TERM: 
Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION: 
AGBU Fund (Armenia) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated professional for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for its EU-funded "Creative Accelerator Project (CAP)". The "Creative Accelerator Project (CAP)" is a three-year project implemented by the Armenian General Benevolent Union with Creative Armenia Art Foundation and financed by the European Union. The project starts in April 2022 and will run until April 2025 with the goal of boosting Armenia’s creative economy. The CAP team will be working towards vitalizing Armenia's CCI ecosystem through two main goals: 1) empowering creative professionals with entrepreneurship skills and access to funding, and by 2) bridging gaps in existing services, institutions and infrastructure via CCI awareness building, trainings, and physical and technological investments. A unique component of the project is engagement of Diaspora talent and expertise and its cross-sector approach that aims to design new digital working tools for the cultural sector.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is responsible for project monitoring and evaluation component in accordance with established policies and procedures of AGBU and in compliance with EU guidelines. These include maintaining a robust M&E system for the organization, updating the overall framework of the CAP M&E system in line with process and results indicators and implementation plan, developing data collection and assessment tools for effective evaluation of project impact as necessary. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist reports to Creative Accelerator Project’s Team Leader.
This is a full-time position. Work format will follow an Office-First approach (the Organization will prioritize in-office work, but there will be some flexibility for remote work).
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
- Maintain a robust M&E system to measure achievement and progress toward AGBU’s organizational goals and results;
- In coordination with the programme staff oversee and maintain the overall framework of CAP M&E system in line with process and results indicators, implementation plan, and specific program elements documented in the log frame of the Project;
- Prepare M&E reports, evaluation and assessment reports and provide constructive feedback to project staff and sub grantees on their outputs;
- Lead on internal and external project evaluations as necessary and ensure the execution of baseline, periodic, and final evaluations as necessary in coordination with CAP’s Team Leader;
- Assist the Project team in ensuring robust, trackable, and fair monitoring and evaluation processes for each of the project pillars;
- Facilitate development of quarterly, interim and final narrative program reports to the Donor(s) and AGBU leadership;
- Develop data collection and assessment tools for effective evaluation of project impact, including implementation of project baselines, mid-term and end line assessments and evaluations;
- Regularly (at least 30% of work time) travel to project sites to oversee the quality of implemented activities;
- Perform other program related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences;
- 3 years of professional experience in non-profit sector preferably in Armenia working on project design, monitoring, data collection and analysis, program evaluations;
- Experience in European Union funded projects is an advantage;
- In depth knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques and processes;
- Excellent computer knowledge with command on MS Excel among other packages of MS Office;
- Knowledge of guidelines for EU support to civil society and ability to develop targeted results frameworks and indicators will be an advantage;
- Good command over report writing in English and Armenian languages;
- Data collection and management skills;
- Analytical and research skills;
- Proficiency in writing reports, success and impact stories, business memos and other professional communication;
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
To apply please send your CV and cover letter in English language to: *****@****.** , mentioning the position title ("Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for AGBU Armenia's Creative Accelerator Project") in the subject line of the email. Please kindly refrain from any personal visits, deliveries or phone calls. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
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: 
Competitive, based on experience and prevailing market rates for comparable positions. Salaried positions include employee benefits based on AGBU policy.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: 
AGBU Armenia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All hiring shall be carried out in accordance with the principles of fairness and transparency. Any discrimination based on gender, race, national origin, language, origin, nationality, social status, religion, marital status, age, beliefs or views, affiliation to parties, trade unions or non-governmental organizations, other circumstances not associated with the professional skills of an employee shall not be applied during the hiring process. More information on our HR Policy available in our AGBU Fund (Armenia) Internal Disciplinary Regulation from September 2018, approved by the Board of Trustees of AGBU.