Project Manager - Technical

Location: ARK is keen to hear from candidates based in or willing to move to Aden or Amman. Other locations would be considered on a case-by-case basis but travel to both locations will be required 

Reporting to: Head of Projects 

Contract type: 12-month FTC 

Hours: Full time 

Closing date: Thursday 4th July 2024 

Start date: November 2024 

**This role is contingent on successful award of project 

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 is expecting to expand its current Yemen project portfolio and is seeking an experienced project manager for a flexible funding mechanism in Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) areas to support stabilisation and improve governance in southern Yemen.  The project will be delivered through a series of Technical Assistance Ventures (TAVs) that could include capacity building mechanisms, including training and mentoring, co-developing strategies and policies, and development of services and processes. The project will leverage Yemeni and international expertise to deliver TAVs that support ROYG institutions that contribute to improved governance and support peace process activities. 

The project manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and completion of all activities within the project. These include: 

• Project Planning: Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. 
• Team Leadership: Leading and coordinating project teams, often composed of diverse members from different backgrounds and locations. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with key stakeholders, such as local communities, government officials, donors, and partner organizations, to ensure project alignment and maintain support. 
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks to project success and implementing strategies to mitigate them. 
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Working closely with MEAL colleagues to monitor project progress against established goals and objectives, and conducting regular evaluations to assess impact and effectiveness. 
• Budget Management: Managing project finances, including budgeting, tracking expenses, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. 
• Reporting and Communication: Providing regular updates and reports to stakeholders, donors, and project partners to ensure transparency and accountability. 
• Adaptation and Innovation: Being adaptable and innovative in response to changing circumstances, such as shifts in funding, political dynamics, or community needs. 

As Project Manager you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a range of TAVs that demonstrably use research insights to design interventions that improve ROYG governance mechanisms and support peacebuilding initiatives. You will liaise closely with Yemeni and international community stakeholders to share knowledge and build consensus in support of the project.  

Success in this role will mean research outputs have been successfully leveraged in the design of interventions that meaningfully increase governance and conflict mediation capacities in Yemen, and all activities have been delivered on time, within budget and compliantly.