Senior Program Manager – Yemen Portfolio (Jordanian Nationals)

About the role

The Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is seeking a senior‑level professional to lead its Yemen portfolio from its regional hub in Amman. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for the overall delivery, operational oversight and strategic growth of programmes that protect civilians in conflict‑affected areas.

Key responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, monitoring and adaptive management of all Yemen‑based programmes, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and in line with donor requirements.
• Provide technical and managerial guidance to programme teams, supervise staff and coordinate with country‑based partners.
• Identify operational risks, develop mitigation measures and embed Protection of Civilians principles across activities.
• Manage multiple institutional donor grants, ensure contractual compliance, prepare narrative reports and coordinate budget revisions, extensions and amendments.
• Oversee programme budgets, forecasts and expenditures, work closely with finance to guarantee timely financial reporting and resource efficiency.
• Maintain regular communication with donors, regional stakeholders and humanitarian partners, representing CIVIC in external forums.

Required profile

• Significant experience managing humanitarian programmes, preferably in conflict‑affected settings.
• Proven track record in institutional donor grant management and financial oversight.
• Strong understanding of Protection of Civilians principles.
• Jordanian national with the ability to travel frequently to Yemen and other regional locations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with partners, donors and internal teams.

Required skills