Employment Opportunities

YCMES Employment in Partnership with YALI

Established in 1975 as the first English language institute in the Middle East of the US State Department, the Yemen-America Language Institute (YALI) now celebrates its 34th anniversary as the largest and most respected English language institute in Yemen and in the Middle East. Set up to improve the English literacy level among the Yemeni people, its government institutions, and civil society as well as to promote cross-cultural exchanges and understandings between Yemenis and Americans, YALI has seen its enrolment growing from 100 or 200 students per term in the seventies to now reach an average of 2,800 students per term.

Established in 1989 as the first Arabic language institute in Yemen and later grown to become an accredited college in 2006, the Yemen-College of Middle Eastern Studies (YCMES) was chosen by the US embassy to manage YALI from November 2008.

The YCMES would like to enhance the recruitment of native-American teachers to teach English as a Foreign Language at YALI, and so make the American and Yemeni cultures actually meet. Two programs are currently open to those interesting in gaining practical experience in a developing, Middle Eastern country: an internship program coupling Arabic studies with teaching English and a full-time contract for qualified EFL teachers.

Director of English Language Institute

Qualified Year-Long EFL Teachers

Qualified K-12 Summer EFL Teachers

Director of English Language Institute

The Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies is looking for an experienced candidate in administration and teaching English as a Foreign Language to head the Yemen-America Language Institute (YALI). The director is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the institute, coordinates all operational and academic aspects of the school, and ensures that a quality education is provided to all students.

Candidates should have at least an MA or equivalent and at least five years of experience in ESL administration, teaching, and development. Familiarity with Middle Eastern and American culture and proficiency in Arabic language are desired. 

Applications will be reviewed as received; intended start date is Summer 2009.  For more information, please see the job description.

*Due to grant restrictions, successful applicants will be American nationals

Qualified Year-Long EFL Teachers

The YCMES is seeking qualified and experienced EFL Teachers for a one-year contract to teach English as Foreign Language at YALI. EFL teachers are full-time employees, teaching three (3) classes a day as well as additional hours for administrative duties, working individually with students as needed, collaborating frequently and routinely with other teachers, attending training workshops, so as to ensure state-of-the-art teaching methodology and creative activities.

Each term last 5 weeks and is then followed by a week of registration during which no class is held.

Strong applicants will have a MA in EFL, TEFL, Education, Linguistics or English Literature - or BA with ESL certification. EFL teaching experience is also a requirement.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Housing, round trip ticket, one-month severance pay at the end of the contract, visa and all visa extensions as well as orientation and cultural activities provided by the YCMES are also offered with a one-year contract.

For more information, please see the job description.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and CV/resume to employment@ycmes.org with EFL Teacher as the subject. Teachers will be hired on a rolling basis.

Qualified K-12 Summer EFL Teachers

Summer EFL Teachers will be instructing the teenage (ages 10-17) program at YALI. There are two 4-week summer sessions for teenagers: Sessions 1 will be held from June 27th to July 21st and Session 2 will be held from July 25th to August 19th. Teachers may chose to only teach one session, however we desire teachers who can stay for both sessions.

Teaching expectations are 5 hours per day, as well as additional time for class preparation and grading homework/ final exam.

We are seeking native English speaking applicants with an MA in EFL, TEFL, Education, Linguistics or English Literature - or BA with ESL certification. Teaching experience in a K-12 environment is also desired.

Compensation is of $600 per session taught. Housing accommodation, plane ticket reimbursement, visa and all visa extensions as well as orientation and cultural activities provided by the YCMES are also offered.

For more information, please see the job description.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and CV/resume to employment@ycmes.org with K-12 EFL Teacher as the subject. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until June 30, 2009.

YCMES Employment

The YCMES is looking for qualified applicants to fill positions currently, or soon-to-be open at its main office in Sana'a or in partnership with other affiliated institutions. Only applicants with relevant qualifications and experience will be considered. Compensation packages are commensurate with employee credentials, job requirements, and length of contract, and may include competitive salary, housing, round-trip travel arrangements, visa and visa extensions, orientation and cultural activities and Arabic instruction. All vacancies are full-time positions.

For further information or to submit your application, please contact employment@ycmes.org

Assistant to the Dean

Executive Secretary

Office Coordinator

Program Assistant

Director of Student Affairs

Assistant to the Dean

The Assistant to the Dean is in charge of the 2 main programs of the YCMES, the Yemen Language Center (YLC) and the Program in Contemporary Middle Eastern Studies (PCMES). The Assistant to the Dean assists the Dean of the College with program design and implementation, acts as the voice of the organization answering all inquiries of potential students, facilitates registration and enrollment, coordinates with other YCMES departments to ensure all necessary arrangements are made for the successful operation of the YLC and PCMES programs, and is in charge of all communication with North-American universities and institutions. Applicants should have a BA or MA Degree and previous work experience in an academic setting or institution, fluency in oral and written English, proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and general computer use, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Previous experience in a Middle Eastern country and workable Arabic language skills are desired. Only native English speakers will be considered for this position.

Position available from Summer 2009.

Executive Secretary

The Executive Secretary assists the President of the YCMES in organization, scheduling, and other daily tasks. He is also in charge of all the official correspondence of the President. Based on the employee’s performances and abilities, the position may evolve so as to include other duties related to the implementation of other YCMES programs and /or the outreach communication of the YCMES.

Applicants should have experience in general clerical duties, multi-tasking skills, great organizational skills, patience, ability to work well with others in a multi-cultural environment, and flexibility. Fluency in English, as well as a strong academic background, are required; a college graduate and a workable knowledge of Arabic are desired.  Students wishing to further their Arabic skills and gain work experience in a developing, Middle Eastern country are encouraged to apply. 

Positions available from Summer 2009.

Office Coordinator

The Office Coordinator follows up with overall office operations to ensure that all students are provided with quality administrative services. The Office Coordinator liaises between the different departments of the YCMES, but also between foreign and Yemeni staff, and between students and the YCMES administration. The Office Coordinator is also responsible for exploring, and implementing new ideas of office organization. According to the employee’s experience and abilities, this position may include other duties such as assisting the President of the YCMES or dealing with HR issues.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree and previous work experience in a similar position, fluency in oral and written English, proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and general computer use, exceptional organizational skills, ability to work well under pressure, and workable Arabic language skills are required. Experience in a Middle Eastern country is an asset as well.

Position available from August 2009.

Program Assistant

The Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies is looking for an intern to fill the position of Program Assistant. The Program Assistant will ensure the implementation of overall outreach operations of the YCMES and provides administrative and clerical support to students and staff members including but not limited to, revising editing, and updating college materials and YCMES general information materials, writing and formulating new advertising and promotions, and general clerical and administrative support to YCMES foreign staff and students as deemed necessary.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree and previous work experience, fluency in oral and written English, proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and general computer use, great organization skills and time management. Compensation includes daily Arabic instruction, accommodations in the YCMES facilities during internship, meal plan (breakfast and lunch), cultural trips and activities, and visa and all visa extensions.

All applicants should send their resume and a cover letter to employment@ycmes.org. For more detailed information, please refer to the job description.

Director of Student Affairs

The Director of Student Affairs is in charge of the well‐being of all YCMES students during their stay in Yemen, as well as of their cultural integration into Yemeni society. Assisted by other Yemeni staff members, the Director of Student Affairs ensures that all practical details of student life are taken care of, provides new comers with a thorough orientation on Yemen and the YCMES, addresses all student concerns, but also designs and organizes cultural activities, fieldtrips, and develops language exchanges in partnership with Yemeni institutions. The Director of Student Affairs is the main liaison between students and the college’s administration, and between foreigners and Yemeni society.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and previous work experience in a similar position, fluency in oral and written English, proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and general computer use, great communication skills, as well as workable Arabic language skills. Experience in a Middle Eastern country and proficiency in another European language are an asset.

Position available from Fall 2009.

YCMES Internships in Partnership with local NGOs

Marketing/Finance Internship

Part-time Library Intern

Marketing/Finance Internship

The YCMES is advertising for a student intern to assist in setting up a local consulting firm.  This position is open for students who wish to gain experience in marketing, finance, or business management in a developing country such as Yemen.  The local firm is new and provides consulting to parties wishing to invest in Yemen, facilitates coaching and executive training seminars, and offers event management.  This position is unpaid but local to-and-from transportation and other incurred costs will be compensated.  Preference will be given to students who are studying with the YCMES or YLC.

Part-time Library Interns

The Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies is looking for a part-time intern to assist in cataloguing the library.  Applicants must have some library knowledge (most specifically in cataloguing with familiarity to Dewy Decimal and Library of Congress), English fluency, and some Arabic language skills.  Working hours are just two hours a day and compensation will be in the form of tuition discounts at the YCMES/YLC language program.

All applicants should send their resume and cover letter to employment@ycmes.org.