The ongoing conflict in Yemen has caused significant disruptions to the supply chain and to the overall availability of services. In light of the reduced or even absent provision of public services, communities have adopted various coping strategies, including using alternate water and energy sources, relying on alternate service providers and community-based service delivery initiatives to address the shortfall.
Physical damage to infrastructure and the lack of functionality in one sector often spills over into other sectors with significant consequences on both the access to, and quality of services, that are often interrelated. For example, in some cities, the lack of functionality in the water sector is tied most directly to the lack of electricity rather than to physical damage to water infrastructure. As a result, wastewater continues to overflow into streets, which in turn has significant implications for the health and transport sectors. Similarly, the absence of electricity across many cities in Yemen is not solely tied to infrastructure damage of energy facilities but rather to the lack of fuel, amongst others due to severe transport limitations and access constraints. These cross-sectoral linkages demonstrate the need for an integrated, multi-sectoral approach that provides synergies and responds to the multi-faceted needs on the ground.UNOPS is undertaking a multi-sectoral engagement aimed at restoring urban services mainly in energy, urban roads, WASH and municipal services in targeted cities in Yemen using an integrated approach.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
Secondary Education is required.
Bachelor degree would be a considered advantage.
Work Experience
At least four years of progressive responsible support experience in similar positions related to any or all of the following areas : assets, premises Management , logistics within the commercial / public/ humanitarian sector is required.
Previous logistics experience is required.
Previous experience of working in international organizations is an asset
Experience in usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is highly desired.
Advance knowledge of automated procurement systems, experience in handling web based management systems is highly desirable.
Language:
Fluency in both English and Arabic (written and verbal) is required.
