Institutional technical and administrative support

Quarterly Performance Report – Local Partner (SORD)Project Title

Strengthening Institutional Technical and Administrative Support to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Reporting Period: April – July 2026
Report Date: July 2026
Prepared by: Shaif Ahmed Ali Ezzaldeen

1. Project Information

Project Information                                                     Details

Project Title:                      Strengthening Institutional Technical and Administrative Support to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Project Location:               Yemen

Implementing Organization:       SANID Organization for Relief and Development (SORD)

Reporting Period:                   Quarterly

Project Start Date:               April 2026

Project End Date:                July 2026

Organization Address:  Al-Habari Area, Shu’ub District, Amanat Al-Asimah, Yemen

Telephone:     +967 1 231744

Prepared by:    Shaif Ahmed Ali Ezzaldeen

Position:          Project Manager

Email:             shaief.izzudin.yemen@sanid.org

 Mobile:         +967 778515109

Website:          https://sanid.org

2. Project Overview

The Strengthening Institutional Technical and Administrative Support to Enhance Organizational Capacity project aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of SANID Organization for Relief and Development (SORD) through the provision of comprehensive technical and administrative support.

The project focuses on strengthening strategic planning, policy implementation, organizational development, leadership and management capacity, institutional governance, and international collaboration. These interventions are designed to improve organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

Through specialized technical assistance, professional mentoring, and institutional capacity-building initiatives, the project seeks to enhance organizational systems, strengthen quality management practices, and promote a culture of continuous learning and organizational excellence. In addition, the project supports humanitarian management by introducing best practices, improving institutional performance, and strengthening evidence-based decision-making.

The project also aims to enhance the capacities of administrative staff and humanitarian volunteers by providing technical guidance, leadership development opportunities, and institutional support. Ultimately, the project contributes to unlocking organizational potential, improving institutional performance, and strengthening the organization’s ability to deliver effective humanitarian and development interventions.

3. Activities Implemented

During the reporting period, the following key activities were carried out:

• Provided technical support for project management and operational planning.
• Developed and reviewed institutional work plans.
• Strengthened staff capacities in financial management and project management.
• Prepared regular financial and operational performance reports.
• Monitored project implementation and evaluated progress against planned objectives.
• Strengthened coordination and collaboration with donors, local partners, and international stakeholders.
• Improved institutional administrative processes and organizational systems.

4. Key Achievements

During the period from April to July 2026, institutional support significantly contributed to strengthening SORD’s organizational performance and operational capacity.

Key achievements include:

• Improved institutional planning and project management practices.
• Enhanced staff knowledge and technical competencies.
• Strengthened financial and administrative management systems.
• Improved organizational reporting, monitoring, and accountability mechanisms.
• Increased coordination and engagement with donors and development partners.
• Enhanced institutional readiness for implementing humanitarian and development programs.

5. Challenges and Constraints

Although the project has made positive progress, several challenges affected implementation during the reporting period:

• Limited financial resources restricted the implementation of several planned activities.
• Insufficient funding for staff salaries, volunteer incentives, and operational costs affected implementation efficiency and staff motivation.
• The ongoing conflict and humanitarian situation in Yemen continued to negatively impact organizational operations and institutional performance.
• Limited institutional funding constrained capacity development efforts and delayed the implementation of certain organizational improvement initiatives.

Continued donor investment in institutional strengthening remains essential to enable SORD to build sustainable systems, strengthen human resources, and improve the quality and effectiveness of its humanitarian and development interventions.

6. Future Plans

During the next reporting period, SORD plans to:

• Strengthen collaboration with donors and national and international partners.
• Continue improving institutional governance and management systems.
• Enhance the quality of services delivered to beneficiaries through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Expand staff capacity-building initiatives through technical training and professional development.
• Strengthen organizational sustainability and preparedness for future humanitarian and development programming.

7. Conclusion

The project has successfully contributed to strengthening the institutional and administrative capacity of SANID Organization for Relief and Development (SORD). The technical and administrative support provided during the reporting period has enhanced organizational systems, improved staff capacities, and strengthened overall institutional performance.

Continued investment in organizational development and flexible institutional support will enable SORD to further improve its effectiveness, expand its humanitarian response capacity, and ensure the sustainable delivery of quality humanitarian and development programs across Yemen.

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