Job Description
Accountability Assistant - Sanaa
Acted Organization Summary:
Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, Acted has been
committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and
protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer-term opportunities for
sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.
Acted endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote
inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support
the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their
potential. Acted is active in 39 countries and implements more than 500
projects a year, reaching over 20 million beneficiaries with 6,300
international and national staff.
Acted has been present in Yemen since early 2012 and has been anchored in the
governorates of Ibb, Hudaydah, Raymah, Al-Dhalee, Saadah, Al-Jawf, Aden,
Dhamar, and Marib.
Through its comprehensive programming, Acted has been covering the full
continuum of emergency, rehabilitation, and development in Yemen. Emergency
activities have focused on the sectors of Agriculture and food Security (e.g.,
distribution of crop seeds and livestock), Economic Recovery and Market Systems
(e.g. income-generating activities such as cash for work), and WASH (e.g.,
rehabilitation of water supply facilities, hygiene promotion). Acted’s food
security activities include the distribution of food vouchers, which are a key
component of Acted’s interventions in the country.
Acted Organization is pleased to announce the following job
vacancy with the following details:
- Position:
Accountability Assistant
- Department:
Program
- Location:
Sanaa
- Contract
Type: Fixed Term/Full-Time Contract
- Contract
Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension based on performance and
budget availability
- Core
responsibilities and tasks
1. Acted Feedback Mechanism (AFM)
1.1. Implementation of the AFM
- Operate
the AFM hotline from 8am-4pm on official working days- including answering
calls, WhatsApp/SMS messages, documenting feedback or complaints utilizing
Acted’s global procedures, and following up on cases to ensure answers are
provided.
- Treat
urgent and/or sensitive complaints with the immediate attention they
require, and ensure a fast resolution.
- Respond
to complaints objectively, accurately, and in line with Acted guidelines,
using information provided by Project/MEAL Managers/Officers, Area
Coordinators, Technical Coordinators, project documents, FLAT documents
and procedures, etc.
- Maintain
confidential and detailed records of all complaints in the AFM database
and other electronic and hard copy filing systems, as appropriate ensuring
confidentiality and data protection.
- Immediately
flag urgent cases (e.g., GBV, child labor, fraud, misconduct by acted
staff, or threats of violence) to the MEAL Manager within 24 hours,
strictly adhering to the organization's guidelines and PSEA (Protection
from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) protocols.
- Follow
up on pending complaints with Project, MEAL, and Coordination staff.
- Record,
categorize, and track cases in the COMPFU database.
- Provide
feedback to communities on actions taken (“you said, we did”) in safe and
appropriate ways.
Reporting and learning
- Support
the MEAL officer in preparing monthly updates and donor reports; support
updating simple dashboards.
- Support
learning activities from AFM, document any lessons learned, and support
presenting these lessons during the learning sessions and close-out
meetings when required.
Other duties
- Perform
any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Job Requirement (Qualification and Experience)
Required skills
- Bachelor’s
degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Law, or a related field.
- Minimum
2 years of experience in community engagement, customer service, or
accountability within humanitarian/development NGOs/INGOs.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Excellent
computer skills.
- Ability
to use Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Outlook.
- Understanding
of Accountability, Feedback and Complaints Mechanisms.
SOFT SKILLS
- Very
Good in reading, writing, and speaking both Arabic and English.
- Exceptional
active listening, negotiation, and de-escalation skills.
- High
Ability to remain neutral under intense tribal/community pressure.
- Strong
ability to take initiative and manage tasks independently.
- Detail-oriented
and Ability to solve problems, be flexible, and manage multiple tasks at
once.
How to Apply
Application Procedures:
- You
must apply through both the link and the email; failure to do so does not
meet the condition.
- Candidates
who meet the qualifications mentioned above are invited to visit the
following link to apply:
https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/C9iNBYjv - Also,
send an application comprising a detailed CV and a Cover letter in English
to: yemen.jobs@acted.org
- PLEASE state in the subject
line of the e-mail: “Accountability Assistant.
- Please
rename your CV as: First & Last name+ + Accountability Assistant.
- Please
rename your Cover Letter as: First & Last name Accountability
Assistant.
- The
closing date for applications is Sunday, 09 August 2026.
- Due to
the urgency of this appointment, shortlisting and interviews will be on a
rolling basis, and candidates might be identified before the closing date.
Acted
has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment
(SEAH) and ensures that only those who share and demonstrate our values are
recruited. All candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and
screening checks in line with legal requirements. Any candidate offered a job
will sign Acted’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work
contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behavior outlined
in those documents. Misconduct can lead to dismissal.
Contacting any Acted staff member other than the contact
details listed above regarding this job will result in disqualification.