TERM: 
Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION: 
The Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC), is looking for a Community Initiatives Facilitator (f/m, locally contracted, full time) for the project "Recovery, Resilience, Development for Syunik (R2D Syunik)".
Under direct supervision of the Community Infrastructure Expert (the CIE), the incumbent will be responsible for delivery of the results of the Specific Objective 2, including setting up the small-scale community infrastructure support scheme and implementation of public infrastructure rehabilitation initiatives. The Community Initiatives Facilitator will also support necessary data collection and reporting in this respect.
The position will be based in Kapan with frequent trips to the Syunik region (local administration of all levels) and occasional trips to Yerevan.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
In collaboration with and under direct supervision of the CIE:
- Support development of the small-scale community infrastructure support scheme in Syunik region in close cooperation with community administrations and other stakeholders, based on ADA rules, regulations and templates;
- Identify and prioritize community infrastructure development projects following the participatory approach;
- Contribute to the set up contract management and monitoring systems for the assigned area, under supervision of M&E Focal Point/ Deputy Team Leader (DTL), collect and report the M&E data;
- Oversee the planning, preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects;
- Assess the capacity development needs for community infrastructure management team and facilitate the provision of the capacity development measures;
- Evaluate the impact of the community infrastructure development activities on community life and welfare-gain of the residents;
- Support the elaboration, development and finalization of bankable (ready for investment) infrastructure projects in Syunik region;
- Ensure compliance with ADA’s Environmental, Gender and Social Impact Management (EGSIM) Manual;
- Regularly monitor the risks and implement identified risk mitigation measures;
- Draft regular reports;
- Carry out other relevant duties as required by the supervisor;
- Participate in regular monitoring and controlling of the awarded grants;
- Participate in the review of the regular and final narrative and financial reports and submitting them for approval and proposing corrective action to the CIE;
- Contribute to regular narrative, as well as budget and expenditure reports (ADA and EU);
- Support data collection regarding his/her scope of tasks for research, educational, reporting and other purposes.
- Carry out any other duties as required by the Supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
- University degree in engineering, construction, finance or public administration and local self-government, economics, business, development studies, or other related field; post-graduate degree (Master level or higher) is an asset;
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in infrastructure development rehabilitation programmes and projects preferably in regions. Successful experience with EU or ADC-funded projects is considered an asset;
- Profound knowledge of the technical and legal requirements of the preparation of infrastructure projects;
- Experience in working with local or regional administration structures and facilitating participatory planning and/or implementation of infrastructure projects
- Profound understanding of applicable international and national procurement requirements/regulations;
- Good written and oral communication/reporting skills in English are required;
- Demonstrated gender, diversity and environmental competence, ability to integrate the gender perspective into tasks and activities;
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications;
- Understanding of international development cooperation principles and quality standards, including cross-cutting issues is highly desirable;
- Ability and willingness to travel and work flexible hours;
- Excellent interpersonal/social and communication skills;
- Adherence to the highest standards of ethics;
- Valid driving license (category B) is an asset;
- Self-motivation, decisiveness and hands-on mentality;
- Ability to meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to work in multinational and multicultural environment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All applications are due by COB 29 October 2023 Yerevan time. If you wish to apply for this position, please send the cover letter and CV, as well as other relevant documents to *********@***.**.** with the subject line “R2D Syunik – Community Initiatives Facilitator".
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.
REMUNERATION/ SALARY: 
The minimum salary for this position depends on qualification and experience and is based on a full-time employment.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: 
Women are particularly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence and no application fees or information with respect to bank account details are required by ADA for our recruitment process. Please note that in the event of invitation for an interview, ADA is unable to reimburse costs incurred. Candidates must expect that references from previous employers will be requested by ADA. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or visits please.
ADA retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
ABOUT: 
The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) has been delegated by the European Union (EU) to implement a strategic project focusing on support to the green and inclusive socio-economic development in Syunik. The project is the part of the Team Europe framework Initiative “Targeted Recovery Initiatives for Southern Armenia – Syunik Region” (
https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/policies/team-europe-initiatives_en).
The project funded by the European Union and co-funded by ADA with a volume of EUR 11 million will be implemented by the end of 2027. To support the ADC Coordination Office for Technical Cooperation in Yerevan (CO) in ensuring a successful implementation of this project, ADA is recruiting an experienced Community Initiatives Facilitator for the project office in Kapan, for a maximum of 49 months, starting in December 2023.
The overall objective of the action is to enhance recovery and resilience of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and sustainable small-scale community infrastructure in Syunik.
The project envisages achievement of the following specific objectives.
Specific Objective 1: A sustainable mechanism for supporting MSMEs in line with ADA and EU guidelines is set up and being implemented in Syunik region.
Specific Objective 2: Sustainable support scheme mechanism for supporting small-scale community infrastructure is set ser up and being implemented in Syunik.
Specific Objective 3: Improved multi-stakeholder coordination for regional development in Syunik is set up and effectively cooperating for regional development.
The project envisages achievement of the following results:
Output 1.1: Improved access of MSMEs to knowledge, technologies, services, markets and finance.
Output 1.2: Enhanced capacities of entrepreneurs and employees (with a particular focus on empowering disadvantaged groups).
Output 2.1: Sustainable, green community infrastructures are rehabilitated and maintained
Output 2.2: Bankable community infrastructure projects are prioritized and prepared in the communities.
Output 3.1: Regular multi-stakeholder coordination for the regional development of Syunik is taking place.