YEMEN - JOINT INITIATIVES MANAGER (M/F)

• Job number: SRH06811
• Status: Employee
• Area of expertise: Logistics
• Position: Missions
• Country: Yemen
• Contract Type: Short term contract

What do we do ...

Written date: 09/10/2026

Contract start date: 15/11/2026

Type of contract: fixed-term contract

Localisation : Yemen

In accordance with the operating principles specific to the Cooperative, this position is recruited and contracted by Solidarités International, on behalf of the Hulo Cooperative.

WHAT WE DO...

The European Cooperative Society of Collective Interest "Humanitarian Logistics Cooperative", also known as "hulo", is the first humanitarian cooperative founded in June 2021. Led by humanitarian organizations and integrating new members regularly, hulo aims to improve the impact of humanitarian aid by strengthening collaboration and the implementation of joint projects in its countries of intervention. At hulo we are convinced that the sharing and pooling of resources and expertise between organizations contributes to increasing the performance of humanitarian logistics and the supply chain

Our action is based on a collaborative and participatory approach, collective intelligence and the animation of a community of practice. All our activities are structured around a common objective, involving several autonomous and interdependent stakeholders, who cooperate horizontally. Steering is distributed, based on consultation, co-responsibility and voluntary commitment.

In our 7 countries of intervention spread over 3 regions, we set up shared initiatives in the fields of purchasing, human resources and the environment. In support of humanitarian organizations, we coordinate shared international humanitarian transport initiatives for the most serious humanitarian crises. Finally, we are constantly developing digital solutions for the humanitarian community.

To find out more, you can consult the 2026 annual report by clicking on the link https://hulo.coop/january-2026-annual-impact-report/

Within a team of about sixty employees, the operations department is currently composed of 7 people at headquarters and about twenty in the field.

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

Job description

General objective:

The joint initiatives manager is responsible for the complete management of the Joint Procurement Initiatives (JPIs) and administratively support the implementation of other joint initiatives (joint environmental initiatives, joint human resources initiatives,..) planned by the Hulo community. He/she is responsible for leading meetings relating to the JPIs, ensuring the implementation of the various stages of the joint procurement process as well as monitoring their use.

He/she coordinates with the Hulo Community the assessment of needs, facilitates the progress of joint procurement files while strengthening inter-NGO coordination and participating in the development of the Hulo network in the country in his/her sector of activity.

In connection with joint procurement, he/she ensures the planning, implementation and monitoring of activities while respecting the principles of humanitarianism, transparency and accountability.

He/she is supported by the Hulo Roving Joint Initiatives Specialist.

In the absence of the Roving Joint Initiatives Specialist, he/she may represent the cooperative in certain forums.

Main missions :

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF JOINT PROCUREMENT INITIATIVES (JPI)

• Analyze the consolidated needs of the community humanitarian organizations
• Propose and validate with the participants the procurement strategy
• Animate the key stages of the joint procurement process & ensure the engagement of the hulo community on key phases of the process
• Establish a reliable relationship with selected suppliers and facilitate the resolution of conflicts between NGOs and suppliers if necessary
• Ensure that the predefined objectives for each initiative are met and assess the satisfaction of all stakeholders

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF JOINT INITIATIVES

• Analyze the consolidated needs of community humanitarian organizations.
• Liaise with the organizations focal points on the requirements, according to the joint initiative
• Coordinate with the community and organize the meetings according to the steps of the joint initiatives
• Ensure the engagement of the hulo community on key phases of the process
• Monitor and manage the use of JEI through the systematic collection of purchase orders from the Community

COMPLIANCE, QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• Ensure that joint procurement comply with hulo's internal procedures
• Participate with the Roving Joint Initiatives Specialist in the updating of the monitoring / quality system including key performance indicators on the JPIs, in conjunction with the Business Analysis and Research Unit and the environment department of hulo

INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Identify and propose innovative solutions to improve the effectiveness of the hulo system and its contextualization
• Manage the capitalization of joint initiatives.
• Contribute to the dissemination of best practices on joint initiatives

Priorities 2-3 first months :

1. Prioritize and plan the first JPI to be started with the hulo community
2. Support the establishment of the hulo community through engagement with organisations practitioners

Your profile

Experiences / Educational background

• Bachelor in Supply chain with speciality in procurement / quality and or compliance
• Experience in the humanitarian sector : 5 years minimum
• Experience on similar position : 5 years minimum

Technical and transversal skills

• Understanding of the challenges of humanitarian supply chain management and tendering
• Market analysis and supplier mapping
• Knowledge of humanitarian procurement procedures and donor compliance is an asset
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards of accountability and good practices
• Coordination and diplomacy across organizations with different procedures and priorities
• Good writing and interpersonal skills
• Workshop facilitation
• Analytical and organizational skills, priority management
• Project management skills: knowing how to define priorities for action and allocation of means / resources / deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional network
• Computer proficiency (Excel in particular) essential, familiarity with procurement tracking tools
• Fluent command of English and Arabic (very good level read, written and spoken).

SI will offer you

• FTC until 30/09/2027 based in Aden (Yemen)
• Monthly gross salary : starting from 2310€ (2100+ 10% paid leave) depending on the candidate's experience.
• Perdiem : according to perdiem policy
• Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months. To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
• Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

How to apply

Do you recognize yourself in this description?

If so, apply on the hulo career page at this link: Hulo

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To get to know hulo better: www.hulo.coop

And to learn more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org