Jobs and Careers

TERM: 

Full-time (100% workload)

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

People in Need is looking for a Program Assistant who is responsible for overall project support to 2 projects: "EU4Shirak: Wool for Jobs" project and new VET project to come. He/ she will work under the supervision of two Project Managers and report to them. The successful candidate should be able to pay attention to details and exhibit personal commitment, drive for results, efficiency, flexibility, respect for diversity, creative thinking and problem solving.
The job requires regular travels within Shirak region and sometimes to Yerevan.
This position is contingent on funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Provide administrative and logistical support to Project Managers;
- Support in organization of various meetings, events, trainings for beneficiaries and workshops with project partners and stakeholders;
- Keep project documentation (hard copies and on ELO operational system) and work with finance and logistics staff to ensure all project procurements and contracts follow PIN and donor procedures;
- Support project staff with various documentations and reporting;
- Support with research activities assigned by superior team;
- Submit the correspondence and documentation to donors, stakeholders and beneficiaries;
- Gather monitoring and evaluation data and information for assessments implemented by the projects;
- Provide administrative office assistance (including filling, drafting correspondence, financial documentation);
- Arrange transportation and hotels for staff and PIN visitors in Shirak region;
- Translate necessary documents and interpret during the events if needed;
- Assist project staff with purchases of goods and services according to PIN and donor rules, assist Operations and Procurement Officer in collecting of the biddings/ quotations;
- Perform other job-related ongoing and incidental tasks assigned by line managers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Knowledge/ Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience;
- Working experience in the NGO field;
- PC proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); social media skills is an advantage;
- Fluency in Armenian and English languages (listening, reading, writing, and speaking); knowledge of Russian language would be an advantage.

Qualifications/ Skills:
- Attention to details and ability to remain calm under pressure;
- Trustworthy and reliable person;
- Ability to plan own work and time management skills;
- Good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to explain and present complex information and prepare written documents/ communications in a concise style;
- Teamwork: good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Cover letter (in English language);
- Full CV (in English language);
- Contacts of three references including the supervisor in the most recent work assignment.
The above mentioned should be sent to: ****.*******@************.** with a subject heading "Program Assistant". Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

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: 

Salary will be defined according to PIN Armenia salary grid, level ranging between 135,000 AMD - 200,000 AMD (Net) per month, depending on a candidate's experience; possibility of salary increase based on performance.