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TERM : 

Labour Contract- full time

JOB DESCRIPTION : 

The Project Officer supports the Program Manager in organizing and planning project interventions and their delivery. He/she will work closely and cooperatively with all project partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries to ensure local participation in all aspects of the project. He/she will also support Action Against Hunger in developing further responses to the needs of the local population.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

- Support the Program Manager and Social Inclusion Manager in the careful planning of each specific project intervention;
- Carry out training sessions and coaching on Action Against Hunger’s social inclusion approaches;
- Assist and follow up the implementation of the project activities by the project partners;
- Support in the process of identifying and selecting beneficiaries and assessing their individual needs;
- Support in the organization of awareness-raising and knowledge-building activities among the project target groups and beneficiaries;
- Liaise with companies and businesses to engage them in Corporate Volunteering and to facilitate Internships;
- Oversee Internship component;
- Ensure the M&E policies are followed during the project implementation in coordination and under the guidance of the M&E Manager;
- Facilitate strong coordination with all key stakeholders.
- Provide verbal and written reports to direct and functional managers on the progress of the project towards meeting its objectives and activities in the workplan;
- Assist the Program Manager in drafting monthly Activity Progress Reports and Project Interim and Final Reports to be submitted to the project donors;
- Ensure proper archiving of technical supporting documents and beneficiary data;
- Support in the development of training materials to be utilized;
- Support in design and production of awareness raising, information and promotional materials (booklets, posters, social media, videos etc.) that may be required;
- Provide support to Head of Base in the process of organizing meetings with local, regional and national level state and non-state stakeholders;
- Assist in the gathering and collation of all pertinent information and data on the project response to improve delivery and support the design of further interventions;
- Conduct thorough mapping of the existing private companies and agencies that provide support to business startups (incubators and accelerators);
- Create database of companies that can support future programming;
- Work together with project team, local and international experts and stakeholders to examine new opportunities for support;
- Provide recommendations to Action Against Hunger Social Inclusion Manager, Program Manager and other involved project staff for future programmatic support;
- Support in the development and drafting of future interventions and proposals to support the most vulnerable groups.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

- University degree in Sociology, Psychology, Labor Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Social Work or related field;
- At least 3 years of experience of working on social inclusion, employability and entrepreneurial skills development-related projects targeting vulnerable populations;
- Background in project implementation and oversight;
- Experience in working on employability/entrepreneurial and capacity-building programming;
- Experience in preparing/designing and delivering trainings and workshops according to specific methodologies;
- Coaching and mentoring skills;
- Knowledge of corporate/business sector in Armenia;
- Knowledge of state programmes supporting social inclusion/ protection an advantage;
- Proven analytical and report writing skills;
- Organizing and planning skills;
- Motivated and goal-oriented person;
- Excellent diplomatic, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills;
- Good human relations, diplomacy, organizational and facilitation skills;
- Knowledge of humanitarian programming is an advantage;
- Desirable knowledge of humanitarian minimum standards;
- Fluency of English and Armenian languages;
- Good command of the Russian language is an asset;
- Computer skills including proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.);
- Flexible with respect to working hours, regular traveling to the program locations and fieldwork;
- Team player with a sense of professionalism and loyalty to organization;
- Ability to demonstrate value-driven attitude and integrity toward his/ her professional duties;
- Ability to demonstrate commitment towards gender equality issues;
- Motivated by humanitarian aims and flexible with respect to working hours and place of work.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : 

Interested candidates should apply with the following link: https://employ.acf-e.org/index.php/positions/view/8487/Project-Officer/

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am, Thanks.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY : 

Remuneration according to AAH compensation grid.

ADDITIONAL NOTES : 

- The application files remain the property of Action Against Hunger;
- By sending information requested under the present job announcement, candidates provide their consent on personal data collection. Also, if not requested otherwise, candidates give their consent on storing information in reserve.

ABOUT : 

- Based in Yerevan with regular field trips to project locations;
- 40 hours working week; overtime required occasionally;
- Health insurance;
- Contract according to the Armenian Labour Code.