated inline style */
- Candidate has good understanding of Yemen’s political, social and economic environment.
- Experience of managing remote programmes.
- Excellent Arabic communication skills (written and spoken).
- Proven experience managing and delivering governance and security projects, including peacebuilding and conflict management and reduction interventions.
/*generated inline style */
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together
/*generated inline style */
19 July 2026
/*generated inline style */
Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
/*generated inline style */
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
/*generated inline style */
37
/*generated inline style */
Middle East & North Africa
/*generated inline style */
Jordan
/*generated inline style */
Amman
/*generated inline style */
British Embassy
/*generated inline style */
1
/*generated inline style */
JOD
/*generated inline style */
3527
/*generated inline style */
monthly
/*generated inline style */
1 September 2026
/*generated inline style */
Working Hours and Remuneration
The role will be based in the British Embassy Amman and is offered on Amman Terms and Conditions. The ISF team is part of the Yemen Office Network which also has a presence in Riyadh, London and East Kilbride (Scotland). At present there is only very limited travel to Yemen, but this may change. Any travel to Yemen will be subject to strict HMG guidance and will be considered in close cooperation with the jobholder. The jobholder will not be expected to move to Sana’a if the Embassy re-opens, however the jobholder will be given the option to apply for the role if they meet the requirements for living and working in Yemen.
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a starting pay of 3527 JOD per month based on 37 hours per week.
Salary will be paid in gross, and you are expected to comply with your tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the local authorities. If exceptionally you are not liable to pay Jordanian tax, you will receive a net salary, which is minus the deduction of an equivalent level of local tax. Further information on this will be provided at interview if necessary.
This role is for a full-time employment on a fixed term contract basis for two years. The successful candidate will be subject to a 90 day probationary period. The appointment is subject to satisfactory local and UK security clearances. The selected candidate must have the right to live and work in Jordan.
Normal working hours at the Embassy are Sundays to Wednesdays from 08:00-15:30 and Thursdays from 08:00-15:00. The Embassy operates a flexible working policy that allows staff to work different hours as well as allowing staff to work from home one day a week, based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.
The package includes a good level of health insurance and a friendly, English-speaking work environment. We offer opportunities to develop professional skills through our Learning & Development offer. Leave entitlement is 25 days (on pro rata basis) plus 14 public holidays.
We place a strong emphasis on learning and development and the Yemen Office Network (YON) has an active approach. You will be encouraged to undertake developmental training and get involved in YON’s corporate activities. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build programme management knowledge and technical advisory expertise, gaining exposure to working across the UK Government. You will have access to existing Programme Management support as well as wider advisory relevant L&D – including mentoring and coaching, and support for your own personal development. You will have the opportunity to participate in programme annual reviews to assess the performance of other ISF programmes across the region. The Yemen ISF team has its own L&D budget, and the ISFU and Office of Conflict, Stabilisation and Mediation (OCSM) offers a range of courses to support the technical aspects of programme management as well as the principles of the UK approach to stabilisation and conflict. The Embassy follows a 70-20-10 model of learning. You are expected to have a proactive approach to your own learning and your Line Manager will help you develop a personalised L&D plan and will share opportunities, resources, and guidance to ensure you have any necessary learning for the role with ability to achieve full potential. You will also be encouraged to undertake developmental training and get involved in BE Amman corporate activities that offer an opportunity for professional development.
/*generated inline style */
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include in their online application form:
- an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- a covering letter/ motivation essay in English stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
- specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and/ or skills required.
The online application form, CV, cover letter/ essay, and examples must be in English.
Applications that do not include these this information will not be considered.
Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
The closing date for applications is at 23:55 Jordan local time on 19 July 2026
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Amman) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Amman is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.
/*generated inline style */
/*generated inline style */
/*generated inline style */
To apply please copy and paste this link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/1/adv/
To help us track our recruitment effort, please specify on the application form/indicate in your cover letter where (ngotenders.net) you saw this job posting.
