ROLE TYPE: Contractor  

REPORTING TO: Operations Manager

LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon 

CLOSING DATE: 25th April 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:  https://www.ark.international/impact

PURPOSE OF POSITION 

The Engineer serves three key purposes: 1) To be the focal point for the construction of bespoke military positions and infrastructure. 2) To work closely with the Engineer Team Leader. 3) To support and develop beneficiaries' engineers in the planning and construction of military positions at specified locations. 

What you'll be doing

Written work & reporting: 

• Contribute to Weekly Report (to include supporting photos).
• Produce SME input for Quarterly Reports.
• Provide verbal briefs for VIP Visits as directed.
• Support and answer RFIs as directed.
• Produce Engineering Operational Vignettes related to positions, as directed.

Mentoring support: 

• Senior beneficiary stakeholders.
• Support the development of beneficiaries, providing expert advice on the construction and maintenance of infrastructure.
• Liaison with external engineers at site locations.

Liaison: 

• Key Leadership Engagement (KLE) with representatives from the beneficiary.
• Project Director.
• Project Manager.
• Operations Manager.
• Logistics Manager.

Miscellaneous: 

• Carry out tasks as directed by the Project Director & Senior Management.
• Visits: support, enable & host VIP visits.
• Adhere to the Security Plan.
• Adhere to deployment directive.
• Adhere to dress Policy.

Essential: 

• Knowledge and experience of military combat engineering, to include the use of HESCO or equivalent.
• Ability to simultaneously manage and implement multiple construction projects at remote locations in often adverse conditions.
• Self-motivated and proactive problem solver, able to work with limited supervision to overcome challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate and utilise a local-national workforce.
• Develop and up-skill partnered engineers from the beneficiary.

Desirable: 

• Use of CAD software.
• Knowledge and experience of solar power technology and systems.
• Arabic or French speaking.

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.