SRR - CSSF Programme Manager, Yemen Office Network (HEO)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for a Programme Manager for Yemen's
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) on a fixed term contract for two
(‎2) years, with a possibility of renewal.
This job is also being advertised in Amman. The successful candidate will be
recruited in the location they apply for. Applicants should only apply once to
their preferred job location.
This exciting role will focus on remote managing and delivering Yemen's
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Governance and Security Social
Cohesion and Stabilisation programming in Yemen. The jobholder's primary role
is to provide high-quality contract and programme management expertise for
CSSF funded programming in Yemen and oversee/ co-ordinate any projects under
CSSF regional and/ or thematic programmes where Yemen is a significant
stakeholder.
About CSSF
The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) is a unique cross-government
Fund tackling some of the most complex challenges to national security and
international peace and stability faced by the UK and our partners around the
world. These threats range from terrorism and serious organised crime, to
newer evolving challenges such as cyber and the destabilising potential of
climate change and the COVID-‎19 pandemic.
Over the last six years, the CSSF has transformed the way the UK responds to
national security threats, including from conflict and fragility overseas.
CSSF funding has, for example: supported peacekeeping missions in Somalia and
Mali; helped the extradition from Libya and subsequent conviction of a
perpetrator of the ‎2017 Manchester Arena bombing; enabled the National
Security Communications Team 's modern slavery campaign to deter human
trafficking, contributing to the rescue of over ‎400 potential victims and
saving the UK c£134m; and supported the Colombian government to address
illegal deforestation and promote sustainable forest livelihoods. More
information is in the CSSF Annual Report ‎2020-‎2021.
This year, with a budget of £875m, the CSSF is operating in ‎106 countries. The
CSSF Yemen Programme budget is £25m over the next three years and is a fully
cross-government portfolio. The Fund works towards both National Security
Council objectives such as Protecting our People and Projecting our Global
Influence, and UK Sustainable Development Goals, including promoting just,
peaceful, and inclusive societies; and achieving gender equality and
empowering all women and girls.
About the role
The main purpose of the job is to manage and oversee a programme comprising
over ‎20 projects to deliver against a wide range of UK government objectives.
The environment is challenging and the issues can be complex and fast moving.
The jobholder 's main role will be to ensure a) the alignment of policy
objectives and programme delivery and b) full compliance with legal, financial
and programme requirements.
The Programme Manager will be expected to work closely with Policy Leads to
ensure programme and policy cohesion as well as with CSSF delivery partners
and other donors and stakeholders to ensure co-ordination, learning, and
impact. The policy-programme cohesion, delivery partner and wider stakeholder
relationship management is critical given the CSSF team cannot be on the
ground in Yemen. The role will play an important part in building trust,
transparency, and UK thought leadership in Yemen. The CSSF programme is highly
flexible and adaptable so the jobholder will also be expected to respond
flexibly as new priorities arise.
The jobholder will also be expected to build knowledge and expertise of Yemen
context, politics, culture, and regional issues to enable closer policy-
programme cohesion.
This role is line managed by the Head of the CSSF Team. The CSSF Team is part
of the Yemen Office Network (YON) which also has a presence in Amman, London,
and East Kilbride. At present, there is only very limited travel to Yemen, but
this may change. Any travel to Yemen will be subject to strict HMG guidance
and will be considered in close cooperation with the jobholder.

Duties and responsibilities:
The jobholder will work closely with HMG policy leads, technical advisers,
Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), as well as the Operational Excellence Team
for finance, risk, and statistics expertise to deliver results and value for
money in the face of significant risks and challenges given the conflict
situation in Yemen.
Main responsibilities include
* CSSF Programme and Contract Management following the CSSF Operating Framework, plus relevant Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Programme Operating Frameworks where applicable throughout the project lifetime from project design, procurement to project closure.
* Active partner and implementer management, including quality control of activity reporting and supporting troubleshooting programme issues, escalating delivery risks as appropriate.
* Support the design and development of new security pillar programme, working closely with defence section.
* Build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with implementers (past and present), partner organisations, donors, and other relevant programme stakeholders in Amman, Yemen, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
* Support the Head of CSSF Programme to provide high quality CSSF Yemen reporting and contributions to Her Majesty 's Ambassador (HMA), Ministerial and Senior Officials briefings, and other parliamentary and ministerial requirements.
* Act as the CSSF Yemen Risk Lead.
* Contribute to effective CSSF and wider Yemen Office Network (YON) team working, including providing cover to other programme managers when on leave; and by actively engaging in wider CSSF programme management networks, sharing learning and experience from the Yemen CSSF Team and reporting back on key messages to the team.
All CSSF funded roles must ensure compliance with the International
Development Gender Equality Act (‎2014) by demonstrating consideration for
gender equality throughout CSSF projects, and supporting CSSF ambitions to
achieve the UK's Women, Peace and Security objectives.
The jobholder will also be encouraged to undertake developmental training and
get involved in YON's corporate activities. This role provides an excellent
opportunity to build programme management knowledge and technical advisory
expertise, gaining exposure to working across the UK Government. The jobholder
will have access to existing Programme Management support, as well as wider
advisory and relevant learning and development (L&D), including mentoring and
coaching, and support for your own personal development. The jobholder will
also have the opportunity to participate in programme annual reviews to assess
the performance of other CSSF programmes across the region.
The Yemen CSSF team has its own L&D budget, and the Joint Funds Unit and
Office of Conflict, Stabilisation and Mediation (OCSM) have a range of courses
to support the technical aspects of programme management as well as the
principles of the UK approach to stabilisation and conflict. The jobholder
will be expected to take some of these.
The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be
flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating
in the Embassy's emergency planning and any other response to a crisis
affecting UK citizens.

Key behaviours required:
* Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
* Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
* Delivering at Pace - Taking responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
* Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.

Eligibility:
The position is available to Saudi Nationals and to current holders of valid
Saudi residence permits or transferable iqamas. The successful candidate will
be required to transfer their sponsorship to the British Embassy.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
* Experience of working on policy and programme management and delivery in Yemen or the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, preferably as a donor or implementer.
* Experience of programme/ project management, delivery and evaluation, including finance/ budget management and contract management.
* Experience of working with international delivery partners/ government institutions/ external stakeholders and international donors. Ability to maintain a range of contacts and build effective working relationships.
* Ability to drive delivery of outcomes and overcome obstacles, especially when working with and through others.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer focus.
* Flexible, resilient, decisive, and calm under pressure. Proven track record of delivering results to a high standard to tight deadlines.
* Excellent organisational ability. Proven ability to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks and workload. Proactive approach to problem solving.
* Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely.
* Holds at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent level of academic and professional experience.
* Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
* Good understanding of Yemen's political, social and economic environment.
* Arabic language skills, both written and spoken.
Required behaviours
Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace,
Working Together
Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month
Application deadline - year
‎3 February ‎2023
Grade
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Type of Position
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Working hours per week
‎35
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Location (City)
Riyadh
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
‎1
Salary Currency
SAR
Salary
‎17,763.‎04
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
‎1 April ‎2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration
package for this role.
Salary details:
* Base Salary including Eid bonus - SAR ‎13,890.‎44
* Housing Allowance - SAR ‎3,472.‎61 (subject to eligibility)
* Travel Allowance - SAR ‎400 (subject to eligibility)
* Total - SAR ‎17,763.‎04
* Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form.
No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this
position.
This position is full-time, based on ‎35 hours per week. Normal working hours
for the Embassy are from ‎08:00 to ‎15:00 from Sunday to Thursday, with core
working hours from ‎10:00-‎15:00. Core working hours is the period of the day
that employees are required to be at work. The working day outside of the core
hours is a flexible period, which allows employees to choose when they work,
subject to operational needs.
The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours
worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working
out of hours (evening/ weekend) during visits and events.
The successful candidate will be subject to a ‎90-day probationary period.

How We Work
How we approach our work is important. The How We Work Statement (below)
sets out the ambition the YON and the CSSF share with the FCDO and other
government departments within the National Security community, for how we lead
and behave towards each other, how we make decisions, and how we get the job
done.
* We put respect and kindness first. We are inclusive, we get to know each other, and value our diversity and the contribution we each bring. We are fair, act with integrity, and tackle inequality and unacceptable behaviour. We work together and take responsibility to solve problems.
* We draw on the expertise, insight and diverse perspectives of people across the FCDO, Her Majesty 's Government (HMG), and beyond. We use the best available data and evidence. We are open to challenge and take a sustainable, long-term approach. We are transparent about the rationale for decisions and smart about taking and managing risks.
* We are agile and alert to emerging opportunities. We encourage learning, innovation, and use of data and digital. We are all clear on what we are expected to deliver and support each other in doing so. We look to reduce duplication and unnecessary process. We are committed to transforming both the individual departments and the way HMG delivers international policy.
Additional information
How to apply:
Interested candidates must attach ‎1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and ‎2) a
covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the
role, and ‎3) examples, in the relevant sections of the online application
form, of how you meet the key behaviours required.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is at ‎23:55 KSA local time on ‎03 February
‎2023.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for
the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a
'reserve list'. If during the reserve period of six (‎6) months the same or a
largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second
or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is an assumed start date and the
successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable
clearances, medical clearance and reference checks.

The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to
inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited
locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service
according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.
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