ОПИСАНИЕ ДОЛЖНОСТИ: 
The EU-funded Katapult Creative Accelerator Program implemented by AGBU Armenia in collaboration with Creative Armenia is looking for a Technical Procurement Specialist to support the Katapult Creative Accelerator Program in various equipment and furniture procurement. Procurement will pertain to the import of various technical, mechanical, and electronic equipment for the purpose of a Fab Lab, an educational atelier for digital fabrication, in addition to supporting the procurement of equipment for cultural institutions. The specialist should have extensive experience working with customs authorities, dealing with customs formalities, and documentation in line with the customs legislation of the RA, and should also be able to support the Katapult team in the export of cultural goods relating to Katapult Pavilion projects, various cultural expos promoting Armenian creative products ranging from: artworks to design goods.
ОБЯЗАННОСТИ: 
The Katapult Procurement Specialist will be charged with various tasks and responsibilities relating to the import of new tools, equipment, and technologies, and will also support other export-related tasks primarily linked with the program’s international expo participation. The specialist will mainly support the following program directions:
- The import of Fab Lab equipment from Europe into Armenia by December 2024;
- Support to the Katapult team and program beneficiaries with procurement consulting relating to Innovation Grants, and grants offered to local cultural institutions to enhance their work capacities;
- Customs paperwork and clearance, and other procurement issues, relating to the export of cultural goods from Armenia to various international locations in the framework of Katapult’s participation at international expos;
- Other procurement needs as provided.
ТРЕБУЕМАЯ КВАЛИФИКАЦИЯ: 
- Eligible applicants should be individual consultants with a proven track record and solid portfolio and who represent a reputable legal entity or act as individual entrepreneurs, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in procurement and customs work, preferably within an international organization or projects funded by international donors;
- Experience in customs formalities, and documentation in line with the customs legislation of the Republic of Armenia;
- Experience in managing procurement processes and handling contracts for equipment acquisition and installation;
- Familiarity with the procurement regulations and guidelines of international funding agencies, particularly EU procurement regulations, is highly desirable;
- Experience in supporting innovation grant programs and facilitating the import of technical equipment is an asset;
- Proficient in developing procurement plans;
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of obtaining competitive prices and favorable terms;
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate procurement records and documentation;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify and resolve procurement-related issues;
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers, grant partners, and internal stakeholders;
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and guidelines.
ПРОЦЕДУРА ПОДАЧИ ЗАЯВОК: 
Please submit your application tо: ********@****.** indicating "Technical Procurement Specialist" in the Subject line by October 19, 2023. The application package shall include:
- A letter of motivation expressing your motivation and relevant experience;
- Organization/Individual portfolio;
- Outline of team’s professional capacity (if applicable), or individual CV;
- Cost proposal - Lump sum per month of service providing (without taxes, mandatory fees under the legislation of the Republic of Armenia).
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ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНЫЕ ЗАПИСИ: 
Please see the details here:
https://tinyurl.com/KatapultTPSToR