Research and MEAL Coordinator (Yemen)

Organization
 Ark Group
 
 
Posted
19 Sep 2022 
 
Closing date
28 Sep 2022

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

PERPOSE OF POSITION

ARK is looking for a Research and MEAL Coordinator. The position will work
on a Children Associated with Armed Forces and Armed Groups (CAAFAG)
program seeking to strengthen community resilience to armed recruitment in
Yemen. The programme will prioritize building community awareness,
prevention and reintegration mechanisms, and reconciliation, positively
engage children and youth, advance economic empowerment opportunities to
limit the drivers of recruitment, and care for individuals’ psychological and
emotional needs through psychosocial and mental health support, including
specialized assistance and referral services for women and girls who
 experience high rates of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in
Yemen.

The Research and MEAL Coordinator will support both the program’s
research and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
activities, ensuring close coordination between both activity strands. The role
will contribute to the design of research tools, conduct primary data collection,
analysis, and coordinate with local data collection partners. The position will
also actively contribute to ARK’s broader Yemen research, MEAL, and
business development activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Contribute, in coordination with the Head of Research and other members of

the research department, to the design of research project plans, deliverables
and data collection tools, such as Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant
Interviews, questionnaires, field surveys and other participatory research
methods;
 Contribute, in coordination with the Chief of Party, Project Coordinator, MEAL
Manager and other MEAL colleagues, to the development of MEAL plans,
frameworks, Theories of Change (ToCs), indicators, data collection plans and
tools, data management, and reporting;
 Assist the Chief of Party, the Project Coordinator, Head of Research and the
MEAL Manager in coordinating between research and MEAL activities,
planning, utilization of resources, data collection and data management;
 Clean and analyse primary and secondary data and draft thematic and
analytical reports;
 Participate in the training of enumerators and assist with supervision of data
collectors and field researchers and associated protocols and quality control
mechanisms;
 Tabulate descriptive statistics and prepare charts and tables;
 Edit and review research and MEAL outputs and deliverables produced by
other members of the team;
 Maintain situational awareness by keeping abreast of relevant socio-political,
economic and security developments in Yemen, which may directly or
indirectly impact data collection and project implementation activities;
 Monitor social media and mainstream online media and collect, analyse and
manage data from monitoring activities;
 Review and synthesize relevant scholarly and specialist material from
academic journals, policy institutes/think tanks and international organisations;
 Contribute to the preparation of project-related presentations and attend
meetings and calls with research clients and/or other relevant stakeholders;

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential

 University Degree in a relevant field (Sociology, Social Work, Development,

Conflict, Anthropology, Political Science, International Relations, Area
Studies, or a related discipline);
 Minimum 3 years of experience conducting primary data collection, applied
research, and/or monitoring and evaluation activities in Yemen;
 Full professional proficiency in Arabic and advanced proficiency in English;
 Understanding of Theories of Change, Key Performance Indicators, Results
Frameworks and other MEAL approaches and tools;
 Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy;
 Advanced computer literacy/skills;
 Experience utilising qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and
analysis.

Desirable

 Interest in and knowledge of data management processes and relevant

software.
 Experience in conflict sensitivity and gender;
 Experience with United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
programming;
 Familiarity with relevant software such as Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) and data visualisation tools;

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: hr@arkgroupdmcc.com with " Research and MEAL Coordinator
(Yemen)" in the subject line.

All applications will be reviewed. Due to the high volume of applications,

please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted