Dr. Yahia Kudaish
Executive Director | Horizon Foundation for Development – Yemen
📧 Email: [email protected]

Summary

A dedicated humanitarian and development professional with over 15 years of experience in relief, recovery, and sustainable development programs across Yemen.
Specialized in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems, and skilled in institutional development and capacity building for NGOs and community organizations.
Recognized for strong leadership, strategic planning, and commitment to quality programming and impact measurement.

Key Expertise

Humanitarian and Development Program Management

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

Institutional Development & Organizational Capacity Building

Strategic Planning and Leadership

Training, Coaching, and Staff Development

Partnership Management and Donor Relations

Professional Experience

Executive Director
Horizon Foundation for Development – Yemen
(Date – Present)

Lead and oversee the foundation’s humanitarian and development programs across multiple governorates.

Ensure program quality, transparency, and accountability through robust MEAL systems.

Manage institutional development initiatives and strategic partnerships with international and local organizations.

Conduct capacity-building workshops and training for NGOs and community-based organizations.

Trainer and Consultant (Institutional Development & MEAL)

(Freelance / Consulting Roles)

Delivered specialized training courses in MEAL systems and organizational capacity building.

Supported NGOs in developing strategic frameworks, M&E plans, and results-based management systems.

Provided technical guidance for project design, evaluation, and impact assessment.

Education

Doctorate Degree (PhD)

Project Management Professional (PMP®) – Certified

Other relevant humanitarian and development training certifications.

Languages

Arabic – Native

English – Excellent

Contact Information

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Organization Website: www.horizonfound.org (optional)
📍 Location: Yemen