Development Worker - Water Management Adviser

Working with the Yemeni Society for Protection of Environment Association
Based in Al-Hodeida, Republic of Yemen
Two-year placement

The Progressio development worker will contribute to the development of a local NGO from Al-Hodeida - the Yemeni Society for Protection of Environment - and  the Al-Hodeida branch of National Water Resources Authority (NWRA), in awareness-raising to successfully implement effective and efficient, focused, targeted, 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 development worker’s time will be divided as follows: 

- 60 per cent:  with the Yemeni Society for Protection of Environment Association in addition to other non - governmental institutions or water structures which are stipulated in the water by-laws.

- 40 per cent: liaising with NWRA branch in Al-Hodeida and social networks that other Progressio partners belong to.

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 (eg water issues).

A minimum of three years’ work experience working in water and climate change issues, and environmental advocacy work is essential. You should also have 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, and of working in a resource poor environment where access to technology is limited.

Knowledge of international environmental conventions and advocacy work; the ability to work /network with civil society organisations, NGO networks and government bodies engaged in advocacy on relevant environment and development issues; well-developed gender analysis and commitment to mainstreaming gender, and excellent interpersonal, representational and influencing skills are essential. You should also have the ability to plan, prioritise and implement own work with limited support; good problem solving skills; the ability to adapt skills and knowledge to the local context and work with existing resources, and excellent analytical, oral and writing skills in English. 

Personal commitment to learning basic Arabic; adaptability and cultural sensitivity in an Islamic environment and awareness of the security issues involved in working in a context where there has been recent social and political unrest are also essential.