Advocacy Specialist

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TITLE: Advocacy Specialist

TERM: Part time

OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: All qualified candidates

START DATE/ TIME: ASAP

DURATION: Short term

LOCATION: Yerevan, Armenia

The Professionals for Civil Society (PFCS) NGO is looking for a qualified Advocacy Specialist.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and run advocacy campaigns in accordance with the project;
• Handle critical communications with the major stake-holders and
strategic project partners;
• Develop and maintain the coordination of the NGO network for smooth
implementation of the project;
• Insure the Advocacy capacity development of PFCS NGO through
developing and leading the implementation of the advocacy strategy as
well as mobilize resources for that;
• Maintain necessary reports, documents and other forms.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Higher education (preferably in political science)
• Relevant experience in NGO sector
• Well-developed working relationships with MPs, heads of LSGs and other
governmental officials in Armenia
• Good knowledge of legislation process in Armenia
• Work experience with international organizations
• Good command of written and verbal Armenian and English languages
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Internet)
• Personal integrity, loyalty and commitment
• Motivation to work and to learn
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.


Please send your resume and cover letter to pfcs_professionals@yahoo.com. Deadline for applications is February 8, 2008, 18:00.