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Project and Communication Assistant
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Company: Acted Armenia
Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Duration: 6 months with possible extension.
Start Date: ASAP
Deadline: 19 September 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Under the management of the Project Manager, the Project and Communication Assistant is responsible for supporting the project team in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of project tasks and activities. Project and Communication Assistant provides a key operational and administrative support, helping to keep the project on track by managing various logistical, organizational, and communication tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and managing correspondence;
- Coordinate between different team members, departments, or stakeholders to ensure that project activities are aligned and that information flows smoothly;
- Track project progress, monitors deadlines, and ensures that tasks are completed on time;
- Prepare status reports and documentation that help project managers keep stakeholders informed about the project’s progress;
- Handle data entry, maintains project files and records, and ensures that documentation is up-to-date and organized;
- Develop and implement communication strategies and plans that align with the Acted’s goals and objectives;
- Produce content for various platforms, including press releases, newsletters, website updates, social media, and internal communications;
- Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, write press releases, and handle media inquiries to enhance the organization’s visibility and reputation;
- Manage communication with stakeholders, including partners, donors, and the public, ensuring their engagement and satisfaction;
- Ensure partner’s communication compliance with donors’ requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Relations, Media Relations similar field or relevant practical experience;
- Experience in the use of computer and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.);
- Good knowledge of use of excel spreadsheets;
- Commitment to high quality adaptive and accountable humanitarian programming;
- At least 2 years’ working experience;
- Fluency in English and Armenian.

Preferred requirements:
- Prior experience in Cash/voucher programmes would be an asset.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates should submit the following documents
- Cover letter (in the English language);
- CV (in the English language);
- Contacts of three references (including the supervisor in the most recent work assignment if relevant).
The above-mentioned should be sent to: *********.**********@*****.***, with a subject heading "Project and Communication Assistant".

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for more details and the interview.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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: 

Acted's mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. Acted develops and implements programs that target the most vulnerable amongst populations that have suffered from conflict, natural disaster, or socio-economic hardship. Acted's approach looks beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihoods reconstruction and sustainable development.