Job description
Contract start date: 15/11/2026
Type of contract: fixed-term contract
Localisation : Yemen
In accordance with the operating principles specific to the Cooperative, this position is recruited and contracted by Solidarités International, on behalf of the Hulo Cooperative.
General objective:
The joint initiatives manager is responsible for the complete management of the Joint Procurement Initiatives (JPIs) and administratively support the implementation of other joint initiatives (joint environmental initiatives, joint human resources initiatives,..) planned by the Hulo community. He/she is responsible for leading meetings relating to the JPIs, ensuring the implementation of the various stages of the joint procurement process as well as monitoring their use.
He/she coordinates with the Hulo Community the assessment of needs, facilitates the progress of joint procurement files while strengthening inter-NGO coordination and participating in the development of the Hulo network in the country in his/her sector of activity.
In connection with joint procurement, he/she ensures the planning, implementation and monitoring of activities while respecting the principles of humanitarianism, transparency and accountability.
He/she is supported by the Hulo Roving Joint Initiatives Specialist.
In the absence of the Roving Joint Initiatives Specialist, he/she may represent the cooperative in certain forums.
Main missions :
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF JOINT PROCUREMENT INITIATIVES (JPI)
- Analyze the consolidated needs of the community humanitarian organizations
- Propose and validate with the participants the procurement strategy
- Animate the key stages of the joint procurement process & ensure the engagement of the hulo community on key phases of the process
- Establish a reliable relationship with selected suppliers and facilitate the resolution of conflicts between NGOs and suppliers if necessary
- Ensure that the predefined objectives for each initiative are met and assess the satisfaction of all stakeholders
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF JOINT INITIATIVES
- Analyze the consolidated needs of community humanitarian organizations.
- Liaise with the organizations focal points on the requirements, according to the joint initiative
- Coordinate with the community and organize the meetings according to the steps of the joint initiatives
- Ensure the engagement of the hulo community on key phases of the process
- Monitor and manage the use of JEI through the systematic collection of purchase orders from the Community
COMPLIANCE, QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
- Ensure that joint procurement comply with hulo's internal procedures
- Participate with the Roving Joint Initiatives Specialist in the updating of the monitoring / quality system including key performance indicators on the JPIs, in conjunction with the Business Analysis and Research Unit and the environment department of hulo
INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
- Identify and propose innovative solutions to improve the effectiveness of the hulo system and its contextualization
- Manage the capitalization of joint initiatives.
- Contribute to the dissemination of best practices on joint initiatives
Priorities 2-3 first months :
- Prioritize and plan the first JPI to be started with the hulo community
- Support the establishment of the hulo community through engagement with organisations practitioners
Profile required
Experiences / Educational background
- Bachelor in Supply chain with speciality in procurement / quality and or compliance
- Experience in the humanitarian sector : 5 years minimum
- Experience on similar position : 5 years minimum
Technical and transversal skills
- Understanding of the challenges of humanitarian supply chain management and tendering
- Market analysis and supplier mapping
- Knowledge of humanitarian procurement procedures and donor compliance is an asset
- Knowledge of humanitarian standards of accountability and good practices
- Coordination and diplomacy across organizations with different procedures and priorities
- Good writing and interpersonal skills
- Workshop facilitation
- Analytical and organizational skills, priority management
- Project management skills: knowing how to define priorities for action and allocation of means / resources / deadlines
- Ability to develop and maintain a professional network
- Computer proficiency (Excel in particular) essential, familiarity with procurement tracking tools
- Fluent command of English and Arabic (very good level read, written and spoken).
SI WILL OFFER YOU THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
- FTC of 10 months based in Aden (Yemen)
- Monthly gross salary : starting from 2310€ (2100+ 10% paid leave) depending on the candidate's experience.
- Perdiem : according to perdiem policy
- Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months. To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
- Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
Company description
La Société Coopérative Européenne d’Intérêt Collectif « Humanitarian Logistics Cooperative », aussi connue sous l’appellation « hulo », est la première coopérative humanitaire fondée en juin 2021. Dirigée par des organisations humanitaires et intégrant de nouveaux membres régulièrement, hulo a pour objectif d'améliorer l'impact de l'aide humanitaire en renforçant la collaboration et la mise en place de projets communs dans ses pays d’intervention. Chez hulo nous sommes convaincus que le partage et la mise en commun de ressources et d’expertises entre organisations contribue à augmenter la performance de la logistique humanitaire et de la chaine d’approvisionnement.
Notre action s’appuie sur une approche collaborative et participative, l’intelligence collective et l’animation d’une communauté de pratiques. Toutes nos activités sont structurées autour d’un objectif commun, impliquant plusieurs parties prenantes autonomes et interdépendantes, qui coopèrent de manière horizontale. Le pilotage y est distribué, fondée sur la concertation, la co-responsabilité et l’engagement volontaire.
Dans nos 7 pays d’intervention répartis dans 3 régions nous mettons en place des initiatives mutualisées dans les domaines des achats, des ressources humaines et de l’environnement. En support aux organisations humanitaires nous coordonnons des initiatives de transport international humanitaire mutualisées à destination des crises humanitaires les plus graves. Enfin nous développons constamment des solutions digitales au service de la communauté humanitaire.
Pour en savoir plus, vous pouvez consultez le rapport annuel 2026 en cliquant sur le lien https://hulo.coop/january-2026-annual-impact-report/
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The European Cooperative Society of Collective Interest "Humanitarian Logistics Cooperative", also known as "hulo", is the first humanitarian cooperative founded in June 2021. Led by humanitarian organizations and integrating new members regularly, hulo aims to improve the impact of humanitarian aid by strengthening collaboration and the implementation of joint projects in its countries of intervention. At hulo, we are convinced that the sharing and pooling of resources and expertise between organizations contributes to increasing the performance of humanitarian logistics and the supply chain.
Our action is based on a collaborative and participatory approach, collective intelligence and the animation of a community of practice. All our activities are structured around a common goal, involving several autonomous and interdependent stakeholders, who cooperate horizontally. Steering is distributed, based on consultation, co-responsibility and voluntary commitment.
In our 7 countries of intervention spread over 3 regions, we are setting up shared initiatives in the fields of purchasing, human resources and the environment. In support of humanitarian organizations, we coordinate shared international humanitarian transport initiatives for the most serious humanitarian crises. Finally, we are constantly developing digital solutions for the humanitarian community. To find out more, you can consult the 2026 annual report by clicking on the link https://hulo.coop/january-2026-annual-impact-report/
On 10/13/2026