The ISF Yemen Flexible Funding Mechanism (YFFM) is a UK-government funded programme that seeks to promote UK strategy on Yemen and enable the UK and other donor partners to support a range of project activities that strengthen the conditions for peace and stability in Yemen and the wider region.
Chemonics UK leads the Yemen Support Facility (YSF), a UK government-funded programme that, in collaboration with partners, identifies and invests in initiatives that protect civilians, foster political dialogue, and support long-term stability in Yemen.
YFFM builds on this foundation, combining a second phase of YSF with a new Technical Assistance Flexible Fund for Yemen (TAFFY) to advance sustainable conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts.
TAFFY’s primary recipients will be the Government of Yemen, while YSF will support actors involved in sub-national and local stabilisation, peacebuilding, and governance activities. Wider beneficiaries will include local communities in Yemen, engaging both with political actors and structures, and with community-level processes aimed at promoting the Peace Process roadmap.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
We are seeking dynamic and skilled professionals to be part of our Technical Communications Team. The team plays a vital role in developing, reviewing, and managing high-quality technical documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with organizational standards. Ideal candidates should have strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly content. This is fixed term employment until August 2026.
To Apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit your CV here: YFFM-ResourcingSupport@chemonics.com
The deadline for submitting your application is 31st October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contract Details
· Start Date: October 2025
· Initial Commitment: 5 days in Month 1
· Ongoing Commitment: 18 days per month for 10 months (with potential expansion, both within this role and other areas of YFFM)
· Travel: Two trips in one year to Saudi Arabia and Yemen alongside the technical lead
Media Management (Primary Function)
· Lead media teams to deliver high-quality, timely outputs aligned with the project’s priorities and objectives.
· Oversee the planning, production, and dissemination of digital media content (primary focus), with responsibility for television outputs and readiness to support traditional media as required.
· Ensure editorial quality, cultural relevance, and strategic alignment of all media products.
· Manage workflows, set priorities, and troubleshoot challenges to maintain smooth production and delivery under tight deadlines.
· Monitor media outputs and performance, providing assessments and recommendations to the technical lead.
· Foster a collaborative, high-performing media environment that encourages initiative, adaptability, and creative problem-solving.
Project Management & Coordination (Supportive Function)
· Support the technical lead by handling delegated administrative and coordination tasks.
· Assist with contract administration and technical team drawdown processes.
· Act as a liaison for government administrative requirements when needed.
· Help manage workflows, monitor progress, and provide reporting to ensure smooth project operations.
· Enable the technical lead to focus on core deliverables by efficiently executing delegated responsibilities.
Essential Experience
· 4–6 years of experience managing media teams in Yemen or comparable complex, politically sensitive environments.
· Strong expertise in digital media management, with complementary experience in television and the ability to oversee traditional media.
· Proven ability to manage complex workflows, deadlines, and high-volume tasks in challenging environments.
· Demonstrated experience supporting senior managers or technical leads, including administrative coordination, reporting, and team management.
· Action-oriented, adaptable, and able to deliver results under pressure while maintaining quality.
Candidate Profile
· Native Arabic speaker with excellent English (written and spoken).
· Yemeni national, or Saudi/closely aligned cultural background, with demonstrable experience working in or on Yemen.
· Experienced in leading teams, managing complex workflows, and delivering results under tight deadlines.
· Available for two trips in one year to Saudi Arabia and Yemen alongside the technical lead.
