Jobs and Careers

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

A person for this function will be recruited under the Project UNJP/ARM/011/EC Local Empowerment of Actors for Development (Lead) Programme, based on FAO HR rules. Under the direct supervision of Programme/ Operations Officer or BH and overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Armenia and guidance of Programme manager, under the technical guidance of the Lead Technical Office (LTO) of the Project, as well as in close cooperation with the Government authorities, other national counterparts and the national/ international consultants.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Lead the elaboration of the detailed work plan and ensure that activities are implemented within the agreed time-frame, alerting the Budget Holder and the LTO immediately of any issues which may delay the implementation;
- Keep close contact with the responsible officer(s) and Government counterparts, the FAO country office and the FAO REU team. Ensure coordination of activities and on a daily basis close cooperation with UNDP and ADA;
- Coordinate the overall management and implementation of the Project;
- Provide the support needed for the implementing FAO partners for effective and efficient implementation of the Project activities;
- Ensure that all expenses covered by the Project are prepared, spent and settled with receipts and account reports as per FAO relevant financial rules and regulations, and that procurement and other contractual arrangements (e.g. Letters of Agreement) are conducted following the FAO's procedures;
- Assist/ coordinate in organizing meetings, workshops, procurements and other activities;
- Lead the preparation of Project progress reports (narrative and financial) and the terminal report and other Project reporting obligations; ensure timely preparation of the reports according to the defined deadlines;
- Ensure the timely delivery of the activities to be carried out by the national Project personnel;
- Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Advanced university degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resources Economics, Agribusiness Management, Rural Development, Public Policy or a closely related field;
- 3 years of relevant experience from a similar managerial position or 5 years of professional project experience of a relevant area, preferably with international and national organizations;
- Fluency in Armenian and English languages; knowledge of Russian language is an asset;
- National of Armenia.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

To apply, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/jobsfaoorg.

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.

OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 

Citizens of Armenia

ABOUT: 

The Project helps the local population in Lori and Tavush to play active role in inclusive, resilient and sustainable local development by strengthening mechanisms of partnership building, territorial cooperation, organizational and service development and creating better local governance through applying the principles and mechanisms of EU Leader approach.