Monitoring and Evaluation

ROLE TYPE: Contractor

REPORTING TO: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2025

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 Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for tracking the progress and assessing the impact of LPDC's projects and initiatives.

The role is essential to ensuring accountability, learning, and continuous improvement across LPDC's work.

The M&E officer will also support the development of project proposals and donor reporting by establishing clear indicators and evaluation frameworks aligned with LPDC's strategic goals and donor requirements.

What you'll be doing

Design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the performance and impact of LPDC's projects.

Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and results frameworks for ongoing and future initiatives.

Collect, analyze, and report data on project activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact.

Prepare regular M&E reports for internal use and donor reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Support the development of project proposals by contributing to logical frameworks, indicators, and evaluation plans.

Ensure that M&E practices are aligned with donor-specific requirements and international standards.

Collaborate with LPDC team to ensure integrated reporting and documentation.

Maintain organized records of M&E tools, data, and reports for audit and learning purposes.

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy or Public Administration, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within donor-funded or public sector projects.
• Strong knowledge of M&E methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Experience in developing indicators and evaluation plans for project proposals.
• Excellent reporting and writing skills in Arabic and English.
• Familiarity with donor compliance and reporting standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and complex environment.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of French.
• Knowledge of the Lebanese and Palestinian contexts.

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.