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Up to 16 working days per month, depending on project requirements.
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The Armenian branch of DAI Global UK is looking for a detail-oriented, committed and highly motivated professional to support the stakeholders of the Sustainable Inclusive Growth in Mountainous Armenia (SIGMA) project - implemented by DAI and funded by the Swiss Agency for Development of Cooperation (SDC) – in conducting research, developing policy recommendations, engaging with public and private sector stakeholders, and contributing to the development of policy reports, analytical papers, strategic frameworks, and legislative or regulatory proposals aimed at strengthening market systems and improving the enabling environment for sustainable economic development in Armenia. The advisor will ensure that proposed reforms are aligned with Armenia’s reform agenda and international best practices.
Specifically, the Policy Advisor will contribute to the SIGMA project’s efforts to advance reforms that promote competitive, inclusive, and resilient market systems, with a focus on agriculture, environment and climate, food security, export development, territorial development, and SME competitiveness.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Armenia’s economic development landscape, demonstrated experience in research, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and advisory roles within the sector. The position requires strong analytical, research, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. S/he should be able to navigate complex stakeholder environments and contribute to the project through high-quality research, policy recommendations, and strategic inputs that support sustainable and inclusive growth in the agriculture sector. Flexibility, adaptability, and occasional travel to the project’s target regions are essential.
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• Contribute to the development of, and provide technical inputs and recommendations to:
- Sectoral analysis and diagnostics identifying constraints and opportunities for market systems development across priority sectors;
- Policy reform roadmaps to strengthen market competitiveness, resilience, and private sector growth;
- Benchmarking and comparative analysis of international best practices related to agricultural development, green transition, food security, export promotion, territorial development, and SME support;
- Policy papers and strategic recommendations to improve the enabling environment for businesses, value chains, and local economic development;
- Recommendations to strengthen coordination between national, regional, and local institutions supporting economic development and market systems.
• Develop recommendations and action plan for SIGMA phase II policy outcomes.
• Engage with relevant ministries, public institutions, business associations, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to facilitate dialogue and coordinated policy development regarding:
- Findings and recommendations emerging from sector analyses and policy diagnostics;
- Development and implementation of strategies supporting agricultural modernization, climate adaptation, food security, export competitiveness, SME development, and territorial economic growth;
- Policy options for improving regulatory frameworks, institutional coordination, and public-private collaboration.
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- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the relevant field;
- Post Graduate Degree in Law, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or relevant field deep understanding of the Armenian context, or similar relevant context;
- Strong written and spoken English language skills;
- Strong computer literacy.
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Interested candidates with the required qualifications are invited to submit their applications by August 28, 2026, at 18:00 (Yerevan time).
A complete application package must include the following documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Motivation Statement outlining the candidate’s interest in the position, suitability for the role, and potential contribution to the overall success of the SIGMA Programme.
Please submit your application to
Karen_Gevorgyan@dai.com with the subject line: “Policy Advisor for the SIGMA Programme.”
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About DAI
DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 50 years, it has worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments and instability.
SIGMA Programme Overview
The Sustainable Inclusive Growth in Mountainous Armenia (SIGMA) Programme addresses the core challenges facing Armenia’s medium- to long-term prospects for developing a stable, sustainable, and successful economy that meets the aspirations of its people.
SIGMA is taking a Market Systems approach to tackling the constraints faced by MSMEs that are not currently being addressed to create competitive, inclusive, environmentally friendly markets. SIGMA has been identifying and working through individuals and entities who can become “Catalysts of rural growth” These are individuals or entities who are willing, able and well-positioned to lead changes in behaviour and practice.
SIGMA’s interventions are commercially viable and climate-smart, with mutually compatible incentives for both catalyst firms and small farmers/entrepreneurs. This ensures sustainable change and business practices that continue beyond the life of the project.
The overall objective of the project is that poverty and inequality in mountainous areas are reduced thanks to higher incomes and employment opportunities through environment and climate-friendly, inclusive rural market systems, with the plan to achieve this in two outcomes:
• Outcome 1: Farmers, small agribusinesses increase their net additional income and employ more people.
• Outcome 2: Market systems of selected value chains are strengthened and favour sustainable and inclusive economic growth at national and local levels.
The target beneficiaries are low-income households that are engaged in farming and small businesses or employed in rural businesses. The SIGMA geographic scope is on the mountainous communities of Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik.
The project's lead implementing partner is DAI Global UK. The local partner of the project is the AMPERA Consulting Company (formerly AM Partners).