Consultant – Water Management Adviser (Advocacy and Awareness-raising)

Based in Al-Hodeida, Yemen
Three-month consultancy, with the possibility of a further three-month extension

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to speak and write fluent English and Arabic

The consultancy will contribute towards the strengthening the capacities 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 consultancy time will be divided as follows: 

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

The successful candidate should have a degree or equivalent diploma in a relevant discipline, and education/training in environment studies and advocacy or a related field (eg water issues).

A minimum of three years’ work experience working on water and climate change issues, and environmental advocacy work is essential. As well as proven experience in research methodologies including critical analysis and participatory methods; experience of working with NGOs and community-based organisations; in organising and delivering training workshops to a variety of audiences, and of working within a geographically dispersed team with multiple demands.

You should also have knowledge of international environmental conventions and advocacy work; of training/facilitation methodologies; a well-developed gender analysis and commitment to mainstreaming gender in all areas of work; the ability to work as part of a team, to engage and enthuse others and a consensus-led approach to work; the ability to plan, prioritise and implement own work with limited support, including the ability to take initiative; good problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt skills and knowledge to the local context and work with existing resources. Willingness to undertake road travel in Yemen and the right to work in Yemen are also essential.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter explaining your motivation and how you meet the Person Specification requirements to [email protected]. 

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