Instructor

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

This Consultancy serves three key purposes: 1) to provide a focal point for training delivery to the beneficiary. 2) To work closely with the senior project staff to provide mentoring and training support to the beneficiary. 3) To support and develop local-national Instructors in planning and delivery of courses for the beneficiary.

ROLE TYPE AND LOCATION 

LOCATION: Lebanon

ROLE TYPE: Consultancy until 31st March 2026.

What you'll be doing

Training & delivery of courses:

• Planning & preparation of courses (military-specific Tactics, Techniques & Procedures)
• Execution & delivery
• Collation of training statistics
• Production of weekly reports (to include supporting photos)
• Production of Operational Vignettes
• Supporting and answering RFIs as directed
• Collaborative working with local-national Instructors
• Enabling & assisting Short Term Training Teams as directed

Mentoring support:

• Beneficiaries Unit S3 & Officers
• Support development of local-national Instructors training

Liaison:

• Beneficiaries Unit HQ Staff
• Senior Project Staff

Additional duties:

• Visits: support, enable & host VIP visits (Donor & Donor-related visits)
• Adhere to Project Security Plan
• Adhere to Project deployment directive. 
• Adhere to BTAT Project dress Policy.
• Carry out tasks as directed by Project Management & Senior Staff.

Requirements

Essential:

• Ex-military veteran with infantry background and minimum rank of SNCO.
• Recent and demonstrable experience of planning and delivering military training.
• Experience of deployed military operations.
• IT literate and ability to produce written reports and presentations.
• Robust, motivated and self-disciplined.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to mentor local nationals.

Preferable:

• Experience of working in MENA region.
• Must be willing and able to work in austere environments.
• Additional military experience or qualifications e.g. range management & safety, support-weapons specializations, mobility, first aid, reconnaissance, observation, communications.

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.