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Digital Economy Specialist

Job Description

Digital Economy Specialist

Department:  Program     
Contract Type: Fixed contract/30 Month 
Place of Work:  Al-Mukalla    
Working Hours: Full-time 
Reports to: Programs Manager    
Salary Range:  As per War Child Salary Scale

Our values:

Bold

We use our passion and creativity to deliver high quality evidence-based work designed to maximise our beneficial impact for children in conflict.

Accountable to children

Children can rely on us to respond to their voices and to treat them with respect and dignity.

Transparent

We expect to be held to account by our supporters and beneficiaries and we respond with openness and honesty

Committed to each other

We support each other and our partners to achieve ambitious goals and to be the best we can be.  We are honest and open with each other, sharing our successes and confronting our challenges.

Your role

The Digital Economy Specialist will be responsible for establishing a Tech-Hub and in overseeing the implementation of digital economy project activities by the local partner. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in digital economy initiatives, project management, and stakeholder engagement. The Specialist will facilitate coordination, monitor project progress, and ensure that project objectives are met effectively and efficiently, fostering youth empowerment and economic resilience. 

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Oversight and Community Engagement

  • Build strong connections with local partners, educational institutions, and government entities to support project objectives.
  • Act as a key communicator between War Child Alliance and local organizations, facilitating collaboration and understanding.
  • engage partners, including local businesses, technical experts, and community organizations, to broaden project reach and resources.
  • Develop tailored training materials that address the specific needs and contexts of partner staff and beneficiaries.
  • Create and maintain a network of community stakeholders, including youth groups and leaders, to enhance project visibility and engagement.
  • Organize regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss project updates, gather input, and strengthen collaborative efforts.
  • Conduct outreach activities to inform the community about project initiatives, encouraging participation and support.

Project Implementation and Management

  • Oversee digital economy project activities, particularly the establishment of the Tech-Hub, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and timelines.
  • Collaborate with partner to create detailed action plans that clearly define responsibilities, timelines, and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborate with local partners to develop selection criteria for beneficiaries and implement outreach strategies transparently and inclusively.
  • Support the local partner to identify and hire qualified trainers, prepare training content, conduct training sessions, and evaluate their effectiveness. Ensure that trainers are equipped to deliver engaging and impactful sessions.
  • Plan and facilitate workshops and training sessions focused on digital economy skills, targeting diverse beneficiary groups.
  • Support the local partner to schedule and conduct training sessions for participants, gathering feedback to improve future training. Monitor participant progress and provide additional support as needed, ensuring engagement and success.
  • Assist partners in conducting studies to identify barriers to financial access and recommend strategies to enhance economic opportunities for youth.
  • Collaborate with CSOs to enhance their skills and knowledge, enabling them to effectively engage in advocacy efforts and community development.
  • Conduct site visits with partners to assess project effectiveness and gather feedback from beneficiaries.
  • Assist the Programs Manager in tracking project budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
  • Prepare regular updates and reports on project status, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
  • Assist the Programs Manager to Identify potential risks and challenges to project implementation and develop strategies to mitigate them.

MEAL

  • Support the local partner in designing and implementing data collection tools for baseline and market needs assessments to assess community needs and opportunities in the digital economy, analyzing findings to inform project direction.
  • Support in developing monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning frameworks specific to digital economy initiatives, including key performance indicators.
  • Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of activities delivered by local partners through defined performance metrics and feedback mechanisms.
  • Document all joint project activities, including meeting minutes, stakeholder interactions, and progress updates, to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Develop in-depth reports with local partners that reflect project progress, outcomes, and impact, as well as developing success stories.
  • Collect and incorporate feedback from partners and beneficiaries into project planning and execution to ensure responsiveness to community needs.
  • Capture and share lessons learned and best practices to enhance project effectiveness and inform future collaborations.

Safeguarding and safe programming

  • Signs and adhere to the organisation’s code of conduct and child safeguarding and protection policies
  • Ensures all parental consent documents and procedures are respected and up to date"
  • Respects relevant codes of conducts and monitors that colleagues do the same

Qualifications

Education

  • A bachelor’s degree in information technology, business or a related field is required.

Experience

  • At least 3 years of experience in digital economy trainings infinitives and project management with youth development programs, particularly in collaboration with local partner organizations and educational centers.

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong understanding of digital economy trends, tools, and best practices.
  • Familiarity with digital economy concepts and vocational training.
  • Proven experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
  • Strong analysis, planning, and coordination skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic, including report development, writing, and editing.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including youth groups, community leaders, and government entities.
  • Ability to provide creative and interactive training sessions.
  • Capacity to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to empower and build capacity of CSOs.
  • Strong skills in communicating with youth, with a commitment to their right to participate.
  • Familiarity with MEAL frameworks and strong ability to analyze data, assess project effectiveness, and provide actionable insights. 
  • Strong organizational and time-management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
  • Capacity to respond to feedback and adapt strategies to meet beneficiary needs.
  • Flexibility to work independently and in a team setting.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Programs Manager
Collaborates with: War Child Staff, partner organizations, stakeholders, and beneficiaries to ensure cohesive project implementation and alignment with strategic goals.

 Important Information

  • War Child Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.
  • War Child Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
  • As this role is a National position, all candidates are required to be Yemeni nationals.
  • Female with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
  • Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.

Our benefits:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 30 annual leave per year
  • Transportation and Appearance Allowance
  • Investment in training and development
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Social Security Contribution
  • 1-1 wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors  
  • Enhanced Leave Policy
  • Eid Bonus

Child safeguarding and Adults at Risk

Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. Successful applicants will be expected to be compliant and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: https://www.warchild.org.uk/whats-happening/news/our-child-safeguarding-policies-and-procedures 

Pre-employment checks

  • Employment with War Child will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
  • Receipt of three satisfactory references.
  • New and clear police check.
  • Commitment to Child Safeguarding and Code of Conduct policies.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by APRIL 05th, 2025. On the following link :

 https://war-child-alliance.personio.de/recruiting/position/2019075