Senior Project Officer (MEAL)

Senior Project Officer (MEAL)

ABOUT ARK:
ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity, and hope for the future.
We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability – and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change.
Learn more about our impact here:
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Operations team is responsible for the effective, efficient and compliant delivery of ARK projects. Operations encompasses the various project and the cross functional teams that enable project delivery, including the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team. ARK’s MEAL staff are empowered to work collaboratively across project delivery, research, comms, and MEAL strands to cross-pollinate skills, approaches and findings.
The Senior Project Officer will support projects delivered by ARK in Jordan, Yemen and, potentially, other countries. The role will work closely with Project Managers, other project staff, MEAL and Research leads, to contribute to high-quality project design and MEAL throughout the project cycle. The role will also contribute to the technical development of ARK’s MEAL resources and capabilities, in coordination with ARK’s MEAL lead and ARK’s Head of Research.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support development of methodologically sound MEAL frameworks and plans that meet ARK and donor requirements and MEAL best practice. This will include comprehensive Theories of Change, Results Frameworks, Logical Frameworks, data collection, analysis and quality assurance plans, reporting schedules and any other MEAL-related donor requirements. Maintain and update as required.

Support design and administration of MEAL tools, databases, dashboards and other data visualisation tools and data flows.

Plan and lead all project MEAL activities in line with the agreed MEAL plans to ensure ARK and the donors can track the effectiveness and efficiency of delivery, identify lessons, implement project changes and meet all reporting requirements.

Quality-assure all collected data on performance indicators (timeliness, accuracy, validity, reliability, integrity, completeness) including by conducting field visits to delivery locations.

Support the project team to articulate how project activities contribute to the Theory of Change.

Actively contribute to project delivery in meetings and identify opportunities to improve project delivery. Take on overall responsibility for MEAL contributions to project reporting including Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual, Final, and ad-hoc reports.

Identify and capture impact stories and case studies that can be shared with clients and utilised for business development activities.

Manage enumerators, and MEAL contractors and consultants and quality assure data collection. Develop data collection protocols and SOPs and provide training to project team members and partners on their MEAL responsibilities.

Support conflict-sensitive project implementation and gender mainstreaming throughout the project’s activities and MEAL processes by tracking gender and conflict sensitive indicators, collaborating with ARK’s Gender and Inclusion Advisor and recommending improvements to delivery.

Actively digest the relevant literature in the project’s thematic area and professional MEAL publications and fora to increase knowledge across the MEAL department and the company more broadly, build professional competence and contribute to improving project delivery.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential

5 years+ professional experience in MEAL roles for governmental agencies, international development organisations, the armed forces or INGOs on thematically and geographically relevant projects.

Full professional fluency in Arabic and English.

Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as international development, international relations, areas studies, political science, sociology, public administration, communications, among others.

Ability to work under pressure, be a self-starter, team builder, innovative and demonstrate the capacity for maintaining high professional standards.

Knowledge of M&E software and tools such as: CommCare, KoboToolbox, PowerBi, NVIVO, HIS systems, SPSS, Ona, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Experience in qualitative and quantitative research research/data collection methodologies.

Understanding of gender mainstreaming and conflict-sensitivity in the international development context.
Desirable

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability – and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change.
Our People
Our team covers a diverse range of professional backgrounds, from diplomacy, humanitarian, development and the military, to the UN, civil society groups, multilateral organisations, journalism and the private sector.
An ARK Person Is:
Smart:
We think deeply about things. We’re proud of our institutional knowledge and our grounding in rigorous research, which we use to make informed decisions.
Humble:
Our work leaves little room for pride or arrogance. Our operating environment is constantly evolving, and we recognise our limitations. We believe in and rely on the education and experiences of others while remaining quick to read, invite feedback, and ask sensible questions.
Accountable:
Each of us want ARK, its partners, and beneficiaries to succeed. This means taking initiative, assuming ownership when necessary and never giving up on our beneficiaries. We are committed and accountable, to both our donors and the communities we serve.
Collegiate:
We know we are stronger together, and that every contribution counts. We trust each other and always support each other.
Outspoken:
We tackle diverse challenges, and we always want to find the best solution to a problem. We aren’t afraid to share our opinions and we want to hear those of others too.

ARK Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. ARK Group does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. We welcome all kinds of diversity. ARK Group places human dignity at the centre of its development and stabilisation work and is thus committed to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adults. All ARK Group employees and related-personnel are expected to share this commitment, and only those who also uphold these values will be recruited as part of our team. This vacancy is therefore subject to a range of due diligence checks.

How to apply
Candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send a cover letter and CV to: [اضغط هنا لمشاهدة البريد اﻹلكتروني] with " Senior Project Officer – MEAL (Jordan) " in the subject line.
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