Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Role Type: Consultancy

CLOSING DATE: 10 July 2026

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

The purpose of the Local Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer role in Haiti is to support the effective implementation and oversight of the program’s MEL framework. The role ensures the systematic collection, management, and quality assurance of training and performance data across all program activities. It contributes to the production of accurate and timely assessment outputs, supports routine analysis and reporting for programme evaluation, and helps strengthen evidence-based decision-making. The role also facilitates learning processes by supporting structured reflection and lessons-learned activities with key stakeholders, ensuring continuous improvement in programme delivery and outcomes. 

What you'll be doing

• Supports the MEL Manager in the on-the-ground administration of the program MEL framework in-country.    
• Administers pre- and post-training assessments at the commencement and conclusion of each course.    
• Collects and manages weekly summative assessment data across all six companies.    
• Maintains attendance registers and training records for all recruits in coordination with the instructional cadre.
• Supports data cleaning, analysis and report preparation for course evaluation reports submitted to the client.    
• Assists in facilitating lessons learned workshops.   
• Assists in facilitating After-Action Reviews (AARs) with the Training Manager as required.   
• Inputs MEL elements into the program reporting.   
  

Safeguarding   

• Be aware of and comply with all the standards following Safeguarding procedures and policies.   
• Promote ARK’s speak up culture in order to protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  

Any other duties as appropriate to the position, as requested.  

Requirements

Essential:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.   
• Formal training in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), data management, or programme evaluation methodologies, or equivalent experience.   
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present basic quantitative and qualitative data.   
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools (e.g., Access, SPSS, or similar platforms).  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, French and Haitian Creole .
• Experience supporting MEL functions within development or donor-funded programmes (US preferred).  
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, entry, validation, and database management.   
• Experience maintaining attendance records, training logs, or similar operational datasets in structured programmes.   
• Experience supporting reporting processes, including contributing to periodic or end-of-course evaluation reports.   
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder environments, ideally including government counterparts, implementing partners, or security-sector programmes.   
• Experience supporting learning events such as after-action reviews, lessons learned workshops, or programme reflection sessions.   
• Exposure to training programme environments or large cohort-based implementation contexts.

Desirable:  

• Qualification in a relevant field such as Monitoring & Evaluation, or equivalent experience.  
• Familiarity with results-based management (RBM) frameworks or donor compliance requirements.   
• Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, or security-sector reform contexts.   
• Knowledge of data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau).  

Benefits

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 organizations, journalism and the private sector.  

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 recognize 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 center of its development and stabilization 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.