Program Officer

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ORGANIZATION: World Vision Armenia

JOB TITLE: Program Officer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare concept papers, program proposals, grant requests, and
narrative reports for major international and private donors and World
Vision Support offices.
- Support the Operations Team in the following areas of program cycle,
including: research, needs assessments, project design, program plans,
proposals, and monitoring and evaluation of development programs in
Armenia.
- Ensure that the timely and well-written program documents and reports
meet donor criteria for provision of funding.
- Support the Operations Director and Operations Team in establishing
and maintaining ongoing liaison with support offices, NGOs, UN entities,
Government of Armenia, and donor representatives.
- Ensure that the community development initiatives consistently
integrate into the overall framework of WV Armenia programs, with an
emphasis on assistance to children and the most vulnerable population of
Armenia.
- Assist the Operations Director and the operations team in the
preparation of annual operations plans and multi-year strategies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 3 years of work experience in community development and
experience in the preparation and successful attainment of major
international grants. Experience with USAID, CIDA, DFID, etc program
design is a PLUS.
- Excellent English writing skills, fluent Armenian (Russian is a plus).
Should have good communication and public speaking skills, strong
organizational skills, and knowledge of the program development cycle.
- A University Degree in either international development, education,
sociology and/or related subjects. Must have interest and understanding
of issues related to poverty, civic society, health, child and youth
development.
- Good analytical skills and ability to use both quantitative and
qualitative data in program design. Must be able to travel throughout
Armenia for about 25% of the working time.
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in both Microsoft Word and
Excel. Must be creative and innovative. Should have the capacity to work
under pressure, in teams, and for long hours, if required.
- Must be fully committed to World Vision's Christian basis of faith and
core values. Please, visit our website for more information:
www.wvarmenia.am.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To be considered, please e-mail a detailed
letter of intent with CV/Resume in English to Anush Khanoyan, WV Armenia
Human Resources Director at [email protected].
Alternatively, fax documents to (3741) 544348 or send by post to: World
Vision Armenia, Romanos Melikyan 1, Yerevan, Armenia. WV Armenia Yerevan
office telephone numbers are: (3741) 777-118 or 777-119

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2003