Yemen: Policy, Advocacy and Communication Expert

Feb 3, 2026 (Deadline: 2026-02-25) | Action contre la Faim France
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Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency - has been part of its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters.

Mission:

Under the supervision of the Country Director, you will conduct humanitarian (60%) and nutrition (40%) advocacy activities, pursuing the following objectives:

  • Act as a policy and advocacy focal point and provide direct support to the country office
  • Develop and support the implementation of an advocacy plan of action for Yemen
  • Ensure external representation in coordination advocacy forums and working groups

Starting date: 01/03/2026

Profile:

  • You hold a Masters' degree in social sciences, international relations, International Humanitarian Law, politics, development studies, or related field.
  • You have at least 3 years of experience in humanitarian advocacy, and in policy analysis, data collection, analysis and interpretation, writing and production of reports, policy briefs and publications.
  • You also have experience in using M&E information for advocacy, campaign and dialogues with partners and governments, in representation, negotiation and influence of aid policies at a high level.
  • You managed complex communications campaigns working in line with advocacy departments, and teams in diverse cultural contexts.
  • Open minded, flexible and autonomous, you are result-oriented and you have strategic and critical thinking, strong negotiation and networking skills and the capacity to promote consortiums and partnerships.
  • You master Microsoft tools. Others will be an asset (mapping programmes).
  • You are fluent in English, with good writing and oral communication skills. Fluency in Arabic is a strong asset.