MEAL Officer

Location: Fully remote, Haiti

Reporting to: MEAL Specialist

Role type: Full time, fixed term consultancy

Closing date: 14th January 2024 (early applications are encouraged, as this closing date may be amended once sufficient volumes are received)

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: https://www.ark.international/impact

About the role

ARK Group is now looking to hire a MEAL Officer based in Haiti to support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities of a new programme supporting the development of the capabilities of the Police Nationale d’Haiti (PNH). Reporting to a senior MEAL specialist and working closely with programme delivery and research colleagues, you will play a key role in the measurement, monitoring, and learning generation related to programme delivery. You will, under the supervision of a senior MEAL specialist, be responsible for implementing the programme’s MEAL plan and requisite tools, conducting data analysis and interpretation and preparing high quality MEAL products, which will serve to underpin evidence-based project adaptation and learning.

What you’ll be doing as MEAL Officer

• Under the general direction of the Haiti Operations Manager and the Project Coordinator, and in close coordination with the senior MEAL consultant, function as the focal point for programme MEAL activities in line with the agreed MEAL plan to ensure ARK Group and the donor can track the effectiveness and efficiency of delivery, identify lessons, implement changes in response to emerging evidence and learning, and meet all reporting requirements.
• Maintain and update the relevant MEAL plan and tools as required, in collaboration with relevant MEAL colleagues. The remit will encompass the Theory of Change, Performance Measurement Framework, indicator list, data collection tools and instruments, reporting schedule and any other MEAL-related donor requirements.
• Contribute to the design of data collection instruments, such as key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), needs assessments, surveys, baseline and endline assessments as required.
• Conduct data collection such as KIIs and FGDs.
• Manage the data collection, knowledge management and analysis of data consistent with ARK Group guidelines.
• Quality-assure all data collected on performance indicators (timeliness, accuracy, validity, reliability, integrity, completeness) including by conducting field visits to delivery locations.
• Be the focal point for internal and external communication of findings from project activities by collecting, analysing, visualising, and sharing data in appropriate and utilisation-focused formats based on the nature of the data request.
• Under the general direction of the Haiti Operations Manager and the Project Coordinator, and working closely with the senior MEAL consultant, update quarterly and annual progress reports, aggregating data and findings across programme components. Identify opportunities for contributing to and support the creation of other relevant reports and outputs using project data and findings.

Ideally, you’ll have extensive MEAL experience working on capacity building for government and/or security forces or related issues such as human security, armed violence, criminality, etc. in Haiti. Full professional fluency in French and Creole (and ideally working knowledge of English); advanced research design, data collection, management, analysis and reporting skills; the soft skills necessary to directly engage programme participants and beneficiaries such as trainers and trainees; and a commitment and passion to support Haitian communities.

Essential

• Proven experience of Monitoring & Evaluation Tools, Techniques and Approaches.

• Knowledge of using social science, mixed-methods research/data collection methodologies.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyse, and present information from datasets.

• Genuine curiosity for ongoing learning, including appreciation of the value-add of qualitative data.

• Ability to remain objective under pressure, dedication to evidence-driven progress.

• Strong, diplomatic interpersonal and communication skills.

• Well organised, and able to manage multiple tasks.

• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision but skilled and enthusiastic in collaborating and coordinating with other programme staff and partners.

• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism with regard to MEAL.

• Full professional fluency in French and Creole.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of social sciences e.g. International Development, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology or Area Studies.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of English.

• Experience delivering projects for governmental organisations.

• Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of security assistance programmes.

• Understanding of and genuine belief in the importance of gender mainstreaming, conflict-sensitivity and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) in the international development context.

Why join ARK?

• Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those in need.
• Global Reach: Collaborate with international experts and local stakeholders.
• Innovation: Engage in pioneering solutions for sustainable change.
• Career Growth: Expand your horizons with varied projects and challenges.

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 out 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 or 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 this 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.