The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies is seeking a full-time Local Consultant. The selected candidate will work closely with the Center to implement projects within the governorates of Hadramawt, Shabwa, or Marib.

We are a dynamic, highly mobile, multi-lingual team with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Our main office is in Yemen, while most of our team works remotely from locations across Yemen, the Middle East, and major cities around the world. Among our core strengths are our versatility, initiative, access, networks, and audacity. We seek new team members who would complement this dynamic.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Sana’a project manager to design and implement the Sana’a Center’s local activities.
• Act as a liaison between the Sana’a Center, local authorities, and relevant actors in one of the targeted governorates, either Hadramawt, Shabwa, or Marib.
• Act as a local consultant for the Sana’a Center’s projects in the targeted governorate.
• Help identify participants for workshops and meetings.
• Actively respond to programmatic needs of the Sana’a Center inside the targeted governorate.
• Attend all relevant workshops conducted under the scope of project.
• Implement local activities in accordance with project plans.
• Report on implemented activities on a regular basis.
• Respond to other reasonable tasks requested by the line manager.

Qualification and competencies

• A university degree, preferably in political science, social science, public relations, or any related field.
• Minimum 4 years relevant work experience.
• The candidate must be based in Hadramawt, Shabwa, or Marib.
• Proficient in basic software systems such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with digital communication platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet.
• Past experience filling reports and navigating financial and administrative reporting systems.
• Demonstrated dedication to project goals with an active communication style. Easily accessible with quick response times.

Position Details

• Reports to: Project Manager.
• Contract type: Service agreement.
• Number of jobs: 3
• Duration: 8 months
• Location: Hadramawt/Shabwa/Marib.
• Joining date: As soon as possible.

About Sana’a Center

The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies is an independent Yemeni think tank that generates knowledge and contributes to shaping policy on Yemen and the wider region. Established in 2014, the Center has established its credibility through its independence, rigorous analysis, and ability to engage constructively across political divides. Its team is highly mobile and multilingual, with the main office in Yemen and staff working from locations across Yemen, the Middle East, and international capitals.

The Center’s work covers political, economic, social, and environmental sectors in Yemen and is delivered through research, community engagement, convenings, and technical advisory services in both Arabic and English. To maintain the quality and reach of its field-based programming, the Center is seeking a Coordinator to oversee activities on the ground, strengthen and expand relationships with national and local authorities, community actors, and partners, and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of field activities across governorates.