IFES/Armenia - Project Associate

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IFES/Armenia

TITLE: Project Associate

TERM: Full time

START DATE/ TIME: Immediately

DURATION: 1-month probation with possible extension

LOCATION: Yerevan, Armenia

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direct supervision of Deputy Head of Office the “Project Associate” will ensure the wide variety of programmatic and administrative activities of the project. The person will liaise and coordinate activities with the Disability People Organizations (DPO) Coalition and the Central Electoral Commission. He/she will supervise the sub award to the DPO Coalition. The other specific duties will include coordinating data collection and report submission in programmatic areas and for providing analysis/trends for oversight purposes, development of new initiatives, and ensuring a strategic approach to provision of services to partners and clients. The incumbent will provide language and technical support as requested by the Chief of Party and/or Deputy Head of Office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist CoP/local experts/foreign consultants in their work with the main stakeholders of project on the development and implementation of various project activities
* Assist with the development, organization and conducting of trainings and special events (in Yerevan and the regions) in the assigned areas of project activity
* Assist in the coordination, supervision, and completion of meetings, conferences, and other special events/projects
* Coordinate data collection and report submissions in programmatic areas of responsibility for reporting purposes, databases and development.
* Assist with the development of new initiatives
* Gather, enter, and/or update data to maintain project records and databases; as appropriate; establish and maintain files and records
* Serve as an international observer during election days and assist in preparation of the organization’s observation mission and observation reports
* Provide, as required, written and oral translations in Armenian, English and Russian
* Support and/or initiate, as required, the preparation of technical papers, reports, project updates, and oral/written briefings
* Provide direct administrative and operational support to CoP and/or Deputy Head of office and perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor




QUALIFICATIONS:

* Appropriate university degree and appropriate related professional experience in field of disability
* Good knowledge of social, political and economic developments, as well as, knowledge about disability projects and the situation with disability people in Armenia
* At least 2 years work experience with organizations on field of vulnerable people
* Knowledge of disability field ethics
* Experience with implementing and coordinating trainings and similar special events
* Good organizational skills and diligent attention to details associated with documenting activities to maintain accurate and complete program records
* Experience providing translation and interpretation between Armenian-English, Russian-English and Russian- Armenian
* Ability to create, compose and edit written materials as well as oral presentations.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Records maintenance, information research and database management skills.
* Ability to set priorities, plan, develop, and coordinate multiple activities.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheet software, data entry, Internet/email and standard office equipment
* Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills
* Organizing and coordinating skills

REMUNERATION/ SALARY: Competitive.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Please put the announcement title of position in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls, please.

OPENING DATE: January 19, 2007

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 23, 2077

ABOUT COMPANY: IFES/Armenia implements "Enfranchising Persons with disabilities in Electoral and Political Processes", project funded by USAID.