JOB DESCRIPTION: 
The expert will design the overall methodology and the individual research tools, together with implementation guidelines; instruct the interviewers and data analysts; moderate focus groups; process and analyse the data collected, and draft the outputs of the research: technical report, current situation analysis, needs assessment and practical recommendations for capacity building activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
- Master’s degree in Sociology;
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in designing and implementing research methodologies and tools and at least 3 years of specific professional experience in research related to communication and media;
- Experience in government/ public administration research, knowledge of the structure and functioning of the Government of Armenia, familiarity with government communication infrastructure, and experience in capacity-building activities are advantages;
- Native Armenian speakers; fluency/ good knowledge of English is an advantage.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
Please send your expressions of interest for one of the selected positions by 18 August 2023, supplied with the CV in English language. Please send your CV in the English language in the EuropeAid format
https://wikis.ec.europa.eu/download/attachments/44168995/b8h_annexivexperts_en.xlsx together with a brief note outlining suitability for the applied position by email to: ******.*******@********.*** Only shortlisted and suitable candidates will be contacted for further potential cooperation within the span of the project implementation.
The offered positions are not available for civil servants or other officials of the public administration in the Republic of Armenia.
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.
ABOUT COMPANY: 
AboutBusiness and Strategies in Europe S.A. (B&S Europe) is a private Belgian consulting firm focusing on governance, justice, security, communication and outreach projects in developing, transition and partner countries. B&S Europe was established in 1991. In 2013, B&S Europe became member of GOPA Consulting Group, Germany's leading group of consulting firms in development cooperation.
B&S Europe provides technical assistance services to companies, public organisations and institutions, particularly within the scope of programmes and projects financed by international or bilateral bodies. B&S Europe offices are based in Belgium, Romania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Lebanon and Libya, but the Company's portfolio of projects and services is global. B&S Europe has achieved a high degree of specialisation, which is reflected in the high technical expertise of our staff (a culturally diverse in-house team) and experts.
Currently, in Armenia, B&S Europe is conducting the Project Support to CEPA monitoring, implementation, and communication - ENI/2023/442-873. The duration of the project is 48 months from April 2023 until April 2027.