Работа и карьера

ОПИСАНИЕ ДОЛЖНОСТИ : 

The European Union Delegation to Armenia, Yerevan is looking for: A Trade Affairs Officer in the Cooperation Section.

The European Union Delegation to Armenia is

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

The EU Delegation to Armenia, Yerevan works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. The European Union Delegation to Armenia is a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Armenian government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

The European Union Delegation to Armenia offers

The post of Trade Affairs Officer (Local Agent Group 1) in the Delegation’s Cooperation Section. The team consists of 14 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.
Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs.

The Trade Affairs Officer advises on trade and economic matters, works on the implementation of the trade commitments of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), addresses trade barriers for EU trade in Armenia and contributes to an improved business environment, for both EU and Armenian economic operators, especially SME's, in coordination with Unit E1 in DG Trade as well as under the supervision of the Head of Cooperation Section and in close cooperation with the Head of the Political, Press and Information Section, under the overall direction of the Head of Delegation. The Trade Affairs Officer contributes to the implementation of projects and programs of technical cooperation with the Republic of Armenia in the field of trade, economics and agriculture. Areas covered by the Trade Officer: macroeconomic development, business environment, market access, TBT (Technical Barriers to Trade); procurement; Trade; Export promotion/investment attraction; Intellectual property rights; SMEs; Customs; Statistics; Financial sector; Capital movement; Rural and regional development; Agriculture, including SPS; Competition; industrial norms and standards; Consumers policy.

Occasional other tasks might be assigned to the Trade Affairs Officer in the interest of the service and attributed by the Head of Delegation, the Head of Cooperation Section or the Head of Political, Press and Information Section and their substitutes.

ОБЯЗАННОСТИ : 

Following main tasks and duties are currently required:

Contribution to policy development
- Contribute to the implementation of the trade commitments in CEPA
- Contribute to address market access barriers for EU trade and investments in Armenia
- Contribute to improving business climate in Armenia and increasing business opportunities, for both Armenian and EU economic operators.
- Contribute to removal of trade barriers and business constraints, in close consultation with relevant DG's and MS representatives.
- Compile, process and/or structure data from various sources and prepare them for decision making.
- Contribute to preparing, assisting and follow-up on missions of DG TRADE, ECFIN and other relevant DG's.
- Contribute to preparing, assisting and follow-up of relevant policy dialogue meetings and committees, i.e. CEPA trade committee and Subcommittee on Economy, Finance and Statistics.

External Relations
- Support policy dialogue with all relevant ministries, business organizations, agencies, international organizations and other relevant stakeholders in all areas of concern.
- Liaise with Armenian government, business associations, enterprises and civil society on issues related to trade and business. Provide support to an European Business Association in Armenia.
- Communication and outreach activities: presentation of EU activities to wider public (business, press etc.).
- Exchange information with Member States and co-ordinate possible joint actions; interface with IFI's, EU MS and other embassies of key international partners.
- Develop tools (like user-guides etc.) to improve accessibility of the database to a
- Broader public, including SMEs.
- Contribute to communication activities by giving presentations and providing written input to newsletters, reports etc. and contribute contents related to trade and economy to Delegation webpage, trade webpage and relevant social media of the delegation.

Analysis in the area of economic and trade issues
- Collect and screen information from relevant sources on business environment and market access.
- Follow-up the political, economic and/or social situation, and developments in the area of trade policy and other relevant policy areas.
- Analyse, follow-up and give updates on the political, economic and trade policy relevant for Armenia.

Information, communication
- Prepare monthly economic reports for HQ and EU MS.
- Monitor, analyze and report economic developments.
- Observe, monitor and report regularly and in timely fashion to Delegation hierarchy
- And Headquarters on sectorial issues, as well as in response to any specific requests.
- Contribute to drafting of progress reports on the EU–AM Action Plan, working documents of the EU–AM (Sub)-Committees under the EU-AM Action Plan, and similar documents.
- Contribute to sector analysis and to the definition of a sector strategy, e.g.: Country Strategic Paper, National Indicative Programme, ENPI mid-term- and end-reviews, ENPI planning, etc.

Internal communication
- Draft policy notes, briefings and other documents, and carry out policy and other horizontal work in the field of trade policy.
- Assist HoD and HoPES in following up macro-economic and financial issues. Draft notes on these issues and contribute to the regular reporting by the Delegation.
- Assist the HoD in explaining the EU and the Euro economic policies, inform the public of developments in macro-economic developments and governance inside the EU and the Euro area.

ТРЕБУЕМАЯ КВАЛИФИКАЦИЯ : 

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Minimum requirements/ eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered):
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business, finance, economics, law or a related field.
- Minimum three years job-related experience
- English – ability to understand C1, ability to read C1, ability to speak C1, ability to write C1.
- Armenian – ability to understand C1, ability to read C1, ability to speak C1, ability to write C1.
- Russian - ability to understand C1, ability to read C1, ability to speak C1, ability to write C1.
- Computer literacy.

Assets/ selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant):
- Working experience with databases and data processing

ПРОЦЕДУРА ПОДАЧИ ЗАЯВОК : 

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter (in PDF format), Europass format CV (in PDF format) and a declaration on honour regarding the lack of criminal record (which can be indicated in your cover letter) and, for non-Armenian citizens, the right to reside and work in Armenia, via e-mail to [email protected] with mandatory subject: Application post reference 54852 + full name of applicant no later than 26/06/2025. Only complete applications received on time via e-mail and with supporting documents in PDF format will be considered.

The successful candidate will be subject to a medical and background check.

The process

After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.

Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based on the assessment of the information provided in the cover letter and CV, practical testing and interviews. The 3 to 5 best candidates will be invited to the final interview.

Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually.

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration ([email protected] ).

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ЗАРПЛАТА : 

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from 17,158,141 AMD per year. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.