Project Coordinator

Location: Fully remote, Haiti

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Role type: Full time, 6 month contract until end of June 2024, with potential to extend

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

Interviews are scheduled to be held in person with the Operations Manager in mid January 2024.

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

We are seeking a Project Coordinator based in Haiti to support the development of the capabilities of the Police nationale d’Haiti (PNH). In this role, you will collaborate with national and international stakeholders in Haiti to manage the logistics of capacity building efforts both domestically and internationally.

It’s an exciting time to join ARK, as we explore our expansion in Haiti for 2024. As part of this growing new project, you’ll have exposure to additional responsibilities and staff supervision that will ensure the successful delivery of other projects.

As Project Coordinator, you will report directly to the Operations Manager of the project, who is based in Canada. Together, you will ensure that the project’s objectives are achieved effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Under the direction of the project’s Operations Manager, as Project Coordinator you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating ARK activities in Haiti, including the supervision of the Haiti-based staff and the delivery of the project’s objectives;
• Developing and sustaining relations with stakeholders necessary to the success of the ARK project;
• Overseeing donor and internal ARK reporting;
• Developing appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and processes for ARK activities in Haiti;
• Acting as the security focal point for ARK activities in Haiti; and,
• Supporting the development and implementation of future ARK projects in Haiti.

Key competencies for success

• Strong accountability and leadership to drive project results;
• Strong liaison and networking skills;
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements; and,
• Strong alignment to the ARK corporate goals and values (see below).

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Extensive management experience within humanitarian assistance, development programmes or public service;
• Security management experience;
• Experience of managing teams of people;
• Experience of liaising with government officials, donors, partners and other agencies, contractors and suppliers;
• Experience with developing monitoring and evaluation tools and reports for project performance tracking and reporting;
• Strong writing skills;
• Budgetary control and financial management skills;
• Fluency in French and Creole;
• Working fluency in English.

Desirable:

• Experience as country director or technical coordinator at country level in humanitarian, development, public service or relevant private sector in Haiti;
• Experience with liaising with the Police Nationale d’Haiti and ministries of Justice and Interior;
• Fluency in English.

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.