Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Job Title: Health and Nutrition Coordinator - YemenReports to: Programme DirectorTerms: This is a 12-month unaccompanied fixed term position.Location: Aden, Yemen.Salary: GB6 – (€46,821 - €52,024)Requirements: The role is based in Aden, with frequent travel to programme areas across Yemen. The Health and Nutrition Coordinator will report to the Programme Director, supervise the Health and Nutrition Manager, and collaborate with the WASH, MEAL, FSL, Operations, and Finance teams and technical Advisors in the head office.About Concern: Established in 1968, Concern Worldwide is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation dedicated to the elimination of extreme poverty and the reduction of human suffering, primarily in fragile countries.Our Vision is a world where all people live in peace and prosperity and are treated equally, with dignity and respect. Informed by the priorities of affected communities, we go where the needs are greatest, and work to save lives, protect and develop livelihoods, support recovery and build long-term resilienceTo advance our mission and ensure high quality‑quality, impactful work, we are guided by our core values and a culture committed to inclusion, compassion, and humanity. Inspired by our founders and our long history of effective programming, these values reflect both who we are and how we address extreme poverty in the world’s most fragile contexts.We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported to succeed and contribute to our mission.Role Purpose: The primary goal of the Health and Nutrition Coordinator is to lead and oversee the effective management and implementation of Concern’s Health and Nutrition programme in Yemen. Key responsibilities include coordinating and guiding programme delivery, including strategy development, programme planning and design, budgeting, reporting, and implementation oversight. The role also involves representing Concern and maintaining strong liaison with government counterparts, consortium partners, and other external stakeholders. In collaboration with the Programme Director, the Coordinator will ensure the effective management, support, and performance of programme staff.The Health and Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for representing Concern’s health and nutrition programmes at the country level with key stakeholders, donors, and partners. The role works closely with programme teams across all sectors, as well as with operations and finance departments, to ensure coordinated and effective programme delivery. The Coordinator will strengthen the technical and managerial capacity of the health and nutrition team and oversee the management of all health and nutrition interventions, including WASH activities in health facilities in Yemen. In close collaboration with the Programme Director and Technical Advisors, the position also involves conducting assessments and leading the design and implementation of emergency response interventions as required.Responsibilities:Programme Leadership, implementation & Quality Assurance* Provide overall technical and strategic leadership for integrated health and nutrition programming * Oversee programme quality in accordance with international and national protocols/standards, Ministry of Health strategies and polices and Concern best practices. * Provide clinical oversight of all health service delivery points and ensure quality of case management and referral systems. * Institutionalise quality assurance systems, including, standardised supportive supervision, routine quality assessments and use of performance indicators. * Ensure rational use of medicines and medical supplies * Ensure efficient set-up of field level activities to strengthen both the facility support and community outreach components of Concern’s Health and Nutrition activities. * Strengthen community platforms including, mother support groups, CHWs and community-based surveillance systems including promotion of community-led early warning and response mechanisms * Ensure effective Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) approaches including contextualised IEC materials, structured group sessions and household counselling and targeting high-risk groups * Lead integration of nutrition-sensitive approaches within health and nutrition programming including effective design and implementation of Cash and voucher assistance (CVA) for nutrition outcomes and livelihood and resilience linkages targeting vulnerable households. * Lead rapid assessments and emergency response planning and ensure readiness for disease outbreaks, nutrition deterioration and displacement shocks including strengthening contingency planning and pre-positioning of supplies. * Engage with the other I/NGOs, UN agencies and the government and private sector to form new consortia and programme planning, design and implementation under the existing consortium. * Liaise with relevant Advisers to assure programme quality and alignment to global, national and Concern standards. * Support the Programme Director in donor and stakeholder engagement and as acting Programme Director in her/his absence.Supply Chain & Medical Logistics* Oversee the end-to-end management of pharmaceuticals, medical consumables, and nutrition supplies, ensuring timely forecasting, procurement, and distribution across all service delivery points. * Ensure effective stock management systems, including proper storage, inventory control, and pipeline monitoring to prevent stock-outs or overstocking of critical supplies. * Ensure full compliance with national regulations, donor requirements, and medical supply protocols, including quality assurance, accountability, and emergency pre-positioning of essential commodities.Partnership and Localisation* Provide technical and managerial support to local NGO partners, ensuring quality implementation and alignment with Concern’s partnership and localisation commitments. * Strengthen locally-led programming through joint planning, monitoring, and adaptive learning, promoting equitable decision-making and ownership. * Support partners in capacity strengthening, risk management, safeguarding, and FCRM implementation, ensuring compliance with CHS and programme standards.Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning* Ensure effective monitoring systems and data quality, including HMIS/DHIS2, surveillance, and internal M&E systems, to support timely reporting and analysis. * Establish and maintain clinical governance and quality assurance systems, including audits, case and mortality reviews, and IPC standards. * Lead data-driven decision-making and adaptive programming through trend analysis, programme reviews, and use of assessment findings. * Strengthen learning and accountability by supporting staff and partners on reporting tools, contributing to donor reporting, and leading learning initiatives in collaboration with the MEAL team and HQ advisorsAccountability and Safeguarding* Ensure programme delivery aligns with Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) by promoting meaningful community participation throughout the programme cycle. * Ensure transparent information sharing with communities and key stakeholders regarding programme activities and entitlements. * Support the rollout and effective management of Feedback Complaints and Response Mechanism (FCRM), ensuring it is functional, accessible, and responsive. * Contribute to CHS-related reporting and learning, ensuring feedback is used to improve programme quality and accountability.Representation/ coordination* Represent Concern in Technical Working Groups and Government coordination platforms * Represent Concern in national and sub-national coordination including health & nutrition clusters, government ministries, nutrition/health TWG, donors, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector stakeholders. * Contribute to resource mobilisation, support proposals, funding applications, donor reporting, and strategic planning for sustainable financing for health & nutrition interventions.Human Resources* Lead recruitment, supervision, and performance management of staff * Strengthen team capacity through mentoring, training, and supportive supervision * Ensure that all staff in the Health and Nutrition team are aware of and comply with Concern’s policies and procedures. * Ensure clear individual work plans and SMART performance objectives are established and reviewed regularly. * Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture aligned with Concern’s core values.Donor Management* Support the development of high-quality proposals, budgets, and donor reports, ensuring technical accuracy, coherence, and timely submission * Ensure programme implementation is fully compliant with donor requirements, including indicators, reporting, and contractual obligations * Work closely with Grants, Finance, and Programme teams to support effective grant management and donor engagementFinance, Admin and Logistics* Monitor and manage programme expenditure and budgets, ensuring resources are optimally utilised and spending is in line with Concern financial procedures and Donor requirements. * Lead in monthly financial review or expenditure against programme plan and implement revisions as required.Security* Ensure the Health and Nutrition team carry out their work in accordance with Concern’s security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Security Management Plan (SMP). * Assist with security analysis and participate in the revision of SOPs and the SMP when necessary and other security related duties when necessary.Other Duties* Participate in country-level strategic planning initiatives and other duties as assigned by management * Adhere fully to the commitments and rules of Concern’s Code of Conduct and associated policies including the respect of confidentiality. * Report to the appropriate manager all violations of the Code of Conduct and associated policies * Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Country Director or the line managerManagers:* All managers are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, demonstrating leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and role modelling a positive safeguarding ethos. * All managers are required to actively participate in any emergency response as and when required.Role Holder Requirements:Essential* Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) required; postgraduate qualification in Public Health or Nutrition strongly preferred * Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing health and nutrition programmes, including at least 3 years in international humanitarian settings, preferably with an INGO and in insecure contexts * Strong clinical and technical expertise in IMCI and Primary Health Care (PHC), CMAM, MIYCN and communicable disease prevention and management * Demonstrated experience in integrated and multi-sectoral programming, including nutrition-sensitive approaches (e.g., food systems, WASH, cash/livelihoods) * Experience in behaviour change (SBC) programming * Proven experience working with national health systems and government counterparts * Experience in capacity building of staff and local partners, including clinical mentoring and supportive supervision * Proven experience in donor reporting, proposal development, and programme design including budgeting and financial management * Strong experience in monitoring and evaluation, including SMART, rapid assessments, and routine data systems * Proven ability to mainstream gender, protection, equity, DRR, and accountability principles * Commitment to safeguarding, accountability, and locally-led programming approaches * Strong team leadership, staff management, and capacity-building skills, including clinical supervision * Willingness to travel frequently to field locations and work in remote, challenging environments * Experience working in complex, fragile, and insecure environmentsDesirable* Experience in Yemen/Middle East or similar humanitarian contexts * Experience with major donors such as BHA/USAID), ECHO, UNICEF, WFP, Irish Aid, EU other similar institutional donors * Familiarity with Concern’s programme approaches and Results-Based Management (RBM) * Experience using HMIS/DHIS2, Epi Info, or other data systems * Experience with adaptive management, digital tools, or programme innovationCompetencies:* Individual leadership * Delivering results * Planning and decision-making * Influence, advocacy and networkingHOW TO APPLYConcern Careers | Health & Nutrition Coordinator