Job Description

Action Contre la Faim is an International Humanitarian Organization established in 1979 with the mission to save lives by combating hunger through prevention, detection and treatment of malnutrition, in particular during and after emergency situations caused by conflict and natural disasters. Action Contre la Faim provides coordinated responses in nearly 50 countries including Yemen globally within 7 field of expertise which includes Nutrition and Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Food Security, Mental Health Care Practices, Gender and Protection, Advocacy, Risk and Disaster Management and Research.
ACF has been operational in Yemen since 2012 and is operational in 4 bases (Aden, Hodeida, Al khokha and Sanaa). The mission implements its activities which are centred on 3 sectors, Nutrition and Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Protection (MHPSS-P).

For more information please visit our website. https://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en/missions/yemen/

• Job Title:  Nutrition Project Officer - Buffer stock
• Location:  Sana’a Base, with frequent travel to field location where required
• Contract duration: Fixed term contract till end of June 2026, with possibility of extension.
• Basic monthly salary (taxable): 1041 $ to 1243 $ based on experience salary calculation (excluding other benefits offered by the organization)
• Hierarchical / Functional / supervisor/ line manager: DHoD NH &  HoD NH

Objective of the position:  

He/she will be responsible for the management of the RUTF buffer stock program through active coordination and collaboration with the Nutrition Sector, UNICEF and the MoHE and partners with the ultimate aim of ensuring timely response to the Nutrition Sector’s request for RUTF supply ACF program and to partners when the need arises.

Mission 1: Coordination and partnerships 

• In coordination with the DHoD, represent the organization during the nutrition cluster meeting for the RUTF buffer stock, provide update and share recommendations based on the standards; 
• Actively and continuously collaborate with nutrition sector, active partners, UNICEF and MoHE to timely the needs of buffer stock;
• Stay aware of the evolution of nutrition commodities pipeline in the North and factor changes in the project implementation strategy ;
• Ensure partners fully understand the buffer stock mechanism and adhere to it
• Ensure the right coordination between procurement, transportation and warehousing units for the project goals.

Mission 2: Coordinate the needs and supply flow

• Monitor and update the project supply plan and take mitigation/corrective measures to ensure a proper execution;
• Actively track the needs of buffer stocks from partners including ACF programs and take update the supply plan in accordance with HoD validation;
• Ensure requests are submitted in line with delivery timelines and contextual constraints;
• Ensure deliveries are fast tracked through logistics and supply teams, raise alerts and suggest mitigation/corrective measures;
• Share updates and with project partners.
• Ensure monthly activities report quantitative and narrative on the RUTF buffer stock.

Mission 3: Supervise the transportation services

• In coordination with NHPM and Logistic department, ensure transportations carry out deliveries in full compliance with the framework contracts;
• Ensure archive of all necessary document of including stock release orders, waybills, consumption reports and others
• Manage the commodities tracking system and share reports;
• Provide last mile support to partners when the needs occurs.

Mission 4: Supervise warehousing and distribution of commodities from the buffer warehouses

• Monitor and update the project storage plan and take mitigation/corrective measures to ensure there is never stock out in the buffer warehouses
• In coordination with logistic/warehouse team, ensure storage conditions are fully complied with in all the buffer warehouses
• In coordination with logistic/warehouse team, assist in carrying out monthly systematic inventories in the warehouses and take measures where needed
• Carry out spot checks in the warehouses and take measures where needed

Mission 5: Develop SOPs, Guidelines, Templates, and Strengthen Coordination Frameworks

• Develop, update, and roll out SOPs governing the buffer stock mechanism—including forecasting, stock request procedures, transportation, warehousing, last‑mile delivery, and reporting.
• Draft and harmonize technical and operational guidelines for partners and MoHE to standardize RUTF handling, documentation, and compliance with national Nutrition protocols and Cluster.
• Develop and maintain templates and tools, including stock request forms, delivery tracking sheets, distribution registers, consumption reports, inventory templates, and partner compliance checklists.
• Facilitate regular review and validation sessions with MoHE, UNICEF, and nutrition partners to ensure SOPs, guidelines, and templates remain aligned with sector standards and contextual needs.
• Lead the development, revision, and documentation of agreements, MoUs, and coordination frameworks with partners and MoHE, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and accountability mechanisms.
• Ensure proper archiving and version control of all SOPs, guidelines, agreements, and templates—maintaining accessible, organized, and up‑to‑date documentation for internal teams and partners.
• Facilitate orientation and capacity‑building sessions for partners, warehouse teams, and internal staff to ensure full understanding and consistent application of the SOPs and standardized tools.

Required Qualification, Skills and Experience

Education: 

• Bachelor in Medicine//Nutrition. Qualification in administration is preferred 

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in providing direct support to a distribution program or managing a nutrition and health program with an important aspect of coordination
• Proven experience in the field of nutrition and nutrition commodities management

Technical Skills

• Excellent Reporting and analytical skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Good management and representation competencies;
• Excellent in influencing and negotiation skills;
• Proven technical knowledge and capacity to lead implementation of Logistics, H&N activities projects
• Strong planning and organizational skills; 
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to deal with problems and issues both promptly and efficiently.
• Experience in coordination with Nutrition Cluster and partners
• Willing for frequent travel to mentor and monitor activities;
• Ability to absorb and manage workloads and stresses without affecting the quality of the deliverables;
• Computer and IT expertise highly;
• Ability with work with and coordinate with local authorities

Languages 

• Fluent Arabic and English.

ACF offers equal opportunities, however priority given to qualified female and/or persons with a disability.

How to Apply

Application Process

Suitable candidates are required to submit their applications to  Nutrition Project Officer – Buffer stock

and send their CV and Cover letter to recruitment@ye-actioncontrelafaim.org  ,

The closing date for application is Sunday  , 01st of February 2026. However the advertisement might be closed earlier as processing would be on rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.