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UN jobs in Yemen 🇾🇪
UN-system organisations recruit in Yemen for country offices, regional hubs, field operations, and joint programmes. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open vacancy posted on a UN agency's career portal for Yemen — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 8
- Organisations
- 6
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Administrative Assistant
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇾🇪 Yemen
The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, logistics, and operational support to the FAO Representation in Sana'a, Yemen. Reporting to the Assistant FAOR Administration, the incumbent ensures the efficient functioning of the office by managing procurement plans, tracking purchase requests, and handling payment documentation. Key responsibilities include maintaining physical and electronic filing systems, coordinating office maintenance and guest house arrangements, and supporting logistical needs for meetings and workshops. The role requires strict adherence to FAO administrative procedures and corporate requirements. The ideal candidate is a Yemeni national with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of experience in office administration. They must possess working knowledge of English and Arabic, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a complex emergency environment. Experience in humanitarian organizations or insecure settings is considered an asset. The position is a short-term contract with potential extension.
Closes 7/22/2026National Animal Health Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇾🇪 Yemen
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is recruiting a National Animal Health Specialist for a six-month contract in Yemen, based in Sanaa with potential work in Aden. The role focuses on strengthening animal health systems through disease surveillance, vaccination campaigns, and capacity building for government counterparts, specifically the General Directorate of Animal Health and Veterinary Quarantine (GDAHVQ). Key responsibilities include assisting in the planning and implementation of disease surveillance systems, supporting laboratory analysis of serum samples, and facilitating training courses on animal disease diagnostics and transboundary animal diseases for veterinary staff. The incumbent will also support the development of animal health strategies, coordinate with private sector stakeholders and veterinary bodies, and collect data on One Health and antimicrobial resistance. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced degree in veterinary medicine or epidemiology and at least five years of relevant professional experience. Strong technical skills in project implementation, monitoring, and reporting are required, along with proficiency in English and Arabic. The role demands the ability to work in an emergency context and collaborate effectively with government ministries, NGOs, and UN agencies.
Closes 7/22/2026Chief of Unit, Procurement, P4
Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen · 🇾🇪 Sana'A, Yemen
The Chief of Unit, Procurement (P4) leads procurement activities for the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, based in Sana’a. The role involves planning and managing multi-million-dollar expenditures, advising senior officials on procurement policy, and directing a work team. Key responsibilities include analyzing complex procurement proposals, negotiating major contracts, and developing procurement strategies. The incumbent must demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and strong communication skills, ensuring compliance with UN procurement policies. The position requires significant experience in conflict/post-conflict environments and UN field missions. It is a temporary assignment for 364 days, potentially limited to internal candidates or those already based in the duty station. The role emphasizes gender balance and adherence to UN standards of efficiency and integrity.
Closes 7/28/2026Head of Aden Field Office
World Food Programme · 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Head of the Aden Field Office to provide strategic leadership and overall management of field operations in the Southern Areas of Yemen, a highly complex and volatile humanitarian context. The incumbent will oversee the effective and efficient use of human, financial, and operational resources to deliver high-quality programme activities aligned with the Interim Country Strategic Plan. Key responsibilities include leading the field office team, managing staff performance, and ensuring strict compliance with WFP policies, security protocols, and donor requirements. The role involves overseeing day-to-day programme activities such as emergency food assistance, livelihoods, school feeding, nutrition, and logistics. The Head of Field Office acts as the Security Focal Point, ensuring the safety of staff and assets, and represents WFP in external relations with government authorities, donors, cooperating partners, and UN agencies. The position requires strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in high-risk environments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing offices, implementing emergency responses, and supervising staff, along with an advanced university degree in a relevant field. Fluency in English is required, while Arabic is an asset.
Closes 7/31/2026Programme Analyst Climate Change, Water, Energy & Environment [Open to internal and external applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen
The Programme Analyst (NOB) supports the Climate Change, Water, Energy & Environment (CCEE) Unit in UNDP Yemen, operating in a fragile and conflict-affected setting. The role provides high-level analytical, programmatic, and operational support for a portfolio funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), Green Climate Fund (GCF), and other partners. Key responsibilities include contributing to programme strategy formulation, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and quality assurance. The incumbent tracks progress against results frameworks, validates data, and ensures compliance with UNDP standards and donor requirements. The position involves coordinating with government counterparts, implementing partners, and UN agencies to facilitate information flow and support project delivery. Additional duties include supporting resource mobilisation efforts, preparing concept notes, and managing knowledge products. The role requires strong analytical skills to identify implementation challenges and recommend corrective actions, as well as the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams within a high-risk context. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant advanced or first-level university degree and significant experience in development project management, M&E, and stakeholder coordination, with fluency in English and Arabic.
Closes 7/30/2026Programme Coordinator (Programme Support Unit (PSU)) (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen
The Programme Coordinator (Programme Support Unit) at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Yemen coordinates and implements programme support activities under the Chief of Mission. Key responsibilities include identifying project opportunities, securing funding through donor liaison, and developing project proposals and reports. The role involves coordinating programme design, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and IOM standards, and supporting project managers with operational, administrative, and financial oversight. The coordinator also contributes to annual appeals, humanitarian reporting, and monitoring strategies. Additionally, the position requires representing the Chief of Mission in donor meetings, inter-agency forums, and strategic planning, while supervising and training team members. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, planning, and communication skills, with experience in international organizations, migration issues, and grant management. Fluency in English is required, with working knowledge of Arabic and another UN language preferred. The role demands mobility, integrity, and the ability to work under pressure in a humanitarian context.
Closes 7/22/2026Chief Technical Advisor (Improved Water Management, Food Security and Social Protection Projects and Senior Coordinator to all WB projects in Yemen) Open to all Tiers
United Nations Development Programme · 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is recruiting a Chief Technical Advisor to manage three World Bank-funded projects in Yemen focused on improved water management, food security, and social protection. This senior role involves providing strategic technical oversight, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and coordinating with Yemeni institutions, the World Bank, and other stakeholders. The incumbent will lead results-based project management, financial oversight, and monitoring and evaluation activities while promoting strategic partnerships and resource mobilization. A key responsibility is providing top-level coordination support to all World Bank projects in Yemen, advising senior management on compliance, and supervising a team of five staff members. The role requires integrating gender equality and women’s empowerment into all project phases, managing knowledge systems, and building capacity among partners. The position operates in a fragile, conflict-affected context, requiring the ability to navigate complex operational environments, manage risks, and ensure adherence to UNDP and World Bank safeguards standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, experience in large-scale project management, and the ability to drive scalable results in crisis settings.
Closes 7/22/2026Buyer 2 (800475) (Sana'a (SAN), YE, 32801)
International Committee of the Red Cross · 🇾🇪 Sana'a (SAN), Yemen
The Buyer 2 role at the ICRC in Sana'a involves implementing procurement strategies for a regional portfolio valued up to Sfr 5 million. Key responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating suppliers, managing the supply process from tender to delivery, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supplier master data. The incumbent analyzes procurement portfolios, initiates long-term agreements, and supports supply-chain planners with stock levels. Duties also involve managing MRP parameters in JD Edwards, supervising Buyer 1 staff, and mitigating risks via the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in procurement or supply management, along with six years of international procurement experience. Proficiency in supply and ERP software is essential, with knowledge of quality management and specific product categories as assets. The role requires strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and NGOs. Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory, with French being required depending on the assignment context. This is a one-year regular contract open exclusively to Yemeni nationals.
Closes 8/18/2026
Top organisations
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations2
- United Nations Development Programme2
- International Committee of the Red Cross1
- International Organization for Migration1
- Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen1
- World Food Programme1
Top countries
- Yemen8
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