Senior Program Manager – Yemen Portfolio

About the role

The Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the implementation, operational management, and strategic development of its Yemen portfolio. Based in Amman, the role oversees programme delivery across Yemen while ensuring donor compliance, financial stewardship, and high‑quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of CIVIC’s Yemen programme portfolio, ensuring timely and on‑budget delivery.
• Oversee project planning, monitoring, adaptive management and risk mitigation.
• Provide technical and managerial guidance to programme teams and integrate Protection of Civilians principles.
• Manage multiple institutional donor grants, ensuring contractual compliance and preparing narrative reports.
• Coordinate budget revisions, no‑cost extensions and grant amendments with finance and operations.
• Monitor programme expenditures, support financial planning and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Represent CIVIC with humanitarian, governmental and international partners.

Required profile

• Significant experience in senior programme management within humanitarian or nonprofit settings.
• Proven track record in donor grant management and financial oversight.
• Strong ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinate with regional stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel frequently to Yemen and other regional locations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape protection‑focused programmes in a conflict‑affected context.
• Collaborative work environment with regional and international partners.
• Professional development in humanitarian programme leadership.