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JOB DESCRIPTION : 

Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Head of Office (HoO) at the IOM Mission in Armenia and in coordination with relevant central and regional units, the Project Coordinator is responsible for performing the project implementation and policy formulation tasks of the IOM Mission in Armenia.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

- Provide support in the planning coordination implementation and monitoring of activities of the mission projects. Follows up on logistical and administrative arrangements;
- Plan and organize project related events such as seminars/ conferences, meetings, presentations, and others; work with experts, consultants, programme staff involved in projects and activities;
- Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.;
- Prepare the results-based donor reports as requested; contribute to project development effort; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures;
- Support in external and media relations and public awareness activities;
- Contribute to project related communication efforts through supporting the drafting and editing of infosheets, briefing notes, event remarks and relevant visibility products;
- Prepare relevant reports under the UN Cooperation Framework; participate in UN thematic working groups; prepare IOM inputs to joint UNCT documents;
- Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/ data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties;
- Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation;
- Implement monitoring and evaluation activities and collect data related to project implementation;
- Attend official meetings, appointments and travels as assigned by the supervisor;
- Perform other job-related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics, Business or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience; or
- Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with 6 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience and Skills
- Experience in project implementation, project development, resource mobilization, project monitoring and reporting;
- Experience in liaison with national, regional and international institutions;
- Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
- Fluency in English and Armenian languages; knowledge of Russian language is desirable.

Required Competencies
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible;
- Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/ rules and standards of conduct;
- Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies - behavioural indicators level 2
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results;
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes;
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate;
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work;
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to: HRIOMArmenia@iom.int with the subject line "Project Coordinator G6" by the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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 : 

General Service Staff, Grade G6

ADDITIONAL NOTES : 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.