Աշխատանք և կարիերա

ԱՇԽԱՏԱՆՔԻ ՆԿԱՐԱԳԻՐ : 

The Project intends to form a working group to participate in the drafting process of the manuals on Armenian Constitutional Law and European Law for university professors. The working group will consist of at least six professors from local universities in the preparation of the teaching manuals. For each manual three members of the working group will be engaged.
The proposed level of effort for this assignment is up to 10 days. The authorized work week is five days per week and eight hours per day. The estimated period of assignment is from June 5 to July 30, 2024. The place of performance is Yerevan, Armenia (at the JSSP Office) and the remainder of the time will be spent remotely. This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Party. The designated Activity Lead will serve as primary point of contact.

ՊԱՐՏԱԿԱՆՈւԹՅՈւՆՆԵՐ : 

In furtherance of this assignment, the working group member will:
- Review and analyze relevant laws, regulations, international best teaching practices, and any other documents necessary for understanding the structure and development of interactive teaching methods;
- Engage in working group meetings;
- When necessary, conduct interviews and consultations with interested parties such as university leadership, other professors, lawyers, and legal experts;
- Draft his/her designated part of the teaching manuals;
- Make relevant amendments to the parts drafted by him/her according to recommendations from other members of the working group;
- Review and provide comments on inputs from other working group members,
- Develop presentation and other materials if necessary.

DELIVERABLES
Specific deliverables are outlined below. These are subjects to be amended by USAID and/ or the JSSP team during the assignment.
- Two teaching manuals on Armenian Constitutional Law and European Law for university professors will be jointly developed by the working group.

ԱՆՀՐԱԺԵՇՏ ՈՐԱԿԱՎՈՐՈՒՄՆԵՐ : 

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Language:
Level 3 English (good working knowledge) and native fluency in Armenian

Education:
- Master’s degree in law (Ph.D is preferred);
- Teaching experience of more than 5 years;
- Track record of academic publications, including teaching manuals and textbooks.

Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in higher educational institution;
- Specialization in Armenian Constitutional Law or European Law;
- Experience with the legal research and drafting (required);
- Familiarity with the structure and functioning of the Armenian educational system;
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other working group members, diverse national stakeholders (such as Higher Educational Institutions, Academy of Justice of RA) and incorporate their input in the working plans and deliverables;
- Previous track of successful cooperation with international development agencies (USAID, Council of Europe, UNDP, European Union (preferred).

Other:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Collaborative and proactive approach to working with cross-functional team in combination with strong analytical and communication skills;
- Ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently;
- Strong writing and editing skills.

ԴԻՄԵԼՈւ ԿԱՐԳԸ : 

Prospective candidates who are interested in the position should submit their applications by sending a detailed CV and a brief cover letter to: armeniajssp@armeniajssp.com. The deadline for applications is 10 May 2024, or until the position is filled. Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To facilitate the process, we kindly request applicants to refrain from making phone calls.

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ՈՎ ԿԱՐՈՂ Է ԴԻՄԵԼ : 

Only citizens of the Republic of Armenia are eligible for this position.

ԾՐԱԳՐԻ ՄԱՍԻՆ : 

The USAID Justice Sector Support Project (JSSP) is a five-year program designed to support the Government of Armenia (GOAM) establish a more fair and equitable justice system and increase public confidence in the rule of law. The Project activities advance the functional independence and effectiveness of the judicial branch by strengthening the efficiency and capacity of courts, relevant self-regulatory agencies, and educational institutions, as well as by facilitating multi-stakeholder oversight of the implementation of justice sector reforms.
While legal education in Armenia continues to evolve, the basic lecture, memorization, and recitation model still prevails in most law school classes. The system has been criticized for its lack of integrity, particularly regarding plagiarism, and insufficient attention is given to critical thinking or practical skills courses and teaching. Objective 3 aims to advance academic and practical knowledge in specific areas of the law and bring those into line with the judicial reform agenda. Specifically, JSSP builds the capacity of university law schools and the Justice Academy (JA) to provide critical knowledge and improve skills of their students. It also aims to strengthen the practical skills of law students and new lawyers.
The Project has commenced work to enhance both the curriculum and the instructional approach taken by law schools and the Justice Academy, and to help schools develop recognized, uniform approaches to clinical education that appropriately balance the educational value that clinics provide to students and the services they provide to the community by representing clients from disadvantaged and underserved populations. In December 2023, JSSP held a two-day workshop on interactive teaching pedagogy attended by 31 law professors. While the workshop introduced examples and exercises for some courses, none were specific to Armenian Constitutional law or European Law.
As a follow up to training on interactive teaching pedagogy, JSSP will develop teaching manuals on Armenian Constitutional Law and European Law for university professors. These manuals will include suggested curricula to modify existing courses to include interactive teaching methods, as well as specific exercises to undertake in the classroom. To ensure local ownership, the Project will convene a working group of professors, representing public and private law schools. This working group, led by JSSP’s Senior Legal Advisor, will be tasked with developing the manuals. The purpose of the teaching manuals is to enhance teaching processes, enabling lecturers to utilize new teaching techniques and draw from international experiences. The teaching manuals will serve as supplements to existing learning materials.